RACE FIVE
Another tricky ballot division of the main qualifier where despite the wide gate, GOLIGHTLY (6) should appreciate this level of contest. From the pocket trail last start he tried to issue a closing challenge had to settle for the silver when 1m from OUR MAJOR DAY. The gate stings but in this grade, he can find the position to land a winning blow.
NOTORIOUS (1) lands the first punch courtesy of the ace gate. Beaten by gate 5 over the mile 2 starts back when retreating to find the poles, he eased to the pocket trail last start after a sizzling opening panel. With the options, he looks to get his chance.
LIFES BLACK (5) was asked to hang tough when parked over the Redcliffe 2040m 2 starts back and after the tough trip in a slick last 800m, was unable to finish it off. Back to the sprint trip last start, he charged home over the top for a stylish win and positioning cheaply here can throw it down.
SHADOW MINISTER (10) opted to take the trail last start and with the economical trip had the bullets to fire in claiming a passing lane victory. The gate makes it tricky, but he stays in the mix.
SELECTIONS: GOLIGHTLY (6), NOTORIOUS (1), LIFES BLACK (5), SHADOW MINISTER (10)
SUGGESTED BET: GOLIGHTLY (6) to win