RACE THREE
This race looks an intriguing contest with the battle for the lamp lighting duties either bringing a few undone or giving them the advantage. With that early battle looking likely, PORTALEGRE (9) might be best placed to take the closing shot. Gunned down by THE HERVEY BAY last start at his 1st outing in Qld, he should take good benefit from the run. With the right trip, he can arrive for the prize.
HOT ROD HEAVEN (1) held the pocket trail from this gate 3 runs back over the mile and with the trip held on for the silver behind THE FORTUNATE SON. Looking to make a late challenge at his next start when within 4m of the winner, he was chasing over the 2138m last start. The gate is ideal to make his challenge.
NIMAH FRANCO (4) was shooting for a hat-trick of victories last start when landing an inside 2nd line barrier and buried in the run when hitting the line in nice style. With good speed off the arm shown when leading all the way in her previous 2 outings, she can be in the firing line here.
MAJOR FERNCO (5) was 1st up from a freshen here last week when landing gate 7 and easing from at release point to settle back in the field. Trying to mount a closing challenge, it was too big an ask with the leader dictating the tale. From this alley and the added fitness, he can feature.
SELECTIONS: PORTALEGRE (9), HOT ROD HEAVEN (1), NIMAH FRANCO (4), MAJOR FERNCO (5)
SUGGESTED BET: PORTALEGRE (9) to win