Racing heads to Wyong today, with the track rated a Soft 5 and the rail in the true position.
Wyong traditionally plays in favour of on-speed runners, particularly when the surface has some give in it.
Horses who can settle in the first half of the field will be well-positioned to fight out the finish.
Mick Gannon has pinpointed a couple of key runners who look well-placed to strike, with a progressive type set to take the next step and a stayer primed to peak over the mile.
Mick continues to nail his best bets at a good rate!
Alpine Ski is a speedy, progressive type who comes into this race off the back of two solid trials and looks well-placed to resume with a win.
His three performances last preparation were strong enough to suggest he has a class edge on his rivals here.
Importantly, he is proven on rain-affected ground, and from the draw, he should be able to find the front comfortably.
Notably, blinkers come off, and he has been gelded, a crucial gear change that often leads to significant improvement.
If either of those factors bring out further progression, he should prove far too good for this field.
Kenmare Bay is proven on wet tracks and is perfectly suited stepping up from 1350m to 1600m.
His first-up run was outstanding, finishing a strong second at this track just 13 days ago, indicating he has returned in career-best form.
The mile suits ideally, and from a perfect draw, he can settle outside the leader and control the race.
If he runs up to his best, he will take a power of beating in what looks a very winnable assignment.
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