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The Waller/McDonald combo could strike early on Oaks day. A nice second placing last start and Sydney form should measure up nicely.
Main Danger
11 First Chorus
Dividend : $5.10, $2.30
Won
F: 21132B(15)W(58.0)
( J-Jamie Mott )
( T-Lindsey Smith )
Nothing wrong with its form recently, including two wins and three placings. The early fav, and it should be well-backed late.
Next Best
1 Brave Miss
F: 13314B(6)W(63.0)
( J-Jamie Melham )
( T-Anthony & Sam Freedman )
A big weight to carry but it has been tough to beat this season. Always around the mark and punters get double-figure odds to enjoy considering the risk.
Consider
14 Realika
F: 14832B(3)W(58.0)
( J-Beau Mertens )
( T-Greg Eurell )
Improving towards a win after consecutive placings. Gets the gun run from barrier three, and that could be the winning of the race.
Longer Odds
7 Saxon Beauty
F: 41223B(9)W(59.0)
( J-Liam Riordan )
( T-Shawn Mathrick )
Consistent enough to include at generous odds. Should be right in the mix.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 11 $ 5.10
Place1 11 $ 2.30
Place2 12 $ 1.90
Place3 8 $ 2.30
Quinella 11:12 $ 8.40
Trifecta 11:12:8 $ 115.00
First4 11:12:8:16 $ 1992.50
Race 2 - Rda Subzero Handicap (Bm90)
Time: 3:36 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 171000
Top Pick
2 Cloudland
F: x1714B(7)W(61.0)
( J-Ethan Brown )
( T-Kris Lees )
Last year's winner of this race and it's running well enough to go back-to-back. Should be right in the mix at value each-way odds.
Main Danger
5 Getafix
Dividend : $2.80, $1.50
Won
F: 11x00B(6)W(57.5)
( J-James McDonald )
( T-John O'Shea & Tom Charlton )
Form doesn't appear to be very good this preparation, but it has massive upside. Should be ready to fire, as the short odds suggest.
Next Best
1 Statuario
Dividend : $3.40
Place
F: 0x345B(4)W(62.0)
( J-Logan Bates )
( T-Emma-Lee & David Browne )
A quality stayer that hasn't had everything go its way this preparation. Big weight, but the 2kg claim helps, and it could bounce back.
Consider
6 Le Zebra
F: 044x9B(2)W(55.0)
( J-Damian Lane )
( T-Emma-Lee & David Browne )
It always saves its best for Flemington at this time of the year. Getting in with 55kg is a steal, so expect quick improvement.
Longer Odds
10 Chakado
Dividend : $3.00
Place
F: 1130xB(5)W(54.0)
( J-Daniel Stackhouse )
( T-Phillip Stokes )
Resuming from a spell and it could hit the ground running. Another runner well off on the weights.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 2.80
Place1 5 $ 1.50
Place2 1 $ 3.40
Place3 10 $ 3.00
Quinella 1:5 $ 18.20
Trifecta 5:1:10 $ 161.70
First4 5:1:10:9 $ 1015.50
Double 11:5 $ 14.40
Race 3 - Inglis Bracelet
Time: 4:10 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 399000
Top Pick
1 Oh Diamond Lil
F: 11109B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Rachel King )
( T-David Pfieffer )
It showed good speed to win a few races earlier this prep. Didn't enjoy the drop in distance recently, and it's unbeaten over the mile.
Main Danger
2 Verona Rose
Dividend : $3.90, $1.60
Won
F: x0284B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Craig Williams )
( T-Gary Portelli )
Yet to win this prep but it's warming up towards something good. That could come here, and it hasn't been missed in betting markets.
Next Best
4 Keep Your Cool
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 30312B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Mark Zahra )
( T-Ciaron Maher )
Second behind Ndola should be good enough form for this race. Well-backed to score, and although under the odds, it can't be left out of picks.
Consider
8 Enna's Dream
F: 52323B(1)W(56.0)
( J-Jye McNeil )
( T-Alexander Rae )
It doesn't know how to run a bad race, so it can't be left out. Inside draw should give it every chance to be right around the mark again.
Longer Odds
6 Sneaky Sunrise
F: 48x25B(4)W(56.0)
( J-Daniel Stackhouse )
( T-Ben, Will & Jd Hayes )
Better for two runs back from a spell and it has firmed in from its opening quote. Right in this at odds.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 3.90
Place1 2 $ 1.60
Place2 7 $ 2.70
Place3 4 $ 1.60
Quinella 2:7 $ 17.70
Trifecta 2:7:4 $ 116.90
First4 2:7:4:1 $ 443.70
Race 4 - Good Friday Appeal Trophy Hcp (Bm90)
Time: 4:45 PM | Distance: 1800 m | Prize $ 171000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
7 Liberami
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 12x84B(9)W(57.0)
( J-Jye McNeil )
( T-Robbie Griffiths )
Better for two runs back from a spell and it should be ready to strike now. Punters get nice odds, and this race should be an ideal target.
Main Danger
11 Shockletz
F: 121x1B(4)W(54.5)
( J-Harry Coffey )
( T-Ciaron Maher )
A nice type in the making after scoring its fifth win from nine attempts last time out. Running well and the light weight should take it close again.
Next Best
9 Al Duca
Dividend : $4.70, $1.70
Won
F: 21142B(2)W(55.5)
( J-Damian Lane )
( T-Anthony & Sam Freedman )
Shortening odds and it looked good when winning back-to-back races last campaign. Drawn to get a sweet trip, so it should go close.
