RACE NINE
CLINTAL DO (9) will take his place here if he misses a Qld Cup start and despite the 2nd line can use his closing speed to arrive. He was sent forward in the Christmas Cup last week over the long trip and fired right up, beating himself by getting too keen. His runs have been good since winning a FFA 4 starts back and he can atone for the G2 disappointment with a victory here.
SQUIRE (8) worked across from gate 6 last start to take up the running over the 2138m and after a steady opening 800m of the last mile, looked to ramp it up, only to be grabbed late, beaten 4m. Not suited when breezing the start prior also from 6, he can be coiled in the snipers seat ready to fire.
INNOCENT CROCKER (2) will strip fitter after her 2nd up run last week in the Forever Gold mares. Doing some early work to find position, she then was momentarily baulked when needing space. She can chime in here.
SPIKE BROMAC (1) was sharper last start, holding on for the bronze after setting the tempo of a 1.53.1 mile. With electric early moves, he can take control and be trying to fight them off late.
SELECTIONS: CLINTAL DO (9), SQUIRE (8), INNOCENT CROCKER (2), SPIKE BROMAC (1)
SUGGESTED BET: CLINTAL DO (9) to win