RACE FOUR
RAFFERTY DELIGHTS (8) has been in nice touch with placings his past 4 in succession, beaten no further than a length in each. Locked away 3 back on the poles last start in the Aspirated at AP, he was doing his best work late when 1m off the winner. With even luck in transit, he can arrive.
SLIPPERY JADE (1) took on the sprint trip last and cutting the breeze looked under heavy pressure but rallied strongly to get within a head of the prize. That followed a similar trip when working hard over the AP 2138m and holding on for the bronze. A softer trip looks likely and she can go close.
IMA BIRUBI BOY (5) settled in the 1x1 trail last start after easing across from gate 6 and chased gamely to be 3m from the winner MY CARMEN. The 2040m is not his ideal, but he can still place.
MERRYWOOD PEARL (2) was a winner over this trip 4 starts back when working to the front and hanging on to score in mares company. Things haven’t gone to plan since, but this looks her chance to make the most of the gate.
SELECTIONS: RAFFERTY DELIGHTS (8), SLIPPERY JADE (1), IMA BIRUBI BOY (5), MERRYWOOD PEARL (2)
SUGGESTED BET: RAFFERTY DELIGHTS (8) to win