The inside gate might be more a hindrance for CHARGE AHEAD (1) here for a horse that has been the lamp lighter just three times in his 37-start career, two of those when working forward to take over. Breaking through last start at Redcliffe, he was forced to cut the breeze over the 2138 the start prior. Clear space will be the key.
 
BUDDY PERFECT (8) will be sweating on the lead being held by the inside gate, allowing him to get the perfect trail trip. In super form at present, he has hit the board his past seven in succession. Runner-up at his past three, he will be stalking the speed ready to strike.

APPLIED (6) did plenty of work pressing forward from this same gate last time to sit parked and was game to the wire when just a half-head from BASILISK BOB. He will likely be rolling the sleeves again here.

XPRESS PARTY (3) was posted last week when trying to get forward, with no chair available. Snagged to the rear, he then went hunting short cuts to be just 5m from the winner after hitting dead ends. He can feature

SELECTIONS: CHARGE AHEAD (1), BUDDY PERFECT (8), APPLIED (6), XPRESS PARTY (3)
SUGGESTED BET: Exotics 1-3-6-8