(7) Savidtude looks hard to beat on debut. He trialled very well at Hawkesbury back on April 20 before coming down south. He had a soft jump-out at Flemington before finishing alongside the talented Queen Peta in his recent Caulfield trial. The concern is the stable who are two wins from their last 50, but hopefully they have this colt ready to go.
(6) Master Taj is the main danger. Three good runs will have him at peak fitness and he maps for a lovely run in transit. Wouldn’t be shocked if
(4) Chip ‘N’ Dale ran a race at huge odds. Recent trial was quite good and suspect he can lead off the pole draw. (8) Winsilence has trialled up nicely for the new stable and is another that will press forward.
Suggested bet: Backing Sauvitude, maybe something tiny Chip ‘N’ Dale at mammoth odds, too.
Couldn’t take $1.30 about Jimmy Beans in a million years – need big coconuts to be diving in at the shorts. He was plain first up in a very weak maiden and had trialled moderately prior. Good stable, gets a nice run, but just think he’s far too short.
(7) New Prospect was good on debut last campaign in a maiden that produced several subsequent winners. Didn’t think he had the best of luck first up at Pakenham in a stronger race and he only had the one trial leading in, so should have good fitness benefit to come.
(2) Flying Gentry hit a flat spot first up at Pakenham and then got into an awkward spot. Run was better than it looked.
Suggested bet: Think New Prospect a good hope of rolling the hot pot.
(5) No Doubt Coral seems very short at $2.50. Had his chance on debut at Moe. This isn’t a strong race and gets blinkers on for the first time, but I can’t get him near the $2.50 on offer.
Keen to back (6) Polar Perspective at $6. She ran very well at a mile on debut at Pakenham and then went to the synthetic when having no luck behind Duntulm Lass. 1746m looks ideal for her now and she’s better drawing off the fence than gate one, which she drew last time out.
(7) Shezous might prove the biggest danger. Ran OK in a handy maiden over 1400m at Sale and should eat up the extra ground here. Can have a small save at odds.
Suggested bet: Backing Polar Perspective, smaller Shezous – keen on the race.
(10) Game Plan returned over an unsuitable 1000m trip but ran well. Got a long way back and didn’t seem to appreciate getting smashed by kickback but was super strong late. Ran a cracker second up last campaign when second in a decent 62 on Moe Cup Day and if he can get near that sort of performance he will be right in the finish of this. Like a senior rider taking over as he did a bit wrong fresh. Just keep an eye on the pattern as he will get back and need horses to be able to run on.
Like how (7) Shubael has trialled for the new stable. Wasn’t knocked around when third to Big Swinger but was strong past the post. Has had a long spell but this stable are good at getting tried horses to recapture old form.
Dropping back slightly in trip suits (5) Centu Cavaddi.
Suggested bet: Backing Game Plan 1×3 E/W
