RACE NINE
Staring down the barrel of a hat-trick last time out, SURF ACE (3) was fired up outside the leader and was a wipe-out to trail the field home. Banished to the trials, the problem looks to have been rectified with a sharp workout, and with the gate to force the issue, can get the campaign back on track.
BETTERTHANAROCKET (1) eased from gate 7 last start to settle rearward and when unleashed wider on the track in the latter stages, launched a powerful close out to claim a 5m margin. Not suited at the 2138m the start prior, he is best at the mile off speed, so the set up here looks ideal.
MISTERFREEZE (8) faced gate 7 lasts start and was trying to make a closing raid but did not have the smoothest passage. With the second line options, he can look to find clear space to feature.
ROCKS OR DIAMONDS (5) held the pocket trail from inside the second line last start and was chasing when runner-up to the airborne UPTOWN BEACHGIRL. Despite a tricky alley, he can chime in.
SELECTIONS: SURF ACE (3), BETTERTHANAROCKET (1), MISTERFREEZE (8), ROCKS OR DIAMONDS (5)
SUGGESTED BET: SURF ACE (3) to win