Best Bet | Race 3 #3 Stick To Your Guns

When the fields got released, I thought this race was perfect for the son of Capitalist. The blinkers come off first-up at this track where he led the entire way to a nice 1.3 length victory. I am willing to put a line through last start despite running 3 lengths back in third. He was found to be coughing after the race and had a poor recovery. I am not phased with the draw as I believe being off the fence will be beneficial throughout the day and of course on pace will present no issues. He has shown in the past that the ground won’t be an issue and he drops 1.5kg for Tom Sherry’s claim, which could prove vital in the closing stages. He is going to give us a sight up in front and is well worth the bet.

Suggested bet: 1 unit @ $5.00

Next best | Race 5 #8 Beep Test

This race is going to produce winners in the future with the likes of Geo, Pinvincible, Beep Test and Roots all returning. Whilst I believe Roots is the best horse in this race, I don’t think this is his race nor do I think it will suit his style. Beep Test on the other hand is going to race handy and is drawn perfectly to get the dream run. She ticks a lot of boxes and will handle this grade without any issues. She has had two nice 1000m trials in the lead-up to this, so fitness will be no issues. 1200m is ideal as a starting point and the ground poses no issues for the daughter of All Too Hard. I am expecting a bold run first-up with Tommy Berry aboard.

Suggested bet: 1 unit @ $4.80

Best each-way | Race 2 #1 Baranof

This Hinchinbrook gelding is screaming for further and I just wonder if 1200m is still a touch short for him. Returning last start a touch lighter after his gelding operation, Nash Rawiller gave him a couple of reminders on the bend, and he got his mind on the job but was held up at a vital stage before darting to the rail to close off well in second. Drawn in barrier two again, I am expecting Brock Ryan to sit him closer if he begins well enough and I don’t expect the ground to be an issue. I expect a much more improved run and for him to be somewhere in the finish.

Suggested bet: 0.5 unit @ $8.00