Flemington
Race 5 – Electric Impulse
Jockey – Beau Mertens
1400m – Barrier 5
Talented mare Electric Impulse returns to Flemington today, ready to peak after four runs in this preparation. The four-year-old daughter of Cable Bay has been solid in this company at her past two, attacking the line from a long way back two starts ago, before not having much room when third last time out. Jockey Beau Mertens leaves from gate five today and can find cover midfield from the outset, able to run on and have the last crack in the home straight.
Speed is drawn towards the outside with Subliminal and Starlight Scope likely to roll forward and look for the top, while In Her Stride can use an inside draw to boot through and hold a prominent position throughout. Even affair. Many of these come through the same race behind Brazen Lady at this track and trip a fortnight ago. That mare beat a few of these home the start prior when third behind Fancify and has been racing in terrific fashion this campaign. She’ll prove hard to beat again today. Belle Savoir hit the line as well as anything in a blanket go for the minor placings behind Brazen Lady, while Subliminal has been rock-solid from the front of late. Pattern of the day will determine the chances of this pair, but must be considered. In Her Stride is eight weeks between runs and beat home Brazen Lady at Caulfield at her last start. Kept fresh and races well that way. Can make a case for Starlight Scope and Cindy Falls in an intriguing race.
Electric Impulse is building towards a win this campaign and likes racing at Headquarters. If she’s afforded a clear passage in the home straight, she can be strong to the line and turn the tables on a couple of these. Strong each way claims.
Currently, Electric Impulse is a $5.50 chance in the market.