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Race 1 - TILE IMPORTER TROPHY
Time: 3:20 PM | Distance: 2400 m | Prize $ 70700
Top Pick
Pittsburgh Pirate
F: 11316B(2)W(61.0)
( J-Celine Gaudray )
( T-Henry Dwyer )
Nice wins in lesser grades at Geelong and then liked its performance when finishing strongly at Sandown Hillside last time
Main Danger
Northern Barrage
F: 9X550B(1)W(60.0)
( J-John Allen )
( T-Michael Kent )
Favourite in competitive race at Cranbourne but disappointed. Damian Lane sticks, and that's good for its chances
Next Best
Speranzoso
Dividend : $4.40, $1.80
Won
F: 12214B(9)W(61.0)
( J-Damian Lane )
( T-Clayton Douglas )
Benefitted from inside draw when winning two back and then just caught last start. Wide draw the concern
Consider
Adonis Kick
F: X6143B(8)W(60.5)
( J-Jye McNeil )
( T-Peter Gelagotis )
Running well lately and will come late
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
Rapinoe
F: 56471B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Jarrod Fry )
( T-Peter Chow )
Comes into this on the back of a good finish to win last time and could boost the multis
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 3, 5, 12
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 4.40
Place1 2 $ 1.80
Place2 6 $ 2.20
Place3 7 $ 5.10
Quinella 2:6 $ 11.80
Trifecta 2:6:7 $ 221.80
First4 F4 2:6:7:1 $ 766.20
Quaddie 2 $ 128.30
Race 2 - CATANACH'S JEWELLERS THE MARY BELL
Time: 3:55 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 70700
Top Pick
Eternal Flame
Dividend : $2.80, $1.30
Won
F: X15X5B(5)W(59.5)
( J-Damian Lane )
( T-Michael Kent )
Two wins from 7 starts and looks like a good future prospect. Resumed with a pleasing closing effort in the Listed Black Pearl (1200m) at Geelong, and this extra distance ideal
Main Danger
Versilia
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 62245B(6)W(58.0)
( J-Blake Shinn )
( T-Danny O'Brien )
Comes on for resuming run here. Sat on pace then and loomed but didn't finish off.
Next Best
Frenchmans Bay
F: X3122B(4)W(61.0)
( J-Celine Gaudray )
( T-Andrew Noblet )
Only once unplaced in 12 starts. Found in-form Running By better at Caulfield before fighting on well at Geelong for second. This distance looks ideal.
Consider
She's Notorious
F: X2853B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Jamie Kah )
( T-Clinton McDonald )
Improved run to place third last start and Jamie Kah on the reins here
Longer Odds
The Marg Factor
F: 31203B(7)W(58.5)
( J-Jye McNeil )
( T-Peter Gelagotis )
Very consistent and looks the best of the 'roughies'
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 3, 5, 6, 8
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 2.80
Place1 3 $ 1.30
Place2 6 $ 1.90
Place3 4 $ 2.10
Quinella 3:6 $ 7.50
Trifecta 3:6:4 $ 52.20
First4 F4 3:6:4:2 $ 382.40
Treble 3+ $ 39.70
Quaddie 2 $ 128.30
Race 3 - CAULFIELD BLUE DIAMOND PREVIEW (G3)
Time: 4:30 PM | Distance: 1000 m | Prize $ 217000
Top Pick
Bella Corazon
F:B(4)W(56.0)
( J-Blake Shinn )
( T-Annabel Neasham )
On debut after trialling twice in Sydney, winning the latest hitout over 900m. at Rosehill. Gets every chance from gate 4
Main Danger
Matisse
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F:B(1)W(56.0)
( J-Damian Lane )
( T-A & S Freedman )
Anthony and Sam Freedman's trio of fillies all have claims.. But this one might be the best of them, having sat wide and won her 800m Caulfield jumpout in good style.
