Open Mdn C&G
When stable whispers are this strong you simply have to follow them. And, in this instance, Peter Snowden’s 2YO ZOURRIFIC is the one. Recently won 2 trials on the trot, latest when darting and weaving between horses before switching to the fence and charging late. I think Demonstrator may be handy too so have the quinella as well.
The Chase Mdn F&M
I loved the debut effort of CELESTIAL CHARM. She was on speed in a very smiliar field and ran 2nd. Is with Michael Freedman so surely has improved and looms as the likely winner from Unjust.
Drinkwise Mdn Plate
You have to feel a little for the connections of FARSET. He has been runner-up at his past 5 starts. Led on a bog track under 60kg, last start, and didn’t look comfortable in the straight but bravely went down fighting by half a length. On home track here this time and has 3kg less. Will take catching from Konsa who can run on.
Catanach's BM 72
Track will be damp and that suits this Victorian visitor DEEP PLEASURE. Is 4th up now, and I suspect she sits about 4th in running and appreciates the ground late to win from Surf’s Up.
XXXX Gold Cl 2
This Sydney filly EMPRESS OF JAPAN should give trainer Michael Freeman a midweek interstate double when she sails down the outside to claim this race. Looks perfectly placed. Is 4th up, placed at past 2 in shorter races and has been crying out for this trip.