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A good winner last start before being left flat-footed at The Valley. Better for the run, and running at Cranbourne should help. Each-way odds appeal.
Main Danger
5 Mongolian Gobi
F: 1522B(6)W(54.5)
( J-Daniel Stackhouse )
( T-Danny O'Brien )
All around the mark recently with two second placings. 54.5kg on its back is an ideal weight, and it should go close to posting a second win.
Next Best
2 Katsumi Orochi
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 3x10B(2)W(56.0)
( J-Michael Dee )
( T-Anthony & Sam Freedman )
It didn't fire in a tough race last time out, but it's better than that. A good winner prior to that, which is a much better form guide.
Consider
7 Caffettiera
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 31B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Craig Williams )
( T-Anthony & Sam Freedman )
A strong maiden winner last time out and something close to that run should be good enough. In good hands, and Williams riding at 54kg helps.
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
1 Vega For Luck
F: x2620B(4)W(60.0)
( J-Jamie Mott )
( T-Matt Laurie )
It owns two placings this prep, and it's good enough to improve on that form. Consider at double-figure odds.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 4.10
Place1 8 $ 1.60
Place2 7 $ 1.70
Place3 2 $ 1.80
Quinella 7:8 $ 10.50
Trifecta 8:7:2 $ 120.30
First4 8:7:2:3 $ 296.90
Double 8:8 $ 37.70
Race 3 - Rhino The Wrecker Toryboy Handicap
Time: 3:25 PM | Distance: 2540 m | Prize $ 91200
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
7 Hot Too Go
F: 23714B(2)W(59.0)
( J-Craig Williams )
( T-Danny O'Brien )
It raced too keenly last time out before battling on for fourth. The run was better than it looked, as it hasn't been missed in betting markets.
Main Danger
3 Karburan
F: 43327B(7)W(60.0)
( J-Beau Mertens )
( T-Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young )
OTI Racing is having a good spell, and this runner has been knocking on the door of a win after three recent placings. A bounce back type.
Next Best
6 Black Peppermint
Dividend : $6.10, $2.10
Won
F: 7x633B(5)W(59.0)
( J-Luke Nolen )
( T-Patrick & Michelle Payne )
It was always going to improve with racing under its belt this prep. Close up in two recent starts, so stick with it at each-way odds.
Consider
2 Haaland
F: 32117B(12)W(61.0)
( J-Lucinda Boyd )
( T-Lucinda Boyd )
Nothing wrong with its back-to-back wins earlier this prep. Only fair last start, but that came against a tricky field.
Longer Odds
5 Budjik Boy
F: 28311B(3)W(59.5)
( J-Thomas Stockdale )
( T-Paul Preusker )
Gunning for three consecutive wins, and winning form is good for this race. Include for value.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 6.10
Place1 6 $ 2.10
Place2 11 $ 4.20
Place3 1 $ 8.10
Quinella 6:11 $ 65.10
Trifecta 6:11:1 $ 1858.30
First4 6:11:1:2 $ 18615.10
Race 4 - Rosemont Stud Fillies & Mares Pendant
Time: 4:00 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 171000
Top Pick
3 Extreme Virtue
F: 3148xB(2)W(57.0)
( J-Craig Williams )
( T-Ben, Will & Jd Hayes )
Paying better odds than expected, so we're snapping up the value. A good fresh up record, and it's a talented type at its best.
Main Danger
1 Keep Your Cool
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 03123B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Ethan Brown )
( T-Ciaron Maher )
It battled to the line nicely for third last start. It always looks like a winning threat, and it can't be left out. Just needs cover from the wide draw.
Next Best
5 Gumdrops
Dividend : $1.50
Place
F: 8x224B(7)W(56.0)
( J-Daniel Stackhouse )
( T-Chris Waller )
Nearing a win after three good performances this preparation. The money has come for the Waller runner, and that's always a good sign.
Consider
7 Grid Girl
Dividend : $4.80, $1.90
Won
F: 428x1B(6)W(56.0)
( J-Michael Dee )
( T-Ben, Will & Jd Hayes )
Good to see its best form return when winning last time out. The ability has always been there, so it could be a runner worth following.
Longer Odds
2 Merrigold
F: 11x30B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Thomas Stockdale )
( T-John Sadler )
Disappointing last time out but it has bounce-back qualities. Could sneak under the radar at odds.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 4.80
Place1 7 $ 1.90
Place2 5 $ 1.50
Place3 1 $ 1.30
Quinella 5:7 $ 8.30
Trifecta 7:5:1 $ 41.00
First4 7:5:1:3 $ 140.60
Race 5 - Freeway Ford Shooting Stars (C3)
Time: 4:35 PM | Distance: 1500 m | Prize $ 171000
Top Pick
2 Big Sexy
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: 6x124B(5)W(58.5)
( J-Ethan Brown )
( T-Maddie Raymond & Patrick Bell )
It had good backing at its last two starts, but it lost no admirers. A solid fourth at Flemington, and that should be a good form guide for this level.
Main Danger
3 Chest Of Gold
Dividend : $6.80, $1.80
Won
F: 21335B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Beau Mertens )
( T-Julius Sandhu )
Always has good betting support, and although it hasn't won at its last three starts, it's worth sticking with. Each-way odds appeal.
