RACE NINE
Returning for another Qld campaign to a track where he has five wins in seven attempts, EXPENSIVE EGO (9) may be in familiar surroundings, but the stand start is a whole new experience. Having his first start from behind the tapes here, was beaten a head last start over 2300 behind ALTA ORLANDO. If he steps, he wins.
L L COOL J (8) was declared a non-runner in last week’s Flashing Red after deemed to have been denied a fair start. His effort was still full of merit when finishing 10m from the winner. Scoring victory at each of his previous three starts, all from the tapes, he looms as the obvious danger.
TIMS A TROOPER (1) makes his debut at the standing start off the back of a slashing run from deep field last start behind LEAP TO FAME. With a safe step early, this looms as a great gauge.
NORTHVIEW HUSTLER (3) started from this handicap in last week’s feature and was boxed in when the runs started to come. Not really sighting any space when 4m in arrears, the smaller field is a plus.
SELECTIONS: EXPENSIVE EGO (9), L L COOL J (8), TIMS A TROOPER (1), NORTHVIEW HUSTLER (3)
SUGGESTED BET: EXPENSIVE EGO (9) to win