Flemington (VIC) – Good 4
R1 – Tab We’re On | 2500m | 13:00
A tricky staying opener, but the main chances look fairly clear. Xtra Rush should be handy in the run and is going well this prep, while Bluestone gets another chance to break through with the blinkers back on and a weight drop. The Western Front comes through a winning Caulfield run and must be respected, while Flamin’ Romans can improve into the placings.
Selections
6. Xtra Rush — $6.00
8. Bluestone — $3.00
4. The Western Front — $4.80
5. Flamin’ Romans — $21.00
R2 – The Les Carlyon | 1400m | 13:35
A competitive 3YO fillies race with a few different form lines. Cardamom is chasing three straight and looks a genuine winning hope, while Cafe Au Lait maps well and brings solid Flemington form. Two To Tango has race fitness and upside, and Cooly comes off a win and can continue to improve.
Selections
5. Cardamom — $11.00
4. Cafe Au Lait — $5.00
14. Two To Tango — $23.00
7. Cooly — $19.00
R3 – Anzac Day Stakes | 1400m | 14:10
The feature 2YO race looks tactical, with tempo likely to be important. Prime Pattern can improve with the blinkers coming off and looks good value if they roll along. Blind Raise was impressive winning on debut and should get every chance from the draw. Drumfire has been consistent and maps well, while Cajun debuts for a strong stable and could run a bold race.
Selections
5. Prime Pattern — $26.00
- Blind Raise — $2.60
- Drumfire — $5.00
- Cajun — $19.00
R4 – Wgcdr Ian Bayles DFC | 1800m | 14:45
Mukhtalif looks very well placed after a strong Australian debut win and should land in a great position from the draw. First Chorus has been racing well and gets another chance up in trip, while Cavalry is chasing a hat-trick and has winning form. Cadogan resumes off a good trial and is the blowout chance at big odds.
Selections
2. Mukhtalif — $3.30
6. First Chorus — $4.00
15. Cavalry — $4.00
- Cadogan — $35.00
R5 – Auckland Thoroughbred Racing Inc. Trophy | 1400m | 15:20
This looks an even BM100 with several runners hard to split. Enxuto has been consistent this prep and can bounce back from a below-par run. Big Swinger was solid fresh and should improve, while Athanatos continues to race well and looks a genuine hope. Merrigold is in winning form and cannot be dismissed.
Selections
2. Enxuto — $10.00
7. Big Swinger — $6.50
3. Athanatos — $7.50
6. Merrigold — $5.50
R6 – VRC St Leger | 2800m | 15:55
A staying test where stamina is the key. Silvasista comes off a last-start win and looks well placed if she handles the rise to 2800m. Erupt draws perfectly and looks like a grinder who will appreciate the trip. Te Taniwha is a big price but brings honest staying form, while Haiiro has been consistent all prep and can be included.
Selections
16. Silvasista — $3.50
13. Erupt — $27.00
14. Te Taniwha — $201.00
4. Haiiro — $23.00
R7 – Flt Lt Peter Armytage Handicap | 2000m | 16:30
A strong 2000m race with progressive stayers engaged. Too Darn Discreet has strong Flemington form and comes off a good Ballarat win. Bring Forth is flying this prep and should get every chance on speed. Zakouma is chasing four straight and has a powerful finish, while Plymouth can improve sharply with excuses last start.
Selections
6. Too Darn Discreet — $11.00
13. Bring Forth — $4.60
15. Zakouma — $2.50
4. Plymouth — $13.00
R8 – William Newton VC Handicap | 1400m | 17:05
A strong sprint-mile race to finish the card. Epimeles can improve sharply second-up and maps well if he gains a start. Theblade has ability and comes from a strong yard, while Arcandam brings last-start winning form. Madiyya resumes off a break and has trialled well enough to be a serious chance fresh.
Selections
19. Epimeles — $13.00
6. Theblade — $10.00
10. Arcandam — $20.00
12. Madiyya — $8.00
