RACE THREE
This is an even trot field with the whole field all having their 1st look at the track, meaning those that bring their starting manners and can adapt to the track surface can look for advantage. EL SWAVO (5) struck some trouble in the run last start that hampered his progress and the start prior did some early work before receiving cover. It may have been over 12 months since his last victory, but he can change that here.
THE REAPER (3) has turned around rough patch to place in 3 of his past 4 starts. Buried in the run form a 20m tape at Redcliffe over the sprint trip, he hit the line strongly for an eye-catching 2nd and followed that with a nice effort at AP from the pocket trail. He looks the danger.
STONED AGAIN (7) has the big impost to overcome, but usually safe from the tapes, he can look to make up the deficit quickly. Kept fresh since his last run when not far from BLACK VALLEY, he can chime in here.
SOH TWISTED (4) went within 4m of victory over the Redcliffe sprint 4 starts back and followed that when only 2m in arrears over the longer 2280m. Settling handy, she can secure a podium in this.
SELECTIONS: EL SWAVO (5), THE REAPER (3), STONED AGAIN (7), SOH TWISTED (4)
SUGGESTED BET: EL SWAVO (5) to win