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Saturday’s racing marks the end of the 2009-10 racing season. Some early hints of the spring are evident with a number of good horses set to start their campaigns. Feature races include the Group 3 Bletchingly Stakes at Caufield, the Listed Reliance Petroleum Stakes at Morphettville and The Rosebud at Rosehill.

 

The Bletchingly Stakes (Race 6) at Caulfield has attracted an interesting field. It should be a competitive race. I am favouring Velocitea. She has a great course and distance record and should make her presence felt. Tollesprit could be the main danger as he is also good first-up performer. I will be interested in seeing how Shoot Out goes in preparation for some of the feature races later during the spring carnival.

 

The Reliance Petroleum Stakes (Race 7) at Morphettville has brought together a competitive field of two and three year olds. The best local chance is Streetcar Magic. He is in great form and should be hardest to beat in this event. There are a number of Victorian visitors who should be amongst the main dangers. These runners include Broadway Harmony, Martika and Happy Angel.

 

The Rosebud (Race 5) at Rosehill marks the commencement of the lead up to the Golden Rose to be run on August 28. A good field of two year olds have been assembled. The wet track conditions should pose a fascinating challenge as most runners have limited experience in such conditions. I’m favouring Crossbow as he was impressive last start and should be hard to beat if he handles the conditions. Ilovethiscity is a promising horse and is the main danger here. Others worth thought for the multiples are Sea Lord, Top Drop and Howdiddydoit.

 

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Greetings Punters

The highlights of racing this weekend are centred on the Queensland winter racing carnival. The main venue for Queensland racing on Saturday is the Gold Coast with a great 8 race program scheduled. The Group 2 Hollindale Stakes, Group 3 Gold Coast Guineas and Listed Prime Minister’s Cup are the highlights. Wet weather during the week will ensure a rain affected track. At time of writing the track was rated a Slow (7).

The Hollindale Stakes (Race 7) looks to be a race dominated by Sydney trained horses. I’m expecting Road To Rock to be too good for his rivals. He was impressive winning at Randwick last start. The 1800 metres should suit Metal Bender. I’m also expecting the mares Gold Water and Pagan Princess to be thereabouts for the multiples.

The Gold Coast Guineas (Race 6) is a very open race with plenty of chances. Stryker comes off a great run in The Galaxy at Randwick last start and looks a class runner in this field. The only query is the barrier. Deer Valley ran a nice race last start and looks to be one of the better fillies in the field. Another contender is Temple Of Boom who has drawn well, enjoys the wet and looks hard to fault. The other main chances look to be Latin News and Tierqualo.

The Prime Minister’s Cup (Race 8) looks a hard race to finish off the program. I would not be surprised if Mr Baritone were to improve with suitable wet conditions. His last start run was honest and the drop in class will suit. Cornwall Park looks the main danger as he is in form and enjoys a wet track. The other runners worth thought are Baqaba and Drenalin.

Elsewhere on the program look for plenty of value. In Race 4 I’m expecting the contest to be between Status Quo and Devoirs. In Race 5, another open race, the main chances look to be rare Diamond, Plain Magic and Graceful Anna.

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Greetings Punters

Easter Saturday racing will be highlighted by a quality race day at Rosehill Gardens, with the running of 5 Group 1 races including the Golden Slipper and The BMW.

This year’s Golden Slipper (Race 7) is sure to be a fascinating race. On paper, there is a lot of pace and the favoured runners have drawn well for the most part. The most impressive lead up wins for mind were Military Rose, Brightexpectations and Crystal Lily. At this stage I’m favouring Military Rose as it is hard to fault what she done to date. The fairytale would be a win by Chance Bye. Keep an eye out for More Strawberries to charge home late.

The BMW (Race 5) is a race that has a reasonable number of chances. Theseo has ben impressive at his last 2 starts and will be hard to beat. However, the 2400 metres poses some query and there a number of stayers in the race that can handle wet tracks. Horses that fit this category include Speed Gifted who looks the main challenger to the favourite, Harris Tweed and Daffodil.

The Queen of the Turf Stakes (Race 4) will be highlighted by clash between Typhoon Tracy and More Joyous. Typhoon Tracy has been impressive this campaign and will be hardest to beat. An upset would not surprise me, especially if it were to come from Neroli who won this race last year and enjoys wet tracks. The George Ryder Stakes (Race 5) appears to be an open race with little pace on paper. The best chances appear to be Danleigh, Dao Dao, Black Piranha Heart of Dreams and Sniper’s Bullet at this stage.

