Horsham (VIC) | Good 4
R1 – 1100m Maiden Plate
Debutant Platino has trialled strongly and maps to control the race from the front, giving him a clear edge. Fellow first-starters bring intrigue, with Caribbean Villa resuming from a solid camp, while Beersbeforemuscatt has shown enough at the jump-outs to be competitive. Classy Sassy improves with fitness.
Selections:
- 6. Platino (4) – $2.80
- Caribbean Villa (7) – $7.00
- Beersbeforemuscatt (1) – $10.00
- Classy Sassy (11) – $34.00
R2 – 1200m Maiden Plate
A modest maiden where race shape plays a key role. Runaway Love finally draws to get a soft run near the speed and looks ready to strike. Watt On Earth has trialled well returning, while Eire To The Jungle can improve stepping up in trip. Depth falls away after these.
Selections:
- 12. Runaway Love (4) – $3.50
- Watt On Earth (12) – $2.90
- Eire To The Jungle (13) – $11.00
R3 – 1400m Maiden Plate
An open and tricky affair. Convaaya may have the most upside despite mixed trial form. The Lady Venus gets ideal conditions stepping up in trip and looks ready to peak. Cape Radstock drops into a weaker race, while I Will Shine can roll forward and give a sight.
Selections:
- 5. Convaaya (8) – $3.80
- The Lady Venus (5) – $6.00
- Cape Radstock (2) – $4.40
- I Will Shine (12) – $4.80
R4 – 1800m Maiden Plate
Form centres around a tight group. Apadana was strong late fresh and looks suited stepping up again. Durham continues to hit the line well and is close to a win. Wombat maps ideally, while Bellsym adds intrigue fresh with trial support.
Selections:
- 10. Apadana (13) – $4.20
- Durham (9) – $3.80
- Wombat (2) – $4.20
- Bellsym (11) – $10.00
R5 – 1800m BM56
Pro Aussie has been ultra consistent this prep and looks ready to break through. Early Warning drops in grade and can improve, while Imminent Storm brings strong recent form. The Smash Factor has upside if things go right.
Selections:
- 5. Pro Aussie (4) – $4.00
- Early Warning (7) – $3.40
- Imminent Storm (10) – $7.50
- The Smash Factor (11) – $7.00
R6 – 2100m BM56
Staying test where Mozu Marcassin looks well placed dropping in grade. Olympiad gets every chance from the inside draw, while She’s Stargazing brings winning form. Final Impact is a knockout at odds.
Selections:
- Mozu Marcassin (11) – $3.70
- Olympiad (1) – $7.00
- She’s Stargazing (3) – $6.50
- Final Impact (6) – $16.00
R7 – 1400m BM56
This sets up perfectly for Triomphe, who has been racing well in stronger company and gets blinkers on. Rivazza can control the tempo, while Artpark has the ability to finish strongly. Fiorente Rules adds value.
Selections:
- 4. Triomphe (3) – $3.60
- Rivazza (5) – $6.00
- Artpark (10) – $4.60
- Fiorente Rules (11) – $9.50
R8 – 1100m 0-62 Handicap
Competitive closer. Simply Excels trialled well and looks ready to fire fresh for a new yard. Our Little Star is in strong form on speed, while Tangoette brings a dominant last-start win. Naralinga has upside resuming.
Selections:
- 2. Simply Excels (8) – $4.20
- Our Little Star (7) – $7.50
- Tangoette (12) – $6.00
- Naralinga (10) – $10.00
