Track: Good 3. Rail: +6 1600m to W/P. +4m Remainder
Best Bet: Race 5 – Fierce Impact
Quaddie: 1,2,3,4 / 1,2,4,6 / 1,2,5 /5,10 = $48 for 50% Dividend
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Race 1 Selections
1. YULONG JANUARY (3)
2. ROYAL CELEBRATION (1)
3. SUNDARBANS (6)
Race 2 Selections
1. VELARO (7)
2. EVOPEX (3)
3. RIBS (4)
Race 3 Selections
1. FAST TRAIN (13)
2. IS DON IS GOOD (9)
3. RAQEEQ (1)
Race 4 Selections
1. JUST DREAMING (3)
2. MAGIC ALIBI (4)
3. INSENSATA (7)
Race 5 Selections
1. FIERCE IMPACT (11)
2. TIP TOP (7)
3. INSTANT DE REVE (5)
Race 6 Selections
1. SANDBAR (1)
2. AYLMERTON (2)
3. JONKER (3)
Race 7 Selections
1. THINKIN’BIG (1)
2. ARAMAYO (4)
3. TARKA (2)
Race 8 Selections
1. DIXIE BLOSSOMS (1)
2. I AM SERIOUS (5)
3. SHUMOOKH (2)
Race 9 Selections
1. DAWN DAWN (7)
2. WARRANTY (5)
3. ARTIES DREAMWINNER (10)
Race 1: Young Members 1400
YULONG JANUARY (3) Very good debut win at Swan Hill then made it two in a row rolling forward in the run and again kicking away to win well in good time. This is harder however looks to be well above average and can hold a forward position from the inside draw. Goes close again today.
Dangers:
ROYAL CELEBRATION (1) Very nice third when first up sitting wide on the speed and fighting on well late to narrowly go down. Sure to be better for that run and can obtain a nice run just behind the leaders. SUNDARBANS (6) Started this preparation with a soft kill at Geelong as a very short priced favourite then two starts back outclassed at Caulfield. Back to right grade last start winning well. Peaks in fitness today. Can be in the finish.
Race 2: TAB Highway 1600m
VELARO (7) First up at Scone and got back and ran on strongly to narrowly go down as a short priced favourite. Gets to a more suitable distance range today. A little bit of a tricky draw, however expecting him to get back and be hitting the line well late with Tim Clark in the saddle. Not a bad price at the $5 mark.
Dangers:
EVOPEX (3)Nice effort last start at this course and distance getting back and running on soundly. The two starts prior were both strong victories at Coffs Harbour. No reason to jump off yet RIBS (4)Strong winner two starts back in weaker grade then last start got to the line well after drifting along way back in the run. On a quick back up and is very fit. Expecting bold showing. SAXTON ROCK (1) Nice first up win at the Gold Coast then just sound second up working to the line as favourite. Should be improved from two runs back and the stable has a great record in these races. Live chance.
Race 3: Schweppes Handicap 2000m
FAST TRAIN (13) Lightly raced colt that relished the step up in trip last start winning by over 6 lengths breaking his maiden status at Hawkesbury. This is harder however has a bit more upside than some of these and drops 3.5 kg from that win. At the $11 quote it looks a good each way bet
Dangers:
IS DON IS GOOD (9) No match last start at Cranbourne knocking up. Previous two runs were both strong on pace victories. If the rain does come he is unbeaten on the heavy track. The wetter the better and the $17 looks a good early price. RAQEEQ (1) The last four runs have been sound without winning in higher grade. Fit and the easiest race he has contested in a while. Must be respected. KEEP UP (10) The last three outings have been sound running on well. Nice weight drop from last start and has wet track form. Can be in the finish.
Race 4: Celebrations Handicap 1400m
JUST DREAMING (3) First up and has a good record over this trip. Finished one length off the winner last preparation at G1 level. Fitter for two recent trials and was scratched last week and saved for this. She has a very good wet track record and should be getting a nice run from the draw. One to beat for mine.
Dangers:
MAGIC ALIBI (4)Fitter for two runs this preparation and both in higher grade than is meeting today. Hasn’t been getting away from the gates that well this preparation. If she jumps and the rain comes she looks a big each way chance. INSENSATA (7) Been a while since tasting victory however possess a big finish. Two starts back at Newcastle rattled home then last start ran the fastest last 600m of her race. Has won on the heavy.
