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).
Other rules:Only final field runners subject to deductions
Selections: 10-2-7-1
FOREST JIM was desperately unlucky last start when trying to get runs in the straight and was still in traffic 150m to go. Finally got to the outside fence and flew. Ran 2nd best last 200m of the meeting. Found trouble previous start as well. AKARI SPIRIT continue his excellent form this preparation with an easy win at Kilmore with its testing straight. Good foundation of 1600m runs to be ready for the longer trip. PRINCESS SAKIKO led and was run down over 2000m last start, but looks suited back in trip and Meech sticks with her. EARL OF GLOUCESTER was outpaced over 1479m first up, but the extra trip with run under belt will see him more competitive. Just missed over 1856m last preparation and showed staying promise.
