RACE EIGHT
Third up in Qld last start when faced with gate 3, MAJOR MEMPHIS (1) was briefly exposed before receiving cover and then finishing over the top of them in a new PB. With 3m to spare in that event, it followed a 4m 2nd and with the chance to stalk the speed, can strike late.
ALWAYS SMOKIN (7) is afforded no favours from the wide gate but might just find this opposition a shade easier than his recent appearances. A winner three starts back when sent forward from gate 5 to dictate, he can look to defy the gate to throw down the challenge.
MACH ASSASSIN (5) is first up in Qld for newly relocated trainer Doug Hewitt and was a Bathurst winner three runs back when swooping late. Cheap position will aid his chances.
INTO THE MYSTIC (2) was first up from a spell last start when sent straight to the front and able to carve out a big mile. The veteran of just five starts, this is the next step, but she looks smart.
SELECTIONS: MAJOR MEMPHIS (1), ALWAYS SMOKIN (7), MACH ASSASSIN (5), INTO THE MYSTIC (2)
SUGGESTED BET: MAJOR MEMPHIS (1) to win