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1
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12:02
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Duttons Maiden Plate 1100m
Tricky, given the lack of early speed. MOUGENOT (8) gave backers a bold sight last start and never stopped trying once reeled in. Draws to get the gun run and strips cherry-ripe fitness fourth-up. Sure to be very competitive. MISTER HOCKEY (7) is a Highland Reel gelding on debut for the smart R & C Jolly stable. Has impressed in both his lead-up trials and should make his presence felt. PAMIERS (9) has caught the eye at both starts. Will likely head straight back again from the draw and saved for the final shot at them. DAPPER DON (5) returns and makes his stable debut. Best of the rest. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with Mougenot. |
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2
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12:37
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Stateliner Coaches Handicap 1050m
Plenty of speed from In Love and Madam Jeanette. MESROUR (4) kicked off the prep with two strong showings and then didn't have much luck last start when chopped out late. Suspect they are more proactive this time from the inside alley. Can turn things around. SIR NOW (1) justified his firm market support last start. 2kg claimer Collett reunites to aid the big weight. Progressive type that can go on with the job. PALM OF JUMEIRAH (6) has recaptured her best form and comes through some strong races littered with subsequent winners. Gets a slight pull at the weights over Sir Now from when they last met and is drawn much kinder. Can turn the tables. TRULY ELSA (2) dug deep to make the perfect return last month. Has been kept fresh for this with 35 days in between and keeps winning 3kg claimer Chadwick on. Have to take seriously. DREAMS FULFILLED (3) was a barnstorming winner when returning last campaign. Holder/Gluyas, have to consider. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with the value Mesrour represents. |
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3
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01:12
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Klose's Foodland Queen Of The Hills 1400m
A race that lacks early pressure on paper. TAHNEE TREASURE (2) is a handy mare returning for the Hardacre barn. Gets in well at the weights under the conditions and is a distance specialist. Will take plenty of stitching if she returns anywhere near her best. JILLADORA (4) made light work of her rivals last start on the Parks track after stalking the leader. Was backed up by the clock last start and is open to further improvement. ALPINE FLYER (1) returns and is a noted performer. Held her own in some tough races last campaign and has been readied with a trial. Should make her presence felt. TOSEN WATER (7) chased gamely into the frame when resuming last start. Is sure to have come on with that run under her belt and draws to get the gun run. Looks a genuine top three chance. MISS KERMIE (6) can bounce back sharply third-up off 35-day freshen. Don't overlook her to fill a drum. SUGGESTED PLAY: Tahnee Treasure the one to beat. |
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4
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01:47
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Magain The Shillabeer 1400m
In the absence of noted leaders, Party Crasher and See Ya Later Baby may be the ones to set a moderate tempo. SERINITE ILLUSION (2) was a barnstorming winner in town last start. The form around him this campaign stacks up strongly everywhere you look. Will be doing his best work late again and can repeat the dose. BOUNCING BEYOND (1) couldn't bring up the hat-trick last start but was far from disgraced. Rates highly on best figures as he reunites with Holder. Can atone. PARTY CRASHER (5) made light work of his maiden last start at Strathalbyn over the mile. Interesting to see him dropping back in trip but he does get a kilo off and is drawn much kinder. SILVER LIFESTYLE (3) gets a nice drop in grade after his midfield finish in the LR HC Nitschke Stakes last start. Drawn sticky but rates among the chances. I AM RALPH (9) made a stack of ground in the lane when returning at Murray Bridge. Can take closer order this time and is definitely worth including in exotics. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with Serinite Illusion. Each-way saver on I Am Ralph. |
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5
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02:22
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Emmetts Country Cup (Qualified Horses) (Heat 3 Hills & Coast Series) (Heat 9 Prov. Pathways Series) 1900m
We've Gotta Deel should lead but there are a few other speedy types who can keep him honest. Open race. SPACE EQUITY (3) doesn't win out of turn but this 10YO is as honest as they come. Caught the eye again last start and will appreciate the anticipated tempo. Can land a much deserved success. I NEED A DRINK (2) hasn't done much wrong of late and now strikes an easier assignment. Goes up in the weights but is drawn favourably and is sure to give backers a bold sight. ZAIN PRINCE (6) was too bad to be true last start but his form prior stacks right up. Gets in low at the weights and rates among the main chances. Smaller cases can be made for in-form gelding LITTLE CHICAGO (5) as he shoots for the hat-trick and FRANKEL STAR (4). SUGGESTED PLAY: Slight lean to Space Equity. |
