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Race 1 - THE VALLEY HANDICAP
Time: 2:15 PM | Distance: 1500 m | Prize $ 163000
Top Pick
Acid Wash
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: 221B(6)W(58.0)
( J-Jamie Kah )
( T-Clinton McDonald )
Red hot in the betting last time and left nothing to doubt with a 6 length win. Extra 100m not a problem
Main Danger
Socks Nation
Dividend : $5.70, $2.20
Won
F: 54212B(5)W(56.5)
( J-John Allen )
( T-Maher/Eustace )
Unlucky not to have backed up previous win when missed out in tight photo last time. Will be on the pace and hard to get past
Next Best
Mawhera
Dividend :
Place
F: 3X1B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Luke Currie )
( T-Busuttin/Young )
Looked more focused when winning nicely fresh up, having been gelded
Consider
Cognac In Mine
F: 1B(1)W(56.0)
( J-Damian Lane )
( T-Danny O'Brien )
Has won only race and can only improve further. Rails draw
Caught the eye with a strong finish into third when resuming and the biggest danger seems to be the wide barrier draw
Main Danger
Brooklyn Boss
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 33X61B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Damian Lane )
( T-Shannon Roughan )
Impressive run when finishing over them when stepped up to 1600m at Pakenham. Damian Lane now takes the reins
Next Best
Quite The Lass
F: 51X81B(7)W(58.5)
( J-Celine Gaudray )
( T-David Brideoake & Matt Jenkins )
Dropped in grade last time and that brought the win. Competitive at this level too
Consider
Adandiman
F: 0X901B(3)W(62.0)
( J-Tatum Bull )
( T-Tom Dabernig )
Gear changes did the trick third up and is fit
Longer Odds
Cormorant
F: P08X9B(1)W(60.5)
( J-John Allen )
( T-Maddie Raymond )
Second up and rails draw to advantage
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 2.80
Place1 4 $ 1.40
Place2 3 $ 1.40
Place3 6 $ 3.40
Quinella 3:4 $ 3.50
Trifecta 4:3:6 $ 99.80
First4 F4 4:3:6:2 $ 542.80
Double 6 $ 14.50
Race 3 - ENTRY EDUCATION HANDICAP
Time: 3:20 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 141000
Top Pick
Dane On Tour
F: 2X414B(6)W(60.0)
( J-Celine Gaudray )
( T-D & C Feek )
Won well from the front last time and those tactics will make it competitive here
Main Danger
Fire Of Etna
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 12X16B(5)W(58.0)
( J-Luke Currie )
( T-A & S Freedman )
Excusing disappointing run last time as looked good winning first up prior
Next Best
Very Sewreel
Dividend : $2.00, $1.30
Won
F: 0X143B(7)W(55.0)
( J-Jye McNeil )
( T-Waterhouse/Bott )
Nice win last time and early money has come. Might win but others better value
Consider
Crimson Light
Dividend : $3.70
Place
F: 1831XB(8)W(61.0)
( J-Carleen Hefel )
( T-Michael Kent )
Went well, winning three previously and now resumes from 5 month break. Good fresh up record
Longer Odds
Fuzz Buzz
F: 76251B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Jamie Mott )
( T-Luke Oliver )
Last start winner but this tougher. Will be finishing strongly
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
2, 3, 5, 6, 9
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 2.00
Place1 9 $ 1.30
Place2 5 $ 1.50
Place3 2 $ 3.70
Quinella 5:9 $ 3.90
Trifecta 9:5:2 $ 57.50
First4 F4 9:5:2:4 $ 284.30
Quaddie 9+ $ 609.70
Race 4 - SIMPSON CONSTRUCTION HANDICAP
Time: 3:55 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 141000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
Running By
F: 2X211B(1)W(57.5)
( J-John Allen )
( T-Maher/Eustace )
Nice wins and now chasing a hat-trick. Up to 1600m should suit and is well weighted for this contest
Main Danger
Toronto Terrier
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 22122B(3)W(57.5)
( J-Jye McNeil )
( T-Michael Moroney )
