RACE TWO
The first of four heats for the 2022 Goldstrike where none of the ten runners have tasted success from the tapes. SO AM I (9) will be having his first race start from the strands but has trialled in nice order in readiness for this series. Fading last start over the mobile mile, this looks well within reach.
IMA BIRUBI BOY (6) contested this series last year where he was able to progress to the final after a 3rd in the heats. They are his only two attempts from a stand where he was safe but not brilliant in stepping. Wide gates have dented his chances in his past couple, but he gets a chance to challenge.
MOONLIGHT BUTCHER (3) has hit some nice form this season with 2 wins and 2 minors in 4 attempts. Finishing over the top of them to score here last start, he can make a play.
GOSLING IN FIGHT (7) will be needing a rub of the green in the early stages to avoid any traffic issues but he can boast 5 victories on this deck. Close up behind MISSINMEMATE last start, he is in the mix.
SELECTIONS: SO AM I (9), IMA BIRUBI BOY (6), MOONLIGHT BUTCHER (3), GOSLING IN FIGHT (7)
SUGGESTED BET: SO AM I (9) to win