Seymour – Heavy 8
R1 – GMCU Maiden Plate (1200m)
A very open juvenile maiden to start the day with several debutants attracting attention. Tiffany closed off well on debut at Bendigo and should appreciate the drop in grade, while Victimised showed promise first-up at Warrnambool and maps nicely again. Fontein Jewel also worked home well at Bendigo and can improve further, while Naval Command profiles as an interesting first starter from a strong stable.
Selections
14. Tiffany – $5.50
15. Victimised – $8.00
16. Fontein Jewel – $9.50
4. Naval Command – $6.50
R2 – Bet365 Bet Boost Maiden Plate (1300m)
Blue Shield looks tough to beat after a narrow defeat at Geelong on debut where he showed speed and fought strongly to the line. Dame Florence drops back to provincial grade after racing well in stronger company, while debutant Paddypie has trialled nicely and commands respect. Bull Run resumes for a new stable and can improve sharply.
Selections
- Blue Shield (2) – $4.20
- Dame Florence (10) – $6.00
- Paddypie (11) – $4.20
- Bull Run (6) – $17.00
R3 – Hunters Maiden Plate (1600m)
Lei has been ultra consistent this campaign and looks ready to peak third-up after another strong placing at Wangaratta. Kiwi Jenni has hit the placings in both starts and should get every chance from the soft draw, while Dr Davinci continues to race honestly and Crystal Jade can improve getting out to the mile.
Selections
9. Lei (3) – $2.50
7. Kiwi Jenni (1) – $3.90
2. Dr Davinci (8) – $6.00
- Crystal Jade (7) – $6.50
R4 – Seymour Equine Clinic Maiden Plate (2040m)
Camelot Time has been knocking on the door this preparation and looks close to a deserved maiden win after another narrow defeat at Ballarat. Deal Done Fast drops sharply in grade after tackling stronger company at Flemington and looks a major danger, while Boy From Oz and Sasterion both bring solid recent form into the staying trip.
Selections
2. Camelot Time (8) – $6.50
4. Deal Done Fast (15) – $1.75
- Boy From Oz (9) – $11.00
- Sasterion (2) – $7.00
R5 – Ray White Seymour BM62 Handicap (1200m)
A competitive sprint with several chances. Off Their Perch resumes with a strong first-up profile and draws to get the right run, while Bark can bounce back sharply after a forgive run at Pakenham. Flying From Above has claims at odds and Gangster Paradise comes off a confidence-boosting win at Wodonga.
Selections
10. Off Their Perch – $4.80
15. Bark – $8.00
6. Flying From Above – $19.00
7. Gangster Paradise – $13.00
R6 – Avenel Equine Hospital 0-62 Handicap (1000m)
Gunz has been racing consistently and drops back to a suitable grade after tackling stronger opposition. Yuuki comes off a smart maiden win at Swan Hill and looks capable of going on with it, while Cavern can improve second-up and Harford brings winning form into the race despite rising in class.
Selections
- Gunz (8) – $2.45
- Yuuki (9) – $3.20
- Cavern (12) – $4.80
- Harford (3) – $15.00
R7 – Tallarook Sheds BM62 Handicap (1425m)
Thunder Hawk has been racing consistently this campaign and looks well placed after another strong effort at Kilmore. Break The Taboo continues to improve and comes off an impressive Ararat win, while Censori can improve second-up and Scholl Deep has upside despite the awkward draw.
Selections
6. Thunder Hawk (11) – $9.00
10. Break The Taboo (8) – $3.20
4. Censori (12) – $7.00
9. Scholl Deep (14) – $16.00
R8 – Annabelle Cleeland Member For Euroa 0-62 Handicap (1600m)
Geeseven has made a brilliant start to the campaign and looks hard to beat again after an impressive Pakenham victory. Pharoah’s Daughter comes off a win at Wangaratta and should be competitive again, while Harmony maps well from a soft gate and Torn can improve sharply back to this level.
Selections
2. Geeseven (4) – $3.70
11. Pharoah’s Daughter (3) – $10.00
12. Harmony (2) – $8.50
4. Torn (16) – $10.00
