RACE EIGHT
COLT THIRTY ONE (13) stepped up to open company with the greatest of ease last start in taking out the Christmas Cup and putting them away in good style. It was good to see him come with a closing run rather than doing it tough and he found the line strongly, making the tough gate here not as big an obstacle with plenty of tempo expected. He can continue on his winning ways.
GLENFERRIE HOOD (2) has been freshened since he was last seen back in Oct after fading off over the 2280m trip at Redcliffe. That followed 3 successive wins including an all the way effort over this trip. Given a mid-week trial to sharpen for this, he has the speed to find the pegs and will set a target.
AZTEC BROMAC (3) had little luck in the Be Good Johnny and then last week was finding the line strongly after being buried in the run. Looking to defend his title in this race, he can settle handy from the gate and can throw down a challenge.
RAKAROLLA (4) skipped the Christmas Cup after scoring a passing lane victory in the Be Good Johnny here a fortnight back. A strong 3rd to MAJORDAN 2 starts back when working home wide out, he can be right in the mix here.
SELECTIONS: COLT THIRTY ONE (13), GLENFERRIE HOOD (2), AZTEC BROMAC (3), RAKAROLLA (4)
SUGGESTED BET: COLT THIRTY ONE (13) to win