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Chased Pride of Jenni gamely at The Valley, and it was a good run following a setback. The small field makes it interesting, but it's the best of them.
Main Danger
2 Buckaroo
Dividend : $1.00
Place
F: 70x32B(3)W(59.0)
( J-James McDonald )
( T-Chris Waller )
The only real other winning chance in the race. Second behind a very smart type last time out, and it has been well-backed to beat the fav.
Next Best
4 Globe
Dividend : $10.30
Won
F: 0x242B(2)W(59.0)
( J-Blake Shinn )
( T-Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr )
Two second placings this prep, but it meets a couple of superstars here. It would need to find a few lengths to win, but it has third place locked up.
Consider
Insufficient Runners
Longer Odds
3 Hezashocka
F: 6540xB(4)W(59.0)
( J-Jamie Melham )
( T-Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr )
Should be run off its feet. Guaranteed top four in a Group 1, so that's something.
A lovely type that showed its class when winning last time out. That was another top performance, and the money has started to come.
Main Danger
9 Leica Lucy
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F: 114x4B(10)W(54.5)
( J-Damian Lane )
( T-Chris Waller )
The Kiwi made impressive ground late last start, and if she rolls forward, she should be hard to beat. Punters get better odds than expected.
Next Best
7 Lazzura
F: 24x11B(5)W(56.0)
( J-James McDonald )
( T-Chris Waller )
A lovely type to back, and it could have won more races with a bit of luck. Comes off two tough victories, and it can't be overlooked.
Consider
3 Evaporate
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 21x51B(6)W(58.0)
( J-Blake Shinn )
( T-Ben, Will & Jd Hayes )
The NZB Kiwi form has stacked up well over the last few weeks, and it has enough ability to win again. Tough, and good enough to run in the Cox Plate last year.
Longer Odds
1 Desert Lightning
F: 4x215B(7)W(59.0)
( J-Luke Nolen )
( T-Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman )
Likely to settle on the speed, which is an asset at Caulfield. Sneaking under the radar, so include at odds.
Banking on Sydney form being stronger at this level. Comes off a tough second placing, and it has been threatening to win a Group 1 for some time now.
Main Danger
3 Vinrock
F: 1x415B(11)W(57.0)
( J-Mark Zahra )
( T-Matt Laurie )
Bombed the start last time out and that was the end of its chances. Needs to ping the barriers and lead, and the odds are generous.
Next Best
9 Autumn Boy
Dividend : $3.30, $1.40
Won
F: 11x27B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Damian Lane )
( T-Chris Waller )
Late money is starting to come for it, despite a poor effort in Sydney last start. Talented, and although the jury is out, it could bounce back in style.
Consider
8 Navy Pilot
F: 37x21B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Jamie Melham )
( T-Ciaron Maher )
Opened at $12, so it has been smashed with betting markets. A tough enough win last time out, and if it improves, it could win at this level.
Longer Odds
5 West Of Swindon
F: 0x421B(13)W(57.0)
( J-Ben Melham )
( T-Ciaron Maher )
Drawn wide, but it could come across with Vinrock. A big chance if it gets a soft lead.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 3.30
Place1 9 $ 1.40
Place2 14 $ 8.20
Place3 16 $ 5.70
Quinella 9:14 $ 81.70
Trifecta 9:14:16 $ 1135.90
First4 9:14:16:3 $ 15620.20
Race 9 - Henley Homes Schillaci Stakes (G2)
Time: 7:10 PM | Distance: 1100 m | Prize $ 342000
Top Pick
9 Niance
Dividend : $1.20
Place
F: 1x1x7B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Jordan Childs )
( T-Grahame Begg )
Better than what it showed last time out, but not everything went right. Gets a good chance to bounce back to winning form at Caulfield.
Main Danger
6 Tropicus
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: 1x7x1B(7)W(58.5)
( J-Damian Lane )
( T-Anthony & Sam Freedman )
A powerful type that showed what it can do last time out. The best-backed runner in the field, and it has winning claims once again.
Next Best
4 Nadal
F: 1417xB(7)W(58.5)
( J-Ethan Brown )
( T-Ciaron Maher )
Two wins from its last four starts, and punters have been waiting for it to return. The ability is there, and punters get value odds to include in picks.
Consider
7 Benedetta
F: 2547xB(2)W(56.5)
( J-Jamie Melham )
( T-Ciaron Maher )
Resuming and it knows how to hit the ground running. Likely to settle handy to the speed and give a good kick, so it can't be overlooked.
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
10 Devil Night
F: 15x56B(4)W(53.0)
( J-Craig Williams )
( T-M, W & J Hawkes )
Better for two runs under its belt this prep and we're happy to give it another chance at the 53kg with Williams riding.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 7.60
Place1 1 $ 2.10
Place2 6 $ 1.40
Place3 9 $ 1.20
Quinella 1:6 $ 10.50
Trifecta 1:6:9 $ 59.10
First4 1:6:9:10 $ 642.90
Race 10 - Hkjc World Pool Northwood Plume Stakes (G3)
Time: 7:45 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 273600
Top Pick
3 She's Bulletproof
Dividend : $3.50, $1.30
Won
F: 125x0B(9)W(58.0)
( J-Ben Allen )
( T-Charlotte Littlefield )
Comes off a good jumpout performance and it's much better than what it showed fresh up. Happy to give another chance at the odds.
Main Danger
1 Ameena
F: 24x55B(7)W(59.0)
( J-Mark Zahra )
( T-Anthony & Sam Freedman )
A classy type on its day, and it could score an overdue win here. Well-backed to score, which is always good to see.
Next Best
9 Gumdrops
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 458x2B(2)W(56.0)
( J-James McDonald )
( T-Chris Waller )
Resumed with a good second placing, and that form should stack up nicely in this race. Drawn well and McDonald takes the ride.
Consider
12 Vestas
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F: 7x05xB(4)W(56.0)
( J-Ben Melham )
( T-Clinton McDonald )
An enigmatic runner, but we're happy to give it a chance in an even betting field. Drawn well, which is its biggest asset.
Longer Odds
5 She's Got Pizzazz
F: 210x7B(5)W(58.0)
( J-Blake Shinn )
( T-Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman )
Lovely odds for a runner with stacks of ability. Can't be left out at the current odds.