Form Analysis by Rob Auber
Race 1:
OVERVIEW: HATCHBACK (9) is one of the class runners in this and was a winner two starts ago. Gets a nice trialling draw and should be running on strongly and prove hard to hold out. ZAREM (10) is the highest rated trotter in this and racing well. He should track into this well and does possess a sharp sprint and expect him to be threatening late. MCGEE (2) continues to rise through the classes and is racing with great zest. A fast beginner and should give a great sight again. DICHOTOMY (3) talented mare that is racing well and will race handy and can fight out the finish. Definite chance. EL RESAMO (6) tough trotter that has been racing well and will certainly make his presence felt. Not out of it. MORE WANTED (4) rarely runs a poor race and is a good beginner. Won’t be far away in a good quality trotter’s race.
EARLY SPEED: 2,4,6
SELECTIONS: HATCHBACK (9) ZAREM (10) MCGEE (2) DICHOTOMY (3)
RATINGS: 9/ 10/ 2/ 3/ 6/ 4
SUGGESTED BET: HATCHBACK (9) to Win.
Race 2:
OVERVIEW: PET KITTY (2) very impressive winning at her past two starts and despite meeting slightly stronger opposition expect another big showing and will be hard to beat. SOAR (10) got a long way back last start but finished off strongly. Looks suited here and is a definite chance. ODIN (5) getting fitter with each run and should be ready to peak. Encouraging performances of late and is working up to a win and must be included. HAMELDAEME (9) is never far away and from a good trailing draw expect him to be running on late. MICTON MOUSE (3) going well and likes to race in a forward position and is sure to make his presence felt. REALLY SMARTIE (4) has found some good form and is always a place and first four chance.
EARLY SPEED: 2,3,4
SELECTIONS: PET KITTY (2) SOAR (10) ODIN (5) HAMELDAEME (9)
RATINGS: 2/ 10/ 5/ 9/ 3/ 4
SUGGESTED BET: PET KITTY (2) to Win.
Race 3:
OVERVIEW: ARKLOW (2) is a competitive mare in this class and draws a favourable barrier to be well placed again and will get every chance to be fighting out the finish. OSCAR BRAVO (8) should enjoy a soft trip along the pegs and finished off nicely last start and if the breaks come his way he will be closing late. JAY BEE (7) faces a wide draw but racing well and is amongst the chances. Stable mates TREACHEROUSTIMES (10) a last start winner but this time needs to overcome a second line draw whilst FAKE CULLECTION (9) is going better than her figure form suggests and can’t be dismissed.
EARLY SPEED: 2,3,5
SELECTIONS: ARKLOW (2) OSCAR BRAVO (8) JAY BEE (7) TREACHEROUSTIMES (10)
RATINGS: 2/ 8/ 7/ 10/ 9
SUGGESTED BET: Box Trifecta 2,7,8,9,10
Race 4:
OVERVIEW: MACH MAJOR (10) former Kiwi that was narrowly beaten at her first Australian start and was then engaged in a fast lead battle at her next run and punctured badly. A recent trial winner and expect her to be running on strongly late. SWEET IDEAL (4) has loads of raw ability but is still learning her craft. She definitely possesses a big finishing sprint and driving tactics from the front line draw will be interesting. KWICK SAND (5) all three starts this campaign have been full of merit and recent performances indicates she’s bursting to win, and the form line is excellent. Ticks many green boxes but still being a maiden after 16 starts is the only concern! Gets her chance here! LUVA SCRAP (9) PISTOL QUEEN (2)
EARLY SPEED: 2,3,4,5
SELECTIONS: MACH MAJOR (10) SWEET IDEAL (4) KWICK SAND (5) LUVA SCRAP (9)
RATINGS: 10/ 4/ 5/ 9/ 2
SUGGESTED BET: Box Quinella 4,5,10
Race 5:
OVERVIEW: VEE EM GEE MACRAY (5) both runs this preparation have been ok without being startling and hard to get a proper gauge but her best prior form was excellent. Third up here in an easier assignment and expect a big showing. AMERICAN LEGACY (7) is racing very well and despite this being a harder assignment looks a major chance again. NONPARREIL (6) faces a big drop in class from recent racing and is an opportunist mare that will be storming home late and can win with a suitable trip in transit. TIL HEAVENS ROCKN (1) going well and was brave in defeat last start. Pegs draw and the pole position is an advantage and can’t be dismissed. NO WIN NO WORRIES (2) best draw for a while and does have gate speed and the sprint trip suits. Would not shock!
EARLY SPEED: 1,2,3,4
SELECTIONS: VEE EM GEE MACRAY (5) AMERICAN LEGACY (7) NONPARREIL (6) TIL HEAVENS ROCKN (1)
RATINGS: 5/ 7/ 6/ 1/ 2
SUGGESTED BET: VEE EM GEE MACRAY (5) to Win.
Race 6:
OVERVIEW: FOUROUTOFFIVE (4) excellent run when first up and chased home a smart promising trotter last start. This is an easier assignment and with a repeat performance can have him right in the finish again. AARDIES PEAK (3) yet to fire in two starts since arriving in Australia having done things wrong but has been kept safe in the market at each run. Astute stable with a great record with the imports and big improvement will not surprise. DESERT ASSASSIN (9) going well and rarely runs a poor race but struggles to win. Sure to be closing late along with MIELICKI (6) and both must be respected. AVANT GUARD (7) has mixed his form but overall has a solid record and is always in the mix of chances.
EARLY SPEED: 1,2,3,4
SELECTIONS: FOUROUTOFFIVE (4) AARDIES PEAK (3) DESERT ASSASSIN (9) MIELICKI (6)
RATINGS: 4/ 3/ 9/ 6/ 7
SUGGESTED BET: FOUROUTOFFIVE (4) to Win.
Race 7:
OVERVIEW: STITCHED UP DAN (6) has shown good ability at both her starts to date by leading throughout and will be seeking to bring up a hat trick of wins here. No reason why she can’t! WRITTENINTHESKY (2) capable filly that has raced well at all three starts to date and from the favourable draw is sure to run well again and figure in the finish. ELUSIVE (8) has raced against much stronger company but raced well below her best last start but her prior form was very solid. Worth forgiving last start and can make amends here. MAXNJAX (7) racing with great zest and despite the wide draw can make his presence felt again. KRAFTY CANDY (5) PARADIGM (3) and FIRST CLASS (4) all have ability and must be respected as place and first four hopes.
EARLY SPEED: 2,6
SELECTIONS: STITCHED UP DAN (6) WRITTENINTHESKY (2) ELUSIVE (8) MAXNJAX (7)
RATINGS: 6/ 2/ 8/ 7/ 5/ 3/ 4
SUGGESTED BET: STITCHED UP DAN (6) to Win.
Race 8:
OVERVIEW: WAR DAN BUDDY (5) speed specialist that should relish the 1200m and might give the timing clock a test. Should be winning this. SUNSTAR (4) a fast beginner but bumps into a smart one here. Place. TERROR THE CHRISTIAN (1) has early speed and drawn well but is a genuine place chance along with SHADY DANCER (3) whilst DOITSON (6) might show improvement whilst OUR CHEEKY DEVIL (2) is in the mix for top four.
EARLY SPEED: 4,5
SELECTIONS: WAR DAN BUDDY (5) SUNSTAR (4) TERROR THE CHRISTIAN (1) SHADY DANCER (3)
RATINGS: 5/ 4/ 1/ 3/ 6/ 2
SUGGESTED BET: WAR DAN BUDDY (5) to Win.
