RACE SEVEN
The 1st of the 3 DJA heats and the lone 30m runner in the Series, EMPIRE BAY (11) can overcome the impost here. Last week over the 2680m mobile trip, he sat back in the running lien from his 2nd line gate before attacking the line with vigour to claim a sharp win. Fitter from the run, he can arrive again here.
PRINCESS KENNY (2) makes the trip north and arrives with 7 wins in her 11 race starts. This will be a solid test for the 4YO mare who has remained undefeated in 4 outings for this campaign, but will find this a stiffer test. With good manners she should land in front and with the options, will challenge.
ANY OLD WAY (7) will be 1st up for 12 months, with his last start when winning a the 1st round heat of this series in 2018. With 2 trials to open the pipes, the 2nd of those a nice outing, look for him to be in the mix.
NORTHERN MUSCLE (10) returns from a spell after being put away following an error last start. A winner 2 starts back when racing tough in the breeze, he trialled in good order for the return. Somewhat stung with 20m, with the right cart into the contest he can be thereabouts.
SELECTIONS: EMPIRE BAY (11), PRINCESS KENNY (2), ANY OLD WAY (7), NORTHERN MUSCLE (10)
SUGGESTED BET: EMPIRE BAY (11) to win