Race 5: Ecovis Clark Jacobs Mile 1600m
FIERCE IMPACT (11) First up run was very good getting back and running on well. Fitter for that effort and has a good second up record. Form last preparation was very impressive when arriving from the UK. The rise in trip looks to suit and is a winner here. Looks hard to beat. Currently $4.8
Dangers:
TIP TOP (7) Has been very good this preparation winning his last two starts in good fashion. The only other attempt at this trip was a forgive run. However did start favourite in that race. Can be in the finish. INSTANT DE REVE (5)Three runs back from a spell and everyone has been slightly better. Peaks in fitness today for mine and has a proven wet track record. Expecting to see him in the finish. DATA POINT (13) All four runs this preparation have been good running on without winning. Stable has a very good record when they travel and only two career wins have been on rain affected tracks. Keep safe.
Race 6: Roman Consul Stakes 1200m
SANDBAR (1) Very good effort last start behind The Autumn Sun after sitting forward in the run. Fitter now for three runs back and back to the 1200m looks to suit. Two starts back on the heavy was sound after working early. Looks the one to beat.
Dangers:
AYLMERTON (2) Was slow away first up at Caulfield and will be fitter for that effort. Last preparation won second winning the Todman at G2 level. Expecting an improved showing today. JONKER (3) Improved effort last start running third on pace on a heavy track. Fitter for two runs back and did start $4.8 in the Magic Millions. Does have ability. PERFORMER (4) Sound effort and dint offer a lot second up. Fitter for those two runs and was a G3 winner last preparation. Can bounce back today.
Race 7: Spring Champion 2000m
THINKIN’ BIG (1) Strong winner last start over 1800 leading and kicking strongly in the straight to win well. Will roll forward again from the draw and looks like the extra distance will cause no problems. Looks a stayer of real promise going forward. One to beat
Dangers:
ARAMAYO (4) Ran on well two starts back at Rosehill then went to Newcastle and stromed home to win comfortably on the line. The extra distance doesn’t look to pose a problem and if close enough may just run over the top of them. TARKA (2) Solid performance last start chasing Thinkin Big home and sticking on well. The extra trip looks to suit and did start favourite against Think Big in that event. Looks a good each way chance at the $8 on offer. MICKEY BLUE EYES (6) Made it wo in a row this preparation winning narrowly last weekend sprinting well from last. Unknown at this distance however is racing in great heart. One for the multiples.
Race 8: Harrolds Angst Stakes 1600m
DIXIE BLOSSOMS (1) First up run was good running home well in a good time event. Last start was never going to win due to slow early sectionals. The last two third up runs have both been very good and is proven at the top level. Will be right in the finish.
Dangers:
I AM SERIOUS (5) Has been very good this preparation without winning. Last start ran in the placings again behind the flying Avilius. Has only missed the placings once in 14 career starts. Ultra consistent and won’t be far away again. SHUMOOKH (2) Big drifter at Wyong first up and ran well then well supported second up and won well. She looks likely to roll forward again. There is just a small query at this trip. She goes close again however, if she gets the breaks in running.
Race 9: Winning Edge Merchandise 1200m
DAWN DAWN (7) Talented mare who is first up today. She has a good fresh record and looked the part in a recent trial in a tune up for this event. She has never missed the placings at this trip and from strong yard. Form last preparation is good enough to take this out. Keep an eye of betting however expecting her to be right in the finish.
Dangers:
WARRANTY (5) Won a trial in good fashion before very good first up run where she ran on well to finish just outside the placings in a quick time event. Is a winner second up and J Mac gets on top today. The barrier is the concern however suspecting she will be running on hard late to be in the finish. Has won on a rain affected track. ARTIES DREAMWINNER (10)Impressive winner at Morphettville two starts back, then a sound effort at Caulfield last start on pace. Fit, good record and this trip and has a very good wet track record should the rain arrive. Stable is flying at present. TOP STRIKER (1) Hasn’t raced with a lot of luck recently and has a proven wet track record. Expecting an improved showing today. Keep safe.