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Third up and drops back to maiden class after running well in an G3 at Caulfield last time. Should get favourite backers off to a winning start
Main Danger
1 African Grey
Dividend : $3.10, $1.30
Won
F: 3B(7)W(59.5)
( J-Jamie Mott )
( T-Julius Sandhu )
Over this 2000m journey when on debut and was seen finishing to good effect for third
Next Best
6 Grinzinger Tundra
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 5x338B(8)W(57.0)
( J-Beau Mertens )
( T-Danny O'Brien )
Was close up in first two runs back this campaign and, although a bit off them last time, gave the impression it needed further
Consider
9 Love Kaye
F: 5B(7)W(55.0)
( J-Patrick Moloney )
( T-Matt Laurie )
Bit of money for it when on debut 11 days ago when over 1600m. Up to the 2000m today
Longer Odds
5 Rapido River
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F: 79357B(1)W(57.5)
( J-Lachlan Neindorf )
( T-M D Hinton )
Gets every chance from the rails draw today and your one for the multis
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 3.10
Place1 1 $ 1.30
Place2 6 $ 1.70
Place3 5 $ 2.40
Quinella 1:6 $ 10.00
Trifecta 1:6:5 $ 80.60
First4 1:6:5:3 $ 1095.20
Race 2 - Manhari Mdn Plate
Time: 8:15 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 51300
Top Pick
10 Sky Deel
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 346x9B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Jamie Mott )
( T-Gavin Bedggood )
Interestingly, trialled here twice in the last month, either side of a run at Sale. Drawn well and fitness won't be an issue
Main Danger
2 Icaro
F: 4B(7)W(59.5)
( J-Celine Gaudray )
( T-Michael Kent )
Will show the benefit of its first race day outing 3 weeks ago when turning out tonight. Favourite on that occasion
Next Best
7 Aubaine
F: 94B(4)W(57.0)
( J-Logan Bates )
( T-Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr )
Third up today and nearly caused a boilover when just 2 1/2 lengths away, at $81, at Sale. Looks progressive
Consider
8 Chillies
Dividend : $13.20, $3.20
Won
F:B(10)W(57.0)
( J-Luke Nolen )
( T-Grahame Begg )
Patiently handled 3yo on debut, having had 5 trials since March. Watch tote for late money
Longer Odds
5 Tensile
F: x8942B(3)W(59.5)
( J-Jake Noonan )
( T-Nevin Eades )
A couple of placings from its 14 starts suggests there's the ability there to be in the mix
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 13.20
Place1 8 $ 3.20
Place2 10 $ 2.20
Place3 9 $ 2.80
Quinella 8:10 $ 46.60
Trifecta 8:10:9 $ 646.50
First4 8:10:9:7 $ 3868.00
Race 3 - Symal Mdn Plate
Time: 8:45 PM | Distance: 1000 m | Prize $ 51300
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
1 Animal
F: 38xB(6)W(59.5)
( J-Beau Mertens )
( T-Nikki Burke )
Disappointed when odds on at its second start back in May, so spelled to give time to mature. We should see a much improved performance today
Main Danger
8 Valedictorian
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 9x323B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Jamie Mott )
( T-Julius Sandhu )
Making debut in Victoria after placing 3 times from 6 starts in its first campaign. Has trialled and sure to be there at the business end
Next Best
6 Rhythm And Ruse
F:B(1)W(57.0)
( J-Michael Dee )
( T-Ciaron Maher )
On debut after winning last of 4 trials 11 days ago. Rails draw and top stable will have it ready to test them
Consider
11 Seven Oceans
Dividend : $10.50, $2.80
Won
F: 2x87B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Luke Cartwright )
( T-Mark Walker )
Third up this campaign, having finished close up on its only other run back in June. Bit of early money for it
