RACE THREE
The draw has opened this race right up, with the likely fav MANILA PLAYBOY (11) landing the toughest gate. That is off the back of his impressive race debut when landing inside the 2nd line, he was off the inside early, secured the 1x1 before being sent around to the breeze and cruising home to an impressive win. Looking sharp in a trial since that win, he can overcome the gate.
UNCLE SHANK (5) is another that is 1 from 1 after winning his debut back on Apr 14, settling in the pocket trail from inside the 2nd line and then sprinting hard and fast up the passing lane to arrive for the prize. Trialling twice since that win, the latest when 2nd to MANILA PLAYBOY, he can challenge.
GLITTER STRIP (1) made the most of his early speed to lead them up from gate 3 here 4 starts back and cruised home to a big win. Closing nicely last start behind SWEET LOMBO, the gate is in his favour.
JUSTA LITTLE BIT (7) has landed the tough gate, but he couldn’t have done much more to date. With an eye-catching Menangle trial, he was sent North and started his career with a faultless display when leading throughout. He looks a smart conveyance, with the gate the obvious concern.
SELECTIONS: MANILA PLAYBOY (11), UNCLE SHANK (5), GLITTER STRIP (1), JUSTA LITTLE BIT (7)
SUGGESTED BET: GLITTER STRIP (1) to place