By Nick Berney
ROSEHILL GARDENS – BEST BET: Race 1 # 1 – HIDDEN ACHIEVEMENT
He's an improving type, and his two career runs this prep have had merit. The two-year-old had too much to do on debut at Canterbury but hit the line hard and ran fast closing splits. Further, he was well-ridden last start at Gosford, but his win had style, and his last few bounds were strong. The Chris Waller-trained galloper is well educated, maps to have all favours and will relish the rise in trip on a bigger track.
Unstopabull (Pic: Bradley Photos)
ROSEHILL GARDENS – VALUE BET: Race 7 # 9 – UNSTOPABULL
He was well-backed late in the trade first-up at Scone but got too far back and had excuses. The gelding was checked and blocked at critical stages, halting his momentum, but to his credit, he caught the eye, and the clock backed up his late visual strength. He profiles well, winning second-up in his past two preps and the rain-affected ground suits where he produces his peak figures.
ROSEHILL GARDENS – SECTIONAL STAR: Race 10 # 7 – PAJANTI
She's returned improved this preparation, and savaged the line first-up in a high-rating race. The filly was in an awkward spot throughout transit and blocked for a run, but once a gap came, she immediately accelerated through it. Punter's Intelligence recorded she ran one of the meeting's fastest final 200m splits in 11.93. The mare is a winner at this track/distance and will relish the anticipated genuine tempo.
KEMBLA GRANGE – PROVINCIAL PICK: Race 6 # 4 – WINNER OF KOWLOON
She's a nice type, and she broke through for her maiden last start at this track, running slick time. The filly adapted well to the testing conditions and appreciated being ridden with cover for the first time. Additionally, she sprinted one of the meetings' quickest 400m-200m splits and maintained a strong finishing speed to the line, indicating that the rise in distance will pose no issue. Although drawn wide, she may get the track pattern to suit and can roll forward.