Nicely drawn and its formline says it all
Next Best
Piaggio
Dividend : $8.10, $2.20
Won
F: X21P3B(4)W(55.5)
( J-Celine Gaudray )
( T-Greg Eurell )
Ran well into third last start and on the up
Consider
Toogoodfortoorak
F: 191X5B(9)W(56.0)
( J-Damian Lane )
( T-Matt Laurie )
OK run last time and trainer has turned to Damian Lane to get more out of it
Longer Odds
Typhoon Harmony
F: 63652B(2)W(55.5)
( J-Craig Williams )
( T-Peter Gelagotis )
Pleasing run to place this time and backers could be rewarded with good EW odds
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
2, 3, 5, 6, 8
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 8.10
Place1 6 $ 2.20
Place2 3 $ 1.70
Place3 9 $ 4.70
Quinella 3:6 $ 15.90
Trifecta 6:3:9 $ 404.40
First4 F4 6:3:9:2 $ 949.30
Treble 6 $ 273.90
Quaddie 9+ $ 609.70
Race 5 - HAPPY 50TH JEFF WATERS HANDICAP
Time: 4:30 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 87000
Top Pick
Extratwo
F: D514XB(8)W(59.0)
( J-Tatum Bull )
( T-Maher/Eustace )
Was given a a good strech out at the jumpout to prepare, leading them home. She kicked off last prep with a 6L maiden win
Main Danger
Lazy Susan
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 62241B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Celine Gaudray )
( T-Gavin Bedggood )
Not surprising, well backed here after nice win when resuming. Has rails draw and good apprentice on board
Next Best
Duped By Spin
F: 146X1B(6)W(58.5)
( J-Nick Souquet )
( T-Craig Widdison )
Looked to have strengthened over break when coming home well to win fresh up last time
Consider
Miss Take
Dividend : $7.80, $2.70
Won
F: X217XB(5)W(59.5)
( J-Luke Currie )
( T-A & S Freedman )
Resuming after three trials so ready to fire fresh up
Longer Odds
Apres La Mer
F: X7879B(7)W(58.0)
( J-Sheridan Clarke )
( T-Dean Binaisse )
Looks the best of the 'roughies' in this race
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 3, 5, 6
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 7.80
Place1 1 $ 2.70
Place2 5 $ 1.40
Place3 10 $ 1.80
Quinella 1:5 $ 16.60
Trifecta 1:5:10 $ 157.10
First4 F4 1:5:10:6 $ 1639.40
Double 1 $ 6.70
Treble 6 $ 273.90
Quaddie 9+ $ 609.70
Race 6 - RANVET TRAVIS HARRISON CUP
Time: 5:05 PM | Distance: 2040 m | Prize $ 163000
Top Pick
Independent Road
Dividend : $4.30, $2.40
Won
F: X1124B(4)W(53.5)
( J-Jye McNeil )
( T-B, W & JD Hayes )
Just the 7 runners in the Cup but it is a closely contested affair. This one has the ability to win and ran second here over the trip two back
Main Danger
Mankayan
F: 340X2B(7)W(60.0)
( J-John Allen )
( T-Maher/Eustace )
Great run for second in listed company when returning, coming hard at the finish. Will relish the rise in distance
Next Best
Wyclif
F: 39528B(5)W(53.0)
( J-Tatum Bull )
( T-Maher/Eustace )
The odds for this one look generous if it runs up to somewhere near his best
Consider
Flash Feeling
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F: 94X18B(3)W(53.0)
( J-Craig Williams )
( T-John Sadler )
Won here two back when resuming and needs to be given another chance after being a bit off them at Geelong
Longer Odds
Mystery Island
Dividend :
Place
F: 29X15B(2)W(53.0)
( J-Harry Coffey )
( T-Shane Jackson )
With the 'roughie' looking a forlorn hope, putting this one in for the multis
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 3 $ 4.30
Place1 3 $ 2.40
Place2 6 $ 2.40
Quinella 3:6 $ 8.00
Trifecta 3:6:7 $ 68.70
First4 F4 3:6:7:1 $ 197.10
Double 1 $ 6.70
Treble 6 $ 273.90
Quaddie 9+ $ 609.70
Race 7 - CHANDLER MACLEOD HANDICAP
Time: 5:40 PM | Distance: 2040 m | Prize $ 141000
Top Pick
Miss Tarzy
Dividend :
Place
F: 2X111B(6)W(60.5)
( J-Rhys McLeod )
( T-A & S Freedman )
Is unbeaten this prep and chasing four on the bounce, with her last two wins at this track/trip.