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6
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03:02
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Coopers Brewery Onkaparinga Cup 2150m
Strong tempo, primarily from Chasing Aphrodite and Sir Kingsford. CHASING APHRODITE (4) has been good in his first two runs since hopping of the plane. Has run strong times and won't know himself under the light weight. Expect him to quickly offset the wide draw and give backers a very bold sight. SIR KINGSFORD (3) was back at his best last start when leading pillar-to-post on the Parks surface. Hasn't seen the Oakbank track before but that shouldn't bother him with further improvement in store he can repeat the dose. MOTORACE (5) is knocking on the door. Chased in vein behind Sir Kingsford but meets him slightly better at the weights now and should be nearing his peak fourth-up. Can turn the tables. DUAL FUEL (7) often leaves herself with too much to do but is sure to cause a scare if she's close enough at the turn. BEACH PAD (8) has struck a purple patch of form but faces the testing material now. Have to consider. SUGGESTED PLAY: Chasing Aphrodite to win. |
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7
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03:42
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Simon Tolley The Vintage (Heat 8 of Adelaide in Autumn Series) 1400m
Good pace with Wolfburn, France's Boy and Overstrike matching motors. EASY CAMPESE (6) only snuck through late but hit the line hard to miss narrowly when resuming at Mt Gambier. Has been kept fresh for this as he steps out to a favoured trip. Will prove tough to stop down in the weights. MARACOURT (5) had been frustrating for punters but repaid their faith last campaign when taking out the LR Murray Bridge Gold Cup. Has been readied with a soft trial and is drawn favourably. Can make a winning return. FAVOURITE CHILD (4) has been rock-solid for the stable in her first two campaigns. Never really looked likely when resuming over an unfavourable trip in the LR Matrice Stakes but did warm nicely late. Much better suited stepping out to 1400m, will just need a touch of luck from the wide draw. RUBAMOS (2) was denied but the barest of margins last start in a small field. Doesn't win out of turn but does boast a strong record over this journey. Is another that needs a smart ride from a wide gate. MY KHALIFA (1) will be charging late. Keep safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Easy Campese to win. |
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8
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04:17
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Harcourts Adelaide Hills Railway Stakes 1100m
Solid tempo with several going forward headed by Metro Legend. Found value in the feature with LONRODEX (6). He was super first-up when shooting up the fence to narrowly miss. Gets significant weight off with the rise in grade but Rutten has him going as good as ever and from the low draw he can run a big race. SIR SWAY (3) went better than the form reads last start behind Asfoora in the G3 R N Irwin Stakes and his two runs prior stack right up. Will need a smart steer from another tricky draw but he does have enough tactical speed to offset. Already boasts 6 wins over this trip, cane make it 7. EXTREMELY LUCKY (2) has been anything but his namesake this campaign. He'll be hoping they pour it on early so he can launch late. Worth another chance. TAUNTING (1) got away with murder in front two back when adding a second Listed success to his name. Will need his tactical speed on full display from out there but he has the ratings to back him up. GREAT MAXIMUS (11) is a progressive gelding from a sharp stable. Deserves to be racing in this grade. SUGGESTED PLAY: Lonrodex each-way. |
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9
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04:55
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Ray White Real Estate Handicap (Heat 8 of Festival State Sprint Series) 1050m
A solid tempo on the cards with Been Our Angel taking charge. GEMINGA (7) progressed nicely second-up when rattling home into the placings at long odds and was backed up on the clock. Is open to further improvement and will appreciate the added trip. Can get the job done. BEEN OUR ANGEL (2) has been nabbed close to the line in his last two after showing strong tactical speed. Sure to find the front again from the low draw and will give plenty of cheek. BEAUTY BOUND (6) returns and has run well fresh without winning, only missing by a head first-up last campaign in a strong form race. Boasts a strong record over this distance and can take close order from the low draw. Plenty to like. SKINDER (14) was an impressive winner fresh off a long break. Can be forgiven for a flat performance second-up and then bounced straight back to form last start at long odds. Can continue to improve and deserves a lot more market respect this time. CLASSY KENNY (1) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Geminga each-way. |
