Race 1 – ROSEBUD PRELUDE (1000M)
Plague Stone (1) – Smart 2yo who is first up and a winner of two recent trials. Form last preparation is very strong for a race of this class. Watch betting. If right should win.
The Tenor (4) – A well backed short priced favourite at Newcastle and got the job done. Fitter for that effort and Avdulla stays on which is a good sign. Expecting a bold showing.
Witherspoon (5) – Bolted in at Newcastle last start as an odds on favourite. Expecting will be improved from that effort and form last preparation is very strong. Can measure up again.
Ben Hercules (2) – Won his pass two starts in good fashion in weaker grade. Did race in the Blue Diamond Prelude last preparation. Respect the stable with its youngsters. Watch Betting.
Race 2 – TAB HIGHWAY HANDICAP (1400M)
Nicconita (8) – Very good winner at the first two runs this preparation. Last two starts have produced two seconds at this grade. This looks no harder. Fit and racing well. Currently $4.2.
Lost Command (1) – Ran very well first up rattling home to claim second. Fitter for that effort and should only be improved. Good record at this trip and second dup record is sound. Can win.
Gitan (2) – First up effort was good in this grade. Fitter for that performance. Does struggle to win however rarely runs a bad race. Expecting another good showing today.
Cliff (3) – Won well two starts back at Wagga rattling home to score then last start a good second in this grade. Since won a trial in good style. Another good hope in what is an open race.
Race 3 – BOOK SPRING NOW HANDICAP (2400M)
Ombudsman (6) – A track and distance winner last start in good fashion sitting midfield and sprinting well to score. This looks no harder. Looks the one to beat again at the short quote.Mongolian Wolf (2) – Hit the line hard last start at Morphettville. Is proven at this trip and did look to have a touch of class early doors. Respect the stable and has won here.
Race 4 – TAB REWARDS (1600M)
La Chica Bella (10) – Strong on pace winner last start leading and kicking strongly in the straight. Steps up in class here however fit and gets a similar run again today. Right in this.
Gresham (8) – Continues to race well this preparation with a last start third and that form has since been franked. From strong stable and can be in the finish again today.
Green Sweet (1) – Got a long way back and rocketed to line last start at a huge price. Fitter for that effort and has a good record at this trip. Expecting to be finding the line again.
Race 5 – #THERACES HANDICAP (1200M)
Oria (15) – Last three runs have been good on pace. Last start was run down late by a smart one when sent out as favourite. Drawn well and can be in the finish again in an open race.
Bella Success (13) – Very good first run back and excuses the following start then last start got along way back and again finished off well. Peaks today and Avdulla goes on. Right in this.
Bombarding (2) – First two starts this preparation both recorded strong victories. Last start was brave in defeat on pace. Peaks today, drawn well and Bowman goes on top.
Seaglass (9) – First up and recent trial was good. Form last preparation was sound and has a bit of upside compared to some of these. From strong yard and McEvoy on ticks a lot of boxes.
Race 6 – ATC OWNERS BENEFIT CARD HANDICAP (1400M)
Seahampton (8) – Lightly raced and impressive winner last start getting back and hitting the line hard to score. Peaks in fitness today for mine and from strong yard. Hard to beat.
Sepoy Acheva (11) – Ran well last start running on soundly to run second and putting a good gap back to third. Peaks in fitness and McEvoy goes on top. A lot to like about her chances.
Nicci’s Gold (7) – Ran on well to score three starts back then the last two starts have both been sound getting back and running on well. Is very fit and unbeaten at this trip. Can bounce back.
Touch Of Mink (9) – Good winner at this track and distance three starts running on well to score. Last two starts have been sound and form fits in around the leading chances. Can be in the finish again.
Race 7 – JULY SPRINT (1100M)
I Thought So (3) – First two runs back this preparation were good then last start put them away in good style to win comfortably. Fit and racing well. Excellent record here. One to beat.
Sir Plush (5) – First up and very good fresh record. Recent trial was sound running second and is building a very good record over this trip. Up to this class. Watch betting. Currently $8.
Tactical Advantage (8) – First up and first start for new stable. Drawn well and has a very good fresh record. Recent trials suggest he is ready to go first up. Currently $4.2.
Memes (6) – First up and hasn’t missed the placings fresh and a winner of 4 from 5 here. Tough mare who will race on pace and give them something to catch. Can win this.
Race 8 – BROTHER DAN’S HANDICAP (1000M)
Bandipur (3) – Excuses first up then much improved effort second up running on well to narrowly go down. Fitter for those two efforts and Bowman goes on today. Well found in betting however can win.Single Bullet (4) – First up and goes well fresh. Looked the part in a recent trial winning well. Only a winner of one race however does have a good ability and goes well here. Expecting bold showing.
Junglized (7) – First up and winner of two trials in good style. Form last preparation was good in weaker grade however with natural improvement and Shinn engaged expecting a forward showing. Currently $9.
Rebel Miss (11) – Racing well without winning. Last two starts have been on rain affected tracks and were ok. A drier track with see her right in this. Currently $8.5.
Race 9 – AUSTRALIAN TURF CLUB HANDICAP (1400M)
Redouble (1) – Looks ready to win after three runs back which have all been very good running on well. Drops a touch in grade today and peaks in fitness. Races well here. Hard to beat.
Sanctioned (8) – First up and forget last preparation. Has a good fresh record and previous form is very good at much higher level. Bowman on. Watch for him running on late.
Onslaught (2) – Bounced back to his best with a very good victory at Sandown. Good winner last preparation when third up. Expecting him to hold form now and from strong yard. Will be in the finish.
Kaonic (4) – First up and recent trial was good. Fresh record is pretty good however does have a touch of class running well at G1 level last preparation. Watch betting. Currently $10.
BEST BET : Seahampton
QUADDIE:
L1 – 7/8/9/11
L2 – 3/5/6/8
L3 – 3/4/7/11
L4 – 1/2/4/8