RACE 5

SMIRKS LIKA BOSS (1) led three starts ago and ran well there when finishing second to Stormtide a horse racing down in grade. He has the perfect draw in this race and has options early whether he elects to lead again or take a trail. 

LA BOMBA (8) took on a heat of the Trot Rods last time out and was well beaten finishing fifth. She wasn’t suited there when starting from a wide gate and not having the best of luck and is likely to be fitter for the outing.

ILLBEWATCHING (2) has been racing in good form in recent outings. He was forced to do the work last time out and battled on well for third there over the Trot Rods distance at this track. He had run a good third his start prior when leading and appearing to get a touch too keen in the race. This is easier. 

COURAGEOUS LEO (7) comes into this race second up from a spell having been well beaten last time out after starting a big price. He is likely to have derived a lot of benefit from that outing and might find this race a touch easier. He could be a knockout hope in this race.  

SELECTIONS: SMIRKS LIKA BOSS (1), LA BOMBA (8), ILLBEWATCHING (2), COURAGEOUS LEO (7)

SUGGESTED BET: COURAGEOUS LEO (7) each way.