Best Bet Mooney Valley R3 Four Carat; Has been racing consistently in much stronger races than this, a last start 4th in the Sandown Cup behind Melbourne Cup 4th placegetter Qewy over 3200m. Pays for it with sharp rise in weight but $2.70 vs $1.85 for Bullish Stock who ran 3rd in a BM78 last start.
Inters Heat 7
Series favourite Hectorjayjay goes around at prohibitive odds again and has the speed to cross and lead all the way again. One warning tonight is no driver will want to cook there horse in their third run in a week one week before the final, especially if they already have enough points to qualify. Polemarker John of Arc has been very brave from tough draws and gets his chance to test the favourite. Suggested Bet Quinella 1 & 5 .
Heat 8 Well the mocca worked again Tuesday when the unbeatable Lennytheshark was poorly driven and only managed 4th. Draws the pole tonight but has a very fast beginner drawn next door. With no backline however leaders back would be perfect spot for all so the 2 gets it if desires. If crossed early will probably come straight off and sit outside lead or have a crack to get it back. Either way should redeem. Suggested bet First four 1, 2 3 4 8, s2, s2.
Heat 9 Wide open as no Hector or Lenny involved with tactics so important and hard to read. A few of these need maximum points to secure a runin final. Smolda is the favourite, he is pretty one dimensional in that if he doesn't get the front he will keep trucking along in the breeze and try and out stay them. Tonight's increase in distance suits but too skinny quote for mine. Simply Susational has the speed to lead from one which at Gloucester Park is a huge advantage. Bling it On is in career best form now they drive him with a sit. If he gets the right run he is very dangerous. Beaudiene Boaz is talented enough but has a very tricky draw to overcome. Suggested Bet , Bling itOn each way.
Quaddie (r5-8) 1 2, 1, 1 3 6 7, 1 2 cost $16 / unit
Best Bet R5 Ideal Alice ; Usually races in open company and from barrier one over 2100m should lead all the way. The presence of NZ mare A Piccadilly Princess, also very talented and equal fav tonight means we get a backable price.