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Rosehill Meeting Selections

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R1 n1 TRON BOLT
Maps 3P back outside. 3° race start off 17 days back to 1300m (-100m). Last start 2YO Kenso sat 3L off inside with run of race but was then held up early in straight before launching late when clear winning easily by 3L. He had meeting fastest L200m there -it was an excellent effort and he was just dominant late. First start on a wet track but bred to handle it and keen he wins.

R2 n7 MOON SWEEPER
Maps 3P back inside. 5t up off 14 days drops 4.5kg back to 1500m (-100m). Last start sat back 5L on a very fast tempo and clear run home late off that when a narrow 2nd to Autumn King. Race rated well and while he did have his chance to win his effort there was good and Autumn King is a decent horse for Highway class races. Well suited these track conditions and he just seems to well-placed today at weights and should be winning.

R3 n11 GORGEOUS
Back off MF on map. 3°° up off 14 days drops 1kg and stays at 1100m. Last start was off 32 days 3YO F Listed Scone with gear changes. Sat back 4L off on a fast tempo and was then held up badly and shuffled back in field at 400m and went to line under a stranglehold beaten 1.8L. Her closing figure there were still excellent despite being throttled down by rider- that is a great sign in a horse. She should run over these late and win today.

R9 n4 ZAMBARDO
Forward early to sit 4*h in 1/1. 3’d up off 21 days drops 2kg and suited out to 2000m back onto this track. Last start Listed Gosford drew outside sat back 11L off on a very slow tempo (unsuited) and was set an impossible task there in a race and one a track that suited on speed runners. Charged late with a big weight beaten 1.8L with meeting fastest L200m figure. Lightly raced and talented horse-wet track is zero issue and set to peak today 3’° up off this map. Keen he wins.

Eagle Farm Meeting Selections

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R1 n22 | AM CARROT
Forward early on speed. 2^d up off 17 days drops 7kg and suited out to 1400m (+100m).
Resumed off 130 day spell winning BM68 Kenso when well fancied by market. Had a powerful L600m figure there and well suited out to 1400m off that. Emerging 3YO who can only be fitter and better today 2^d up and will be forward on speed with 53kg. Very hard to beat today.

Belmont Meeting Selections

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R2 n7 BASSETT HOUND
2^d up off 31 days drops 3kg back to 1000m. Last start Maiden Ascot S5 track sat 7L off on a very fast tempo. Charged home off that with an outstanding L400m figure to win by 3.9L. Could not have been more impressive there late. Keen he rounds these up late and wins.

R5 n11 ANTIQUE STAR
7*h up for prep off 14 days rises back to 2100m (-100m). Last start BM66 Belmont S5 track crossed early sat 2^d on a slow tempo (suited) and was way too strong off that winning easily late by 2.5L and had plenty more to give there. She has now finally got out to her right distance range-stays in same class without a weight rise and loves the soft. Keen she wins again.

R6 n3 ROPE THEM IN
Forward on speed. 5 up off 14 days out to 1600m (+200m). Last start Group 3 Belmont had the right run when beaten 0.4L by Western Empire but gets lot better set up today to reverse that result. Will be on speed here which is ideal off this moderate tempo and the softer track is a huge plus for him. He has to run the 1600m right out but won’t get a better opportunity to do that then here today.

Caulfied Meeting Selections

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R4 n1 FIRST CHORUS
Positive early from wide draw. 4** up off 35 days rises 2.5kg back to 1600m (-200m).
Went forward early last start BM74 Flemington on a fast tempo and was on an unsuitable rock hard surface at that meeting when beaten 6.2L. Can easily forgive that run and now back to FM class on a wet track with preferred senior rider back aboard.
Looks to have a class edge on these and keen she wins.

R6 n11 SIMURGH
Forward inside behind the leaders. 3d up off 21 days and stays at 2000m. Last start BM78
Caulfield S7 track when 2nd up out to 2000m sat back 5L off in perfect spot on a brutal tempo. Got out to middle if track off that and over powered them late winning easily by 1.5L. Race rated highly and his L200m figure off that tempo was outstanding. Map suits again and looks destined for much better class races than this one.

Toowoomba Meeting Selections

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R4 n8 HELL OF A LAD
Races well here and showed that again last start when forced back to the inside which was inferior ground before finding the line strongly for a narrow 3’d. Drawn for all the favours just behind the speed and looks a great each way bet in an even race

Doomben Meeting Selections

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R2 n3 NOW IS THE HOUR
Positive early from wide draw to be on speed. 3° up off 14 days and stays at 1200m.
Last start BM85 GCoast drew outside crossed quickly led and controlled on a slow tempo (suited) and looked winner early in straight off that before being run down late by Sunshineinmypocket. Should cross these easily early and does have J Mac.

R3 n5 KATOTO
Forward inside behind leader on map. 3rd race start off 24 days rises 1.5kg out to 1350m (+50m). Last start 2YO Maiden KGrange sat 4** in 1/1 on a crawl speed tempo-they walked there early. Joined in at 300m and won narrowly. Went back to trials since 1030m Rosehill May 11 and simply could not have trialled any better under a stranglehold. Out to 1350 today off this map is perfect. Looks a genuine talent and keen she wins.

R4 n1 EARNTO BURN
Forward inside behind lead group on map. 6th up off 28 days and won recent 650m trial Deagon by 2.1L. Drops 1kg out to 1110m (+110m) ott last start 3YO Listed EFarm H8 track when sat 6th outside 6L off on a even tempo. Clear run home from there when 2nd to Akaysha beaten 1.1L. L600m figure there was excellent with 3°° fastest L200m of meeting. Maps suits back on a better track and keen he runs over these late and wins.

