RACE EIGHT
HAVING THE FAITH (1) landed gate 6 last start when pressing forward to do the heavy lifting outside the leader and winner NIMAH FRANCO. That form was franked when she was again successful on Tuesday and although he has been thereabouts without striking a winning blow, the gate gives him the breakthrough opportunity.
KENSINGTON BILL (11) opened his Qld account here last start when taking them all the way over the mile. Firing across to lead from gate 2, he was gripping to the lead in the closing stages and held the verdict by a flared nostril. Game when holding 3rd, the start prior, if he can secure the right cart home, his challenging chances are strong.
CHERRYS THE BEST (7) started from inside the 2nd line last start and was soon pinned down three back against the poles. Never really getting a crack at them, she was only 6m in arrears of the winner TACTICAL RESPONSE. The gate stings but she can place.
RIVERLEIGH ROCKET (2) fired the first shot from gate 1 last start before taking cover and chased gamely for the bronze behind WINKANDITSOVER. From the gate he has podium claims.
SELECTIONS: HAVING THE FAITH (1), KENSINGTON BILL (11), CHERRYS THE BEST (7), RIVERLEIGH ROCKET (2)
SUGGESTED BET: HAVING THE FAITH (1) to win