One of many closely-matched races on the card today, early speed from quite a few so the tempo could be on the STRONG side. It really is hard to rule any of these out, PROBLEM SOLVER an obvious chance off two nice trials with James Mac on, but she's drawn wide and has to beat home some strong colts and geldings, including TRIBAL WISDOM (took on G1 first-up) and PASSAGE OF TIME (gelded). The reliable types MAXIMUS (better to dry) and TOP STRIKER (nice trial) should be in the mix, while the 2017 G2 Hobartville quinella MAN FROM UNCLE and ECHO EFFECT have both trialled nicely into this and could show up. To make sure we list them all, chances to TEST THE WORLD, NO DOUBT and CHAPELCO (better back to dry, but might need run?). The import MURILLO a close watch in the yard and market after OK trials. [updated 8:28am]
Quick Tips
Analyst: Tribal Wisdom
Horse Expert: Passage of Time
Bookie Battler: Problem Solver
Gear Changes
- 1. Tougherthantherest: Cross-over Nose Band OFF AGAIN, Tongue Tie FIRST TIME
- 4. Echo Effect: Synthetic Hoof Filler OFF AGAIN, Tongue Tie AGAIN
- 5. Man From Uncle: Blinkers OFF AGAIN
- 8. Passage of Time: Gelded
- 10. Charge: Ear Muffs FIRST TIME
- 13. Murillo: Tongue Tie FIRST TIME
- 14. Chapelco: Blinkers OFF AGAIN