Free Passage the choice in feature

At least six of the nine runners in this 1700 metres run for a total purse of $48,500,

But the vote must go to resurgent Free Passage with his main dangers being Cat’s Heir and Soursop, and if anything is to separate this trio, then the Jamaican colt Relampago will be the one.

The best betting race of the day’s eight-race programme is the final with 17 entered for the 1200 metres race for locally- bred three-year-old maidens.

Turfites will get a chance to see lone female apprentice rider Darcelle Rodrigo in action for only the seventh time in her career, seeking her second victory.

But she will have to wait until the final race of the day when she will be astride three-year-old Carlos, who is a 25/1 long shot according to the overnight odds.

Only four races will accommodate Hi5 betting today with a single winner bonus of $11,357.64 at stake.

Frist race on the first Friday card of the season is timed to go too post at 1.30 pm.