RACE FIVE
Early speed, position and the ensuing tempo will go a long way to finding the winner of this contest. With slick early moves, OUR FRIEND (3) can look to hustle for the dictating duties. Eased from gate 9 last start, he was finding the line strongly behind JIVE. The breeze was not the place to be the start prior as AT WEST POINT dominated but finding the front here can look to fight them off.
JIVE (8) is undefeated in 3 attempts since arriving in Aus with wins at both the sprint and middle distances. Rolling forward from gate 6 last time out, she secured cover before finishing over the top in taking the win, running a slick closing panel. Relying on plenty of luck here, if the gaps arrive, she can take this.
WICKED AZZ (2) was a winner here 3 starts back when working across to find the front and once in control was able to take them all the way to score. Not too far away over the less preferred 2138m the past 2 starts, back to the mile suits here.
FEEL LIKE DANCIN (6) will take great benefit from her latest start when 2nd up from a break. Holding the front from gate 1 over the 2138m, she ran a career PB rate in leading throughout. Look for her late.
SELECTIONS: OUR FRIEND (3), JIVE (8), WICKED AZZ (2), FEEL LIKE DANCIN (6)
SUGGESTED BET: OUR FRIEND (3) to win