RACE NINE
After successive Trot Rod victories, BLACKJACK CRIPPA (2) came to HQ here last week and fired off the arm from gate 5 with a sub 27 opening panel appearing on the board. Trying to fight on thereafter, he just missed the money when 4th. A steadier early tempo can see him hold on.
ITS ONE LIFE (1) has placed at his past four in succession and from this gate looks set to stalk the speed. Pressing on to find the front last start at Redcliffe when a beaten red figure fav, he was asked to work too hard the start prior. With the soft trip, he can look to throw it down.
ARCHILLES (8) has been runner-up at his past two starts, beaten under 2m on each occasion. Needing a slice of luck at some stage, he can chime in late for another minor.
ALLNIGHT DANCER (10) arrives in Qld for Narelle McCarthy off a last start 2nd over the Menangle Mile. Giving away plenty of experience to her rivals, she can chime in late.
SELECTIONS: BLACKJACK CRIPPA (2), ITS ONE LIFE (1), ARCHILLES (8), ALLNIGHT DANCER (10)
SUGGESTED BET: BLACKJACK CRIPPA (2) to win