Form Analysis by Rob Auber
Race 1:
OVERVIEW: COMMODUS (1) exciting 3yo that’s has returned to racing in great form. Drawn ideally and looks very hard to beat. VYTIS (6) resumed with an excellent win unleashing his powerful sprint. Expect him to be running home strongly and can’t be underestimated. IJUSTCALLEDTOSAY (7) promising youngster that did things wrong last start but can bounce back into form here. Must be respected. THE DARK THUNDER (4) SNICKERS EXPRESS (3) KARBINE (2) and KYVALLEY JAGGER (5) all have ability and are amongst the place chances.
EARLY SPEED: 1,4,7
SELECTIONS: COMMODUS (1) VYTIS (6) IJUSTCALLEDTOSAY (7) THE DARK THUNDER (4)
RATINGS: 1/ 6/ 7/ 4/ 3/ 2/ 5
SUGGESTED BET: COMMODUS (1) to Win.
Race 2:
OVERVIEW: GATESYS GEM (6) highly talented filly that chased determinedly last start when runner up in the Victoria Oaks. Can go close again. MERCANO (2) is an emerging trotter that has a touch of xfactor but is still learning his craft. At his best he will make this interesting. MUSKEE (4) continues to tick many boxes as he works through the ratings and can run well again. I AM HELLBOUND (8) quirky trotter with ability, and he should be running on late. ALDEBARAN ABEL (5) ARTIGAS (3) MYSTERY FRED (1) and PROHIBITED GRACE (7) all have ability and must be respected as place and first four chances.
EARLY SPEED: 2,4,6
SELECTIONS: GATESYS GEM (6) MERCANO (2) MUSKEE (4) I AM HELLBOUND (8)
RATINGS: 6/ 2/ 4/ 8/ 5/ 3/ 1/ 7
SUGGESTED BET: GATESYS GEM (6) to Win.
Race 3:
OVERVIEW: CHINSKI (2) led and battled on well last start and gets a nice draw to here to settle handy and can figure in the finish. THE NIGHT QUEEN (3) wasn’t far away last start and should be in a prominent position and is amongst the main chances. ALLWATFUNJINGLES (5) finished off well to win last start and is very honest and must be respected. RIDETHELIGHTNING (9) improved run last start and wasn’t far away. Easier here and would not surprise. KYVALLEY MISTY (10) quirky trotter with ability and can measure up here. Not out of it. CHRISTMAS BABE (4) a last start winner with plenty of early speed. Sure to give a sight but needs to run out the distance.
EARLY SPEED: 2,3,4
SELECTIONS: CHINSKI (2) THE NIGHT QUEEN (3) ALLWATFUNJINGLES (5) RIDETHELIGHTNING (9)
RATINGS: 2/ 3/ 5/ 9/ 10/ 4
SUGGESTED BET: Box Trifecta 2,3,5,9,10
Race 4:
OVERVIEW: SKYBELLA (6) promising 3yo filly that won impressively back in September and has since trialled well. Looks primed for a big showing. PASS THE SALT (9) resumes here and has shown to have his share of ability. A recent trial winner and expect a strong showing. ALDEBARAN SUE (7) capable 3yo that has chased home some high-quality youngsters. Can run well and must be respected. ALDEBARAN JAZMINE (2) 2yo with ability that was slightly disappointing when first up but will strip fitter for this. Expect improvement. MET WITH A SHRUG (8) broke through for a well-deserved win last start. Harder here but can’t be ignored. MEGABAND (3) NO REMORSE (1) and SPANISH RIZARDO (5) have place and first four claims.
EARLY SPEED: 2,6
SELECTIONS: SKYBELLA (6) PASS THE SALT (9) ALDEBARAN SUE (7) ALDEBARAN JAZMINE (2)
RATINGS: 6/ 9/ 7/ 2/ 8/ 3/ 1/ 5
SUGGESTED BET: SKYBELLA (6) to Win.
Race 5:
OVERVIEW: NO TELLING HEATHER (5) is not enjoying the best of racing luck and strikes another suitable race to figure in the finish. One of the main chances. HOLD THAT MAGIC (9) is racing well and looks well placed here. Looks primed fitness wise for this and should prove hard to hold out. ALDEBARAN SUSANNE (8) runner up at her past two starts and can threaten again. LOW LIE THE FIELDS (3) good effort to lead all the way last start and will attempt to do the same here. Can give a sight. LILLYS TIGER (4) racing well and is very honest. Must be respected and has claims. FRANC (1) and HAPPY ESCAPE (10) are first four hopes.
EARLY SPEED: 3,4
SELECTIONS: NO TELLING HEATHER (5) HOLD THAT MAGIC (9) ALDEBARAN SUSANNE (8) LOW LIE THE FIELDS (3)
RATINGS: 5/ 9/ 8/ 3/ 4/ 1/ 10
SUGGESTED BET: NO TELLING HEATHER (5) Each Way.
