RACE EIGHT
First up in Qld without a trial over the 2138m, LOUIE THE PUNTER (8) sat out of a ridiculous 34.4 lead time to settle in the 1x1 trail. When the white flags started to go up at the 600m, he was angled wider and moved up to hit the front, only to be rounded up at the 300m. Fighting back gamely to go under a head, the added fitness will help from the tricky gate.
CONGO LINE (1) was resuming from a spell last time out when tackling the 2138m trip from gate 6. Retreating to settle rearward, he was attacking the line with power over the closing stages to get within a head of victory. Placed in 4 of his previous 5 starts, he has the gate to challenge second up.
DANCINTOTHEBEAT (4) tackled a strong APG mares heat last start when sent to sit parked outside JASPER. Unable to cope and fading late, a return to this grade looks more suitable.
JILLIBY JACKPOT (5) started from gate 10 last time out and with the right trip was able to finish over the top to claim a narrow victory in a blanket finish. Gate 5 is sticky, but he can make a play.
SELECTIONS: LOUIE THE PUNTER (8), CONGO LINE (1), DANCINTOTHEBEAT (4), JILLIBY JACKPOT (5)
SUGGESTED BET: Exotics 1-4-5-8