COUNTRY RACING VICTORIA HANDICAP
ZION (8) at his peak now and looks set to handle the rise in grade. Came from near last when a fast finishing third here over the 1100m on June 3. Gets the right tempo today and blinkers on will make him very hard to stop. DIRECT (1) is a strong fresh horse having his first run since finishing ninth behind Centrefire at the Gold Coast over 1200m on January 19. Carries the big weights well and was a sharp winner of a recent 800m jump out at Cranbourne. Genuine contender. RAIN LORD (11) first try this track and returned in good order with the 58kg when a gritty on pace second at Sale on May 24. Has excellent second up figures and stable must always be respected. PROPICE (9) good fresh horse who races best this track and trip and now under the care of the Lee & Shannon Hope yard. Has been well supported in early betting and forward showing expected.
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