Best Bets
Race 6 No.2 Overstrike (Value)
Race 7 No.1 I Need A Drink (Best)
Turf talk:
- The rail moves back to the True position today, having been slightly out at the previous two meetings
- Clear weather is forecast for race day and the lead-up, so the track is expected to present as a Good 4
- The track has played evenly this season, so runners should get their chance to win from a variety of positions in run and tempos will be key
- Expect the better lanes in the straight to be between lanes 4–8
Race 6
OVERSTRIKE recently made his debut in this region where he took up a forward position but faded late in the run. Coming in fresh here could set him up nicely and he gets back to the 1200m trip, which should suit better. From a low barrier he can race up on speed again and be an improver here. His prior Adelaide form would be good enough to be winning at this level if he can find that again.
Selections:
(2) Overstrike
(1) Mckeever
(7) Warm Breeze
(6) Messerschmitt
Suggested Bet: (2) Overstrike (Win)
Race 7
I NEED A DRINK has found strong form and was a winner over this distance two starts back before a solid effort last start. The longer trip may have told last time, so dropping back to this distance, where he boasts a strong record of 9:4-1-1, should suit ideally. He may need to do some work from a wide barrier but rates highly and looks the one to beat in this field.
Selections:
(1) I Need A Drink
(2) Sino Witness
(3) The Wirrulla Boy
(4) Super Valentine
Suggested Bet: (1) I Need A Drink (Win)
