RACE NINE
This is a tough 2nd division qualifier to pull apart where ONLY IN ROME (9) might just get the right trip to arrive. Taking the bronze last start when working home wide off the track over the 2138m, his run the start prior was a sound effort. He hasn’t won for a while, but is worth a chance in this.
NIFTY STUDLEIGH (2) made the most of the passing lane to sprint sharply and land a 3m victory in a softer mid-week contest here 5 starts back. His next 2 not much went his way when chasing from back in the field and followed that with a passing lane 2nd. Settling closer here suits his chances.
ONE WISE MAN (8) doesn’t have much by way of figure form but with the right trip in behind the speed can be ready to make a late play. 3rd to SABRAGE 5 starts back from the passing lane, he will be probing.
CROWNING GLORY (11) started from the ace last start over the 2138m when taking up the lamp lighting duties. Finding the middle distance too far leading all bar the last 2m, back to the mile suits.
SELECTIONS: ONLY IN ROME (9), NIFTY STUDLEIGH (2), ONE WISE MAN (8), CROWNING GLORY (11)
SUGGESTED BET: ONLY IN ROME (9) each-way