Warrnambool – Heavy 10
R1 – 3200m Novice Hurdle
Golden Crusader looks very hard to beat after two impressive hurdle wins and proven heavy-track form. With key rivals scratched, he clearly sets the standard, while Mr Waterville and Ongatiti look the main dangers on the quick back-up.
Selections:
- Golden Crusader — $1.80
- Mr Waterville — $10.00
- Ongatiti — $6.00
- Ardakan — $5.50
R2 – 1200m Maiden Plate
Melbourne Magic resumes with strong form and has placed in all three career runs, making him the one to beat. Flying Capital was good on debut and gets blinkers, while Atomova and Min Kiata both bring heavy-track experience.
Selections:
4. Melbourne Magic — $1.90
3. Flying Capital — $2.40
7. Atomova — $7.50
6. Min Kiata — $12.00
R3 – 1400m 3YO BM70
Cinturato brings strong metro form and looks well placed in this grade. Danzsin maps well from the inside, while Azzacool and Boggy Creek Boys both have upside despite tougher setups.
Selections:
4. Cinturato — $3.80
2. Danzsin — $6.00
11. Azzacool — $21.00
8. Boggy Creek Boys — $31.00
R4 – 1400m F&M BM70
She’s Impeccable is racing consistently and can be competitive again, but Igotcha and Eishaa both bring upside at big prices. Beautifully also profiles well after a strong last-start win.
Selections:
2. She’s Impeccable — $17.00
7. Igotcha — $17.00
5. Eishaa — $31.00
6. Beautifully — $3.80
R5 – 1700m BM70 Final
Sunsets has been solid in stronger races and looks well suited here. Eleanor Dumont is flying, unbeaten this prep and proven on heavy ground, while Overactive and Buzzaroon add depth.
Selections:
2. Sunsets — $8.00
8. Eleanor Dumont — $2.80
4. Overactive — $7.50
7. Buzzaroon — $9.00
R6 – 1100m BM78
Salsa Fellow comes off a strong win and should be right in the finish. Moby Dick resumes for a new yard and can improve sharply, while From A Distance and Emmadella both bring fresh upside.
Selections:
- Salsa Fellow — $4.80
- Moby Dick — $6.00
- From A Distance — $3.20
- Emmadella — $9.00
R7 – 5500m Grand Annual Steeplechase
Duke Of Bedford is the reigning champ and looks hard to beat again with fitness on his side. Count Zero loves Warrnambool and stays all day, while Raise The Note and Instigator can run into the money.
Selections:
2. Duke Of Bedford — $2.45
4. Count Zero — $11.00
10. Raise The Note — $10.00
7. Instigator — $9.50
R8 – 1400m Handicap
Sir Atlas is in winning form and should be strong late. Raikoke was brave last start and looks suited rising in trip, while So Risque can improve back in grade. Test Of Love adds value.
Selections:
4. Sir Atlas — $3.80
5. Raikoke — $6.00
6. So Risque — $4.60
7. Test Of Love — $4.60
R9 – 2350m Warrnambool Cup
Xtra Rush is fit, consistent and drawn to get every chance in the Cup. Alder brings winning form and looks a major danger, while Khor and Unseen Ruler both have claims if they handle the testing ground.
Selections:
10. Xtra Rush — $5.50
6. Alder — $3.40
14. Khor — $15.00
11. Unseen Ruler — $11.00
R10 – 1300m BM62
Blue Bandit can improve in a suitable race, while Big Rooster brings strong heavy-track winning form from Terang. Eire Of Fortune resumes with trial support, and Lamassu is another worth including.
Selections:
2. Blue Bandit — $10.00
11. Big Rooster — $6.00
14. Eire Of Fortune — $15.00
8. Lamassu — $11.00
