RACE THREE
ROYAL STORY (11) won’t have any luxury from the tough gate here yet she is in great touch, finishing as the runner-up at her past 3 starts. Pressing on to find the front last start, the tempo was strong over the 2138m when beaten a half-neck. Back to mares only she can overcome the gate.
MELANNA BEACH (2) was rewarded for her efforts here last week when taking out a mares qualifier and finishing best to claim a 3m victory. A beaten fav 2 starts back when too keen in the run, she can get to the pegs here and if able to pinch a panel will give them plenty to chase.
ROCKING (6) had the perfect trip in a small field here 3 starts back and arrived right on the wire to edge out ELLE YEAH. Placed in both runs since to that same in-form mare, this is within reach.
VINTAGE DREAM (1) claimed a mares qualifier here 2 starts back when finishing best after running a sharp closing 800m. Forget her last start when striking trouble, with a soft trip she will be probing.
SELECTIONS: ROYAL STORY (11), MELANNA BEACH (2), ROCKING (6), VINTAGE DREAM (1)
SUGGESTED BET: ROYAL STORY (11) to win