R5 n3 ZEALOUSLY
Forward early to lead. 2^° up off 21 days rises 3.5kg and stays at 1100m. Resumed off 105 day spell Listed Hawkesbury drew outside crossed to lead an control on a fast tempo (unsuited). Kept running winning impressively by 1.7L. Race rated strongly closing figures were excellent. Improving track conditions in his favour.

Randwick Meeting Selections

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R7 n11 KING OF THE SEA
Forward early from wider draw. 3’d up off 14 days rises 1kg back to 2000m (-100m). Last start BM78 Gosford drew outside sat back 12L off on a slow tempo (completely unsuited). Took off early at 600m around them and charged late beaten 0.4L with 3rd fastest L200m of meeting-it was an outstanding effort. Should have won first Aust start Caulfield on a S7 track and was then slaughtered at Gosford. Finally gets to a bigger track where he can unleash late out wider. Good horse and keen he wins.

Belmont Meeting Selections

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R1 n10 LUNA WILL DO
Forward early behind the lead group. 2nd race start off 14 days rises 3kg and stays at 1000m. Last start on debut in a strong 2YO class sat back 7L off on an even tempo and charged home late with a dominant closing figure and the 7th fastest L200m of the meeting. L200m figure beaten 3L by He’s A Machino. Her effort there was excellent and now gets W Pike to ride and should beat these.

R3 n7 LIKE CLOCKWORK
Back last on map. 3rd up on 7-day back up back to 1200m (-200m). Last Saturday was a total forgive run when she just couldn’t get clear in the Ladies Pro race. Went to the line there under a strong hold and suited here off that on a 7 day back up. W Pike gets back on today and she has outstanding late closing speed and keen she runs Ourgirlcanrun down late and wins.

R6 n3 LORD SHIVA
Leads and controls on map. 2nd up off 24 days drops 2kg and stays at 1000m. Last start resumed off 193 days Class 3 Ascot led and controlled on a very fast tempo and just kept running winning easily by 2.3L. His closing figures off that tempo was outstanding. Drops in weight and gets control up front again over the 1000m – he should lead and win again.

Sandown Meeting Selections

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R3 n6 THE VOLTA
Back off MF on map. 4** up on 7 day back up rises 1.5kg and stays at 1400m. Last start 3YO Open Flemington drew outside sat back 7L off on a very slow tempo (unsuited).
Got clear in straight when 3° with a huge L600m figure beaten 2.5L. Proven on soft and there is no Concord Connie in this field today- keen she wins.

R6 n9 BELLA VERONA
Well back on map. 3rd race start off 14 days drops 1kg and very well suited out to 1600m (+200m). Last start 3YOF Caulfield S7 track drew inside sat back 5L off on an even tempo was held up on turn before charging late for 2°° beaten 0.3L. Her L200m figure there was outstanding and clearly should have won. Run prior had completely dominant closing figures winning maiden Cranbourne on S6 track. Genuine talent and she should run over these late and win.

Toowoomba Meeting Selections

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R4 n8 HELL OF A LAD
Races well here and showed that again last start when forced back to the inside which was inferior ground before finding the line strongly for a narrow 3’d. Drawn for all the favours just behind the speed and looks a great each way bet in an even race

Doomben Meeting Selections

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R1 n4 COSMO CENTAURUS
Map suits 3P back outside. 4* up off 14 days rises 2kg back to 1350m (-50m). Last start BM85 Farm H8 track sat 4*h inside 4L off on a very slow tempo. Had the favours there inside late at that meeting winning by 1.2L. L600m figure was strong closing off with 4*h fastest L200m of the meeting. Well proven on soft tracks is race fit and gets Zac Purton off an ideal map. Keen he wins.

R4 n9 DREAM ROCA
Forward inside on map. 2nd up off 14 days out to 1200m (+200m). Resumed off 98 day spell Listed EFarm H8 track drew outside sat back 6L off on a slow tempo. Ran home late for 3rd to The Next Episode beaten 4L. Her closing figures there were strong and the winner there is an elite 2YO. Proven on wet and out to 1200m is ideal.

R9 n2 PROVIDENCE
MF and outside on map. 5th up off 28 days and ran 6th recent tick over 1100m trial Canterbury May 1s beaten 3.3L. Last start 3YO Group 3 Randwick with winkers off out to 2000m drew wider sat back 12L off inside on an even tempo. Ran home powerfully late with race dominant L600m figure for 2nd beaten 0.9L by Matias-excellent effort off an unsuitable race shape that meeting. Map suits late this tempo and soft track no issue.

Scone Meeting Selections

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R4 n11 NITRO
Maps 3P back and wider with cover. Resumes off 160 day spell and two trials. Was pushed out to win most recent 1050m Randwick May 4. Genuine talent and very well placed this class- has huge closing speed. He maps closer now after scratchings and he should charge over the top of these late and win.

R5 n4 MAN OF WORTH
Maps 4P back and wider with cover 2’d up off 24 days and ran 5′ in tick over 800m trial WFarm May 8. Drops 1kg rises and quickly out to 1700m (+450m) off last start when resumed off 105-day spell BM78 Canterbury. Went forward early to sit 2nd on a very slow tempo and took over in straight winning easily by 1.4L. His L400m figure there was very good and stayers just don’t win 1250m races at Canterbury like he did there. Lightly raced 5YO import looks better than these horses.

R9 n9 SURFIN BIRD
Forward inside on leaders back. 2nd up off 14 days drops 1kg and suited out to 1400m (+100m). Last start resumed off 179-day spell Group 3 Hawkesbury drew outside sat 2nd outside on a very slow tempo (suited) toughed it out late for 2d in a close finish to Chidiac. Lot fitter today 2’d up and is a quality mare off a great map. Keen she wins.

