RACE TEN
Darting across from gate five last week, TAIRLAW TOLL (9) was looking to take them all the way when setting a solid tempo, finishing just 1m astern of the talented CAPTAIN SHUFFLES. Forget his run two starts back, prior to that he put four on end, and can defy the second line.
DESPONDENT (2) has good arm hustle and from here can look to get across and dictate the pace. Grinding it out first over last week at the mile, he proved too tough in a strong 54.8 lost 800, putting to the leader to strong arm the victory. From the front, he will take some stitching.
APHORISM (6) returns to the Chris Frisby stable and will be first up from a freshen. Last seen from the pocket trail when down the line, he can get forward to feature.
MAJORDOIT (1) has had two runs back from a spell, the latest when settling in the running line, and although the figures may say last, he was only 8m from the winner. The improved gate is a big help.
SELECTIONS: TAIRLAW TOLL (9), DESPONDENT (2), APHORISM (6), MAJORDOIT (1)
SUGGESTED BET: TAIRLAW TOLL (9) to win