Form Analysis by Rob Auber
Race 1:
OVERVIEW: CELESTIAL DAYBREAK (5) gave a great sight last start and was just run down and looks ready to win. Strikes a suitable race and expect a big showing. SEA HAWKE (1) runner up two starts ago and didn’t have much luck last start. Ideally drawn and can threaten here. SILVER DOMINO (4) finished off late last start and should settle just behind the speed. One of the chances. BEAUDACIOUS (8) led all the way for a narrow win two starts ago and gets a soft trip from the draw here. Has claims along with DALLAS CHARLIE (7) IRISHMURPHY (6) ALLTHEWAYTOROYALTY (2) and IMPETUOSO (3) are amongst the place and first four chances.
EARLY SPEED: 1,5
SELECTIONS: CELESTIAL DAYBREAK (5) SEA HAWKE (1) SILVER DOMINO (4) BEAUDACIOUS (8)
RATINGS: 5/ 1/ 4/ 8/ 7/ 6/ 2/ 3
SUGGESTED BET: CELESTIAL DAYBREAK (5) to Win.
Race 2:
OVERVIEW: ONE OFF (8) chased determinedly last start when runner up and should follow through nicely from the second row here. One of the main chances. FLAMING LUCKY (4) much improved run last start and finished off strongly. Working back into form and can threaten here. OUR ULTIMATE BONNY (7) led all the way to win two starts ago and failed to finish off last start. Despite the wide draw can give a big sight here. ASHARAH (6) made up late ground last start and will be doing her best work late here. FLEXI BET (5) resumes here for a new stable and might run well fresh whilst PRIORITY BETTING (1) EL AWOMAN (2) PRINCESS ALEXANDRA (3) have favourable draws and are amongst the place and first four hopes.
EARLY SPEED: 1,2,3
SELECTIONS: ONE OFF (8) FLAMING LUCKY (4) OUR ULTIMATE BONNY (7) ASHARAH (6)
RATINGS: 8/ 4/ 7/ 6/ 5/ 1/ 2/ 3
SUGGESTED BET: ONE OFF (8) to Win.
Race 3:
OVERVIEW: RUBY WINGATE (10) bonny mare that just keeps giving after 155 race starts. Runner up at her past two starts and will be running on late here. One of the chances. THE DEMOCRAT (2) has been in good form in this class and looks suited again. Can figure in the finish. BEAU BRONSKI (3) speedy mare that led all the way for a narrow win last start and can give a sight again. HAND WRITER (5) has struck form and can settle handy. Definite chance. MARKLEIGH CAZ (6) locally trained runner that will be finishing strongly and is always a threat. DANCIN DOLLY (1) drawn ideally to get a soft trip and will get every chance. HER MADJESTY (8) resumes and has ability and gets a soft trip. Not out of it. RONZEL SONNY (9) gets a nice trailing draw and races well at this track. Not out of it. WYATTFLYNN (7) getting fitter and keeps improving but drawn poorly. Has claims. MY DARLING DANCER (4) is a first four hope.
EARLY SPEED: 1,2,3
SELECTIONS: RUBY WINGATE (10) THE DEMOCRAT (2) BEAU BRONSKI (3) HAND WRITER (5)
RATINGS: 10/ 2/ 3/ 5/ 6/ 1/ 8/ 9/ 7/ 4
SUGGESTED BET: RUBY WINGATE (10) to Win.
Race 4:
OVERVIEW: MAJOR DRAMA (1) impressive win last start leading throughout and never looked like being run down. Drawn ideally and might take some catching here. INTO THE HARKNESS (10) racing with great zest having won three from her past four starts. Expect a big showing again. METRO ASSASSIN (11) smart win at his race debut and looked to have plenty in reserve. Steps up from Mt.Gambier but under the care of astute trainer David Lewis. Can win! CELESTIAL ZODIAC (3) past two Victorian starts have been solid. Runs well again here. WINGATE GUY (4) racing well without winning. Runner up at past three starts and is never far away. HESASTAR (2) racing well at Mildura, drawn nicely and is amongst the chances along with COBALT BLUES (5) ALLSOP (7) and DIAMOND AND ROSES (9). APOLOGY ACCEPTED (6) CALF PEN (8) and TAP TO PAY (12) have first four claims.
