Form Analysis by Rob Auber
Race 1:
OVERVIEW: BEACH HOPPER (4) should be primed after three runs back from a spell and is ready to win. Drawn favourably and expect a big showing. KHANS CREED (8) does have a good record over the sprint trip and will follow through nicely here and should be running on late! DEUCE COUPE (2) has become a punters pal again having bounced back with two excellent efforts to win. Drawn nicely and though meeting stronger opposition is one of the main chances. MY WAY (3) speedy pacer that draws well and should be prominent throughout. Can make his presence felt. MIKI MAHONEY (7) FEEL THE REIGN (5) and CAPATIN BARNATO (6) are going well but just have tricky draws to contend with however are very capable. CEE OH DEE (1) gets every chance from the draw.
EARLY SPEED: 1,2,3,4
SELECTIONS: BEACH HOPPER (4) KHANS CREED (8) DEUCE COUPE (2) MY WAY (3)
RATINGS: 4/ 8/ 2/ 3/ 7/ 5/ 6/ 1
SUGGESTED BET: BEACH HOPPER (4) to Win.
Race 2:
OVERVIEW: OUR BELLA LUCIA (9) returned into the winners list last start and is one of the chances again here in an open race. JUST PEDRO (4) did things wrong last start but does have good ability when at his best. Can run well. ART ON FIRE (1) interesting runner returns from Queensland with a nice draw. A forward showing would not surprise. CAPITALISM (8) talented pacer that is lightly raced, if the breaks come his way, he’s a winning chance. EYE SEE AMOUR (10) PLATINUM JIVE (12) and WINGATE GUY (11) are going well and will be doing their best work late. MICHEN ROY (2) capable of improving from the draw and is not out of it whilst CHEVRON FLIES (3) ACE MONTANA (5) TENMINUTES (6) and I OF THE HURRIKANE (7) are place and first four hopes.
EARLY SPEED: 1,4
SELECTIONS: OUR BELLA LUCIA (9) JUST PEDRO (4) ART ON FIRE (1) CAPITALISM (8)
RATINGS: 9/ 4/ 1/ 8/ 10/ 12/ 1/ 2/ 3/ 5/ 6/ 7
SUGGESTED BET: OUR BELLA LUCIA (9) to Win.
Race 3:
OVERVIEW: LORIMERMAJOR (5) has hit a purple patch of form having won her past two starts. Racing well and should be right in the finish again. HURRIKANE DUSTY (6) speedy type with good gate speed and should be prominent throughout. DOT BALL (1) drawn well and can improve here and will get every chance. HARLEY BLUE (7) drawn wide but going well. Needs some luck from the draw but must be respected. CLEM MCARDLE (2) REGAL ROCK (3) and EPIC ORION (4) have favourable draws and should be well poised throughout and are amongst the chances. CHANSU (11) ROCKET ME (8) and DENZIL DEBRO (10) have place and first four claims.
EARLY SPEED: 1,3,5,6,7
SELECTIONS: LORIMERMAJOR (5) HURRIKANE DUSTY (6) DOT BALL (1) HARLEY BLUE (7)
RATINGS: 5/ 6/ 1/ 7/ 2/ 3/ 4 / 11/ 8/ 10
SUGGESTED BET: LORIMERMAJOR (5) to Win.
Race 4:
OVERVIEW: SPANISH RIZARDO (5) is a 7yo that is very lightly raced but does have good ability. Will strip fitter for his first up run and is very capable of fighting out the finish. COCONUT MICKEY (7) is becoming a professional placegetter that has been teasing for a while. Last win back in December 2023 and needs to deliver a win soon. WATTS UP RAPTOR (9) lightly raced youngster that ruined his chances by breaking last start but does have the ability to be in the finish here providing he trots throughout. OX KNOX (8) is going well and should follow through nicely from the second row and if the breaks come his way he’s a definite chance. Recent maiden winners NEY DEAN (1) ATTRACTED (10) MADGE EGAN (3) VOLSTEADSDELIGHT (2) and THE NIGHT QUEEN (4) are showing ability and must be respected. KYVALLEY MISTY (11) has been in the market but doing things wrong. Has ability but take on trust.
EARLY SPEED: 1,4,5,7
SELECTIONS: SPANISH RIZARDO (5) COCONUT MICKEY (7) WATTS UP RAPTOR (9) OX KNOX (8)
RATINGS: 5/ 7/ 9/ 8/ 1/ 10/ 3/ 2/ 4/ 11
SUGGESTED BET: SPANISH RIZARDO (5) to Win.
Race 5:
OVERVIEW: ROYLE BLOOD (3) speedy type that can race in a forward position and hasn’t been far away of late. Each way. HAND WRITER (4) OUR MYSTERY BET (5) and MURIEL (6) are racing well and have middle to wide draws to contend with however with a suitable trip can fight out the finish. Both REIGN EM IN (9) and LAVADA GOLD (10) can follow through nicely and will be running on late and are definite winning hopes. ALCATRAZ GIRL (1) SHADY DANCER (2) and TERROROAN (8) can enjoy soft trips and can’t be dismissed.
EARLY SPEED: 1,2,3,4
SELECTIONS: ROYLE BLOOD (3) HAND WRITER (4) OUR MYSTERY BET (5) MURIEL (6)
RATINGS: 3/ 4/ 5/ 6/ 9/ 10/ 1/ 2/ 8
SUGGESTED BET: ROYLE BLOOD (3) to Win.