R10 n2 LINEBACKER
Forward early behind the leaders. 4** up off 42 days rises 6kg and back to 1300m (-300m). Impressive winning recent 896m trial Canterbury S5 May 1″. Last start Doncaster sat 4** early in 1/1 on a brutal tempo when 6** beaten 7.7L by Sheza Alibi. Excellent effort off that tempo. Went back to Group 3 class Silver Eagle last prep at 1300m and toyed with them off a wide run winning by 2.6L. Map suits today and keen he wins.

Flemington Meeting Selections

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R8 n12 STOLI BOLLI
MF on map with cover. 4* up off 14 days drops 4.5kg and suited out to 1200m (+100m). Last start BM84 Bendigo drew outside with 59kg sat back 7L off on an even tempo. Got out wider in straight and crushed them late winning by 2.5L. His L200m figure there was outstanding.
Different horse this prep with gear changes and D Stackhouse knows him well. Loves the straight track and well suited.

R9 n11 MR BLUNT
Forward inside behind the leader. 4* up off 21 days drops 2kg and stays at 1800m. Last start BM74 Flemington quickly out to 1800m drew outside sat back 7L off on a fast tempo and was wide there MF with cover which was the perfect spot to be on that track. Went up to them easily at the 200m and then put them away late winning a high rating race by 2.2L. Emerging 4YO in good stable and hard to see him not winning again.

Belmont Meeting Selections

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R5 n2 LADIES PRO
Forward early behind the leaders. 3rd up off 21 days and stays at 1400m. Last start 1400m 3YO Ascot sat back 5L off in small field on an even tempo. Went back inside for some reason and never ever clear until race was over beaten 1.7L. Total forgive run and is a good quality filly proven at Belmont off a great map. Keen she wins.

Toowoomba Meeting Selections

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R6 n2 KILINOVA
Resumes here for new stable and brings stronger form than these. Has jumped out well in preparation for this and will sit on speed and be strong late.

R7 n1 TWO MINDS
Resumes after an injury enforced layoff. He was well fancied and ran well on debut and has trialled up very nicely for his return, looks better than these.

Gold Coast Meeting Selections

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R3 n6 BERZELIUS – Back last on map. 2nd start off 17 days and suited out to 1200m (+90m). Last start on debut 2YO Maiden Doomben sat back 5L off on a very fast tempo. Came around them wider from 600m with a race dominant L200m figure winning impressively by 1.4L.
Very good debut and will charge here late for T Berry out to 1200m. Decent horse.

R5 n1 SINGLE RED – Forward early on speed. Last start was off 63 days 1600m 3YO NZ S5 track led and controlled winning easily by 1.5L. Prior form there in Group 1/2 class behind O Hope Wins was excellent. Over here for our Oaks and should get control of this race up front on map- very hard to run down late off that this tempo and keen she wins.

R9 n1 HIDDEN WEALTH – Forward early behind the leader. 2^° up off 21 days rises 1kg and very well suited out to 1200m (+200m). Last start resumed off 91 day spell Listed EFarm drew outside sat 7’h
5L off on a slow tempo but was out on a limb there wide no cover. Very tough late there with huge L600m figure beaten 1L by Spicy Martini and having zero favours in the run. Map today suits much better for J Mac and proven this track..

Gosford Meeting Selections

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R4 n4 CREPE MYRTLE – Maps 3P back inside. 2nd up off 24 days drops 1kg back to 1000m (-100m). Resumed off 129 day spell BM78 WFarm drew wider went to 4* early in 1/1 2L off on an even tempo when beaten 1.6L by Golden Straand (very talented). Figures from race were strong. 2nd up last prep broke track record here at 1100m before two excellent efforts in City class. Good quality mare should be too strong for these late off this tempo. Keen she wins.

R5 n6 MR MILLER – Forward inside on leaders back. 3rd race start off 14 days rises 1.5kg and looks suited out to 1600m (+200m) this tempo. Last start 3/4YO BM72 Randwick drew outside crossed quickly to sit 3’d on a very fast tempo and was wide there no cover. He was still there at the end despite that beaten 1.7L by Enamorado (very smart). Figures from were excellent and maps ideally today on speed this tempo. Nice horse and keen he wins.

R7 n9 KERGUELEN – Maps 4P back inside. 4th up off 21 days and stays at 1200m. Last start Group 3
Randwick drew wider in small field sat back 10L off inside on an even tempo. Held up coming to turn and then clear run home late beaten 1.6L by Mazu who led/controlled.
Was set a task there on a day where you had to be up and in. Flying for J Pride stable and will be very strong late today. On Stradbroke campaign and keen he can win.

Caulfield Meeting Selections

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R2 n13 SIMURGH – Forward inside behind lead group on map. 2n° up off 16 days drops 4kg and suited out to 2000m (+400m). Resumed off 203 day spell BM70 Pakenham with lugging bit on was slow away sat back 8L off on a slow tempo (unsuited) and charged home late when 2°° beaten 1L. He had meeting fastest L200m figure there-it was an excellent effort and out to 2000m off that is a bonus.
Proven on soft tracks in Ireland and keen he wins today off a much better map.

Ascot Meeting Selections

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R3 n6 SHMOOV MOOVA – Forward on map into 1/1. 2°d up off 14 days drops 3kg and stays at 1000m. Last start resumed off 140-day spell BM66 Ascot sat back 7L off on a fast tempo. Got out wider in straight charging late for 3rd beaten 1L when well backed. Dominant closing figures there and is unbeaten 2nd up with excellent 1000m stats this track. Keen he can run Desert Whisper (leader) down late and win today.