Next Best
Tobeornottobe
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F:B(3)W(56.0)
( J-Jye McNeil )
( T-Griffiths/de Kock )
Showed early pace and led throughout in her 800m Caulfield jumpout win and looks promising
Consider
Mind Shift
F:B(2)W(56.0)
( J-Luke Currie )
( T-A & S Freedman )
Was runner-up in her 700m Mornington jumpout and has seen support in the markets. Inside gate
Longer Odds
I Only Wish
F:B(6)W(56.0)
( J-Joe Bowditch )
( T-Griffiths/de Kock )
Best drawn of the 'roughies' but no trials to go on
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
2, 4, 5, 6, 8
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 5.10
Place1 1 $ 1.90
Place2 8 $ 2.30
Place3 5 $ 1.90
Quinella 1:8 $ 19.10
Trifecta 1:8:5 $ 140.50
First4 F4 1:8:5:7 $ 607.30
Double 1 $ 9.00
Treble 3+ $ 39.70
Quaddie 2 $ 128.30
Race 4 - CAULFIELD BLUE DIAMOND PREVIEW
Time: 5:05 PM | Distance: 1000 m | Prize $ 217000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
High Octane
Dividend : $3.10, $1.60
Won
F:B(6)W(56.0)
( J-Mark Zahra )
( T-P & P Snowden )
Out of strong stable and has looked good winning two out its its three trials, to prepare for debut
Main Danger
Blue Stratum
F: 24B(8)W(56.0)
( J-Harry Coffey )
( T-T & C McEvoy )
Brings experience to the track and has won a jumpout to prepare
Next Best
Let'sfacethemusic
F:B(2)W(56.0)
( J-Luke Currie )
( T-Price/Kent (Jnr) )
Nice draw and has seen a bit of support
Consider
Innervisions
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F:B(3)W(56.0)
( J-Blake Shinn )
( T-Annabel Neasham )
Stable confidence and endorsed that winning well at the trials. Gate 3 puts in right into play
Longer Odds
Espinho
F:B(7)W(56.0)
( J-Damian Lane )
( T-A & S Freedman )
Damian Lane rides and looks like a nice colt. slow out, settled midfield but found the line for third in his 800m Caulfield jumpout on January 16.
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 3, 4, 6, 7
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 3.10
Place1 4 $ 1.60
Place2 5 $ 4.70
Place3 6 $ 1.30
Quinella 4:5 $ 35.70
Trifecta 4:5:6 $ 174.70
First4 F4 4:5:6:7 $ 1728.50
Double 1 $ 9.00
Treble 3+ $ 39.70
Quaddie 2 $ 128.30
Race 5 - W.J. ADAMS STAKES
Time: 5:40 PM | Distance: 1000 m | Prize $ 190000
Top Pick
Katsu
F: 327X1B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Jordan Childs )
( T-Grahame Begg )
Excellent win first up in the Kensington Stakes and all five wins have been at 1000m
Main Danger
Va Via
F: 15X41B(6)W(54.0)
( J-Damian Lane )
( T-James Cummings )
Won Geelong's Listed Black Pearl (1200m) easily last start. Drops back to 1000m
Next Best
Najem Suhail
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 43122B(4)W(60.0)
( J-Blake Shinn )
( T-Griffiths/de Kock )
Led and outfinished by Katsu two back and led from wide gate with solid pace and fought hard for second again last time
Consider
Greyt Mumma
F: D8X31B(8)W(54.0)
( J-Jamie Kah )
( T-A & S Freedman )
This tougher than win at Sandown last time but takes improvement
Longer Odds
Indian Pacific
F: 5X560B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Luke Currie )
( T-Nick Ryan )
Closely contested race and this one not without a chance
Betting Suggestions
Quaddies
R5
(2) Katsu
(6) Va Via
R6
(4) Carbonados
(2) Steparty
R7
(3) Not an Option
(1) Ayrton
(6) Yonce
R8
(6) Forbidden City
(11) Jenny Jerome
(15) Tasman Park
Quaddies % to a $20 stake:
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 3, 6, 8
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 7.30
Place1 5 $ 2.30
Place2 1 $ 1.90
Place3 4 $ 4.30
Quinella 1:5 $ 20.50
Trifecta 5:1:4 $ 418.10
First4 F4 5:1:4:2 $ 2083.90
Quaddie 5 $ 1749.20
Race 6 - TILE IMPORTER MANFRED STAKES
Time: 6:20 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 217000
Top Pick
Carbonados
F: 1X1B(3)W(58.0)
( J-Luke Currie )
( T-B, W & JD Hayes )
Unbeaten former kiwi, having been sold after impressive debut win in May last year. Impressive turn of foot to win first race in Australia 3 weeks ago.
