Second up from a spell last week, CHARGE AHEAD (9) eased from gate 5 searching for position and was soon settled at the rear of the field. Never getting warm and angled back to the inside and hitting dead ends, his last 800 was still smart despite never factoring. Out to 2138 for the first time this prep, he can strike.

BUDDY PERFECT (11) made full use of gate 1 here last week, burrowing through to hold them wide over this trip and from the front, fended off the challengers to take the W. Placed in both prior attempts when hitting the line strongly, a right cart into the contest can see him challenge.

CREDULOUS (1) worked to the front last start before opting for cover and then using the passing lane darted through to arrive for the prize. Similar tactics here can see her feature.

OZZIE PUNTA (5) was strong to the line over the mile last week when running the winner COOL NIGHT to a 1m margin. Producing a slick closing 800 in that effort, he can be joining in again.

SELECTIONS: CHARGE AHEAD (9), BUDDY PERFECT (11), CREDULOUS (1), OZZIE PUNTA (5)
SUGGESTED BET: CHARGE AHEAD (9) to win