R8 n9 MALLETIER – Forward inside behind the lead group. 6th up off 14 days drops 3.5kg and looks suited out to 1400m (+200m). Last start on 7 day back up BM72 Ascot sat back 7L off on a fast tempo. Charged late out wider for 2nd beaten 0.7L. L200m figure there off that tempo was excellent. Finally draws a barrier in WA and maps closer today with light weight. Keen he runs over these late and wins

Toowoomba Meeting Selections

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R3 n3 FORT WILLIAM – Was in need of the run resuming but still ran well then did everything but win last start at Ipswich when kicked away on the corner but tired late to go down narrowly. Strips even fitter here and looks ready to win.

Morphetville Meeting Selections

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R6 n2 ARRAN BAY
Forward on map to be on speed. 6** up off 27 days drops 5kg and well suited at 1600m.
Last start Listed Morphetville S6 track drew outside with 61.5kg crossed and led early on an even tempo and was very brave in straight fighting back when challenged to win narrowly but impressively. Was huge the run prior behind Al Duca off a brutal tempo at Flemington. Loves this track-gets Z Lloyd and is so well weighted under these conditions. Keen he wins.

Eagle Farm Meeting Selections

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R7 n2 BRAVE MONARCH – Forward inside behind the lead group. 3’d up off 14 days and looks suited out to 1600m (+200m). Last start 3YO Listed EFarm drew wider sat back 6L off and was wide there with cover on an even tempo. Was always cruising there and was far too strong in traight winning easily by 2.2L. His L600m figure was outstanding off that tempo. Aap suits today and no runs yet on soft tracks but he is bred to handle it

Bendigo Meeting Selections

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R10 n12 YOU’RE TWO VAIN – Forward inside behind a hot lead speed. 2nd up off 26 days drops 5kg and suited out to 1100m (+100m). Resumed off 121 day spell BM74 Sandown made a mess of the start sat back last 8L off on a fast tempo and charged late beaten 0.4L by Balastier. His closing figures off that tempo were outstanding and clearly should have won. Unbeaten 2nd up and gets great map here off this tempo late. Keen he wins.

Hawkesbury Meeting Selections

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R5 n2 GOLDEN STRAAND – Maps 3P back and suited there late this tempo. 2nd up off 17 days rises 1kg and stays at 1100m. Last start resumed off 165-day spell BM78 WFarm sat back 4L off wide there with cover on an even tempo. Exploded in the straight with an outstanding L600m figure off that tempo winning by 1.4L. Emerging horse should be too strong late again and win.

R6 n6 REGAL AWARD – Positive early on map to be on speed. 3rd up off 21 days and ran 2d recent 1207m trial WFarm. Had the barrier blanket on there and jumped cleanly. Rises 1.5kg and stays at 1400m off last start 3YO Listed Randwick when missed start sat back 10L off on an even tempo, held up before turn and then had huge L600m figure for 3’d beaten 1.3L.
Genuine talent and map suits with a positive ride early and keen he wins from there.

R8 n9 TAKEN T – Maps 4h in 1/1. 7h up off 21 days and stays at 1600m. Last start Listed Caulfield drew utside sat back 5L off on a brutal tempo and had a race dominant L200m figure whe nd narrowly beaten by Al Duca who was on speed. Racing very well off some ba barriers/maps last few runs and gets ideal map today and much better suited back onto dryer ground. Deeper into prep but gets perfect set up here.

Ascot Meeting Selections

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R4 n4 ROCK ‘N’ THE JAM – 4th up off 14 days rises 2kg and looks suited out to 1800m (+200m), Last start out to 1600m BM72 Ascot S5 track sat back 5th 4L off on a slow tempo. Made a long run around them wider to win easily by 1.1L. Lightly raced 4YO with strong closing speed and should run over these late and win again.

R5 n8 LIKE CLOCKWORK – Resumes off 121-day spell and an outstanding recent 950m trial Lark Hill April 20. Prior to spell 3YO Ascot drew outside was slow away sat back 7L off on a very slow tempo (unsuited). Charged late for 3rd beaten 1L with an outstanding L400m figure. Exciting fill vith huge closing speed and 1200m resuming today is ideal, she will be back on map bu should run them down late and win

Toowoomba Meeting Selections

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R3 n1 ZEAMAIZE – Resumes after a successful campaign which included a fast-finishing maiden win at Eagle Farm and followed that up with a couple of unlucky runs in stronger races th this. Has returned in good style judging by his fast jump out win recently. Will sit ba off a fast speed and can run home over the top of these to score.

Eagle Farm Meeting Selections

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R6 n6 ABOUT TO EXPLODE Back last on map. 5* up off 21 days drops 6kg and stays at 1200m. Last start Class 6 Eagle Farm drew wider in small field sat back 5th inside 5L off on a slow tempo in an unsuitable race with 60kg. Charged late with 3rd fastest L600m of the meeting when 2nd to Restonica who led beaten O.8L. Loves Eagle Farm and has powerful late closing speed. Proven on Soft and keen he wins today.

R7 n5 AKAYSHA Back inside early on map. 2°d up off 19 days back to 1000m (-100m). Last start resumed off short 86-day spell BM94 Rosehill drew inside sat back 4L and was then held up severely in straight- basically taken out of race when 5* to Point and Shoot beaten 2.8L but still closed off with 6’h fastest L200m of meeting- should have won. Very well placed at weights and has powerful late closing speed. Proven Soft.

R9 n10 COTE ATLANTIQUE Forward on speed. 3′ up off 14 days drops 3kg and well suited out to 1600m (+150m).
Last start off 35 days Open Doomben drew outside missed start badly (3L) sat back 11L
inside on a very slow tempo. Had no hope of winning from there and then held up on turn before charging late with meeting dominant L600m figure for 2nd to Miss Joelene beaten 0.4L. Clearly unlucky there, proven out to 1600m and will be strong late with 53kg. Loves it soft if more rain arrives.

