It might be a small field here over 1200m, but there is some real quality engaged. SPECIAL REWARD, CRADLE MOUNTAIN and PASSAGE OF TIME to sort out the lead (tempo: FAIR to STEADY), CRADLE MOUNTAIN a horse that likes to get into his rhythm on-pace. SPECIAL REWARD perhaps has the most upside here following an unlucky run at the end of last prep and two sharp trials this time in. He laid in last start so the inside draw could be the key this time. CRADLE MOUNTAIN (trials good, small field suits) and PASSAGE OF TIME (back in form) both in the mix too. SOUTHERN LAD and TANIKO the other key chances after they ran the quinella here a couple of weeks ago. ALBUMIN not far off the mark as a place or each-way hope. [updated 9:07am]
Quick Tips
Analyst: Southern Lad
Horse Expert: Special Reward
Bookie Battler: Cradle Mountain
Gear Changes
- 2. Cradle Mountain: Tongue Tie OFF FIRST TIME
- 3. Ever Loyal: Bandages (Front) FIRST TIME, Blinkers OFF FIRST TIME, Tongue Tie FIRST TIME
- 4. Special Reward: Blinkers OFF AGAIN, Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only) OFF FIRST TIME