RACE TWO
The first of 4 Goldstrike heats from the stand start where the visitor IT AINT ROYAL (6) might just have the right credentials to progress through to the Final. A winner at 2 of his past 3 starts at Tamworth where he has worked hard in the run from 2nd line barriers on each occasion, he looks to also handle the tapes and the trip. The wide lane might be to his advantage in the early stages.
IMA BIRUBI BOY (3) is the big query in this heat, lining up for the first time under race conditions at the tapes and his only public trial back in January of 2020. His recent form however puts him right in the mix with wins at 3 of his past 5 and placings in the other 2 outings. Too sharp in front last start at Redcliffe, if he steps, he can challenge.
GHOST GUM (2) was the winner of this Series last year and comes up with the good lane to go on the title defence. Stepping cleanly to claim the Warwick Show Final 2 starts back, he faded late last start after working to get to the front. His stand manners keep him in contention.
RISKY BUZINESS (1) looked a chance at AP on Friday where he had drawn to feature. 2 starts back from the 2nd line, he was strong when sent to the breeze and fighting hard for 3rd. He is in the mix here.
SELECTIONS: IT AINT ROYAL (6), IMA BIRUBI BOY (3), GHOST GUM (2), RISKY BUZINESS (1)
SUGGESTED BET: IT AINT ROYAL (6) to win