Best Bet Northam r2 Northern Diamond ; Trials indicate this filly has ability and the blinkers really had a positive effect latest one. Likely finds the lead and over the Northam sprint distances thats a good place to be. Housewife has solid race form for a Northam maiden and Pike stalking you on an odds on favourite is never ideal , just feel it’s too short.
Northam r5 Highly Spoken ; Getting closer to winning a maiden and finds a race where he can lead up in trip. Brad Parnham going on is a massive plus (great on leaders) and he has blinkers first time. Would prefer each way but we go one more time.
Oaks Day
Bunbury Born & Bred leading jockey Damian Lane has a great book of rides today and I think we can back a couple
R2 Oscar’s Fortune ; Bellatrix Star form is outstanding , last start failure alarming. Too many questions for me to bet , note he has officially changed stables to a Melbourne based trainer.
R8 Treasurethemoment ; Going for four on the bounce and won the traditional lead up race in dominant fashion. Tricky draw to overcome but looks a great chance to add another group 1 to his trophy cabinet.
R9 Poison Chalice ; Solid win first up and then no luck latest at Group 2 level. Another tough draw and very wary of Globe , however spacious Flemington will help and usually by now they are starting to make ground out wide . The one to beat.
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