Flemington Meeting Selections

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R3 n1 BLIND RAISE Forward early behind the speed. 2nd race start off 19 days rises 2.5kg and stays at 1400m.
Last start on debut 2YO Sandown L sat 4 in 1/1 on a crawl speed tempo-they walked in front in that race and it became a 400m sprint home. He exploded at the 200m to win very easily by 2.3L. Nice horse and map suits with cover-he will really appreciate more early speed here. Keen he runs them down late and wins again.

R4 n2 MUKHTALIF Forward inside on speed. 2nd up off 21 days rises 1.5kg and stays at 1800m. Last start resumed off 176 days BM74 Caulfield with winkers off (first Aust run for C Maher). Drew outside sat 2nd on a fast tempo and was very strong through the line winning by 2L.
Controlled that race up on a fast tempo and is well placed to do the same today.

R7 n15 ZAKOUMA Back off MF outside with cover. 4** up off 28 days drops 1kg and stays at 2000m. Last start BM84 Flemington H8 track sat back 9L off on a fast tempo. Was still 7L off them early in straight but exploded late winning by 2.8L. Race rated highly and he had outstanding closing figures off that tempo. Back on dryer track is no issue and should run over these late again with 53kg. Keen he wins.

Randwick Meeting Selections

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R3 n6 CANTIAMO Forward inside on leaders back. 3’d up off 21 days rises 2.5kg and stays at 1200m. Last start Group 3 Randwick S7 track sat back 5″ 2L off on an even tempo and clear run home late from there beaten 2L by Plaintiff in a good quality high rating race. Resumed Gosford winning easily by 2.3L with excellent closing figures under no pressure. Nice filly who gets map favours here with a positive gear change and is well suited.

Ascot Meeting Selections

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R7 n2 BONJOY 4th up off 22 days back to 1400m (-200m). Last start Listed Ascot sat back 5L on a crawl speed temp0-they walked there early and she had no hope of winning from there. Had meeting fastest L600m figure when beaten 1.2L by Essentric Nature. Class mare back to a faster run 1400m today and she should be too strong late and win.

Toowoomba Meeting Selections

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R4 n13 SHAHAR Resumes for smart local stable and brings handy Victorian form for a race like this. Has been well prepared for this with two impressive jump-outs at this track. Has an awkward draw to overcome but with any early luck will take plenty of beating.

Morphettville Meeting Selections

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R1 n7 VANGOGH BANKCHEQUE Maps MF with cover. 3rd up off 19 days drops 2kg and stays at 1200m. Last start BM66 Sandown L with blinkers off drew outside sat back 5L off on a very fast tempo and was wide there no cover. Set a task there by rider in an on-speed race on a biased track when 4th beaten 2.5L with an excellent L600m figure. J Melham a key booking off a fast early tempo here, he should run over these late and win.

R4 n3 BLINDEDBYTHELIGHT Forward inside behind the speed. 2nd up off 28 days and suited out to 1600m(+100m). Last start resumed off 133-day spell Group 2 Rosehill S6 track sat 5th inside 4L off on an even tempo. Clear run home late to just miss when 2nd to Idle Flyer (won Group 1 next start). Race rated highly and her L600m figure off that tempo was outstanding.
Proven 2nd up, back on dry no issue off a great map and well weighted. Keen she can win.

Eagle Farm Meeting Selections

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R6 n11 NOW IS THE HOUR Resumes off 98 day spell and won recent 1000m trial Doomben S5 track April 7. Will cross these early and be on speed for A Jones and is an emerging sprinter in leading stable. Loves Eagle Farn and well proven off fast tempos, really nice horse and expecting him to win better races than this.

R7 n13 TEN DEEP Forward early behind the lead group. 5t* up off 14 days drops 3.5kg and stays at 1400m. Last start BM70 Eagle Farm sat 3d inside with run of race on a crawl speed tempo. Was then blocked most of straight and never clear until race was over, she launched late to just miss and clearly should have won. Lot better mare off faster tempos and looks destined for stakes class mare’s races over the carnival.

Randwick Meeting Selections

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R5 n1 MATIAS Forward inside on map on leaders back. 3rd up off 14 days drops 1.5kg and looks suited out to 2000m (+400m). Last start Group 3 Randwick S7 track sat back 7* inside 4L off leader on a very slow tempo (unsuited). Had a clear run home in straight with an excellent L400m figure when 3 beaten narrowly by Autumn Break. Out to 2000m should suit and Nash back riding is a plus off an inside on speed map. Promising young stayer and keen he wins.

R7 n1 CAMPIONE D’ITALIA Maps 3P back outside. 5t up off 14 days and looks suited out to 1600m (+200m). Last start Group 1 Randwick S7 track sat back 6L off on a fast tempo and won impressively from there by 0.8L. Run prior had race fastest L400m in Golden Slipper and has always looked like 1600m will suit him. Back on to a dryer track and map should suit much better today.

R10 n18 CAPTAIN FURAI Forward on map behind lead group. 5″ up off 21 days drops 3kg and stays at 1400m. Last start BM88 Rosehill S6 track drew inside sat 4 inside 3L off on a slow tempo. He had an outstanding L600m figure off that closing off with fastest L200m of meeting winning easily by 1.8L. Ready now for this class with weight drop off great map-keen he wins.

Mornington Meeting Selections

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R2 n4 REGAL AWARD Leads on map. 2°d up off 21 days drops 1.5kg and well suited out to 1400m (+200m).
Resumed off 140 day spell Listed Rosehill S6 track drew wider sat back 4L off on a brutal tempo and was wide there no cover. Looked well beaten in straight but was coming back again late when beaten 3.5L. Lot better map here leading at 1400m this tempo with a positive gear change. His best form is just better than these horses and keen he wins.