Next Best
6 Astral Flame
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 2x318B(2)W(56.5)
( J-Lachlan Neindorf )
( T-Enver Jusufovic )
Only fair last time out but the stable is firing, and it's the most underrated stable in Aus. A nice type on its day, so stick with it.
Consider
4 Yes I Know
F: 211xB(7)W(58.5)
( J-Daniel Stackhouse )
( T-Anthony & Sam Freedman )
It ended last campaign with back-to-back wins, and it could emerge as a nice type on the rise. Odds have firmed since opening.
Longer Odds
1 Acelum
F: x3111B(3)W(60.0)
( J-Luke Currie )
( T-Ben, Will & Jd Hayes )
Nothing wrong with three consecutive wins. Nice odds available considering, so include here.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 6.80
Place1 3 $ 1.80
Place2 6 $ 1.70
Place3 2 $ 1.20
Quinella 3:6 $ 14.70
Trifecta 3:6:2 $ 97.30
First4 3:6:2:8 $ 478.70
Race 6 - John Duff & Co The Lester Handicap
Time: 5:10 PM | Distance: 2025 m | Prize $ 148200
Top Pick
5 Shockletz
F: 21x15B(6)W(57.5)
( J-Ethan Brown )
( T-Ciaron Maher )
Quick enough to get the chocolates on Sat. Showed that speed when winning fresh up, and it has another win coming soon.
Main Danger
1 Howlin' Rain
F: 4x831B(7)W(59.5)
( J-Logan Bates )
( T-Cindy Alderson )
A good winner last start and it could string them together now. Big weight but it gets 2kg off its back, and that's a bonus.
Next Best
8 Hurry Curry
F: 950x3B(1)W(54.0)
( J-Craig Williams )
( T-Danny O'Brien )
It showed good age-group form before going off the boil a touch. Could be back to its best following a placing, and it deserves another chance.
Consider
2 Amberite
F: 486x7B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Daniel Stackhouse )
( T-Matt Laurie )
Better than its form suggests and the betting suggests that it won't be too far away. The quick improver in this field.
Longer Odds
3 Darknconfidential
Dividend : $3.50
Place
F: 41116B(5)W(57.5)
( J-Jason Holder )
( T-Stuart Gower )
Good enough to win three on the bounce earlier this prep. Every chance if that form comes to the table.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 17.50
Place1 6 $ 3.30
Place2 3 $ 3.50
Place3 10 $ 7.40
Quinella 3:6 $ 78.40
Trifecta 6:3:10 $ 2431.70
First4 6:3:10:9 $ 12787.60
Double 3:6 $ 242.00
Treble 7:3:6 $ 1390.30
Race 7 - Unox Casa Lawson Poole Plate Handicap
Time: 5:45 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 148200
Top Pick
3 Stoli Bolli
F: 23223B(7)W(58.5)
( J-Michael Dee )
( T-Ben, Will & Jd Hayes )
Backed and beaten a few times this season, but it keeps producing good performances. We're happy to go with it again.
Main Danger
1 Mytemptation
F: 4x422B(9)W(60.0)
( J-Craig Williams )
( T-Enver Jusufovic )
Nearing a win after back-to-back second placings, and there's nothing wrong with that form. Just the big weight to carry, but it can do it.
Next Best
5 Yaldi
F: 82x24B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Declan Bates )
( T-Andrew Forsman )
The Kiwi runner looks set for a big showing after two good runs this campaign. Good enough to beat this field, so take the odds.
Consider
10 Actuality
Dividend : $2.80
Place
F: 4x218B(6)W(54.0)
( J-Carleen Hefel )
( T-Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman )
A slight drifter in betting markets but it can't be underestimated. 54kg on its back is enough to have an edge over the favourites.
Longer Odds
4 Hearcomesthestar
Dividend : $23.90, $4.00
Won
F: 746x0B(3)W(58.0)
( J-Beau Mertens )
( T-John Moloney )
Needed the fresh up run and we wouldn't be surprised to see it run better than its odds suggest.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 23.90
Place1 4 $ 4.00
Place2 2 $ 2.10
Place3 10 $ 2.80
Quinella 2:4 $ 89.10
Trifecta 4:2:10 $ 1769.70
First4 4:2:10:3 $ 7666.40
Race 8 - Ladbrokes Cranbourne Cup (L)
Time: 6:27 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 570000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
15 Sabaj
Dividend : $3.30, $1.70
Won
F: 22x61B(12)W(54.0)
( J-Beau Mertens )
( T-Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr )
A lovely type and it was far too classy when winning last time out. It will settle back in the field and come with a searching run, and likely win.
Main Danger
1 Warnie
F: 57421B(9)W(60.0)
( J-Ethan Brown )
( T-Ciaron Maher )
Good to see it back in winning form at Flemington during Cup Week. Good form guides for this race, and the odds are worth taking.
Next Best
3 Air Assault
F: 4x811B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Jason Holder )
( T-Andrew Gluyas )
Best-backed to beat the favourite after posting consecutive wins. Winning form is always good for the Cup, and it should be around the mark.
Consider
13 Statuario
F: x3452B(8)W(55.0)
( J-Dean Yendall )
( T-Emma-Lee & David Browne )
It doesn't know how to run a bad race after another solid efforts in defeat. It won't take long to win again, and it could come here.
Longer Odds
9 Jennilala
F: x8240B(5)W(55.5)
( J-Declan Bates )
( T-Gavin Bedggood )
Didn't fire last start, but that was too bad to be true. Could fire up when least expected.