RACE TEN
VAN SANK (2) makes his Qld debut here, arriving to join the firing Shannon Price barn. Last seen at Ballarat back on Aug 19, he comes into this without a local trial. A winner under mobile conditions at Bendigo 2 starts back when sent straight to the front, his only run from the tapes saw him safely away prior to making an error in the run. He can start in style.
ROCKET NOVA (6) has mixed his form since arriving in Qld, with 2 smart runs balanced by errors in the 2 other outings. Too strong for them here 2 starts back over this trip from a 10m tape, he struck trouble last start when starting to move into the contest. If the manners are there, he can challenge.
CLOVER LOU (8) made the most of conditions last start to press forward when the tapes released, work to the front and then hold on for the prize. Despite the extra 10m impost, she is in the mix.
MALABAR SPUR (3) was buried away last start over this trip and when she did sight open space was able to work home in good order when 9m in arrears of the winner DOUG. Only 5m away the start prior, she is getting closer to a drought breaking victory.
SELECTIONS: VAN SANK (2), ROCKET NOVA (6), CLOVER LOU (8), MALABAR SPUR (3)
SUGGESTED BET: MALABAR SPUR (3) each-way