Form Analysis by Rob Auber
Race 1:
OVERVIEW: JESSICAS STORY (6) a last start winner that’s been racing well and looks suited again here to be fighting out the finish. TENSION SEEKER (5) racing with great zest and is race fit and hard. Brave in defeat last run and is a definite chance. APEX (7) resumes here since October 2024 but has raced against stronger opposition. Expect a big showing fresh. TARA TUFF (4) honest type that is never far away and has claims whilst MAJOR MAX (8) resumes. Hit or miss trotter, at his best he can win this. Take on trust.
EARLY SPEED: 5,6,7
SELECTIONS: JESSICAS STORY (6) TENSION SEEKER (5) APEX (7) TARA TUFF (4)
RATINGS: 6/ 5/ 7/ 4/ 8
SUGGESTED BET: Box Trifecta 4,5,6,7,8
Race 2:
OVERVIEW: SORRISO DE PRAIA (1) local youngster that is trialling well and gets a favourable draw and expect a big showing at his race debut. MAXY CAN DANCE (4) nice 3yo in the astute stable of Aaron Dunn and is sure to be well prepared. Can run well. MELFIELD SORYT (8) nice run first up and narrowly beaten. Harder here but will get a soft trip. Must be respected. JILLIBY RYDER (6) placed at four of seven starts to date and has early speed. Not out of it. CLARA ROCKS (7) shows ability but draws wide. Has claims. APACHE BART (3) interesting runner, 4yo first starter under the astute care of Gary Barton and watch with interest at his race debut.
EARLY SPEED: 1,3,4,6
SELECTIONS: SORRISO DE PRAIA (1) MAXY CAN DANCE (4) MELFIELD SORYT (8) JILLIBY RYDER (6)
RATINGS: 1/ 4/ 8/ 7/ 6/ 7/ 3
SUGGESTED BET: SORRISO DE PRAIA (1) to Win.
Race 3:
OVERVIEW: SPORTS CHARM (9) racing well but struggling to break through again. Narrowly beaten last start and gets another chance here. Local and stable runners HUNGRY HOGARTH (5) and MARKLEIGH CAZ (1) have good ability on their best day and must be respected here. FOXYONTHERUN (7) resumes and has ability. Trialling well and expect a big showing fresh. TAP TO PAY (8) lightly raced mare that was a winner three starts ago and draws to get a soft trip but will need to find some openings. Has claims. DANCIN WITH LUSH (6) speedy and was a winner two starts ago, don’t dismiss.
EARLY SPEED: 1,2,3
SELECTIONS: SPORTS CHARM (9) HUNGRY HOGARTH (5) MARKLEIGH CAZ (1) TAP TO PAY (8)
RATINGS: 9/ 5/ 1/ 7/ 8/ 6
SUGGESTED BET: SPORTS CHARM (9) to Win.
Race 4:
OVERVIEW: OOPZEE DAIZEE (5) resumes from a long spell and does have loads of ability but can be a very quirky trotter. Expect a forward showing fresh. BARLINEE (9) has struck some good form and if she can trot throughout, she’s a major chance again. MAORIS RETURN (7) continues to be amongst the placings without winning. Gong well but drawn wide and can’t be dismissed. BOUTIKA (6) runner up at her past two starts and has claims along with IM LADY RHONDA (8) that needs to overcome a tricky draw. SURPRISE TO ME (1) POPPY POPSTAR (3) STRAIGHT TO THETOP (4) and SONNYBOY (10) all have ability and must be respected.
EARLY SPEED: 3,4,5
SELECTIONS: OOPZEE DAIZEE (5) BARLINEE (9) MAORIS RETURN (7) BOUTIKA (6)
RATINGS: 5/ 9/ 7/ 6/ 8/ 1/ 3/ 4/ 10
SUGGESTED BET: OOPZEE DAIZEE (5) to Win.
Race 5:
OVERVIEW: PARISIAN ARTISTE (9) class runner that comes off a big back mark. Forgive last run, prior form solid and will be chasing hard to figuring in the finish. MERCENARY (6) disappointed last start when first up but capable of much better. Fitter and worthy of another chance. Can bounce back here. JAZSPUR (8) has never raced better and does have her share of talent. Dour stayer that will make her presence felt. WISH UPONA DREAM (3) another great stayer that rarely runs a poor race and will give a sight whilst LITTLE YANKEE (4) and ALDEBARAN DEMI (1) must be respected.
