Melton, Friday 3 October

Form Analysis by Rob Auber

Race 1:

 

OVERVIEW: ADMIRALOFTHEFLEET (4) had a change of stables and was a narrow winner when first up back in February. Hasn’t started since that win but was a recent trial winner. Expect a forward showing first up. BREATHE EASY (1) could be an improver here from the pole position draw and will strip fitter and should enjoy a soft trip. Would not surprise. AVEIRO (2) has developed into a professional placegetter but is racing well. Last win was back in December 2024. Gets another chance here. Both SPUN SILVER (5) and STAR RULER (7) are fast beginners and are in very good form and can run well again. The swoopers MIDNIGHT MOJO (9) NORMY (11) POSTERIZED (12) and AFFAMATO (13) are all capable of storming home late with a suitable tempo and must be respected.

 

EARLY SPEED: 1,2,4,5,7

SELECTIONS: ADMIRALOFTHEFLEET (4) BREATHE EASY (1) AVEIRO (2) SPUN SILVER (5)

RATINGS: 4/ 1/ 2/ 5/ 7/ 9/ 11/ 12/ 13

SUGGESTED BET: ADMIRALOFTHEFLEET (4) to Win.

 

Race 2:

 

OVERVIEW: HEZA GUN (13) is a very smart 4yo that ruined his chances by breaking twice last start. Faces a very challenging draw here and though clearly being one of the most talented runners he will still need his share of luck over the sprint trip. Can make amends. TIMMY TURTLE (12) is in a very similar position with a poor draw but does strip fitter for his first up run and was a recent trial winner. Expect big improvement and can be a threat. THUNDA STRUCK (2) has the draw and early speed to be in a prominent position and can be in this for a long way. PROMISE DREAM (8) didn’t have the best of luck last start but does have the draw to get a soft trip and if the breaks come her way, she’s a blowout chance. MYSTERY FRED (4) ROCKY VALLEY (11) HATCHBACK (9) and KYVALLEYHONEYBUNNY (10) have ability and can figure in the placings and first fours.

 

EARLY SPEED: 2,3,4

SELECTIONS: HEZA GUN (13) TIMMY TURTLE (12) THUNDA STRUCK (1) PROMISE DREAM (8)

RATINGS: 13/ 12/ 2/ 8/ 4/ 11/ 9/ 10

SUGGESTED BET: Box Quinella 2,8,12,13

 

Race 3:

 

OVERVIEW: HUNGRY HOGARTH (9) continues to race well and has been very consistent in recent months. Gets a nice trailing draw and should be running home strongly. Definite chance. BEST BACK BRUCE (7) a fast beginner and suited back in distance here to the sprint trip. A major chance if he finds the lead. LITTLEBLABBAMOUTH (11) has found some great form again and is racing with great zest. Sure to be storming home again on recent performances. SALSAWITHSIERRA (10) capable mare on her day and is first up but can run well fresh. Don’t ignore. CINQUANTA (4) is an opportunist that hasn’t enjoyed the best of luck in recent times and is very capable of surprising here. PLAIN ED (1) good run last start and stuck on well. Drawn ideally, fitter and is not out of this. CALDONIAN TERRA (8) drawn to get a soft trip and has claims whilst THE MOUNTAIN (6) is a good beginner and can’t be ruled out.

 

EARLY SPEED: 1,6,7

SELECTIONS: HUNGRY HOGARTH (9) BEST BACK BRUCE (7) LITTLEBLABBAMOUTH (11) SALSAWITHSIERRA (10)

RATINGS: 9/ 7/ 11/ 10/ 4/ 1/ 8/ 6

SUGGESTED BET: HUNGRY HOGARTH (9) to Win.

 

Race 4:

 

OVERVIEW: BOUNCED (5) ran well at her race debut and was doing her best work late in slick times. Sure to be improved by the race experience and is a definite each way chance.  SNIPPET (7) hails from the powerful Emma Stewart stable that has trialled up well for this. Expect a big showing. FROSTY DROP (1) speedy type that gets an ideal draw and should be in this for a long way. DUSTY PHILTRA (8) improving with racing and wasn’t far away last start. Drawn to get a soft trip and can’t be dismissed. First starters SWEET LADY LOU (3) SWAYWITHSIERRA (6) and DESIGNERGIRL (4) all have ability and are showing promise at the trials. All can perform well at their race debuts. BLACK OPAL JACK (9) continues to improve and must be respected along with BRIGHTLY BLAZE (2) from the favourable draw.

 

EARLY SPEED: 1,5,7

SELECTIONS: BOUNCED (5) SNIPPET (7) FROSTY DROP (1) DUSTY PHILTRA (8)

RATINGS: 5/ 7/ 1/ 8/ 3/ 6/ 4/ 9

SUGGESTED BET: BOUNCED (5) Each Way.

