RACE TWO
IM LOKI (1) was sent around the field in the early stages from a second line gate over this trip last start to take control. The pace was solid, but he was out of bullets a long way from home to make it consecutive starts beaten deep into the red. Back to the front line gives him the chance to atone.
I AM SPARTA (6) is given no favours from the outside paint as he looks to answer some of the questions that are hanging over how he has returned for his 3YO season after four unplaced runs. Making an error last start when trying to work into the race, he folded up the start prior over the 2138m. Can he bounce back?
ETERNAL GOLD (7) resumes from a spell after his last performance was a 3rd in December when just 5m from the winner at Melton. With some tidy trial performances to prepare, he will be probing.
ULAANBAATAR (5) does not get many favours from this gate, but she has been consistent in recent weeks with a minor in three of four starts since her last win. With even luck she can join in.
SELECTIONS: IM LOKI (1), I AM SPARTA (6), ETERNAL GOLD (7), ULAANBAATAR (5)
SUGGESTED BET: IM LOKI (1) to win