| Race | Horse | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| R1 | (11) Jaipur Maison (Best Bet) | Very good debut in the Max Lees, better draw and lands closer. |
| R8 | (10) Yorkshire (Next Best) | Bounces back second up, suited at 1500m and maps well. |
| R9 | (14) Shangri La Spring (Best Value) | Forgive last run, strong trial and ideal map. |
Turf Talk:
- Rail True – expecting a very even track overall with tempo likely to dictate outcomes.
Key Stats:
- Adam Hyeronimus is striking at an impressive 32.4% over the past 90 days with a +65.1% POT.
- The Matthew Smith stable is striking at 35.7% up to $10 SP over the past 90 days with a +64.4% POT. Strong first, second and third up stable.
Race 1
Good 2YO Maiden to kick off.
(11) Jaipur Maison was very good on debut in the Max Lees, got back and closed strongly. Much better draw now and should land closer.
(4) Fireball has shown plenty at the trials and draws well here on debut for the right camp.
(2) Dr Hook trialled well and the inside draw is perfect for a debut over 1100m.
(3) Euripedes has put down strong trials and is right in the mix.
Selections:
(11) Jaipur Maison
(2) Dr Hook
(3) Euripedes
(4) Fireball
Suggested Bet: Jaipur Maison (Win)
Race 2
D-day for (9) Strawberry Impact. She has teased this prep but has been running well and should land closer from gate 5.
(4) Perfect Justice has been well backed and rises to 2000m off a strong Newcastle run.
(14) Inspired Legend went to a new level last start over 1900m and a repeat puts him right in this.
(11) Geemes is consistent and rounds out the numbers.
Selections:
(9) Strawberry Impact
(4) Perfect Justice
(14) Inspired Legend
(11) Geemes
Suggested Bet: No Bet
Race 3
Very keen on (15) Shenandoah River. She has put it all together this prep and brings strong ratings. Gets in light and maps perfectly. The only query is the rise to 1100m.
(6) Lady Olenna has been flying at the trials, wide draw the knock but Nash helps massively.
(2) Satin Stiletto has been well backed and stays in the numbers.
Selections:
(15) Shenandoah River
(6) Lady Olenna
(2) Satin Stiletto
(3) Miss Emma
Suggested Bet: No Bet
Race 4
Tricky race.
(1) Meridiana was good late last start and the rise to 2000m looks ideal.
(4) Rotagilla had every chance but could not get past Meridiana. Weight swing helps but the trip is still a query.
(5) Belle Detelle peaks third up and 2000m is perfect.
(2) Luskaire is in career best form with five wins on the bounce.
Selections:
(1) Meridiana
(4) Rotagilla
(5) Belle Detelle
(2) Luskaire
Suggested Bet: No Bet
Race 5
(3) Lyles‘ race to lose. He has put together two strong wins this prep and went to a new level last start in QLD. Up to 1100m suits from the chute.
(1) King’s Secret looks to have come back enormous. Trials were excellent but the wide gate is the issue.
(7) Snack Bar is well placed fresh and should improve deeper into the prep.
(5) Apex won well last start and stays in the frame.
Selections:
(3) Lyles
(1) King’s Secret
(7) Snack Bar
(5) Apex
Suggested Bet: No Bet
Race 6
Toughest race of the day. Solid speed expected.
(3) Tavros picks himself despite the gate. The 2000m start gives him time to slot in.
(14) Hibiki Harmony was strong late over 1600m at Wyong and should appreciate 2000m.
(9) Haze produced a career peak at 2400m and has stayed sharp with a recent trial. Gate is the knock.
(7) Blacklist draws well and gets a good run.
Selections:
(3) Tavros
(14) Hibiki Harmony
(9) Haze
(7) Blacklist
Suggested Bet: No Bet
Race 7
Open race with good speed.
(1) Front Page stuck on well in the Kosciuszko and the fresh gap plus inside draw are positives.
(5) Zealously’s peak rating is over this trip and he can land in the first few despite the tricky draw.
(7) Imperial Force needs to bounce back but can, any sprinkling of money late suggest he’s here to do something.
(8) Flying For Fun maps well from gate 2 and the drop to 1100m is fine.
Selections:
(1) Front Page
(5) Zealously
(7) Imperial Force
(8) Flying For Fun
Suggested Bet: No Bet
Race 8
The Festival Stakes.
(10) Yorkshire can bounce back after pulling up with an issue first up. 1500m suits and he draws well.
(4) Accredited is building to a peak third up, with the wide draw the only knock.
(1) Robusto stuck on well fresh and will improve sharply second up.
(16) Melody Again is the best roughie. Strong tempo last start and a softer run here brings her right into it.
Selections:
(10) Yorkshire
(4) Accredited
(1) Robusto
(16) Melody Again
Suggested Bet: Yorkshire (Win)
Race 9
(14) Shangri La Spring comes off a forgive run in the Golden Eagle and was excellent prior. Strong tick over trial and maps well.
(13) God’s Window should roll forward and the drop to 2000m is a slight query but he is ready to win.
(8) Imperialist will enjoy the dry track and has been solid all prep.
(7) Harlem Queen rises to 2000m which suits and stays in the mix.
Selections:
(14) Shangri La Spring
(13) God’s Window
(8) Imperialist
(7) Harlem Queen
Suggested Bet: Shangri La Spring (Win)
Race 10
Plenty of pressure up front.
(1) Bella Montagna’s trials have been excellent and she can run a big race at odds.
(3) Rubi’s Serve bounced back to form last start and likes firm conditions.
(8) Lunaite and (4) Maid Of Moolah both come off wins and must be respected.
Selections:
(1) Bella Montagna
(3) Rubi’s Serve
(8) Lunaite
(4) Maid Of Moolah
Suggested Bet: No Bet
