CRANBOURNE (VIC) – Good 4
R1 – The Valley @ Southside Cranbourne Plate (1400m) – Maiden SW
Analysis
A tricky opener with limited exposed form. RATHLIN EXPRESS closed off nicely at Pakenham and should improve with that run under the belt. AREAAN wasn’t far away when resuming and has performed well second-up previously. MEASURE OF TIME was sound on debut at Donald and can be competitive again. CONTOURS, who missed narrowly on a heavy track at Geelong first-up, remains a genuine hope.
Selections
- 9. Rathlin Express (12) — $4.40
- 10. Areaan (7) — $6.50
- 7. Measure Of Time (9) — $5.50
- 6. Contours (5) — $4.20
R2 – Ladbrokes Top 2/3/4 Betting Plate (1200m) – 3YO Maiden SW
Analysis
A race that may be tactically run. VEOMAS returns from a freshen with a strong trial win, suggesting he’s ready to perform. POSH DIAMANTE produced a sharp debut run and looks poised to improve. BLANKFIELD debuts and shouldn’t be dismissed. COMMANDEUR, who placed at Kilmore last start, can figure again.
Selections
- 13. Veomas (4) — $7.50
- 12. Posh Diamante (2) — $3.70
- 1. Blankfield (5) — $19.00
- 14. Commandeur (12) — $31.00
R3 – RSL Poppy Appeal Handicap (1200m) – Class 1
Analysis
ELONIA broke through impressively fresh and maps well again. SECRET ELEGANCE went close at Ballarat and is capable of measuring up. JUST JENNI resumes after a break and brings winning form. LES BRAVES, who is racing consistently, is another strong each-way contender.
Selections
- 8. Elonia (8) — $5.00
- 12. Secret Elegance (5) — $16.00
- 5. Just Jenni (9) — $17.00
- 1. Les Braves (11) — $3.10
R4 – Ladbrokes 55 Second Challenge Series 2 – Heat 2 (955m) – BM66
Analysis
PACIFIC GLAMOUR was a sharp maiden winner fresh and gets a favourable draw. KING WEST loves racing here and is capable of another strong showing. POCKET SIZE returns after a short break and could run well back in city grade. CONDOR has more to offer and can improve on recent efforts.
Selections
- 8. Pacific Glamour (1) — $3.00
- 4. King West (7) — $9.50
- 5. Pocket Size (6) — $7.00
- 1. Condor (8) — $7.50
R5 – Southern Timber Floors Handicap (2580m) – BM66
Analysis
JENNI INTIBA is holding form and looks well-placed to strike. JEALOUS continues to race honestly and should be competitive again. EAGLE ANGEL caused an upset last start and can improve with fitness. THE STORYTELLER narrowly missed fresh and gets a soft run in transit, making him a key threat.
Selections
- 12. Jenni Intiba (7) — $13.00
- 7. Jealous (8) — $9.00
- 3. Eagle Angel (5) — $5.50
- 2. The Storyteller (2) — $6.00
R6 – AFW Garment & Fabric Suppliers Handicap (1400m) – F&M BM66
Analysis
GELLHORN resumed with a smart win and despite the draw has the speed to offset it. CLAVEL ran well second-up last preparation and can rebound from her fresh run. CANARA is scratched. BONNAROO has been consistent all prep and can make her presence felt.
Selections
- 4. Gellhorn (13) — $7.00
- 7. Clavel (7) — $26.00
- 10. Canara (12) — Scratched
- 9. Bonnaroo (4) — $8.00
R7 – Ladbrokes SRM In Multis Handicap (1600m) – BM66
Analysis
The top two appear hardest to beat. ENCHANTED JENNI chases a winning streak after another strong performance at Caulfield Heath. FAREWELL TO EIRE remains consistent and maps well. VIVACISSIMO draws perfectly and can bounce back. MAMUNO has upside and can figure if he overcomes the wide alley.
Selections
- 4. Enchanted Jenni (9) — $4.40
- 8. Farewell To Eire (2) — $6.00
- 7. Vivacissimo (1) — $5.50
- 6. Mamuno (12) — $21.00
R8 – Ladbrokes Quick Multi Handicap (1300m) – BM66
Analysis
IMPENDING WAR resumes with the winkers applied and looks well-prepped. AL PRANCER continues to race consistently and is highly competitive in this grade. MATAWAI resumes and has a soft draw to help him land in the right spot. WOLF TWENTY ONE is capable of a strong showing with his solid recent form.
Selections
- 9. Impending War (9) — $6.50
- 5. Al Prancer (7) — $3.90
- 3. Matawai (1) — $5.50
- 8. Wolf Twenty One (4) — $8.50