R4 n5 MATCHA LATTE Positive early from wider draw to be on speed. 4™ up off 35 days and ran 4′ recent 1000m tick over trial Newcastle S5 track March 24. Stays at 1400m off last start
Hawkesbury when led and controlled on a fast tempo winning by 2.6L and was eased down late. His L200m figure off that tempo was still excellent. Well weighted today and won this race last year but looks to be going even better now. Keen he wins.

R5 n3 PROFOUNDLY Positive early from wider draw to be MF looking for cover early. on speed 4″ up on 7 day back up out to 2400m (+400m). Last start Group 3 Randwick sat back 6L off inside on a fast tempo. Got to outside in straight winning easily by 2.2L. Race rated highly and her L200m figure off that tempo was outstanding which sets her up well out to 2400m
today. Clearly the best lead up run for today and will just need some early cover from her draw.

R10 n3 GANGSTA GRANNY Positive early from wider draw to be on speed. 3’d up off 14 days drops 2.5kg and stays at 1200m. Last start Group 3 Rosehill S6 track drew outside in big field crossed quickly to sit
2nd outside on even tempo. Best ground inside there yet challenged to win and run down late by lightly weighted Roselyns Star (inside) beaten 0.4L. Race rated highly and her figures were excellent. Gets similar race shape/profile today back against the mares and very hard to run down late.

Ascot Meeting Selections

BEST BETS

R5 n11 ROCK ‘N’ THE JAM 3rd up off 14 days and suited out to 1600m (+200m). Last start drew outside sat back 5L off on a crawl speed tempo. His L600m figure off that was outstanding when beaten 2.5L by Avoidance.
Lot more early tempo in this race – he has huge closing speed and will eat up the 1600m late today and looks the winner.

R7 n8 MARIA LUCIA 2nd up, resumed off short 53-day break Group 3 Ascot drew outside crossed to sit 2nd outside leader/winner on a fast tempo and then challenged hard right through to finish line when beaten 0.5L by Aurum Belle. Fitter today and much better suited out to 1200m off a lot better draw. Gets the blinkers on, proven at 1200m and she will be the strongest late today. Keen she wins.

R10 n4 MALLATIER 4th up off 28 days rises 2kg and stays at 1200m. Last start 3rd up staying at 1200m BM66 Ascot drew outside sat back 4L off and was wide there with cover on a very fast tempo. Got out wider and launched late winning narrowly but very impressively with a completely dominant L200m figure off that tempo. Flying in WA for new stable and maps to repeat that run late here today.

Doomben Meeting Selections

BEST BETS

R3 n13 PHENOM Forward inside behind leaders. 2’d up off 14 days rises 4.5kg and quickly out to 1615. (+165m). Resumed off 140-day spell BM85 Doomben with XONB first time was slow away sat back inside 6L off on an even tempo. Charged home late with race dominant L200m figure for 2nd to Castillian beaten 0.9L. That form line is strong for this class of race and well suited with map favours out to 1615m. Keen she can win.

R4 n2 FALCON LAIR Forward inside on map. 5th up off 16 days rises 3.5kg and stays at 2000m. Last start BM68
Hawkesbury drew outside was taken back 4L off on a slow tempo (unsuited). Was too strong late closing off powerfully with 3 fastest L200m of meeting against the older horses winning easily by 1.4L when heavily backed. Had excuses run prior at Newcastle 1600m and gets map favours here for Ryan Maloney. Clear top pick.

R7 n16 WITHOUT PARALLEL Positive early from draw. Resumes off 175-day spell and two trials. Won both-most recent 940m Grafton March 15 where she led and controlled with a fast L600m under zero pressure. Talented mare proven out to 1200m off fast tempos and is so well suited today with 52kg in this class. Should win better races than this in the future.

Caulfield Meeting Selections

BEST BETS

R4 n13 DIRTY LOOK Back near last on map. 4** start off 17 days drops 5.5kg and stays at 1400m. Last start 3YO Fillies BM64 Sandown L S5 track sat back last &L off on a very slow tempo (unsuited). Charged home when 2°° beaten 2.5L by Gold Coast Belle with her L600m figure very strong in an unsuitable race. Run prior off a fast tempo was outstanding late winning 1300m Maiden Sandown. Very well placed in Class 3 race at set weights and is a good quality filly.

R7 no AMAZAKE Maps MF outside and suited from there late. 3’° up off 21 days out to 2400m (+400m). Last start 2nd up out to 2000m 3YO Group 2 Caulfield sat back 6L off on a brutal tempo. Held up coming to the turn and again in straight before running 4th to Roulette King beaten 2.2L and should have finished closer.
L200m figure off that tempo was excellent in a high rating race. Nice horse and suited out to 2400m.
Keen he wins.

Randwick Meeting Selections

BEST BETS

R2 n4 REGAL AWARD Leads on map. 2°d up off 21 days drops 1.5kg and well suited out to 1400m (+200m).
Resumed off 140 day spell Listed Rosehill S6 track drew wider sat back 4L off on a brutal tempo and was wide there no cover. Looked well beaten in straight but was coming back again late when beaten 3.5L. Lot better map here leading at 1400m this tempo with a positive gear change. His best form is just better than these horses and keen he wins.

R4 n5 MATCHA LATTE Positive early from wider draw to be on speed. 4™ up off 35 days and ran 4′ recent 1000m tick over trial Newcastle S5 track March 24. Stays at 1400m off last start
Hawkesbury when led and controlled on a fast tempo winning by 2.6L and was eased down late. His L200m figure off that tempo was still excellent. Well weighted today and won this race last year but looks to be going even better now. Keen he wins.

