Summary of best bets:
R6 (5) Cousins Day – Ran into the placings in a similar race last time, gets a soft race map
R7 (8) Jamesjohno (Best) – Resumes, carries a lighter weight than rivals racing up on speed
Turf Talk:
- The track is rated a Good 4 to kick off this meeting with clear conditions forecast, expecting the track remains at this rating.
- The rail will be True for the entire circuit.
- At the most recent meeting here on December 13th, the conditions were quite similar and it was an advantage for runners to settle close to the speed in run. Prefer to side with runners who can settle no worse than midfield.
Race 6
COUSINS DAY ran 3rd in a similar race to this last time, but this race looks as if it sets up slightly better for him given the race map. It looks likely to have a moderate tempo, which should see COUSINS DAY get a soft lead out in front, and if he can run this along at a comfortable tempo he should prove hard to catch late.
(5) Cousins Day
(4) Wimmera Star
(11) Torbelo
(13) Squander
Suggested bet: (5) Cousins Day (Win)
Race 7
JAMESJOHNO is lightly raced in comparison to his rivals in this event. He is resuming for his second preparation here, having finished last time in work with a win. This is a step up in grade, but he showed talent last prep, gets a weight advantage on key rivals and has a favourable race map from barrier 3. If he has returned with any level of improvement, he looks well set up.
(8) Jamesjohno
(2) Princeofnottingham
(3) Arizona Activist
(7) Thailess
Suggested bet: (8) Jamesjohno (Win)