The Vinery Stud Stakes (Race 3) is also an open race. Faint Perfume is the favourite at this stage and should relish the step up to 2000 metres. Run For Naara ran on quite nicely in the Rosehill Guineas and Once Were Wild will be looking to add to her winning streak. Set For Fame ran well last start at Flemington. The one query will be whether she’ll see out the 2000 metres. I’m expecting that Faint Perfume should add another Group 1 win for Bart Cummings.

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Greetings Punters

Following the belated finish to a great Melbourne carnival, the spotlight will now be on Sydney for the next month.

Among the two Group 1 and four Group 2 races, the Reisling Stakes is particularly interesting as it brings the best of the Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane form lines for two year old fillies together. Psychologist is the only one with a defeat but that was at her second start in the Blue Diamond Stakes and it was a good run to finish fifth. Both Military Rose and Solar Charged have emphatic wins at their last start. Solar Charged was particularly impressive with the way she accounted for quality opposition last start and I favour her over Military Rose.

Star Witness attempts to follow on from his Blue Diamond Stakes win in the Todman Stakes. His form looks much stronger than the opposition here so, as long as he handles the handles the Sydney way of going, he should be able to win. Decision Time looks the danger.

Pace is the key to the Ranvet Stakes as it is hard to go past Theseo if he is left alone. There doesn’t look to be any real speed against him so horses like Rangirangdoo may be forced to sit close to the pace, similar to last start. The 2000m is probably more to Theseo’s liking so he should be the one to beat. If there is any real pace, expect Daffodil and Road To Rock to be very competitive.

It’s a typical Coolmore Classic with about a dozen genuine chances. The form is with Faint Perfume but the barrier will make it hard to find a good position in this field. Hurtle Myrtle and Palacio De Crystal bring strong form into this race and they look more likely than faint Perfume to have a good run. Expect them both to be competitive. The improver should be Lady Lynette. Her barrier at Flemington last week set her a huge task so the close draw here should suit her.

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Greetings Punters

The events of last weekend have resulted in Group 1 races in two states again with
Melbourne's carnival coming to an end as Sydney really shifts up a gear.

Nothing has happened during the week to alter my view of Australian Cup and
Australian Guineas. I favour Miss Maren in the Cup with the main dangers being Heart
Of Dreams, Littorio and Extra Zero. Denman should be too dominating in the Guineas
with the main opposition coming from Linton.

The Blamey Stakes is the other Melbourne highlight. I'm expecting to see some
improvement here from Vigor as he has a strong second up record. Dao Dao has run
into some pretty hot opposition at his last two starts and has run second each time.
He showed the ability to handle the Melbourne way of going and, given the quality of
horses that have finished behind him this preparation, he should be able to edge out
Vigor.

The Sydney highlight is the Randwick Guineas and this is a race of many chances with
barriers and luck playing some part. Viking Legend was a little disappointing last
start but I am willing to forgive that run as he was second up. His form shows an
improvement as he jumps up in distance and, with the advantage of the inside
barrier, I expect him to be relatively forward. Shoot Out and Sir Hallowell should
provide strong opposition.

The lead up races to the Golden Slipper commence for two year olds. In the colts and
geldings division, Beneteau appears to have a dominant position. The fillies look a
lot more open. Crystal Lily was a strong run in the Blue Diamond and has confirmed
that form with a win a week later. Amber's Waltz, Zutara and Divorces ran
immediately behind Chance Bye in the Silver Slipper and all three look as though
they will be suited by 1200m. The pace of the race will be critical and Crystal Lily
should be in front and, if she can dictate the pace, she will be hard to beat.

I am expecting the Challenge Stakes to develop into a match between Stryker and
Swift Alliance. Swift Alliance had to push forward at Caulfield last start because
of his inside barrier and wilted a little over the latter stages. He has barrier 1
again but the smaller field and bigger track will give him more options. I expect
him to edge out Stryker and the other danger is likely to be Typhoon Zed.

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Greetings Punters

It will be another busy weekend for group races with Melbourne taking
centre stage with three Group 1s and four other group races. Sydney also
has a strong program highlighted by a Group 1 race.