EARLY SPEED: 1,3,4,6
SELECTIONS: PARISIAN ARTISTE (9) MERCENARY (6) JAZSPUR (8) WISH UPONA DREAM (3)
RATINGS: 9/ 8/ 3/ 4/ 1
SUGGESTED BET: Box Quinella 3,6,8,9
Race 6:
OVERVIEW: CELESTIAL DAYBREAK (5) has been racing in good form and looks well placed again here to be racing handy and should be fighting out the finish. Last start winners NO EMOTION (7) and MY DARLING DANCER (6) have wide draws to overcome but are amongst the main chances along with REDBANK MOLLY (8) that needs to overcome a tricky inside draw but is going well. Second row horses COBALT BLUES (10) and LESTER (11) have ability and will be running on late. Both FLEXI BET (3) and FEELINGGOODFREDDIE (9) are going well enough to have claims here whilst SKADI (4) can’t be ignored as being a place hope.
EARLY SPEED: 2,3,4,5,7
SELECTIONS: CELESTIAL DAYBREAK (5) NO EMOTION (7) MY DARLING DANCER (6) REDBANK MOLLY (8)
RATINGS: 5/ 7/ 6/ 8/ 10/ 11/ 3/ 9/ 4
SUGGESTED BET: CELESTIAL DAYBREAK (5) to Win.
Race 7:
OVERVIEW: The Shane Sanderson duo CATALPA RESCUE (4) and DANGEROUS (8) have loads of ability and enjoyed many close clashes over recent years. Both horses peak for this and are racing extremely well. The draw favours CATALPA RESCUE (4) and he should be well poised whilst the stablemate is also a massive chance of winning this despite the tricky draw. The Sanderson team would love to be winning their former hometown Cup with one of their runners! DEE ROE (6) has enjoyed a great career to date and racing very well. A last start Menangle winner and is the main danger to the Sanderson team runners. Both ULTIMATE VINNIE (9) and JILLIBY NITRO (7) are smart pacers and must be respected.
EARLY SPEED: 1,2,3,4
SELECTIONS: CATALPA RESCUE (4) DANGEROUS (8) DEE ROE (6) ULTIMATE VINNIE (9)
RATINGS: 4/ 8/ 6/ 9/ 7
SUGGESTED BET: CATALPA RESCUE (4) to Win.
Race 8:
OVERVIEW: JOE GOT ROLLED (7) would be the most popular win for the day, if he can win this for Charlton’s icon former president and trainer Joe Thompson. Just needs some luck from his wide draw and he will be hard to hold out. LIKEABLE ROUGE (12) last start winner and is racing well but needs to overcome a tough draw. Must be respected along with stable mates LOCHIEL LAD (3) and CHENIN BEACH (10) would not surprise. Both MAXY WANTS TO PLAY (13) and VALIENTE (11) have good ability but challenging draws whilst TERROR THE CHRISTIAN (5) is consistent and will run well again.
EARLY SPEED: 2,3,4,5
SELECTIONS: JOE GOT ROLLED (7) LIKEABLE ROUGE (12) LOCHIEL LAD (3) CHENIN BEACH (10)
RATINGS: 7/ 12/ 3/ 10/ 13/ 11/ 5
SUGGESTED BET: JOE GOT ROLLED (7) to Win.
Race 9:
OVERVIEW: SPIRIT OF SAHARA (5) improving type that is racing well and finished off nicely last start and expect him to be running on strongly. Definite chance along with WILD IDEAL (7) that is racing with great zest but needs to overcome the wide draw. Both THE SPORTZ STAR (6) and BRUISED EGO (10) are experienced runners with ability and can measure up here. Must be respected whilst ALFNALAMA (12) draws poorly but will be storming home. HELLOVATIME (4) is lightly raced and was a last start winner but will find this harder. Has claims.
EARLY SPEED: 1,3,4
SELECTIONS: SPIRIT OF SAHARA (5) WILD IDEAL (7) SPORTZ STAR (6) BRUISED EGO (10)
RATINGS: 5/ 7/ 6/ 10/ 12/ 4
SUGGESTED BET: SPIRIT OF SAHARA (6) to Win.
