RACE THREE
The stars looked to have aligned for DYNAMIC DAN (2) after missing the main Final and then landing the top gate for this consolation. Runner-up to BIG WHEELS in the 2YO Triad, he returned this season to score a smart 2nd up win. Sent for a break after a sound effort behind DANCE IN THE SUN, he will strip fitter from his latest offering when working hard in the run. He looks tough to stop.
HES SWEET (7) is the big loser from the barrier draw and has also not been too far from making the G1 Final. Instead, he needs to overcome a stiff gate. Game in defeat 4 runs back when facing the breeze in an APG heat and holding on for 2nd, his win here 2 starts back as a strong effort at the mile. Unknown at the middle-distance, he has the measure of a many of these.
OCTOBER RACKETEER (3) has faced wide or 2nd line gates at his past 4 and should appreciate some barrier relief here. Chasing hard when 3rd to JASPER last start, he can be close enough in transit to feature.
RINGOS A STAR (12) has hit the board in all 4 runs back this campaign, the latest when wide of the track over the Redcliffe sprint trip. Charging to get within a half-neck, it followed a strong win over the 2040m. He will be wide but can be chiming in.
SELECTIONS: DYNAMIC DAN (2), HES SWEET (7), OCTOBER RACKETEER (3), RINGOS A STAR (12)
SUGGESTED BET: DYNAMIC DAN (2) to win