Video Stars
Race 4 No 6 GLACIATED
His eighth-place finish on debut was better than it appears, as he settled off the speed in a slowly run race and finished strongly in the closing stages. Had he not been crowded late, he could have finished even closer.
Stepping up to 1200m should suit his racing style this week, making him an intriguing runner to watch.
Race 11 No 8 REGAL GEM
Luck was not on his side during his local debut 25 days ago, as he endured a wide trip from an awkward draw, forcing him to cover extra ground. As a result, he raced one-paced in the straight and finished seventh over 1200m.
Now fitter for his second-up run, he could sneak into the placings at odds, provided he gets a smoother trip.
Sectional Stars
Race 3 No 2 PODIUM
He travelled wide in a 1600m race last time out, so it was no surprise to see him battle in the straight and finish sixth. Resuming from a break, he is expected to sprint well with fresh legs, especially with the drop to 1200m, a distance he has proven successful at before.
Race 6 No 10 MAX QUE
After jumping awkwardly from a wide draw last start, he showed little off the speed throughout. However, his second-fastest final 400m of 22.93 seconds suggests that his performance may have been underestimated. With a clean getaway, he looks capable of securing a spot in the Top 3.
