RACE TWO
After starting from this same gate last time out in a qualifier, FRANCO NANDOR (8) couldn’t muster in the stretch over the 2138m, finishing 4m in arrears of the leader and winner GLENLEDI COMMANDER. Runner-up at the mile the start prior behind GENERAL MONTANA, he can snipe.
ITZ MAJOR RICH (1) eased from gate 5 last start to settle rearward and from there was making nice metres in the closing stages to be 5m in arrears of the winner. Chasing TARGARYEN two starts back when 8m astern, the improved gate is a huge plus to open the options to challenge.
ISOLATION (5) was a Redcliffe winner two starts back after being sent forward from a wide gate, taking control and holding on for the prize. Gate 10 hurt his hopes last start and he can feature here.
WHATABOYJACK (7) receives no favours from the wide gate for this contest, but he has been in super form with 5 wins in his past 9 outings. Powering home to score last start, he can join in again.
SELECTIONS: FRANCO NANDOR (8), ITZ MAJOR RICH (1), ISOLATION (5), WHATABOYJACK (7)
SUGGESTED BET: FRANCO NANDOR (8) to win