RACE SIX
SWORD AND SHIELD (8) has another 2nd line gate to contend with here, something that he is well used to, having drawn no closer than gate 5 in his past 15 in succession. Runner-up to BREACH THE BEACH when working home strongly over the AP 2138m 2 starts back, he was then 5m from that same winner last start. With some early front-line tempo, he can arrive for the prize.
TAJIE BABY (4) was a strong winner from the breeze here 3 starts back when content to do it the tough way and grind out a smart win in a tidy closing 800m sectional. Tackling mares qualifiers at her past 2, she grabbed the bronze to SHEZ GRINNIN and then struck trouble last start. This is within reach.
A KERRY MAN (1) started fav last start from this gate and running even panels in front looked to have every chance, fading in the closing stages to hold on for 3rd. With options he can chime in.
ONE LAST ROLL (3) has placed at his past 3 in succession, the latest when grabbed in the closing stages by MILLWOOD TILLY over the AP 2138m trip. With good early speed, he can fire the early shots.
SELECTIONS: SWORD AND SHIELD (8), TAJIE BABY (4), A KERRY MAN (1), ONE LAST ROLL (3)
SUGGESTED BET: SWORD AND SHIELD (8) to win