RACE FIVE
SHADOW MINISTER (3) was sent forward from a wide gate over the mile here 2 starts back and once in control had the power to keep them chasing when claiming a 4m victory. Circling early from the 2nd line last start before receiving cover, the run was game behind CAPTAIN NEMO, and this looks within reach.
BANGKOK BRAVADO (9) sat in the pocket trail last start when angled to the passing lane to make a closing play when 3rd to JEWEL OF PEAK. All 3 runs since resuming from a spell have had merit, with a pair of placings recorded and back with Shane Fraser for career start 100, should get the run to challenge.
SPEAK WITH SAM (6) completed a hat-trick of victories last start, the last 2 since arriving in Qld. Making full advantage of gate 1 to lead throughout on all 3 occasions, the gate will ask a few questions.
BETTATHANIDEAL (5) will take good benefit from his latest appearance when resuming from a break and eased from a wide gate to close out soundly at Redcliffe. He can be working home late here.
SELECTIONS: SHADOW MINISTER (3), BANGKOK BRAVADO (9), SPEAK WITH SAM (6), BETTATHANIDEAL (5)
SUGGESTED BET: SHADOW MINISTER (3) to win