RACE TWO
Starting from this same gate last time out over this trip, ELLE JAY (1) held them wide early but was unable to finish them off when collared in the closing stages by WHATA OPTIMIST. Fitter for the outing after she was second-up from a spell, she can look to take control to go one better.
WHATA OPTIMIST (6) started from the second line last start and was sent to sit parked in the early stages. Doing it the tough way, he was able to worry ELLE JAY out of the prize and claim his first win of the season. Buried in the run here, he will be searching for open road to make a challenge.
OUR EDUARDO DENARIO (3) has been runner-up at his past two starts on this track, on both occasions when leading them up but collared in the closing stages. He can feature again.
KEAYANG SPONGE BOB (8) eased into the 1x1 trail from outside the front-line last start when holding on for the bronze behind RANCHO MAN. He has podium claims from here.
SELECTIONS: ELLE JAY (1), WHATA OPTIMIST (6), OUR EDUARDO DENARIO (3), KEAYANG SPONGE BOB (8)
SUGGESTED BET: ELLE JAY (1) to win