Gunai Bold is in search of his hat-trick coming off a very narrow win last week from a wide box at Shepparton.
The son of My Redeemer put a length between himself and his rivals the start prior at Healesville, returning now to The Meadows where he’s been successful on a pair of occasions.
I dare say he found 450m a little short last week, so this step up in trip is a positive. Given his best track/distance time came in 30.03 seconds, he should be suited here as one of the fastest back markers in the race.
Succeed is a multiple track and distance winner that was sensational last week scoring by well over a length.
The three-year-old by Fernando Bale hasn’t done much wrong this prep, finding the money in four of his last five starts across The Meadows and Sandown.
This is an obvious step up in class to Group 1 level, but with multiple wins to his name from Box 3 and some serious late speed under the hood, he’s not without claims.
Lena Jinx had plenty against her from a middle draw two back in the Zoom Top, going on to run a much-improved race for second behind Zulu Blast last week in a lead up heat for this race.
The daughter of Barcia Bale put together two impressive wins over the same distance before stepping up in grade at Angle Park, and I do think she’s ready to run a big race now with more experience on her side.
Box 4 should see her toward the tail early before unleashing when it matters most.
Morton gets back up to Group 1 level now looking to build on last week’s sizzling six-length win at the heats.
Now an eight time track/distance winner, the son of Tommy Shelby just needs luck to fall on his side so he can take the next step.
If he can cross to the inside at the first bend and land close enough to the paint, he’ll prove very hard to hold out.