Summary of Best Bets
- Best Bet: Race 7 (2) Star Casino
- Next Best: Race 6 (2) Ichibansan
Track
- Clear weather is forecast so expect track conditions to remain consistent on the dirt surface.
- The rail will be in the true position for the entire meeting.
- Generally a track that favours runners who settle on speed and race prominently.
Stats That Matter
- Campbell Rawiller is riding in strong form with 13 winners from his last 100 rides. That has returned a POT of +18% for punters and he has also been profitable at Port Augusta with a POT of +24%.
- Brendon Davis has an excellent record at this track, returning a winning strike rate of 12.1% and a POT of +25% for punters.
Race 6
(2) Ichibansan
(6) Fox Dunnet
(1) Doctor Robert
(3) Cradle Of Jazz
(2) Ichibansan looks ready to break through after a solid runner-up effort at this track last start. He strips fitter for that run and has a consistent record over this course and distance, making him well placed to strike.
(6) Fox Dunnet is a last-start winner at the track and should again receive every opportunity with a light weight. The wide barrier makes things slightly tougher but his recent form commands respect.
(1) Doctor Robert hit the placings in the Hawker Cup last start after a decent break. He will take improvement from that run and has already shown he can handle these conditions.
(3) Cradle Of Jazz was an impressive winner at Strathalbyn last start and now rises in grade. She tackles this track for the first time but maps for a favourable run from barrier two and can measure up.
Suggested Bet: (2) Ichibansan (Win)
Race 7
(2) Star Casino
(3) Never Surrender
(1) Chef Militaire
(9) I’m Kenny
(2) Star Casino was a dominant winner here last start and boasts an outstanding Port Augusta record. With four wins and six top-three finishes from seven starts at the track, he clearly relishes the conditions and looks set to get another ideal run.
(3) Never Surrender defeated a smart rival at this track last start. That performance should give him confidence and he is capable of handling the slight rise in grade if he reproduces that effort.
(1) Chef Militaire resumed with a solid placing at Hawker and should derive plenty of benefit from that run. Expect improvement second-up.
(9) I’m Kenny has good early speed and may be able to lead the field, which is often a significant advantage around this circuit.
Suggested Bet: (2) Star Casino (Win)
