Balaklava (SA) – Good 4
R1 – Port Clinton Community & Sports Club Inc Class One Plate (2200m)
Analysis
MISS TROMBARI (6) was solid placing at Clare last start and looks well suited again, clearly a leading contender. ARLO’S DREAM (1) broke through impressively at Murray Bridge and can go on with it. CAER IBORMEITH (3) also comes off a maiden win and has upside. KOHALA (4) has been consistent at Clare and can feature in the finish.
Selections
6. Miss Trombari (1) – Scratched
- Arlo's Dream (4)
- Caer Ibormeith (3)
- Kohala (2)
R2 – Adelaide Galvanising Industries Benchmark 66 Handicap (2400m)
Analysis
FLYING ASSASSIN (3) backs up quickly after a strong win and shapes as the one to beat. FULL OF COURAGE (1) drops from metro company and looks well placed. SENTIMENTAL FLAME (2) also finds easier grade and must be respected. TAKEN ON FAITH (6) has claims with the right run.
Selections
3. Flying Assassin (7)
- Full Of Courage (4)
- Sentimental Flame (6)
- Taken On Faith (5)
R3 – Sportsbet Racing Form Maiden Plate (1400m)
Analysis
SAHHA SWEETIE (8) improved sharply last time and looks ready to break through. I’M A HOTTIE (6) has been knocking on the door and will be thereabouts again. FLYING BRANT (4) debuts from the inside gate and profiles as a threat. LOVE TO LIE (9) is another newcomer with stable support.
Selections
8. Sahha Sweetie (5)
6. I'm A Hottie (2)
4. Flying Brant (1)
9. Love To Lie (6) – Scratched
R4 – Taylors Wines Maiden Plate (1050m)
Analysis
MISS BOOM (10) ran well fresh and looks nicely placed to go close. TIDDY WIDDY (11) has been consistent and drops back to non-metro grade. POWER OF TIME (5) can improve second-up. SIMPLY SID (6) was narrowly beaten last start and has claims again.
Selections
10. Miss Boom (6) – Scratched
11. Tiddy Widdy (7)
5. Power Of Time (4)
6. Simply Sid (11)
R5 – Happy 50th Jon G Three-year-old Maiden Plate (1050m)
Analysis
WOODSTOCK (6) drops in grade and looks primed to strike. BRELLAMIE RIOT (7) makes his debut and comes from a capable yard. ELEGANT LILLY (9) has shown ability and can improve. CHILLY BRO (1) is another first starter who could surprise.
Selections
6. Woodstock (5)
7. Brellamie Riot (10)
9. Elegant Lilly (3)
- Chilly Bro (9)
R6 – Marjorie Buckley Nee Saint Memorial Rating 0-56 Handicap (1600m)
Analysis
BOLTED IN (4) maps to get every chance and has been competitive this prep, top pick. BELLE INFERNO (6) backs up quickly and has each-way appeal. LIMBERING (8) was placed last start and remains in calculations. A BIG CHANCE (7) is consistent and can feature.
Selections
4. Bolted In (1)
6. Belle Inferno (4)
8. Limbering (10)
7. A Big Chance (7)
R7 – Coopers Brewery Rating 0-56 Handicap (1050m)
Analysis
TAKING OMAHA (3) has been competitive at metro level and looks well placed here. STARNOVA (1) has winning form and can measure up. BRISEIS ECLIPSE (4) is in good touch and must be included. RICH LADY (6) has trialled well and brings solid form.
Selections
3. Taking Omaha (5)
- Starnova (8)
- Briseis Eclipse (4)
- Rich Lady (7)
R8 – BTR Excavations Benchmark 56 Handicap (1300m)
Analysis
TERRITORIAN (3) should strip fitter and can bounce back. ROYAL TRAPEZE (4) was close last start and is in the mix. DUO PERNA (2) ran well fresh and can improve again. BIG MAV (1) has been racing consistently and won’t be far away.
Selections
3. Territorian (7)
4. Royal Trapeze (3)
2. Duo Perna (12)