RACE SIX
This shapes as a cracking McNeil final with the heats suggesting there might be clear air between the top few in the series and the rest of the field. However, it will be a capacity field which changes the outlook from the smaller field sizes of the heats and with a few of the leading hopes not the safest from the tapes, it shapes as a terrific final.
JEDDY R YA READY (7) was making his Aus debut in the 1st round when finding himself locked away against the markers and not seeing space until it was too late. Still attacking the line it was a tidy effort. Pressing forward to find the front in the 2nd round he was never in danger once in control. He can get a nice early run through and looks the one with the most progression through the heats.
GREG THE GREAT (5) made a mess of the start in the 1st round and that ended his chances. Slowly but safely away in round 2 he was sent to the breeze and in a 2 horse battle packed too many guns to take the win. The start is all important, but if close enough in the run he looms as a big danger.
REDRIVERDEBBA (14) has the 40m to overcome but has been consistent in both rounds and is normally a safe beginner. She arrived for the prize in the 1st round and if the tempo is right she will be charging home.
SCORCHED (9) didn’t have the cleanest run in the first round yet was finishing hard to get within 1.5m of the winner. Locked away on the pegs he never really had a shot at them in round 2. Look for him charging late.
SELECTIONS: JEDDY R YA READY (7), GREG THE GREAT (5), REDRIVERDEBBA (14), SCORCHED (9)
SUGGESTED BET: JEDDY R YA READY (7) to win