R5 n3 PROFOUNDLY Positive early from wider draw to be MF looking for cover early. on speed 4″ up on 7 day back up out to 2400m (+400m). Last start Group 3 Randwick sat back 6L off inside on a fast tempo. Got to outside in straight winning easily by 2.2L. Race rated highly and her L200m figure off that tempo was outstanding which sets her up well out to 2400m
today. Clearly the best lead up run for today and will just need some early cover from her draw.

R10 n3 GANGSTA GRANNY Positive early from wider draw to be on speed. 3’d up off 14 days drops 2.5kg and stays at 1200m. Last start Group 3 Rosehill S6 track drew outside in big field crossed quickly to sit
2nd outside on even tempo. Best ground inside there yet challenged to win and run down late by lightly weighted Roselyns Star (inside) beaten 0.4L. Race rated highly and her figures were excellent. Gets similar race shape/profile today back against the mares and very hard to run down late.

Ascot Meeting Selections

BEST BETS

R3 n2 KAY TEE WHY Maps back near last resuming here off 133-day spell. Emerging Perth sprinter who flies fresh and has huge late closing speed over the 1000m course. He should round these up late from back on the map and go on to win better class races than this one.

R7 n7 BLACK ORA Maps forward inside on leaders back. Last start was off 79 days BM72 Ascot drew wider in small field sat back 5L off on a slow tempo. Stayed inside in straight charging late with meeting fastest L400m figure beaten 0.5L by Tycoon Harry who was on speed with favours. Proven 2nd up gets W Pike back on and has elite closing speed and now suited 1200m.

Toowoomba Meeting Selections

BEST BETS

R4 n2 MISTER MIGHTY Has always shown above average ability and looks to have come back even bette udging by his first up win here last start, drawn for a nice run and can go on with it

Eagle Farm Meeting Selections

BEST BETS

R3 n8 LOVEY DOVEY Maps back off MF. Deeper into prep on 7 day back up drops 4kg and stays at 2200m. Last start BM70 Doomben was slow away (2L) sat back 6L off inside on a slow tempo (unsuited) and had no chance of winning from there with 59kg. Ran home with totally dominant L200m figure when 2*d beaten 0.5L by Mr O’Reilly (on speed favours). Much better suited at Eagle Farm on the bigger track with 55kg and good tempo up front. Ready to win.

R4 n4 BUNKER HUT Forward behind leaders on map. 3d up off 22 days and ran 3 recent 1000m trial Gold Coast beaten 1.1L by Yellow Brick-impressive late there without his blinkers on. Last start BM94 Kembla Grange off 27 days sat 2L back in inferior ground on a crawl speed tempo and closed off powerfully late for 4″ beaten 1.9L by Well Timed. Fitter 3’d up off a great map and is just too well weighted with the claim. Looks the winner.

R6 n3 SCAMPI Forward on map behind leaders. 6″ up off 21 days rises 1kg and stays at 1000m. Last start Gold Coast Open was off 56 days sat back 4th inside 3L off on a slow tempo and had meeting fastest L600m winning by 1L on his preferred slow track. Run prior 1200m MM sprint behind Axius had strong closing figures off a very fast tempo beaten 2L on a G4 track. That is superior form for a race like this. Map suits with 54kg and should be winning again.

R8 n1 TEN DEEP Forward inside behind leader. 4th up off 14 days out to 1400m (+200m) staying in BM70 class. Last start Eagle Farm was off 42 days sat back 6L off on a fast tempo and never left the inside (good day to be there) running home powerfully late to win by 0.6L. Race rated highly and closed off with a powerful L200m figure off that tempo and won softly on the line. Proven out to 1400m and sets up so well off a perfect map with the claim.

Caulfield Meeting Selections

BEST BETS

R2 n3 TERILEE Forward inside behind leaders. 3d up off 37 days and ran last recent tick over 1000m trial (reverse way) Cranbourne March 16. Sat last there in trial under a hold and never really let go. Last start F&M BM74 Sandown sat 6th 5L of on a slow tempo (unsuited) but was cruising there mid race and exploded at the 250m winning easily by 1.8L. Her closing figures there were excellent. Races well with runs spaced and out to 1600m ideal this tempo, can win.

R3 n6 THEBELMONTGANGSTER Positive early to be on speed. Resumes off 171-day spell and three trials. All three trials have been excellent. Former Irish import about to start 2nd Aust prep for leading stable. Resumed last prep for first Aust run off long 342-day spell 1300m BM66 Sandown beating Observer. Post race issues 2″d up and then quickly spelled. Good quality horse for this class of race and should be winning.

R4 n9 PANTILE WARRIOR Forward early on speed. 4 up on 7 day back up rises 3kg and well suited out to 2400m (+400m). Last start BM85 Flemington H8 track led and looked far too keen in front there early on a fast tempo. Tried hard in straight off that when 4* To Zakouma (very smart) beaten 3.2L. Former UK import ready to peak out to 2400m back onto a dryer track.

Randwick Meeting Selections

BEST BETS

R1 n3 THE NEXT EPISODE Maps 4P back outside. 2nd up off 24 days drops 1.5kg out to 1100m. Resumed off 123-day spell 2YO Maiden Warwick Farm S7 track sat 4* in 1/1 2L off on even tempo. Was held up in straight but exploded late when clear to win by 0.9L. L400m figure there was excellent and out to 1100m is ideal off that. High priced colt with genuine talent proven on S7 track and map looks ideal coming late out wider.

