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01:00
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Lakeside Conveyancing 3YO Fillies Maiden Plate 1212m
Plenty of first starters engaged which makes it tricky to map, but we can assume a genuine tempo. OBUCCI (7) resumes, and she raced in Stakes grade on debut. She's placed both jumpouts and has an inside barrier. She's shown enough to task this out. CHATEAU EZE (2) debuts and her latest jumpout was good. Dee is a positive jockey booking and a bold run is on the cards. DIVINE EMPRESS (4) debuts for a smart stable and they've scratched a fancied stablemate. She's jumped out well and also deserves serious consideration. DIAMOND EDGE (3) debuts and has the first of her five leadups back in February. She may need a run or two, but is well-related and the late betting should provide a guide to her prospects. SUGGESTED PLAY: Obucci with the race experience. |
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2
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01:30
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Marshalls + Dent + Wilmoth Maiden Plate 1212m
Anticipating good pressure with many of these lining up for the first time. Tricky. PHAROAH'S GLORY (9) resumes and was nudged out in all three starts last preparation. She will be naturally improved and her jumpouts point to a bold return. HOMEWARD (7) resumes and has shown enough to suggest she can feature. She won her most recent jumpout in good style and can hit the line hard. Wary of ZAYYANO (13) on debut and the early betting suggests he's pleasing. Well-bred and he brings a string of sharp jumpouts. Has the blinkers on and Dee is a positive jockey engagement. FORTYSECONDSTREET (6) resumes and two backed was heavily bet leading and just missing at Cranborne on debut. She will use the low barrier and her jumpouts have been good. Keep safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Pharoah's Glory on what we've seen. |
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3
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02:00
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Malua Racing Maiden Plate 1612m
Not much early pace and doubt they will go hard. RASP (6) is busting to win and just missed two back as a $2.90 favourite at Warwick Farm. He's well placed in this contest and rated the one they have to beat. GEE AND TEE (9) peaks and is heading in the right direction. Maps for a soft run, and the blinkers are on for the first time. An each way chance. HERE LADY THINKABELL (10) was last seen 44 days ago placing at the Sunshine Coast. She was narrowly beaten there three back and is likely to be presented forward. COMES WOZZA (2) has been narrowly beaten at her last two starts and expect him to push forward today. A hope with average luck in the run. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Rasp. |
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4
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02:30
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Ken King Thoroughbreds Maiden Plate 2100m
Nicoffhome to take the lead and control the tempo. Archibald-trained LOTS TO LOVE (5) has been nudged out at Sale at both starts this preparation. Stepped up to 1700m last time, and it was a tough effort. He maps for a soft run, and the middle distance should be right up his alley. Promising, and he should have this field well covered. COWARRIE (1) didn't have the best of it at Bendigo this distance range and then led on a heavy track there and weakened out. Better off here and is on a 5-day return. Peaks and is a quinella hope. Ditto THA MAESTRO (9) who hasn't had the best of it since a 1.8L defeat at Wodonga. Maps better today and has scope for improvement. GRUNNETTAN (3) comes back to the turf on a 7-day backup. Is running out of chances, but won't be far away at best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Lots To Love. |
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5
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03:00
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CA Sinclair Pork Wholesalers BM56 Handicap 2100m
Makamae and Top Arctic to roll forward and dictate the tempo. MAKAMAE (9) brought strong form to resumption and just missed at Cranbourne over a mile. She was expected to win stepping up to this trip at Wodonga after and was plain on a heavy track (vet cleared). Gets in well with the 3kg claim and has been kept on the fresh side. In good hands and she's worth another chance. THUNDERING FALCON (7) just missed at Geelong and is still shy of his best. Has to come back 300m but maps well and is a player. TOP ARCTIC (5) just missed at Wangaratta following the Maiden win and he'll get every chance positioning forward from an inside barrier. DURBAN HARBOUR (3) was close up in the same contest and has a 3kg claimer aboard today. That brings him into it. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Makamae. |
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03:30
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RMBL Investments Rising Stars BM56 Handicap (Apprentice Riders) 1412m
Pace strong with Besson and Boulder Jack leading with Tomanado nearby. BOULDER JACK (5) comes back plenty in grade and has placed 2/2 third-up. The 1.5kg claim is handy and she will run along from an inside barrier. Rates well and he gets his chance in this contest. MAID IN DUBAI (1) resumed in stronger and looked a run short. She's proven second up and has won 2/2 here including over the distance. The 4kg claim brings her right into it. SHEER LUNACY (3) likes it wet and is back in grade on a quick return. Always puts in and the 3kg claim is handy. A hope as well. FORTIS IN ARMIS (6) maps well and is racing well enough. She has to be included in the trifectas at least. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boulder Jack appeals most. |
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04:00
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Mortgage Finance Solutions BM56 Handicap 1212m
It's likely to be tactical given scant early speed. DANXIA (3) brought strong form to Geelong first-up in a 64 but drew wide on the heavy track and didn't get into it. Faced a similar track there following on a soft surface and impressed, beaten 1.7L after covering ground. He is still well shy of his best and has a low barrier today and a handy 3kg claim. Well-graded and is the one to beat. RUPERTS RED ROCKET (1) improved again winning a 58 at Wodonga on the heavy Finally draws a decent barrier, and the 3kg claim brings him right into it. BRENLYN'S TROOPER (7) won a 50 and then was better again beaten 1L at Wangaratta. Has the blinkers on again and can get some of the prize money. BROOKLYN BABY (10) has been within range his last two and drawn for a soft run, she won't be far away. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Danxia to win. |
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8
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04:30
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Royal Hotel Benalla BM56 Handicap 1212m
Strong tempo assured with Kimono and Rosie's Prophecy leading the way over Vonk. STOLEN (4) resumes and has switched to a leading metro stable. She raced well at the back of her maiden preparation and has jumped out well for her return. The 2kg claim is handy in easier and she's capable of using an inside barrier. FRIENDZONED (8) also finds easier and assess her chances on the 1.3K defeat at Cranbourne two back when she finished hard after drawing out. The gate is tricky again, but she will be in the finish if things work out. RUNAWAY SOUL (5) peaks and has been within range at her last two. Has been kept on the fresh side, and Egan is reunited. In the mix. SHEILA (1) pulled up with an issue at Albury, but she was a big 58 winner at Wodonga prior, riding the speed on a heavy surface. The 2kg claim is handy and she can give a sight at a price. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Stolen to win. |
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05:00
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bet365 Bet Boost BM62 Handicap 1612m
In the small field Lord Domino or Vagabond Hero should find the front. SOUND OF JURA (3) drew wide and came from the back when winning a 64 here over this trip and there was plenty of merit in the effort. The 1.5kg claim helps and stripping fitter he should go close. VAGABOND HERO (4) is third-up seeking the hat-trick off spacious synthetic wins. Just has to bring that form for the turf to feature and John Allen sticks aboard. SMART POPPY (1) brings strong form from the synthetic and tumbles in grade with a 4kg claimer booked. He also deserves plenty of consideration. BIDEN TIME (6) will be more competitive than the form line suggests. He's been racing in better grade and has the blinkers on again. He won his only start here by 5L in a 58 over 1405m. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Sound Of Jura. |