EARLY SPEED: 1,3
SELECTIONS: MAJOR DRAMA (1) INTO THE HARKNESS (10) METRO ASSASSIN (11) CELESTIAL ZODIAC (3)
RATINGS: 1/ 10/ 11/ 3/ 4/ 2/ 5/ 7/ 9/ 6/ 8/ 12
SUGGESTED BET: Box Quinella 1,10,11
Race 5:
OVERVIEW: MAD PUNTA (1) is a 2yo colt that has been runner up five times from seven starts. Chased hard last start but found one better. Deserves to break through and expect a big showing again. VINCENT GRANGE (2) speedy type that chased home a smart debutante last run in slick time. Can be in this for a long way. IVE AN IDEA (8) led all the way to win last start and will get a soft trip here. Chance again. CINCINNATI (3) is never far away and can run well. CHEYS ANGEL (6) led and didn’t finish off last start. Maybe better with a sit and can improve on last run. MISS MAGIK (7) broke through for her maiden win last start, harder here but can’t be dismissed. LILSTREPO (4) PRE NUP (9) RIVIERA ROSE (10) and OBYSDIAN (11) are amongst the place and first four hopes.
EARLY SPEED: 1,2,3
SELECTIONS: MAD PUNTA (1) VINCENT GRANGE (2) IVE AN IDEA (8) CINCINNATI (3)
RATINGS: 1/ 2/ 8/ 3/ 6/ 7/ 4/ 9 /10/ 11
SUGGESTED BET: MAD PUNTA (1) to Win.
Race 6:
OVERVIEW: MICHAWEY (8) top efforts to win at his past two starts and will be relying on some luck from inside the second row over the sprint trip. Does possess a big finish and will be running home strongly along with ALFNALMA (9) that gets a favourable trailing draw and is a big threat. GOODTIME MACH (1) drawn to race prominent and will get every chance. JETTER SON (7) promising 2yo with good ability but faces a wide draw but must be respected. HUNGRY HOGARTH (2) disappointed last start along with VINNY ROCK (3) but both horses are better than that and have nice draws and can make amends. IM ALRIGHT JACK (4) SUPER CODE (5) CEE OH DEE (10) EASTBRO JESSE (6) all have ability and can’t be dismissed as place and first four hopes.
EARLY SPEED: 1,2,3,4,5
SELECTIONS: MICHAWEY (8) ALFNALMA (9) GOODTIME MACH (1) JETTER SON (7)
RATINGS: 8/ 9/ 1/ 7/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 10/ 6
SUGGESTED BET: MICHAWEY (8) to Win.
Race 7:
OVERVIEW: CEE CEE IN AMERICA (11) is a seasoned campaigner that has been racing very well and is bursting to win another race. Last win was back in August 2023 and he’s due for a change of luck for local stalwart trainer Joe Thompson. A major chance. SHAQ (8) racing with great zest having won his past two starts. Just needs to find an opening and he will be hard to hold out. TERROR EYES (10) has been racing against stronger company and will find this more to his liking and can threaten in this. JAMES GARNER (9) nice win last start, up in distance here but has claims. Both MAJOR ANNIE (1) and EMJAYBEE (4) have nice draws to be prominent and can be in it for a long way whilst MARLO MAREAU (5) nice win last start, GOODTIME LIBBY (6) going well must be respected despite their tricky draws. STYLISH GEM (7) OUTBACK QUEENIE (2) and SEA FLYER (3) are amongst the place and first four hopes.
EARLY SPEED: 1,2,4
SELECTIONS: CEE CEE IN AMERICA (11) SHAQ (8) TERROR EYES (10) JAMES GARNER (9)
RATINGS: 11/ 8/ 10/ 9/ 1/ 4/ 5/ 6/ 7/ 2/ 3
SUGGESTED BET: CEE CEE IN AMERICA (11) to Win.
