Bowen

GOLD ACADEMY (2) won fresh up at an Emerald picnic meeting before finishing a game runner-up by a nose at Rockhampton nearly 7 weeks ago. The recent freshen-up would have done him no harm and he should be the one to beat here. On top. DOLLSON (1) is a durable veteran back for another campaign after some solid efforts in the middle of last year. He might need the run but is in the right grade to be a top 3 chance, especially with the advantage of the pole position. BRAVEZEL (4) is an ex-NSW gelding who had his first local run at Townsville a fortnight ago and ran on late to finish seventh after settling back from a wide gate. He has a superior draw this time and will be a quick improver. Each-way value. TEN SCHILLING (3) is resuming from a spell for a new trainer. A change of scenery is sometimes just what these older geldings need and he can figure in the finish without surprising.