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Loved its work last preparation and it could hit the ground running. Drawn well and running down the straight shouldn't worry it.
Main Danger
8 Akicita
F: 12XB(8)W(54.0)
( J-Jye McNeil )
( T-Griffiths/de Kock )
Only two runs last prep but they were tidy efforts. Plenty of potential and only 54kg on its back.
Next Best
2 Hanchi
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 25125B(6)W(59.5)
( J-Mark Zahra )
( T-Sean & Jake Casey )
A good winner three back and anything close to that would be good enough. Look for any late betting moves.
Consider
6 Lost
F: 15X21B(2)W(55.5)
( J-Blake Shinn )
( T-James Cummings )
Always respect a last-start winner from the Cummings stable. Could easily go on with it now and the odds appeal.
Longer Odds
1 Zulfiqar
F: 1077XB(4)W(60.0)
( J-Ben Melham )
( T-James Cummings )
A fresh up winner last prep that could hit the ground running again. It likes Flemington as well.
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 2, 4, 6, 8
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 2.60
Place1 4 $ 1.40
Place2 2 $ 2.30
Place3 9 $ 4.60
Quinella 2:4 $ 11.60
Trifecta 4:2:9 $ 271.60
First4 F4 4:2:9:3 $ 941.80
Quaddie 4+ $ 181.00
Race 2 - TAB AUSTRALIAN CUP PRELUDE
Time: 1:15 PM | Distance: 1800 m | Prize $ 217000
Top Pick
2 Young Werther
Dividend : $2.20, $1.60
Won
F: 16323B(1)W(56.0)
( J-Damian Lane )
( T-Danny O'Brien )
The small field could make it tricky but it's the best horse in the race. Solid efforts recently and the inside draw helps.
Main Danger
5 Berkeley Square
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 40X56B(6)W(56.0)
( J-Luke Currie )
( T-Dan O'Sullivan )
Looking to score an overdue win and this would be the race for it. Only a couple of lengths should cover them throughout, and its turn-of-foot is good.
Next Best
7 Fawkner Park
F: 050X4B(7)W(56.0)
( J-Blake Shinn )
( T-Annabel Neasham )
Better for its fresh up run and it might have more speed over this distance. Likely to push forward and give a good sight.
Consider
6 Normandy Bridge
F: 1110XB(4)W(56.0)
( J-Harry Coffey )
( T-Ciaron Maher )
It rattled off three consecutive wins last prep. Takes a good horse to do that, so it should be right in the mix.
Longer Odds
4 Bermadez
F: 22216B(2)W(56.0)
( J-Jye McNeil )
( T-Michael Moroney )
Always a threat with the long Flemington straight to wind up.
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
2, 4, 5, 6, 7
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 2.20
Place1 2 $ 1.60
Place2 5 $ 2.30
Quinella 2:5 $ 4.80
Trifecta 2:5:1 $ 90.90
First4 F4 2:5:1:7 $ 290.80
Treble 2+ $ 82.30
Quaddie 4+ $ 181.00
Race 3 - SUPER SATURDAY PLATE
Time: 1:45 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 163000
Top Pick
7 Pivot City
F: 17X35B(11)W(55.0)
( J-Damian Lane )
( T-Price/Kent (Jnr) )
Better for the fitness this prep and it's about time it showed its best form. Its debut win was too classy to overlook.
Main Danger
3 Legacies
Dividend : $5.50, $2.10
Won
F: 267X6B(8)W(58.0)
( J-Blake Shinn )
( T-Moody/Coleman )
A past second-up winner and it's one of the more promising types in this race. Just needs some cover from the draw.
Next Best
1 Scheelite
F: 470X8B(5)W(60.0)
( J-Mark Zahra )
( T-K & K Keys )
Out of form, but class should take it close. A past winner at Flemington and there is confidence with betting markets.
Consider
5 Vivy Air
Dividend : $2.70
Place
F: 1293XB(1)W(56.5)
( J-Declan Bates )
( T-Archie Alexander )
Won well fresh up last prep and it comes off a trial win at Terang. It should be ready to fire and the inside draw is a bonus.
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
4 Sunsource
F: 4525XB(3)W(58.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Busuttin/Young )
Dangerous at its best and it could go under the radar at a price.
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 3, 4, 5, 7
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 5.50
Place1 3 $ 2.10
Place2 5 $ 2.70
Place3 11 $ 3.70
Quinella 3:5 $ 18.20
Trifecta 3:5:11 $ 545.70
First4 F4 3:5:11:13 $ 2270.60
Double 3 $ 6.50
Treble 2+ $ 82.30
Quaddie 4+ $ 181.00
Race 4 - MSS SECURITY SIRES' PRODUCE STAKES (G2)
Time: 2:15 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 326000
Top Pick
2 Stay Focused
F: 125B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Mark Zahra )
( T-Phillip Stokes )
A nice type in the making that didn't get all favours in the Blue Diamond. Needs to lift for another run, but it has ability.
Main Danger
1 Rue De Royale
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 42X20B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Blake Shinn )
( T-T & C McEvoy )
Got too far back in the Blue Diamond. Yet to win a race but it's not lacking ability, and that win will come.
Next Best
4 Aardvark
F: 3X1B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Damian Lane )
( T-L & T Corstens )
It comes off a win at Flemington and it suggested rising in distance won't be an issue. Drawn well and ready to strike.
Consider
3 Traffic Warden
Dividend : $4.90, $1.70
Won
F: 2138B(14)W(57.0)
( J-Jamie Kah )
( T-James Cummings )
Hit the line nicely enough in the Blue Diamond to warrant attention. Form prior was good and having Kah riding helps.
Longer Odds
7 Evaporate
F: 42B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Michael Dee )
( T-B, W & JD Hayes )
An improving effort last start and its value odds could evaporate on race day.