State-based Tote pools across Australia have been combined into a single national Tote ('One Pool'), meaning there is now only one set of Tote dividends nationwide.
This industry-wide change may affect the prices available and how some Tote bets are settled. Tote (TO) now represents the combined national Tote ('One Pool'), while Tote+ (TO+) returns the better of the Tote dividend and Starting Price (SP).
REFUSETOBEENGLISH (1) gets the nod on the strength of his C3 lead-ups, with the drop into C4 a clear positive now that he is third-up. He doesn't win out of turn, but both runs this campaign were better than the finishing positions suggest and this is a suitable chance to convert. GLORIOUS JOURNEY (2) wasn't far away when first-up from a break and has Vincent Ho back aboard. Maps for a kinder run this time around and if he can sit closer in the run, he'll shape as a major threat. ACE (6) didn't really fire last start and comes to HAPPY VALLEY for the first time. Purton riding is a bonus and he can bounce back third-up. JUMBO STEPS (7) draws better today and can put his best foot forward in what shapes as a suitable event.
