RACE 9 BUNDABERG RUM BM85 HANDICAP (1400M)

Back in 2020, Acquitted ($9.50) ran second to Palace Pier, who went on to be one of the world’s top rated threeyear-olds that year. He obviously didn’t go to the same level, but he’s arrived in Australia in good shape going on the trials and the first up run. Think he will be better up to 1400m this time on a firmer surface. Expect him to be charging home. Palladas ($4.20) is going to get the gun run this time and get his chance. Flexible ($7.50) looks the other winning hope first up. She has been effective first up previously. Never No More ($6.50) is flying and the bigger track should suit, but worried about the weight.

SELECTIONS

4 Acquitted, 12 Palladas, 13 Flexible, 1 Never No More