RACE TWO
LUXURY LAD (5) looks to have found conditions for a breakthrough after being eyeballed last start in front. That led to a 1.55.4 rate to the winner, after he faded in the closing stages. A gritty 3rd at The Creek two back when parked, he was a slick winner at Marburg three back and has this in his sights.
IMA BIRUBI BOY (7) will be needing a slice of luck at some stage from this gate, but if the gaps open, he is more than up to the task. Only 3m away last start after sitting parked through a strong last 800m, he will be searching for a way clear to throw down the challenge.
SAILALONG SINBAD (8) was a winner here three starts back when working home wide off the track to take the prize. Against the tempo last start from gate 5 over the 2040m, he can trial through to feature.
COURAGEOUS LEO (1) should appreciate a return to the front line after facing second line barriers in his past two starts. Making some closing ground wide out last time, he can be probing here.
SELECTIONS: LUXURY LAD (5), IMA BIRUBI BOY (7), SAILALONG SINBAD (8), COURAGEOUS LEO (1)
SUGGESTED BET: LUXURY LAD (5) to win