 

Race 5:

 

OVERVIEW: OLLIES THE BOSS (4) smart 3yo working towards the Derby heats and was narrowly beaten last start. Looks well placed to be in the finish. ALIFETIMEFORLIVING (1) talented filly that worked too hard last start but gets an ideal draw here from the pole position. Expect a big showing. PET KITTY (8) a return move back to the Carson Millar stable resulted in an immediate win. Flashed home late to score and could be doing the same here again. MAJOR BLITZ (5) 2yo colt racing against the older horses. Does show good promise but still faces a challenging task.  Must be respected. STEEL THE MOMENT (7) OOH AH LISTAH (6) OLLIES MEDAL (3) and CITY ROCKSTAR (2) all have ability and capable of finishing in the placings or first fours with suitable trips.

 

EARLY SPEED: 1,2,3,4,5

SELECTIONS: OLLIES THE BOSS (4) ALIFETIMEFORLIVING (1) PET KITTY (8) MAJOR BLITZ (5)

RATINGS: 4/ 1/ 8/ 5/ 7/ 6/ 3 /2

SUGGESTED BET: OLLIES THE BOSS (4) to Win.

 

Race 6:

 

OVERVIEW: LEIAH JOLIE (2) lovely 3yo filly that was brave in defeat at her race debut when doing her share of work and is sure to have progressed from that race experience. Hard to beat here. SANDEE CHEEKS (6) superbly bred 3yo filly under the astute care of the Tormey family and is sure to well-educated and showing promise at the trials. Expect a forward showing. ALWAYS ON SAFARI (5) improving type that hasn’t been far away and has claims. ROMAN CHARLIE (7) better run last start and has claims whilst LIGHT UP THE SKY (8) IN THE REASON (4) COOKIE DOUGH (3) and KUNG FU ART (1) are place and first four hopes.

 

EARLY SPEED: 2,5,6

SELECTIONS: LEIAH JOLIE (2) SANDEE CHEEKS (6) ALWAYS ON SAFARI (5) ROMAN CHARLIE (7)

RATINGS: 2/ 6/ 5/ 7/ 8/ 4/ 3/ 1

SUGGESTED BET: LEIAH JOLIE (2) to Win.

 

Race 7:

 

OVERVIEW: ARGYLE MUSE (1) was well supported last start and gave a great sight but was run down. Softer draw here from the pole position should suit and will take some running down. NOSTRA NIPOTINA (2) racing well and is bursting to win. Should enjoy a good trip here and looks a major threat. OLLIES DREAM (6) did things wrong at his race debut and did have admirers having showed ability at the trials. Worthy of another chance. NARKY INTELLECTUAL (5) not on his best behaviour at his race debut. Recent trial winner and hails from the astute Alford stable. Can bounce back here. Both REDBLUENPURPLE (3) RAPTA (4) and COOPER KAI (7) are place and first four hopes.

 

EARLY SPEED: 1,2

SELECTIONS: ARGYLE MUSE (1) NOSTRA NIPOTINA (2) OLLIES DREAM (6) NARKY INTELLECTUAL (5)

RATINGS: 1/ 2/ 6/ 5/ 3/ 4/ 7

SUGGESTED BET: ARGYLE MUSE (1) to Win.

 

Race 8:

 

OVERVIEW:

REINDER (5) strikes a suitable race to show improvement and can’t be ignored from a favourable draw. ALLHEARTNOHEIGHT (7) did her share of work last start and was narrowly beaten. Going well and can figure in the finish. PISTOL QUEEN (4) had no luck last start when caught three wide and can improve. Prior starts were encouraging and is worthy of another chance. ONA MERRY DANCE (1) drawn to get a soft trip and will get every chance. Not out of this. FREAK OUT (8) needs luck from inside the second row but has claims. Both MURIEL (6) and SELF EXCLUSION (13) are amongst the chances in a winnable race.

 

EARLY SPEED: 5,7

SELECTIONS: REINDER (5) ALLHEARTNOHEIGHT (7) PISTOL QUEEN (4) ONA MERRY DANCE (1)

RATINGS: 5/ 7/ 4/ 1/ 8/ 6/ 13

SUGGESTED BET: REINDER (5) to Win.

 

Race 9:

 

OVERVIEW: DOT BALL (8) has drawn to follow the speed and should enjoy a good trip and if the openings appear she’s a major chance. HOME AND DRY (6) hasn’t enjoyed the best of luck in recent starts when finishing off strongly. Definite chance to figure in the finish. ETIZ AMODEL (1) led to win last start and draws ideally again to give a big sight. REALLY SMARTIE (10) has been threatening to win for a while and is never far away. One of the chances. TEX GOES BANG (11) enjoyed a good trip to win last start and despite facing a challenging draw can’t be dismissed. TREACHEROUSTIMES (4) is a place and first four hope.

 

EARLY SPEED: 1,2,3

SELECTIONS: DOT BALL (8) HOME AND DRY (6) ETIZ AMODEL (1) REALLY SMARTIE (10)

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