Race 6:
OVERVIEW: THATS MY CARDIGAN (7) is a 3yo first starter under the astute care of comeback talented trainer Michael Hughes. Sure to be well educated and showing good ability at the trials. Can run well. ALDEBARAN MISTIQUE (3) placed at her past two starts and battled on well at her latest effort. One of the chances here. LITTLE MISS VALLEY (4) showed early speed and was just behind the placegetters last run. Hasn’t bene far away and gets another chance. CALDERS REVENGE (9) resumes here and just ability last campaign. Can run well fresh. Both WALKIN UNDERSTARZ (11) and BETTOR MAN (10) are quirky trotters with ability and if they can trot throughout, can’t be ignored. DANCE FIGHTER (1) is a first four hope.
EARLY SPEED: 3,4
SELECTIONS: THATS MY CARDIGAN (7) ALDEBARAN MISTIQUE (3) LITTLE MISS VALLEY (4) CALDERS REVENGE (9)
RATINGS: 3/ 4/ 7/ 9/ 11/ 10/ 1
SUGGESTED BET: THATS MY CARDIGAN (7) to Win.
Race 7:
OVERVIEW: NOTANOTHA NAUGHTY (8) is a very exciting 2yo and was very brave in defeat last start. Faces a sightly tricky draw but with a clear run will be hard to beat. IM HAVINTOTROT (11) is showing loads of promise and will strip fitter for this. Expect a big showing. TIMMY WHIZ (5) continues to improve with each run and has plenty more scope for improvement. Can run well. THE PREACHER (6) lightly raced youngster with good ability. Progressing well and must be respected. ALDEBARAN ADA (10) has won her past two starts and showing good talent. Definite chance. NORTHERN TRUSCOTT (3) locally trained runner that has been placed under these conditions. Runner up at three of her past four starts. Place chance again. VANCE LANE (7) quirky trotter that has been hit or miss. Take on trust.
EARLY SPEED: 3,5,6
SELECTIONS: NOTANOTHA NAUGHTY (8) IM HAVINTOTROT (11) TIMMY WHIZ (5) THE PREACHER (6)
RATINGS: 8/ 11/ 5/ 6/ 10/ 3/ 7
SUGGESTED BET: NOTANOTHA NAUGHTY (8) to Win.
Race 8:
OVERVIEW: WHATS THE TEA (9) did things wrong last start but was a winner four starts ago. Looks well placed to fight out the finish. LOUIVILLE LASS (7) had specking at odds last start and was held up at a crucial point and finished off strongly late. Must be respected. COL DU GRANON (8) resumes here but has measured up well in this company in the past. Can run well fresh. OFF YOUR FACESKI (12) is very consistent but finding it hard to win. Can figure in the finish again. AZALEA MAE (2) gets a nice draw and capable of improving here. Don’t dismiss. THAT OTHER THING (11) getting fitter with each run and has claims. ALDEBARAN MAVERICK (6) is amongst the place and first four chances.
EARLY SPEED: 3,4,5
SELECTIONS: WHATS THE TEA (9) LOUIEVILLE LASS (7) COL DU GRANON (8) OFF YOUR FACESKI (12)
RATINGS: 9/ 7/ 8/ 12/ 2/ 11/ 6
SUGGESTED BET: WHATS THE TEA (9) to Win.
Race 9:
OVERVIEW: JESSICAS STORY (1) capable mare with an ideal draw and can take up a forward position. One of the main chances. BOUTIKA (6) is racing well and close to a win again. Looks suited and can fight out the finish. THE CHOOK (10) resumes from a spell and placed in three recent trials. Expect a forward showing. NIGHT WHISPERER (8) unplaced in recent starts and drawn to get a soft trip and must be respected. SKY LINDY (5) resumes here from a spell. Has shown ability and could run well fresh. Keep safe. JOE LOU (3) has done things wrong at his past two start but is capable of better. Can improve. DOOR SLAMMER (2) BLACK AND GOLD (4) MAORIS RETURN (9) CHARLIE WALKER (11) BUCKLES FOR BERRY (12) and AI SEDHAI (7) are first four hopes.
EARLY SPEED: 1,6
SELECTIONS: JESSICAS STORY (1) BOUTIKA (6) THE CHOOK (10) NIGHT WHISPERER (8)
RATINGS: 1/ 6/ 10/ 8/ 5/ 3/ 2/ 4/ 9/ 11/ 12/ 7
SUGGESTED BET: JESSICAS STORY (1) to Win.
Race 10:
OVERVIEW: EZRA KAI (12) smart 3yo that has his share of talent and looks well placed again and hard to hold out. MONT SALLY (7) speedy mare that was a last start winner and can take up a prominent position. One of the main chances. CARLA PIXIE (13) did things wrong last start and is capable of better. Has claims. ANTONOV (11) resuming from a long spell and does have his share of ability and can run well fresh. THIRD EYE (5) good effort last start and is amongst the chances. RASTAMON (6) will strip fitter from his first up run and can’t be dismissed. NIGHT SKY (3) resumes and has early speed is amongst the chances.
EARLY SPEED: 1,3,5
SELECTIONS: EZRA KAI (12) MONT SALLY (7) CARLA PIXIE (13) ANTONOV (11)
RATINGS: 12/ 7/ 13/ 11/ 5/ 6/ 3
SUGGESTED BET: EZRA KAI (12) to Win.