Main Danger
Fretta
F: 1X12B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Jye McNeil )
( T-Price/Kent (Jnr) )
Will start favourite and looks progressive but just a bit short at those odds, for us
Next Best
Kailash
F: 42142B(1)W(60.0)
( J-John Allen )
( T-Nick Ryan )
Drops back in distance but did win over track/trip win three back, and a good effort last start. Rails draw
Consider
Interlinked
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 114B(2)W(55.5)
( J-Luke Currie )
( T-Busuttin/Young )
Another that looks a good prospect, after winning first two. Not far away at Flemington last time
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
Blue Cup
F: 88043B(4)W(61.0)
( J-Blaike McDougall )
( T-Brian McGrath )
Came home well at Sandown last time
Betting Suggestions
Quaddies
R7
(3) Miss Tarzy
(7) Fretta
(4) Kailash
R8
(1) Philosopher
(5) Mornington Glory
R9
(8) Veight
R10
(8) Zou Sensation
(6) Pereille
(2) Bellinger
Quaddies % to a $20 stake:
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 3, 4, 7, 10
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 31.00
Place1 6 $ 8.00
Place2 10 $ 1.90
Quinella 6:10 $ 49.90
Trifecta 6:10:3 $ 451.30
First4 F4 6:10:3:7 $ 1046.00
Quaddie 6 $ 652.40
Race 8 - LAWN RULES HANDICAP
Time: 6:20 PM | Distance: 1000 m | Prize $ 141000
Top Pick
Philosopher
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 6X111B(3)W(61.0)
( J-Damian Lane )
( T-Enver Jusufovic )
unbeaten this prep, the last race one on this track/trip in a similar race. Up 4.5kg from that run but he can win again.
Main Danger
Mornington Glory
Dividend : $2.60, $1.40
Won
F: 24221B(5)W(58.0)
( J-Beau Mertens )
( T-Gavin Bedggood )
Backing up after notching up a deserved win down the straight at Flemington last time. Very honest type
Next Best
Shirshov
F: 13X1XB(6)W(60.5)
( J-Carleen Hefel )
( T-Julien Welsh )
Is unbeaten over the trip and resumes after winning last September. Has excellent first up record
Consider
Magic Max
F: 45014B(2)W(60.0)
( J-Celine Gaudray )
( T-Richards/Moyle )
Needs to be taken into account
Longer Odds
Mr Moppett
F: 4X184B(1)W(58.0)
( J-Harry Coffey )
( T-Ross Purcell )
Thought it was a nice run by this one at Flemington last time, when seen finishing well
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 3, 5, 6
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 2.60
Place1 5 $ 1.40
Place2 1 $ 1.40
Quinella 1:5 $ 1.80
Trifecta 5:1:8 $ 31.20
First4 F4 5:1:8:6 $ 144.80
Treble 5 $ 13.60
Quaddie 6 $ 652.40
Race 9 - SHARP EIT SOLUTIONS AUSTRALIA STAKES (G2)
Time: 7:00 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 380000
Top Pick
Veight
Dividend : $2.10, $1.20
Won
F: X1525B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Damian Lane )
( T-T & C McEvoy )
Showing a lot of potential. Resumes and the money has come for it after an impressive track gallop this week. Unbeaten first up
Main Danger
Southport Tycoon
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 1129XB(2)W(55.0)
( J-Craig Williams )
( T-Maher/Eustace )
Resumes and will be ready to challenge, being from a stable that prepares them well
Next Best
Recommendation
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: 62312B(7)W(58.5)
( J-John Allen )
( T-Maher/Eustace )
Another one that has been well backed. Good form but needs to overcome wide draw
Consider
Struck By
F: 44813B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Beau Mertens )
( T-Travis Doudle )
Recent form says it needs to be taken into reckoning to boost your multis
Longer Odds
Zethus
F: 4366XB(1)W(58.5)
( J-Mickaelle Michel )
( T-Stephen Brown )
Went well at trials to prepare
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
3, 6, 7, 8, 11
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 2.10
Place1 8 $ 1.20
Place2 11 $ 1.70
Place3 3 $ 1.20
Quinella 8:11 $ 5.40
Trifecta 8:11:3 $ 16.50
First4 F4 8:11:3:1 $ 78.70
Double 8+ $ 3.50
Treble 5 $ 13.60
Quaddie 6 $ 652.40
Race 10 - PIPER-HEIDSIECK HANDICAP
Time: 7:40 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 141000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
Zou Sensation
F: 0X312B(5)W(58.0)
( J-Blaike McDougall )
( T-L & T Corstens )
Won over this distance here just prior to Christmas and then beaten into second at Geelong last time when up to 1400m. Back in distance can see it back in the winners circle
Main Danger
Pereille
Dividend : $2.40, $1.30
Won
F: 126X2B(8)W(58.0)
( J-Damian Lane )
( T-James Cummings )
Good run first up and will be the punters choice. Likes trip, has won on course and Damian Lane rides. Wide draw the only concern
Next Best
Bellinger
Dividend : $2.60
Place
F: 32725B(2)W(59.0)
( J-Luke Currie )
( T-B, W & JD Hayes )
Finished well in stronger race at Geelong last time and is suited back up to 1200m.
Consider
Danny's St Darci
F: 0X352B(10)W(59.0)
( J-Declan Bates )
( T-Archie Alexander )
Twice a winner on course and all 6 wins have come at this distance
Longer Odds
Shove Over
F: 90374B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Teo Nugent )
( T-John Moloney )
Close up fourth at Flemington last start and favoured with the rails draw here
