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Interesting race on Saturday Night. It has come along way since its first incarnation in 1968....a standing start over a mile worth $1365 with trainer/drive Vince Chalker successful with Sordice rating 2.14.4. In the only other standing start version of the race one year later, Little Edward started from the 12 yard handicap for Phil Coulson rating 2.9.0. The first mobile edition of the race in 1970 went to Dollars Double rating a blistering 2.12.5, again for Phil Coulson. Since those early days, the race has blossomed and produced dozens of champions.....the first "imported" champions like Zaruma (John Deane), Full Draw (Les Marriott), Mark Tabella (Ben Geerson) and Whispering Campaign (Val Pereira) before the incomparable junior San Simeon restored order in 1979 for Lou Austin. Was there a better winner than Chandon in for FRK and (quiz night question) trainer Ainslie Williams in 1992? Mitch McGuire currently holds the race record of 1.55.9 over the extended 2130m journey, just in front of Franco Edwards 1.56.0 from last year.
Time will tell if there are any future champs in this years edition which interestingly includes a maiden getting into the filed in advance of the two emergencies who do have winner status. Jasper drawing the ace would appear very hard to beat but I suspect it will be a pressure race with a few prepared to have a real crack in an even field. Major Martini from gate 11 to get a good run into the race and is close to the best two year this season and I think it should win.
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That would be one for the record books and probably not a good record to hold.
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VK has been known to stop The Indian Pacific and The Ghan
Hope you dont get a flat tyre in running - lol
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R1: Batavia On Fire should do enough to lead. I’m hoping that
Beltane doesn’t attack hard early to save it for the run home. Should either be
1,1 on Robb Stark or maybe 1,2 if Burning Rubber comes around. Going 3 wide
solo even from the 800m I think he is a terrific chance. The 1 and 2 should run
top 4, 1 of them should win then take novelties around the likely good trips.
Have to have a couple of dollars on Whoswhointhezoo at the price but think he
is a 2100m and shorter horse.
Tip: No2 Beltane. Bet: FF:1,2/1,2/,7,8,10,11,12/7,8,10,11,12. 100% costs $40,
rotate them through the placings. EQ:1,2.
R2: I’m actually expecting Vincenzo Peruggia to come out humming
and put a bit of pressure on Therugo. Not saying he will cross but he does get
out a lot better from out wide, just thinking this race will have more tempo
than others expect. On that Basis I’m going to have something on the deadest mile
horse Mattjestic Star. The quicker they go the better for him. Obviously you
have to like Therugo and if he gets it soft they can’t beat him but I prefer
him at 2100m where he can sneak a soft quarter.
Tip: No7 Mattjestic Star. Bet: Mattjestic Star EW. FF:1,7,10/1,7,9,10/1,7,9,10/1,4,7,9,10,12.
100% costs $54. EQ:1,7,10.
R3: I have Infinite Symbol holding up with Our Corelli in
the breeze giving Bechers Brook the 1,1. He isn’t one of mine but with that run
I have him on top. None of them are at a price I want to back. Baylan Jet will
love his run, top 5 for him. The Midas Touch trialled very well and shouldn’t be
too far away in the moving line then lead up the 3 wide moves, give him place
claims as well.
Tip: No2 Bechers Brook. FF:1,2,3/1,2,3/1,2,3,10,12/1,2,3,10,11,12. 100% costs $54.
EQ:1,2,3.
R4: I thought Saying Grace would do enough to lead but there
are a few interesting runners, particularly Major Rush who would go back 99
times out of 100 but could cross that 1 time. My mate Better Scoot is back to
the pegs, track the stable mate through and zap him in the straight.
Tip: No10 Better Scoot. Bet: Wins Better Scoot. FF:1,10/1,10/2,3,11,12/2,3,11,12.
100% costs $24. Then rotate 1,10 through for a smaller percentage. EQ:1,10,11.
100% costs $54.
R5: I’m keen to follow up Im Soxy here. Not sure if Golden
State tries to cross or just takes Ideal Liners back, I suspect the later.
Herrick Roosevelt goes forward and gives Soxy the 1,1. To me his recent form is
being massively under rated. I think there is a good bit of entrigue about this
race.
Tip: No3 Im Soxy. Bet: Im Soxy EW. FF:1,3/1,2,3/1,2,3,4,8/1,2,3,4,8,9. 100%
costs $36. QD:1,3.
R6: Jaspervellabeach was good enough last week and gets its
chance to lead throughout but is too short ATM, should be closer to a 6/4
chance. I’ve had something on Some Copper Beach a place at the mid $3 range.
Think she can go forward and get the 1,1 on Aristocratic Star who is a horse
that gets keen and may bring the fav undone. If last starts Major Martini shows
up it is in it up to its eyeballs, this is another race with plenty of interest.
Tip: No1 Jaspervellabeach. Bet: Some Copper Beach place. FF:1,4,11/1,4,11/1,4,10,11/1,2,4,9,10,11.
100% costs $36. QD:1,4,11.
R7: Can’t go past Vampiro here but will only be watching
this one. QD:1
R8: I was hoping Carrera Mach might come up a bit of value
here but he is pretty well found in the early markets. With Im Thor being a
slow beginner and MY Papa Bear and Roman Aviator likely to have a shot for the
top I thought he could slot across nicely behind them and have a beautiful
trail up on the speed. I thought Roman Aviator would cross and Papa would get
left in the breeze. Doesn’t look like anything would come to give him cover
other than maybe the 8 or 9. I really think the 4 and 5 are the only winning chances.
Tip: No5 Carrera Mach. Bet: Carrera Mach EW. FF:4,5/1,4,5,10/1,4,5,10/1,2,4,5,8,10,11,12.
100% costs $60. QD:4,5. 100% costs $24.
R9: In his two starts Papinik hasn’t looked to have gate
speed so it does look an easy lead for Its Rock And Roll. The value here is
Shockwave. Gee Jay Kay will get up outside the leader, if they go even slightly
too quick Shockwave can get them.
Tip: No5 Its Rock And Roll. Bet: Shockwave EW.
FF:5,9/5,7,9/2,5,7,9/2,4,5,6,7,8,9. 100% costs $32.
R10: This looks a good race for Nowuseemesmile. The 1 and
the 2 will run along quickly enough, Nowuseemesmile may even end up 1,1 on
Bettorgrinandbarit. She just can’t do even an ounce of work early and finish
off and she has had to her last few to keep a position, slotting in straight
behind them tonight she will be running on.
Tip: No5 Nowuseemesmile. Bet: Back her EW.
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I thought George Hinchcliffe stood Sultros up at Bullsbrook when he first came here but could be wrong.
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I can remember that horse running a 2nd in a stand start race a while back - came from last - looped the field came home in 56 - ive never forgotten that run - i thought that is a seriously good horse
2 starts back 2nd beaten a half neck ( by Golden State- it led ) in 1.55.3 - 3 wide without cover last 600 metres - closing qtr 27.9 - that was a sensational run
The fave hasnt got quick mile rates - beaten Mr Rollins last start - whoopee
Theres horses resuming - bar the 1 and the 2 - the rest will go back at the start - i would love Shannon to put this thing in the breeze . In the breeze i reckon it is unbeatable - its point to point speed will be too quick for them .
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