The Newmarket Handicap looks to be one of the most even races in years.
The favourites, All Silent and Starspangledbanner, will run well.
Starspangledbanner is likely to have the better run from near the lead.
With so many chances, I will look for value and opt for Wanted and
Turffontein. I will also include the three year old Trusting in my
multiples as he was a winner at his only first up run and had some strong
form against all ages in his spring campaign.

The Australian Cup provides a similar dilemma with virtually every runner
having some chance, so luck will play a big part. Once again I am looking
at the better value runners and the form of Miss Maren this campaign has
been first class. The way she went to the line strongly last start was a
good indication that the extra distance will play in her favour. I am
expecting that the main dangers will be Heart Of Dreams, Littorio and Extra
Zero.

The other Group 1, the Australian Guineas, is a very different race with
Denman a very short priced favourite. The main question appears to be his
ability at the 1600m as he failed at his only attempt in the Caulfield
Guineas in the spring. That run was at the end of a long campaign where he
had won six straight races. I willing to overlook that run he ran so far
below his previous form that day that the distance was not the problem. He
has improved on his spring form this campaign and as this is his fourth
run he should be at his peak. Linton is the other interesting runner as he
is improving with every run. He should provide Denman’s main opposition.

With rain predicted for Sydney, the Chipping Norton Stakes is likely to be
run on a deteriorating track so I will look for runners that can handle all
conditions. Runners that have strong form and fit this specification are
Danleigh, Rangirangdoo, Rock Kingdom and Speed Gifted – the latter one is
first up but has shown previous strong form when fresh. For consistency, it
is hard to go past Rangirangdoo. His last run when he was near the lead in
a fast pace and only just run down was a good indication. today’s race
should be run at a more leisurely pace limiting the chances of him being
run down late. The main opposition should come from the other trio
mentioned. Purple is also likely to show improvement if it is wet.

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Greetings Punters

Another weekend of great racing with Melbourne and Sydney sharing the limelight with two group races each.

The highlight is the Group 1 Futurity Stakes at Caulfield. Whilst the betting is dominated by Typhoon Tracy, she has some strong opposition. Dao Dao and Joku in particular have exceptional records over a mile and Sniper’s Bullet is a Group 1 winner at the distance two starts back. Pace should be the key to the race and this is where Typhoon Tracy should have the advantage from a lead position. She should win but it should be no walkover.

The Autumn Classic has a fairly even field of three year olds and Extra Zero looks as though he will be favourite again. Whilst he keeps showing promise, he has only won one of ten starts. I am going to go with consistency here and favour Take The Rap- he has had a very strong campaign and has been in front of Extra Zero his last two starts.

The two year highlight is the Silver Slipper Stakes at Rosehill. The fillies appear to have the much stronger hand in this race with the unbeaten Chance Bye taking on an unrestricted race for the first time. Ambers Waltz and Georgette Silk appear to provide the main opposition here. All three have drawn wide barriers which are is a distinct disadvantage from this start. Chance Bye is drawn inside the other two here and, based on past performances, will go forward. I favour Chance Bye as she is more likely to get an unimpeded run and not get caught wide. The other two fillies and Corvidae should prove the hardest to beat.

Manhatten Rain tackles the Hobartville Stakes after his awful barrier display last start. He set himself an impossible task there and did run on reasonably for fifth to Shoot Out. He should show his class here and there will be a little value after his last start antics. Viking Legend, Shoot Out, More Than Great should be the hardest to beat.

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Greetings Punters

The quality of racing certainly steps up a few notches tomorrow with seven group races, including two Group 1s, at Caulfield and a very strong weight for age race at Rosehill. It’s a day with a lot of chances in races so picking winners could be very rewarding.

The Blue Diamond Stakes is the Caulfield highlight and with the big field, luck will undoubtedly be a factor. What Psychologist does from the outside barrier is probably the key to the race. If she pushes forward, as is likely, I think it will set the race up for a runner who sits off the pace. This probably plays into the hands of Beneteau and Succession, if he does not race too keenly. With luck likely to be such a big factor, I think the $10 Succession represents better value than Beneteau ($3.2).

