GO PUBLIC has an outstanding record on the dirt and is a horse that has more to give. His racing pattern leaves him prone to bad luck, however his ability to sprint off good speed is an asset that can get him out of trouble. COMPLACENCY is running well and can convert that form to the AWT.

Result: 4th (-4.5 units) + 7th DH (-1.5 units) (-1 unit)(-0.5 unit) -> (-7.5 units)

The seventh event is one with a few more unknowns than I’m normally comfortable with, however I’ve liked what I’ve seen from DANCING FIGHTER in trials and work to say that he is better than the opposition he meets on debut. Race day pressure is obviously greater than at the trials but he’s handled everything well enough to suggest he’ll be ready to win. DOR DOR has been fair in general, but his latest trial was improved and hinted at the ability he showed in a NZ hit out.

Result: 1st @ $2.80 best corporate (+9 units) + 6th (-1 unit) -> (+8 units)

I DO debuted on the all-weather and hit the line pretty well. Moving to the turf and stepping up in distance are two positives, with the cherry on the top being the fact that Zac Purton takes the saddle. I Do maps okay and whilst he’s not a ‘maximum confidence’ outlay he is certainly worth a small play going off his early market price.

Result: 3rd @ $3.20 best corporate (-1.5 units)(+6.6 units) -> (+5.1 units)