Consider
5 Fortune
F: 0x161B(6)W(58.5)
( J-James McDonald )
( T-Annabel & Rob Archibald )
Sneaking under the radar as a two-time winner already this preparation. McDonald rides, and it could add value at each-way odds.
Longer Odds
3 Forgot You
F: 26585B(1)W(60.5)
( J-Ethan Brown )
( T-Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young )
It has been given plenty of chances this prep, but we're giving it one more. The ability to win a good race is still there.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 4.70
Place1 9 $ 1.70
Place2 8 $ 3.10
Place3 7 $ 1.90
Quinella 8:9 $ 31.80
Trifecta 9:8:7 $ 306.30
First4 9:8:7:13 $ 2475.50
Race 5 - Channel 9 Chester Manifold Stakes (L)
Time: 5:20 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 228000
Top Pick
10 Enxuto
F: 8x753B(2)W(54.0)
( J-Luke Currie )
( T-Robbie Griffiths )
Lovely last couple of efforts when getting limited luck in running. Flashed home to place on Saturday, and it should be better suited here.
Main Danger
2 Detonator Jack
Dividend : $2.70
Place
F: 05775B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Ethan Brown )
( T-Ciaron Maher )
Never too far away, despite having not won a race for some time now. Better than that, and it could bounce back with a big performance.
Next Best
3 Apulia
Dividend : $8.20, $2.30
Won
F: x23x1B(1)W(56.5)
( J-Michael Dee )
( T-Ben, Will & Jd Hayes )
Scratched on Cup Day, presumably because of the track. Firmer now, and it could present with a big run, like it did last time out.
Consider
8 Poison Chalice
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 745x6B(6)W(54.0)
( J-James McDonald )
( T-Paul Preusker )
Better for its fresh up run and it hasn't been missed in betting markets. McDonald riding helps with that, and he could have a big day.
Longer Odds
1 New Endeavour
F: 3512xB(11)W(60.0)
( J-Mark Zahra )
( T-Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott )
Going slightly under the radar currently. Yet to fire fresh up, but the stable knows what it's doing.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 8.20
Place1 3 $ 2.30
Place2 2 $ 2.70
Place3 8 $ 2.00
Quinella 2:3 $ 38.30
Trifecta 3:2:8 $ 488.50
First4 3:2:8:10 $ 1477.20
Double 9:3 $ 20.90
Treble 2:9:3 $ 185.50
Race 6 - Melbourne Cup Carnival Country Final (QC)
Time: 5:57 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 570000
Top Pick
11 Big Sexy
F: 16x12B(14)W(54.0)
( J-John Allen )
( T-Maddie Raymond & Patrick Bell )
Had to settle for second last start but it could bounce back in a big way. Lovely-named runner, and drawing wide is the only negative.
Main Danger
15 Lake Vostok
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: 41342B(6)W(54.0)
( J-Craig Williams )
( T-Luke Oliver )
Drawn to get a much more economical run than the favourite, and there has been money come for it. Should be right around the mark and tough to beat.
Next Best
6 Guerite
Dividend : $5.70, $2.20
Won
F: 3x141B(5)W(56.0)
( J-Fred W Kersley )
( T-Lindsey Smith )
A two-time winner this preparation and it's good enough to add another. It got the better of Big Sexy last start, which is a good form guide.
Consider
7 Keane Enuff
F: 77431B(3)W(55.5)
( J-Daniel Stackhouse )
( T-Andrea Leek )
Another last-start winner that could keep its form going. 55.5kg on its back and every chance of producing the goods at Flemington.
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
3 Ruakaka Raider
F: 27501B(2)W(57.5)
( J-Craig Newitt )
( T-Cindy Alderson )
We're hoping last start wasn't a fluke. Railed like a greyhound, and that confidence should have done it the world of good.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 5.70
Place1 6 $ 2.20
Place2 10 $ 5.80
Place3 15 $ 2.20
Quinella 6:10 $ 74.20
Trifecta 6:10:15 $ 884.90
First4 6:10:15:11 $ 2868.30
Race 7 - Crown Red Roses Stakes (G3)
Time: 6:34 PM | Distance: 1100 m | Prize $ 342000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
7 Point Barrow
Dividend : $3.20, $1.70
Won
F: x1131B(16)W(56.0)
( J-Daniel Stackhouse )
( T-Anthony & Sam Freedman )
A seriously good filly, and we're surprised by the betting drift. Drawing wide down the straight is ideal, and it has a slick closing finish.
Main Danger
10 Surf's Up
F: 3x212B(2)W(55.0)
( J-James McDonald )
( T-Chris Waller )
Not suited by the inside draw, but McDonald could work his magic. It will likely drop back and attempt to follow something into the race.
Next Best
9 Akaysha
F: 3x224B(12)W(55.0)
( J-Jye McNeil )
( T-Peter Snowden )
Best-backed to beat the fav after some solid form this prep without being brilliant. Drawn well, and this could be its grand final.
Consider
1 Inkaruna
Dividend : $3.10
Place
F: 35x37B(15)W(58.0)
( J-Mark Zahra )
( T-Anthony & Sam Freedman )
Ran well for third fresh up and it had excuses last time out. Good enough to beat this field on its day, and it has been specked at odds.
Longer Odds
19 Espana
F: 32x53B(11)W(55.0)
( J-Joao Moreira )
( T-Lloyd Kennewell )
It runs at disguistingly long odds, but it could figure in the finish with the Magic Man on board.