RACE FOUR
This is a front-line bursting with speed, and it looks willing early. With that scenario, SMOOTH SAILOR (4) can look to tuck in behind the speed early and hope they are sapped to make a closing play. Claiming a qualifier last start when finishing over the top of them in strong time, it followed a passing lane 2nd to STOMPEM. He will have the spinnaker up in the stretch.
HEART OF COOPER (9) sat off the tempo here last week to make the closing shot a winning one when powering home in the closing stages to land the loot after being wide around the final bend. Luckless the start prior when searching for gaps, he can settle in behind again and challenge late.
MAFUTA VAUTIN (1) has the early speed to land in a prominent position and with those options can be in a striking position. Closing strongly 2 starts back from the inside, look for him probing the gaps.
WINKANDITSOVER (2) claimed a mid-week contest over the mile last time out when making the most of the ace to take them all the way, including a sharp last 800m. At his best when in front, he gets his chance from the gate to dictate, can he fight them off is he question.
SELECTIONS: SMOOTH SAILOR (4), HEART OF COOPER (9), MAFUTA VAUTIN (1), WINKANDITSOVER (2)
SUGGESTED BET: SMOOTH SAILOR (4) to win