Summary of Best Bets
Best Bet: Race 6 No.3 Bama Slama
Next Best: Race 4 No.3 Tel Aviv
Turf Talk
- The rail moves out to the +8m entire position for today’s meeting.
- Clear and warm conditions are forecast, so expect the track to be presented as a Good 4, with the potential for an upgrade later in the day.
- The track has played evenly in recent meetings under similar conditions, and a similar pattern is expected here.
Stats that matter
- Luke Oliver has just the one runner on the program, but the stable is in form with 15 winners from its past 100 starters and a POT of +18.6%.
- John Allen is riding in strong form, with 19 winners from his past 100 rides and a POT of +20%.
Race by race overview
Race 4
(3) Tel Aviv resumes for a new stable and appears to have returned in good order after winning a recent trial. Dropping back into this grade looks suitable and he maps to enjoy a soft run from an inside draw. He looks likely to get every chance.
(1) Il Cielo has been racing consistently in similar company and should be competitive again, although he may be slightly better suited back a touch in distance.
(2) Elvis had little luck at his previous start and may get a kinder run today from a gate that should allow him to stay away from the inside.
(5) Vincentina is worth including in exotics and may show improvement rising in trip.
Selections:
(3) Tel Aviv
(1) Il Cielo
(2) Elvis
(5) Vincentina
Suggested Bet: (3) Tel Aviv (Win)
Race 6
(3) Bama Slama looks to get the right race shape here and should receive every chance in this grade. With a positive map and what looks only a moderate tempo on paper, he profiles as the horse to beat and can break through.
(5) No Overtaking looks better placed today with a slight drop in grade and a rise in distance that should suit.
(7) World Action resumes and has a consistent fresh record. She maps for a positive run and can be thereabouts.
(2) O’mosa has been hitting the line strongly and should be running on again with even luck in transit.
Selections:
(3) Bama Slama
(5) No Overtaking
(7) World Action
(2) O’mosa
Suggested Bet: (3) Bama Slama (Win)
