Form Analysis by RACING AND SPORTS
The feature race on Saturday night will include some of Australia's best four-year-olds as they vie for a chance to compete in the Livamol Chariots Of Fire, the richest four-year-old harness race.
The feature race on Saturday night will include some of Australia's best four-year-olds as they vie for a chance to compete in the Livamol Chariots Of Fire, the richest four-year-old harness race.
BEST BETS:
R1 - SUCCESS STUD YEARLING PREP PACE
PERFECT STRANGER (3) is racing in good form having won two of his last three starts including last time out when scoring here after leading early and then handing up to race in behind the pace. Should find the front easily enough from his good draw and looks well placed to go back-to-back. OHOKA COBRA (8) is an ex-NZ-trained runner who has won 3 of 20 starts. He won both of his last two starts and looks well placed to record another victory. DEMON BLUE (9) was racing in good form having won two of his last four starts but could only finish sixth of 10 at Cranbourne after leading early and then trailing. Worth another chance. MIKE ROSS (5) last appeared when finishing sixth of 10 over 1609m, capping off a good prep that saw him salute on five occasions. Fresh-up is well worth including in exotic bets.
R2 - BESTINBEDS.COM.AU FFA
PINSEEKER (9) is an ex-NZ trained runner who finished second of five last start over 2000m at Addington, beaten 3.5 metres, after a good win at Addington the run prior. Should start as the favourite and looks well placed to take this race out. NYACK (10) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 2.25 metres at Riverina Paceway over 1740m when after racing three-wide over the early stages found the front and went on score as the hot favourite. Has each-way claims. BETTERTHANCASH (5) finished sixth of 12 last start in the Group One Blacks a Fake event over 2680m at Albion Park, beaten 21 metres. Racing in an easier line-up here looks well placed to return to winning form. JAY (6) after finishing second here two runs back scored a game win over 2300m at this track. Racing over a shorter distance is worth plenty of thought.
R3 - ULTRA AIR PACE
ERUPT STRIDE (3) starts from an inside draw after having drawn wide in all of his last five starts. Led all of the way to score here four starts back and could prove hard to beat. PROMISING (10) drew a wide gate last start and was well held, beaten 16 metres into sixth at this track over 1609m. Won well as the favourite over 2125m two runs back at Penrith and is worth an each-way ticket. PRECISE (1) after having won three of her last five starts only finished sixth of 10 here last start after having drawn out wide. From the inside draw look well placed to return to winning form. THALASSOPHOBIA (4) is a winning chance after a string of sound recent performances, the latest a solid second at this track over 1609m when trying to lead all oft the way.
R4 - BETTORS WISH STANDING AT COBBITTY EQUINE FARM PACE
CERISE RAINBOW (2) scored a hat-trick following a last start victory over 2125m at Penrith, getting home by 10 metres after leading all of the way as the favourite. Has the benefit of a good draw and could prove hard to catch once again. ONEHANDONEBOUNCE (5) must be considered after he finished second of eight over 1609m at this track last time out. Well worth an each-way ticket. RED SAPPHIRE (8) comes here fresh-up from a 22 week spell after having finished second in a Listed event over 2300m at this track last start. Fresh-up has to be respected. BUSINESS IN HEAVEN (7) only finished seventh of 10 here last start but it's best to forget that run as he was checked in the running. Finds an easier line-up here and is worth another chance.
R5 - TAB PACE
ISLA ROCHELLE (2) finished was out of the money two starts back then things went wrong last start when she broke after leading with 400m to run and finished a distant last of eight over 1609m at this track as the favourite. Will enjoy a soft trip from this favourable starting position and having won two of her last five starts looks well placed to return to winning form. LENNETH (3) shoots for a hat-trick following a last start win here after coming from three-back on the fence at the turn. PABLO ROCKS (6) has placed in three of his last four starts, including last time out when finishing a head third at this track over 1609m after racing outside the leader over the finals stages. Meets a similar line up and he can again figure in the finish. HEEZA MALTEEZA (1) finally receives a good draw and having won two of his last five starts at this track rates well as a leading chance.
R6 - BIOWORMA HONDO GRATTAN STAKES (LISTED CLASSIC)
FERNCO NEL (9) has won five of his last six starts, including last start over 1660m at Albion Park, scoring by 10 metres when sent out as the $1.15 favourite. Having his first start here and can make it a winning one. DOUBLE LOU (8) is looking for black-type success after scoring as the hot favourite when leading all of the way over 1609m at this track last time out. Looks hard to beat again. FINAL DEADLINE (10) was an impressive winner all of way winner last start over 2138m at Albion Park, getting home by 12 metres to score a hat-trick. Ready to run another big race. SWEET ON LEXY (2) comes here following a third in a Group One event over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 metres. Ideally drawn and has top-three claims in a fresh-up state.
R7 - WOODLANDS STUD SHUTTLING THE WORLD'S GREATEST STALLIONS TROTTERS STANDING START HANDICAP
RAKERO BLAZE (8) is a genuine black-type performer who was too good last start, winning at Listed level over 2300m at this track by 3 metres when leading all of the way. Races well at this track. Should start as the favourite and prove hard to roll again. PESCO POLLO (7) finished last of seven as the favourite to the top selection last start over 2300m at this track, beaten 30 metres after racing outside the leader over the final stages. Has won eight of the last 10 starts and rates well as a leading chance. CONSTANTINOPLE (9) has to come into calculations on the back of some strong recent form, most recently when second at this track over 1609m after racing wide early and then racing outside the leader over the final stages. With better luck in the running can go one better. I AM HELLBOUND (1) from a wide draw finished third of nine last start in what was his first start at this track. Starting from the inside draw can place at long odds.
R8 - AGTSLOTS.COM PACE
RAGING WHITEBAIT (4) finished fourth last start over 1609m at this track but gave a good account, beaten only 1.5 metres. On his best form can figure in the finish. SPIRIT OF ARION (6) drew wide last start and was never a threat, finishing eighth of nine at this track over 1609m. Better than that last run would suggest and is worth another chance. JALANEEL (1) after finishing second over 2125m at Penrith two runs back but only finished ninth of 10 of 10 last start at Penrith but it's best to forget that run as he was checked badly shortly after the start. From the pole draw can place. ITZMINEONTHELINE (5) fought on well last start when finishing fourth of nine over 1609m last start and is a must include in exotic bets.
R9 - PRYDE'S EASIPERFORMANCE PACE
DUTY OF CARE (6) recorded another strong performance last time when he battled on well to finish third over 1609m at this track after leading early and then taking up a trailing position. Tackles a similar line-up and looks close to recording another victory. SIREN SEA (1) finished fourth at her latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 5.5 metres after racing outside the leader for most of the trip. From the inside draw is good enough to take this race out. MCWIZARD (4) is the next best after finishing third over 1609m at this track last time out. Include in combinations. D J ROCK (5) is in the mix following a fourth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track when sent out at long odds.
BEST BETS
Race 3 #3 - ERUPT STRIDE finally draws well and looks well placed to lead all of the way.
Race 6 #7 - BUSINESS IN HEAVEN was badly checked last start and is worth another chance.
