RACE FIVE
HALF MOON BEACH (2) has been runner-up at 3 of his past 4 starts, the latest at Marburg when forced to race tough outside the leader over the 1850m trip. In for the fight he was no match for the dictating winner, but held the rest of the field off to claim 2nd. 1st to the pegs, he will take some catching.
BARBOO (1) started from inside the 2nd line last start and using the passing lane was 5m from the winner SWEET JASMINE. Chasing home behind MO JARNEY the start prior, he can secure the soft trip again from this gate and saved for a closing shot can make it a winning one.
DESPONDENT (8) will make his Qld debut for Shane Fraser and will be 1st up since November without a public trial. Approaching 12 months since his last victory, he stays under notice in this.
MISTER DECORUM (4) is on the short 1day back-up after looking a winning chance at Marburg on Sunday. 3m from the winner here 2 starts back after taking the pocket trail, he is in the mix.
SELECTIONS: HALF MOON BEACH (2), BARBOO (1), DESPONDENT (8), MISTER DECORUM (4)
SUGGESTED BET: HALF MOON BEACH (2) to win