SWORDPLAY was keen/fast in trials and should lead these up over 1100m. She looked sharp enough to give a big kick here, but will have to be good to hold off PENPEL, who debuted strongly and maps to push up outside the leader. KNOWING LOOK (outside lead?) and JARRITO look threats based on the trials. ERNAUX did enough on debut when keen, but was a touch keen again in a recent trial.
Quick Tips
Analyst: Penpel
Horse Expert: Penpel
Bookie Battler: Jarrito
Gear Changes
- 2. Jarrito: Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only) FIRST TIME
- 5. Mediterra: Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only) FIRST TIME, Tongue Tie FIRST TIME
- 6. Royal Princess: Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only) FIRST TIME, Tongue Tie FIRST TIME
- 7. State Opera: Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only) FIRST TIME
- 8. Swordplay: Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only) FIRST TIME
- 9. Tahurangi: Lugging Bit FIRST TIME