Race 3: (MDN 1200m)
Tempo: Above Average
Speed is expected to be strong early. (13) DELIGHT was impressive at her one and only trial when tracking up behind the leaders in a fast run heat at Ashburton and charging through the line. Big filly with a big action, she has to overcome a wide gate but the tempo may play into her hands and appeals at the odds. Money stable, watch betting.
Suggested Bet: DELIGHT
Race 6: (R75 2600m)
Tempo: Average
(4) UNLEASH THE BEAST is a progressive and improving stayer who thrives at this course and handled the class rise with ease last start courtesy of an excellent ride and mid-race move to sustain a long run. He will again have to generate his own momentum to avoid a sit/sprint against seasoned opposition at the level and only a passive ride can hold him back from making another advance through the grades. Best bet.
Suggested Bet: UNLEASH THE BEAST
Race 9: (R65 1200m)
Tempo: Average
With the lead speed is up for grabs, a good opportunity for (13) HARD ATTACK fresh out of maiden grade to repeat her Ashburton win when sent forward and bolted in, eased down to the line recording a strong figure. A rider upgrade with Bruno Queiroz aboard and represents value as a Top 3 chance. (15) DUJOUR was fresh off 174 days without a trial and raced fresh, keen and over-racing and still made ground, he backs up quickly and has shown speed to go forward previously, Tina Comignaghi stays aboard and can improve sharply.
Suggested Bets: HARD ATTACK & DUJOUR
Race 10: (R75 1200m)
Tempo: Above Average
With the likes of (1) SPARTAN and (6) OUR CLARRY engaged we should get a strong tempo setting the race up for the (4) TORONTO on the 7-day back-up after chasing home the heavily-backed Mi Bella here last start, he finds a moderate race for this class and profiles as the map horse with a firming track to his liking, should hard to beat.
Suggested Bet: TORONTO