Longer Odds
12 She's Ourvalentine
F:B(2)W(55.0)
( J-Celine Gaudray )
( T-Ben, Will & Jd Hayes )
Has gone OK at the trials and, with its inside draw, looks the odds player here, now on debut
Results
Race Dividends
Win 11 $ 10.50
Place1 11 $ 2.80
Place2 7 $ 1.70
Place3 8 $ 1.60
Quinella 7:11 $ 20.20
Trifecta 11:7:8 $ 201.90
First4 11:7:8:2 $ 988.70
Race 4 - Challenge Mdn Plate
Time: 9:18 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 51300
Top Pick
9 Lyrics 'N' Song
Dividend : $1.60, $1.10
Won
F: 2B(6)W(56.0)
( J-Michael Dee )
( T-Mark Walker )
This Te Akau runner is a warm favourite for its second race, after looking likely on its debut 4 weeks ago. Dam was the champion Melody Belle
Main Danger
7 Hi Val
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 67x4B(2)W(56.0)
( J-Teo Nugent )
( T-Ciaron Maher )
Looked to have developed during its spell when not far away when resuming 3 weeks ago. Top stable and inside draw to its advantage today
Next Best
13 Skjaldmo
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 8x04B(7)W(56.0)
( J-Patrick Moloney )
( T-Robbie Griffiths )
Has run well and progressed ni9cely in two runs this campaign. Needs to overcome the wide draw
Consider
1 Eco Express
F:B(9)W(58.0)
( J-Beau Mertens )
( T-Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr )
On debut. Has gone well in the trials and just needs to overcome wide draw to be in the finish
Longer Odds
8 Loft Vega
F:B(6)W(56.0)
( J-Jake Noonan )
( T-Alexander Rae )
This one could surprise them on debut. Won its first trial back in May and then given time in the paddock. Goes to race day today after trialling
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 1.60
Place1 9 $ 1.10
Place2 7 $ 2.30
Place3 13 $ 2.10
Quinella 7:9 $ 8.60
Trifecta 9:7:13 $ 57.00
First4 9:7:13:11 $ 152.40
Double 11:9 $ 14.40
Treble 8:11:9 $ 480.20
Race 5 - Dce Handicap (Bm62)
Time: 9:45 PM | Distance: 2025 m | Prize $ 45600
Top Pick
3 Storm Ahead
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 6x420B(7)W(59.5)
( J-Beau Mertens )
( T-Julius Sandhu )
Best assessed on its run two back and with this senior rider taking over, we like its chances
Main Danger
6 Lots To Love
F: x2215B(1)W(59.0)
( J-Jamie Mott )
( T-Annabel & Rob Archibald )
a winner two back, it found the 2400m last time too far. Back over the 2000m it can run on the pace and test them
Next Best
2 Jealous
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 45x64B(3)W(60.0)
( J-Luke Cartwright )
( T-Mark Walker )
Third up today for the Te Akau runner and with Luke Cartwright in the saddle again, will get every chance
Consider
1 Compressing
F: 100x9B(6)W(61.5)
( J-Jake Noonan )
( T-Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young )
Two wins from just four starts last campaign. Will be fitter after resuming run at the Valley
Longer Odds
9 Enzedder
F: 43590B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Lachlan Neindorf )
( T-Michael Kent )
Good trainer has freshened this 6yo and it has won in that state before
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 59.90
Place1 8 $ 11.60
Place2 3 $ 2.00
Place3 2 $ 2.10
Quinella 3:8 $ 178.20
Trifecta 8:3:2 $ 4135.70
First4 8:3:2:10 $ 20259.70
Race 6 - Ladbrokes 55 Second Challenge Handicap (Bm62)
Time: 10:15 PM | Distance: 955 m | Prize $ 45600
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
7 Hustle In Heels
Dividend : $2.90, $1.30
Won
F: 163xB(9)W(59.0)
( J-Jamie Mott )
( T-Julius Sandhu )
Won on debut last December before two more runs and then spelled. Still only a 4yo so will have matured over that time
Main Danger
10 Hot Whiskers