Main Danger
Steparty
Dividend :
Place
F: 1113XB(6)W(58.5)
( J-John Allen )
( T-Paul Preusker )
Only defeat in four races was last start in the Caulfied Guineas. Since won a trial and the one to beat
Next Best
Southport Tycoon
F: 1129XB(6)W(57.0)
( J-Damian Lane )
( T-Maher/Eustace )
Won first two races and now resuming after a three month break. Could go well fresh again
Consider
King Colorado
Dividend : $4.00
Place
F: 19740B(4)W(59.5)
( J-Mark Zahra )
( T-Maher/Eustace )
Fourth in Caulfield Guineas before the Cox Plate in October. resuming and has the class to run well fresh
Longer Odds
Scentify
F: 1230XB(1)W(57.0)
( J-Ben Allen )
( T-Maher/Eustace )
Resumes and rails draw to advantage
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 4, 5, 6
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 5.30
Place1 3 $ 2.20
Place2 1 $ 4.00
Quinella 1:3 $ 26.70
Trifecta 3:1:2 $ 54.20
First4 F4 3:1:2:8 $ 596.80
Treble 3 $ 268.30
Quaddie 5 $ 1749.20
Race 7 - EVERGREEN TURF JOHN DILLON STAKES
Time: 7:00 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 190000
Top Pick
Not an Option
F: 60541B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Luke Currie )
( T-Michael Moroney )
Won over distance on New Years Day in a fast time and expect it to back up, despite wide draw
Main Danger
Ayrton
Dividend : $3.90, $1.70
Won
F: X1760B(6)W(58.0)
( J-Jamie Kah )
( T-Price/Kent (Jnr) )
Beaten less than 4 lengths at Ascot last time and this presents a good opportunity to get win number eight. Jamie Kah rides
Next Best
Yonce
F: 114X8B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Harry Coffey )
( T-Maher/Eustace )
Capable 6yo mare that will be better for first run back on Boxing Day
Consider
Unusual Culture
F: 4X427B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Craig Williams )
( T-Maher/Eustace )
Forginvng last run when things didn't go to suit. Craig Williams will see it gets every chance
Longer Odds
Pascero
F: 81715B(5)W(54.0)
( J-Daniel Moor )
( T-Busuttin/Young )
Won two back and could surprise them here, as has the ability
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 3, 5, 6, 7
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 3.90
Place1 1 $ 1.70
Place2 8 $ 1.90
Place3 2 $ 2.00
Quinella 1:8 $ 11.00
Trifecta 1:8:2 $ 83.80
First4 F4 1:8:2:3 $ 437.30
Double 1+ $ 19.80
Treble 3 $ 268.30
Quaddie 5 $ 1749.20
Race 8 - NICK JOHNSTONE REAL ESTATE HANDICAP
Time: 7:40 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 70700
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
Forbidden City
F: 23556B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Thomas Stockdale )
( T-Moody/Coleman )
Has been up for a while this campaign and close up finishes in all races. Chance to be winning again, in an open race, from rails draw
Main Danger
Jenny Jerome
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 86X40B(6)W(57.5)
( J-Billy Egan )
( T-Patrick Payne )
Capable on its day and ready to step up to this distance
Next Best
Tasman Park
F: 22436B(3)W(56.5)
( J-Blake Shinn )
( T-Michael Moroney )
Couldn't finish the race off in a fast-run 1400m race at Flemington on New Year's Day but will be fitter now
Consider
Fortunate Kiss
Dividend : $6.70, $2.30
Won
F: 0X174B(8)W(58.5)
( J-Jordan Childs )
( T-Daniel Bowman )
Did better than expected at Moonee Valley at the end of last year and can be in the mix here
Longer Odds
Toogoodfortoorak
F: 191X5B(13)W(58.5)
( J-Ben Melham )
( T-Matt Laurie )
Odds reflect its chances but if it can overcome wide draw, then they might be generous
