RACE ONE
SARIE MARAIS (2) has been runner-up in both runs since returning from a break and looks to strike the perfect conditions to break the maiden status here. Setting the tempo when resuming, she was nabbed in the closing strides by a race-fit BRIGHTON PRINCE and last start was beaten by a tricky gate. In this line-up from the gate, she looks set for the prize.
FOUR FOR FOUR (3) looks the main threat if there is one as she also searches for a maiden breaking win. Placed in 2 starts this term, she was wide off the track in the closing stages over the AP Mile last start when 7m from the winner FLO RYDA. Limiting the early burn will be key to her challenge chances.
OCEANSIDE (6) doesn’t have any favours from the carpark, banished to the outside for an early error last start. Not suited over the 2138m from a wide gate 2 starts back, he has podium claims here.
JUST ROMAN (8) has started form gate 6 at both his past 2 outings and should enjoy the right trail in the early stages here. Well beaten at both runs since returning, look for a sharper effort in this.
SELECTIONS: SARIE MARAIS (2), FOUR FOR FOUR (3), OCEANSIDE (6), JUST ROMAN (8)
SUGGESTED BET: SARIE MARAIS (2) to win