F: 1x67xB(3)W(55.0)
( J-Lachlan Neindorf )
( T-Phillip Stokes )
Similarly to our Top Pick, this one won on debut, two more races and then spelled. Favoured by inside gate over the 955m, now fresh up
Next Best
6 Furosshi
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 72531B(7)W(60.5)
( J-Beau Mertens )
( T-Gavin Bedggood )
Just got the nod in a photo finish over 1000m last time and might well go on with ot today
Consider
9 Demarcate
F: 107xB(4)W(57.5)
( J-Celine Gaudray )
( T-Ben, Will & Jd Hayes )
This looks to offer some value, now resuming after two trials, and good draw
Longer Odds
4 Manhattan Thunder
Dividend : $3.30
Place
F: 429x6B(6)W(61.5)
( J-Hannah Edgley )
( T-John Sadler )
Did well to get within two lengths of the winner when resuming, after being slow away
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 2.90
Place1 7 $ 1.30
Place2 4 $ 3.30
Place3 6 $ 2.10
Quinella 4:7 $ 23.30
Trifecta 7:4:6 $ 142.60
First4 7:4:6:3 $ 781.90
Race 7 - Ladbrokes Top 2/3/4 Betting Handicap (Bm66)
Time: 10:45 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 45600
Top Pick
2 Chest Of Gold
F: x2133B(5)W(60.5)
( J-Jamie Mott )
( T-Julius Sandhu )
Although the odds are not exciting, looks the bet of the day for us. Only once out of the money in 7 starts, it will be rising through the grades
Main Danger
16 Al Prancer
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F: 224x1B(10)W(57.0)
( J-Celine Gaudray )
( T-Ken & Kasey Keys )
Despite coming out of gate 12 when resuming, won fresh up a month ago. The flood of early money suggests it has trained on well
Next Best
9 Esternay
F: 114x0B(4)W(58.0)
( J-Luke Cartwright )
( T-Mark Walker )
Te Akau runner that did little when resuming in September but two trials since will have sharpened it up
Consider
8 Sugar Coat
F: 59x56B(12)W(59.0)
( J-Luke Nolen )
( T-Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman )
Wide draw makes its task harder but two runs back suggest a win isn't far away
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
15 Miss Playlounge
Dividend : $14.20, $2.90
Won
F: 168x6B(3)W(55.5)
( J-Beau Mertens )
( T-Clinton McDonald )
Looked in good heart when resuming from a 5 month spell at Sale 3 weeks ago and ran accordingly. Will be better for that run
Results
Race Dividends
Win 15 $ 14.20
Place1 15 $ 2.90
Place2 16 $ 2.50
Place3 4 $ 3.80
Quinella 15:16 $ 56.40
Trifecta 15:16:4 $ 1378.70
First4 15:16:4:1 $ 13551.30
Race 8 - Cirka Handicap (Bm62)
Time: 11:16 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 45600
Top Pick
8 Tennessee Bound
Dividend : $1.50, $1.20
Won
F: 1B(7)W(58.5)
( J-Ben Allen )
( T-Ciaron Maher )
This one looks good and can send punters hope on a winner. After impressing when winning a trial, started odds on for debut and never looked like getting beaten
Main Danger
9 Cherrabah
F: 4x1x4B(8)W(58.0)
( J-Luke Nolen )
( T-Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman )
Looks the biggest danger with improvement out of its resuming run at Kilmore just over two weeks ago. It was expected to win that day
Next Best
1 King West
F: 114x6B(5)W(62.0)
( J-Rose Hammond )
( T-Enver Jusufovic )
Disappointed when resuming but two wins from 4 starts last campaign suggests it's pretty capable
Consider
14 Lady Sadler
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F: 7765xB(1)W(57.0)
( J-Luke Cartwright )
( T-Clinton McDonald )
First run since June but the early money suggests one should take a closer look at its chances
Longer Odds
2 Superset
F: 1286xB(4)W(62.0)
( J-Hannah Edgley )
( T-Shawn Mathrick )
6yo that runs well fresh up. Has seen a bit of early money too and that's a good sign