R6 n12 STREISAND Forward on map to sit 1/1. 5t up off 14 days out to1400m (+200m). Last start off 28 days 2YO Group 1 Rosehill drew wider went forward to sit 2nd on a brutal tempo and was still fighting back on the line to run 2nd to Guest House beaten 1.4L. Freakish performance off that tempo for a young horse. Genuine high quality 2YO filly and finally gets map favours on speed today out to 1400m. Placed on S7 track and keen she wins.

R10 n1 INKARUNA Maps 4P back and off inside. 3º up off 14 days rises 4kg and stays at 1200m. Last start F&M Group 3 Rosehill S6 track sat back 4L off on a fast tempo and clear run home when 2’d beaten 0.2L by Catch The Glory. Back to Fillies class and only run on S6 track was last start. Randwick with blinkers back on and C Williams off this map are all big positives. Keen she wins.

Ascot Meeting Selections

BEST BETS

R5 n8 WESTERN LADY – Maps behind leaders. Last start at Ascot drew wide sat back 8L off on a very slow tempo and charged home late with 4th fastest L200m of meeting beaten 1.1L (winner led). Excellent effort there and couldn’t have done anymore. Had excuses last two runs when and now out to 2200m is ideal. She should be too strong late and win.

R9 n6 SMOOTH CHINO – Forward inside behind the leaders. Last start prior to spelling Listed Ascot sat 3rd inside early on a very fast tempo. Got clear in straight and was too classy winning by 1.6L. Race rated highly and his L600m figure off that tempo was outstanding. Unbeaten 6/6 and 1100m today off a great map is perfect. Very good horse.

Oakbank Meeting Selections

BEST BETS

BEST BET: R7 n8 TEST OF LOVE Forward inside behind leaders from draw. Positive early from wider draw. 4t up off 24 days drops 2kg and stays at 1400m. Last start BM78 Sandown led/controlled when 3rd beaten 1L by Everain as a heavily backed favourite. Race fit tough on pace horse gets weight drop off a great map for leading jockey who rides this track so well. Keen he wins.

Doomben Meeting Selections

BEST BETS

R1 n7 SARRISMO Positive early from wide draw. 2nd up off 38 days and since won 1200m trial Randwick March 16 – he sat 3rd leaders back there and never left the fence accelerating though late to win impressively. Resumed off 91-day spell BM72 Warwick Farm led and controlled on a very slow tempo and had strong L400m figure off that winning by 1.7L. Talented Sydney dry track 4Y0 from top stable.

R2 n3 ANEMACORE Forward behind the speed. 6t up off 14 days and suited out to 1600m. Happy to forgive any horse from that Gold Coast meeting on a S7 track – it was an awful shifty surface. He was slow away sat back last 9L off leader on a crawl speed tempo and wide, then sprinted fast between 400-200m and not knocked around late off that when 7* to John Rambo beaten 5L. All prior form wins this race easily and dry track suits today. Keen he wins.

R6 n9 LOVEY DOVEY Maps back MF outside. Deeper into prep off 14 days rises 4kg and well suited out to 2200m (+150m). Last start BM78 Gold Coast S7 track drew wider was slow away sat back 9L off leader on a very slow tempo (unsuited). Ran home strongly in between runners in straight for narrow 2^° to Prince Levi who had much better run. Suited out to 2200m off a more solid tempo and better map. Ready to win today.

Flemington Meeting Selections

BEST BETS

R5 n14 ZAKOUMA Back near last on map from draw. 3rd up off 17 days drops 4.5kg and out to 2000m (+200m). Last start BM70 Sandown drew outside sat back last 12L off leader on an even tempo and had powerful L600m figure winning easily by 2.5L. He had 6th fastest L200m of meeting there – it was an impressive win. Gear change today off that and gets W Pike out to 2000m. Proven on soft and clear top pick – he will zoom home late over the top of these.

R8 n5 BIRDMAN Back off MF on map. 4* up off 14 days and well suited out to a high pressure 2000m (+200m). Last start Group 2 Caulfield sat 3rd 3L off on an even tempo and never ever looked like losing from there winning easily by 1.8L. Race rated highly and his L200m figure off a huge L600m that tempo was excellent. Proven soft and had perfect prep for target race. Keen he runs over these late and wins.

Rosehill Meeting Selections

BEST BETS

R2 n8 JUJA KIBO Forward inside on map behind leaders. 3’d up off 14 days rises 1.5kg and well suited out to 2400m (+400m). Last start Listed Randwick drew wider sat 3rd on a brutal tempo and had to chase a loose leader mid race. Really brave late when 3rd beaten 1.5L by Campaldino. Race rated highly and his effort there was excellent. Out to 2400m off a great map for C Williams suits ideally. Very hard to beat and softer surface is ideal.

R4 n2 SKYHOOK Maps 3P back inside. Resumes off 140-day spell and two excellent trials. Won most recent 900m Rosehill March 10 by 1.4L. High quality colt from renowned first up stable and his form last prep around Tempted and co is outstanding for a race like this. Should charge late over the top here off this map and proven on soft. Keen he wins.

R6 n2 AUTUMN BOY Forward inside on leaders back. 3’d up off 14 days out to 2000m (+400m). Last start 3YO Group 1 Randwick sat 4** early in 1/1 on a brutal tempo when beaten 3.2L by Sheza Alibi who is an elite talent. That run off a brutal tempo in a high rating race sets him up perfectly out to 2000m. Gets a perfect stalking map for J Mac and is proven on soft, extremely hard to beat.

R10 n10 INKARUNA Maps 4* behind leaders. 2nd up off 14 days drops 3kg and suited out to 1200m (+100m). Resumed off 112-day spell 3YO Listed Randwick sat 3r° inside on a very slow tempo and then held up and not clear until late when narrow 2nd to Beadman who had all the favours. Clearly should have won that race and very well suited today with 54kg off a perfect map. No runs on soft but she should be winning here.