RACE THREE
RICH VIRGIN (2) was angled to the pegs last start from gate 9 and securing the cosy trip along the inside exploded clear when the gap opened to the outside to claim a 7m victory. Not far away in recent outings at Menangle, including a half-neck away from the winner 4 starts back, he can go back-to-back.
BLADE (5) won a qualifier here 3 starts back when working home strongly wide off the track after staring from gate 7. Leading them up from this gate over the 2138m at his next start, it was only SOLE AMBITION that was able to beat him home. Firing the 1st shot, he can look to take control.
JAMES DEAN (8) made the most of the pocket trail over the 2138m here on Tues and taking the closing shot arrived for a narrow victory. He will need some luck this time around, but will be probing for the gaps.
COREY WILLIAM (9) is better suited when setting the tempo, but with the front line looking to boast plenty of speed, can look to find a cheap run and swoop late. Tough in the breeze when claiming 3rd last start, he is in the mix.
SELECTIONS: RICH VIRGIN (2), BLADE (5), JAMES DEAN (8), COREY WILLIAM (9)
SUGGESTED BET: RICH VIRGIN (2) to win