Gibbo heads interstate again this weekend, and it’s a move that has paid dividends time and time again. Gibbo has built a strong record when he steps away from Queensland for these bigger feature meetings, and once again he’s going around the grounds with a sharp focus on Randwick.
Randwick Race 1 – Salann ($6.50)
This looks a race where there’s still plenty to learn about the key chances, with Hydrobomb the obvious one to beat off the last-start win.
I’m happy to look for improving runners in this race and have landed on Salann, who caught the eye on debut down the Flemington straight. She hit the line strongly with one of the better late sectionals of the meeting, suggesting more ground will suit.
The jump straight to 1600m is no concern from his perspective, with the profile of a horse that should relish the rise in trip. At the price, she shapes as a worthwhile play to kick things off.
Randwick Race 5 – Profoundly ($3.40)
Later in the program, I’m sitcking with a filly that looks to be peaking at the right time.
Profoundly comes through a dominant last-start win and profiles as one of the key chances in a race that doesn’t appear overly deep. She’s building a strong profile as a genuine staying type and the rise to 2400m on a big track looks ideal.
Back onto good ground is no knock, and with her current form, she sets up as one of the tougher runners to beat on the card.
