RACE TWO
The first of two heats of the Jim McNeil Series will see capacity fields in each in what is arguably the strongest series since its inception. MAJESTIC HARRY (11) has had this series on his radar and had two tightening trials in readiness. Impressive in two wins since crossing the Tasman, he is up to it.
FATHER CHRISTMAS (14) has placed at his past four starts in succession, the latest from the 50m tape when starting favourite and finishing 7m from subsequent winner MELPARK MAGIC. A beaten fav at his past two starts, he must negotiate the extreme alley but is up to the challenge.
SOBOMBA (13) heads North for this series and will be third up into this race from a spell. Just 7m from the winner when resuming over the Menangle 2300m, he can look to weave a passage.
RILEY MOMENT (3) makes her first Qld appearance, arriving as a two-time winner, that last win coming back in October with clean tape manners. With a tidy trial, she can be close to the action.
SELECTIONS: MAJESTIC HARRY (11), FATHER CHRISTMAS (14), SOBOMBA (13), RILEY MOMENT (3)
SUGGESTED BET: MAJESTIC HARRY (11) to win