RACE THREE
LUCKY UNLUCKY (1) lands his best gate since arriving back in Queensland, with his past 4 coming from either gate 5 or 6. Showing some early speed before easing to a position last start, he chased hard to be 3m from the winner to claim the bronze. Only 4m away 2 starts back, he lands the peg-line benefits here and looks to get every chance.
BUMPER (8) started favourite here on Saturday night in a qualifier from this same gate. With the early moves coming, he was soon buried five back in the run he looked to be in all sorts of bother. Stripping paint off the outside rail as they swung for home, he hit the line strongly to be within 3 m of the winner. With leaders back looking more realistic here, he will be coiled and ready to strike.
JOHNNY WHITE (9) made his Queensland debut here last week when spearing out to take control over the mile. Once in front he had too many bullets to fire and held on for a smart victory. The gate hurts, but he can chime in.
ROCKNROLL CLASSIC (3) was snagged back from gate seven over the mile last start and was simply too far back in transit with the tempo sent from the front. Settling closer here he can fill exotics.
SELECTIONS: LUCKY UNLUCKY (1), BUMPER (8), JOHNNY WHITE (9), ROCKNROLL CLASSIC (3)
SUGGESTED BET: LUCKY UNLUCKY (1) to win