Race 6:
OVERVIEW: SELF EXCLUSION (5) is never too far away in this class and should settle handy and capable of being in the finish here. KIMCHI (10) runner up last start and races well in this class and is one of the chances. FRIENDS (3) runner up last start and can go forward and should be well poised throughout. HOME AND DRY (8) has been placed at his past four starts and needs a few breaks to go his way to be in the finish. Both COURTS BLISS (1) and MILLYS PRINCE (2) were improved runs last start and have claims along with GOODTIME STRYKER (11) whilst ACE DUIGAN (9) ROYAL EDARD (4) and BERYLS GRIN (7) are place and first four hopes.
EARLY SPEED: 1,2,3
SELECTIONS: SELF EXCLUSION (5) KIMCHI (10) FRIENDS (3) HOME AND DRY (8)
RATINGS: 5/ 10/ 3/ 8/ 1/ 2/ 11/ 9/ 4/ 7
SUGGESTED BET: SELF EXCLUSION (5) Each Way.
Race 7:
OVERVIEW: WITH APLOMB (7) has been working up to a win and wasn’t far away last start. Drawn wide but looks suited here and can fight out the finish. MIDNITE MUSCLE (8) chased home stronger company last start and just needs to find an opening to be amongst them. MELBREH (6) AGAINST THE BRIDLE (9) ANIKITOS (3) ALLWATFUNJINGLES (4) MASSIF CENTRAL (1) and WHATS THE TEA (2) are a very even bunch of trotters and at their best have claims and can’t be dismissed as strong place and first four chances. Stable mates ERO CARPE DIEM (5) and CYCLONE LEBRON (10) can improve.
EARLY SPEED: 1,2,3,4
SELECTIONS: WITH APLOMB (7) MIDNITE MUSCLE (8) MELBREH (6) AGAINST THE BRIDLE (9)
RATINGS: 7/ 8/ 6/ 9/ 3/ 4/ 1/ 2/ 5/ 10
SUGGESTED BET: WITH APLOMB (7) to Win.
Race 8:
OVERVIEW: HILLSIDE (8) racing well and has chased home some good opposition in recent times. Race fit and can run well again. ROCKY VALLEY (9) resumes, smart trotter when right that normally races well fresh. Expect a strong showing. KYVALLEY ANTHONY (3) continues to race well without winning. Never far away and is amongst the chances. MAJESTIC GA GA (5) in good form having won her past two starts. Definite chance again here. ABITOFADREAMER (4) resumes here and does have good ability. Not out of it. DELS DESTINY (2) AT THE DISTANCE (7) MIELICKI (1) and ASTRO (6) all have claims.
EARLY SPEED:
SELECTIONS: HILLSIDE (8) ROCKY VALLEY (9) KYVALLEY ANTHONY (3) MAJESTIC GA GA (5)
RATINGS: 8/ 9/ 3/ 5/ 4/ 2/ 7/ 1/ 6
SUGGESTED BET: HILLSIDE (8) to Win.
Race 9:
OVERVIEW: MISS JOPLIN (2) improving type that has good gate speed and runner up at her past two starts. Expect a bold showing. KING SAINT (5) was in the market at his race debut but broke gear. Trialled nicely prior and is worthy of another chance. FIFTY SEVEN CHEVY (9) nicely bred youngster that battled on strongly at his race debut and expect further improvement. CRAYONS TO PERFUME (1) was slow to begin at her race debut when starting favourite. Was doing her best work late and draws the pole position and must be respected. JAMALA KHAN (7) first starter in the astute Phillip Attard stable that is sure to be well forward in condition. Has trialled well and no surprise to see a big showing here. PLATINUMS BOY (3) LUNAR WITCH (4) HELENSHOPE (6) ARE WEASLEY (11) MYKEEDA (10) are amongst the place and first four hopes.
EARLY SPEED: 2,3
SELECTIONS: MISS JOPLIN (2) KING SAINT (5) FIFTY SEVEN CHEVY (9) CRAYONS TO PERFUME (1)
RATINGS: 2/ 5/ 9/ 1/ 7/ 3/ 4/ 6/ 11/ 10
SUGGESTED BET: MISS JOPLIN (2) to Win.
Race 10:
OVERVIEW: LOCHIEL LAD (5) arrives from NSW and has been placed at his past five starts and not far away. Gets another chance here. LE BETTY (10) lightly raced mare that has ability but did things wrong last start. Can make amends here. SAVOY BALLROOM (8) resumes here from a long spell and under the astute care of Mitchell Frost. Quirky pacer with ability and can run well fresh. FIELD OF POPPIES (7) has been finishing around the placings, and this is not strong. Has claims along with GOODTIME MIXNITUP (9) whilst HERE COMES LENNY (1) TREACHEROUS JEWEL (2) WITH IN REASON (3) MY DIAMOND (4) and STILL PLAYIN (6) have front line draws and can’t be dismissed.
EARLY SPEED: 1,2,3,4
SELECTIONS: LOCHIEL LAD (5) SAVOY BALLROOM (8) LE BETTY (10) FIELD OF POPPIES (7)
RATINGS: 5/ 8/ 10/ 7/ 9/ 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 6
SUGGESTED BET: LOCHIEL LAD (5) to Win.
