I DO has a ‘sticky’ draw to overcome, but he’s shown the necessary ability to do so. Zac Purton rides again, he’ll wear cheek-pieces and the step up to 1600m should suit this son of So You Think.

Result: 2nd (-5 units)

EPTIWINS really caught the eye when running into second placing last time over 1000m the extra furlong should be perfect for him and he’s drawn to receive an economical trip. FULL OF BEAUTY is the horse to beat and they form a natural and clear quinella, with Eptiwins the better ‘over’ at this stage to take to win the race.

Result: 6th (-4 units) + 1st (-1.5 units) -> (-5.5 units)

Two horses make appeal to back in the ninth event, KASI FARASI and WITNESS HUNTER. Kasi Farasi draws the inside and will be suited by 1400m. Purton takes the mount and that signals the horse’s ‘readiness’. WITNESS HUNTER is a type that has more to offer and I like him in this grade with a light weight. He’s drawn poorly but has the ability to overcome that with some luck – he’s a super price.

Result: 1st @ $6.00 best corporate (+15 units) + 9th (-2.5 units) -> (+12.5 units)

Simply put, there is very little separating the top-three chances in the Centenary Sprint. Of those D B PIN makes a lot of appeal at his price. For that reason he’s a small each way play, with the units reflecting slight caution on my part that the way this event is run is not straightforward to ascertain.

Result: 7th (-2 units)(-4 units) -> (-6 units)