The Oakleigh Plate is a mixture of horses in top form and topliners resuming. Given the pace of the race and the quality of the runners drawn in close, it will be particularly hard to overcome a wide barrier. The main chances look to be Lucky Secret, Here De Angels, Swift Alliance and Wanted. From barrier 3, Wanted should almost be assured of a clear run near the lead and this ahs me favouring him. Here De Angels should continue his outstanding form and, with Lucky Secret, provide the danger. Swift Alliance has never raced over the distance and all his wins have been over 1200m, creating an unknown factor. With barrier 1 and a likely sit near the lead, he should also have a strong chance.

The St George Stakes sees Speed Gifted’s return. He is attempting this race first up but he has the first up record over longer distances to suggest he will be competitive. Viewed and Shocking have some chance but both have shown they reach their best at about 2400m. Heart Of Dreams, Sirmione and Miss Maren have the current form. All three are second up and Heart Of Dreams has the strongest second up form of the trio and this has me favouring him.

The Apollo Stakes at Rosehill has drawn a quality field. Rangirangdoo had the first up win over McClintock in a race where Danleigh was disappointing, even allowing for the wet track. O’Lohnro was also disappointing last start but may improve as that run was six weeks ago. The value in the race may be the $15 Alcopop. Whilst he is a stayer resuming, he has excellent first up record and has recorded two wins at 1200m so I will go with the value.

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Greetings Punters

The return of the top liners moves up a notch today, particularly with the three year olds in Sydney.

More Joyous has some quality opposition in the Light fingers Stakes. Last campaign she was beaten first up but this was against some quality mares. After that run she was dominating against the fillies. Sweepstaking should make the race interesting – her last start in Brisbane was an outstanding effort after string trouble and she should be suited by this smaller field. In her own age group today More Joyous should be too good with Sweepstaking and Trim providing the main opposition.

Demerit and Manhatten Rain had strong Melbourne spring campaigns and are opposed again in the Royal Sovereign Stakes. Demerit was victorious on their last meeting but that was after Manhatten Rain had suffered a setback in his preparation and had to go first up over 1400m. On his home track today, Manhatten Rain should be the one to beat. Demerit and More Than Great will provide strong opposition.

The William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley gives Nicconi the chance to win successive Group 1s. The main opposition again appears to be the three year olds, Shellscrape and Wanted. Nicconi’s only defeat at Moonee Valley was when unlucky in the Manikato Stakes. His current form and liking for the track make him the one to beat again. The three year olds together with Light Fantastic and Snipers Bullet should keep him honest.

The Alister Clark Stakes is made difficult as it brings together a field with different form lines. Last start, Linton dominated a maiden field and Offhanded had a win in open company. Extra Zero got to the line strongly behind Take The Rap and he, together with Linton and Offhanded should appreciate the extra distance. Extra Zero has shown improvement second up in the past and this may be the deciding factor here.

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Greetings Punters

There certainly is some great racing today with the return of a number of the Spring stars, particularly at Caulfield.

Denman will be very short odds in the Wellington Racing Club Stakes. The manner of his first up win was outstanding and in this small field he may get an easier run – he should win easily again.

Typhoon Tracy will also be a very short quote in the Sportingbet C F Orr Stakes. She will certainly be very hard to beat but at current quote ($1.55) appears questionable value. Heart Of Dreams looks more attractive at $4.6 based on his great Spring form.

The Rokk Ebony Rubiton Stakes provides a good insight into the depth of this season’s three year olds with the clash of Avenue and Irish lights against the older sprinters Lucky Secret and Here De Angels. There is so much speed in this race that it may be an advantage to be trailing the pace here. Irish Lights will be the one from this quartet to settle in behind so I will favour her. The other three are all genuine dangers but I would favour Avenue and Lucky Secret.

Danleigh and Rangirangdoo make a return in the Expressway Stakes at Rosehill. They are genuine top level horses against some competitive opposition – both McClintock and Centennial Park won in Sydney and Melbourne in the Spring. Danleigh won first up at Group 1 level last campaign and is also a very good performer on a rain affected track. Given the current track rating and the expectation of rain, Danleigh stands out in this. The danger may come from McClintock and Centennial Park who also have good first up and wet track form.

In Brisbane, Chakvetadze gets another chance to atone for her last start failure in the Sun Ray Systems Handicap. Her winning form has been achieved when coming from behind and she didn’t settle when setting the pace. The logical expectation for today is for her to be allowed to settle and, if this is the case, she should reverse the result over Plain Magic and Kryptelon.

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