Cranbourne (VIC) – Soft 5
R1 – The Valley @ Southside Cranbourne Plate (1200m)
Analysis
A maiden lacking exposed form. CARRIEDO (8) was narrowly beaten when well supported first-up at Kyneton and looks nicely placed to go one better. LOVE ME TOMORROW (9) showed promise on debut and can improve. JUVENAL (4) ran well at his only start and must be respected. BALANCE (7) drops back from Caulfield and has claims despite limited experience.
Selections
8. Carriedo (2) – $5.00
9. Love Me Tomorrow (9) – $21.00
4. Juvenal (3) – $6.00
7. Balance (7) – $1.75
R2 – Living Legends Summer Middle Distance Series - Heat 5 (2025m)
Analysis
GLOBAL ECLIPSE (2) has been ultra-consistent this prep and looks one of the better bets on the program. CONVO (9) continues to hit the line and shapes as a key danger. OLNEY (7) brings last-start winning form and stays in calculations. (Time Allowed scratched).
Selections
2. Global Eclipse (2) – $2.50
9. Convo (3) – $7.50
7. Olney (7) – $8.50
R3 – Cool Ridge Handicap (1600m)
Analysis
The race centres around the top two. CURSE IT (2) has been in terrific form and arrives off a strong Caulfield Heath win. HUMZA BEY (4) has ability and can improve second-up. SUMO SANDY (5) rarely runs poorly and draws well. SOTOMAYOR (7) is chasing a hat-trick and adds value.
Selections
2. Curse It (7) – $3.70
4. Humza Bey (4) – $3.90
5. Sumo Sandy (1) – $2.70
7. Sotomayor (3) – $13.00
R4 – Ladbrokes Hosted Pots Handicap (1200m)
Analysis
ARLINGTON ROW (7) has been consistent to start her career and looks the one to beat again. FLY BY LIGHT (2) won well here and is a major threat. LYRICS 'N' SONG (3) resumes with upside and is in the mix. (Layla scratched).
Selections
7. Arlington Row (1) – $6.50
2. Fly By Light (2) – $2.60
3. Lyrics 'N' Song (4) – $4.00
R5 – Musk Creek Farm Summer Sprint Series - Heat 5 (1200m)
Analysis
ATTACHMENTS (3) has been racing well and looks hard to beat. STREET CONQUEROR (5) has solid recent form and can feature. STATICE (10) resumes off a long break but trialled well. THUNDER HAWK (9) has trial support and shouldn’t be dismissed.
Selections
3. Attachments (5) – $1.80
5. Street Conqueror (11) – $9.00
10. Statice (7) – $10.00
9. Thunder Hawk (1) – $9.00
R6 – Ladbrokes 55 Second Challenge Series 2 - Heat 6 (955m)
Analysis
GENTLE STEEL (8) impressed fresh and looks suited again. EGERTON (5) was heavily backed last start and can atone. CANNYWORTH (4) resumes off a trial win and adds depth. (Point Moon scratched).
Selections
8. Gentle Steel (3) – $2.70
5. Egerton (10) – $6.00
4. Cannyworth (7) – $6.00
R7 – Lawn Rules Abell Stakes (1200m)
Analysis
POP AWARD (3) resumes with strong trial form and sets the standard. A LITTLE DEEP (1) has been racing in good company and is right in the mix. GIVE ME SPACE (4) returns off a lengthy spell with trial wins. CORNICHE (2) also resumes and appeals each-way.
Selections
3. Pop Award (6) – $5.00
- A Little Deep (4) – $5.00
- Give Me Space (5) – $3.90
- Corniche (2) – $15.00
R8 – Ladbrokes Big Bets Summer Middle Distance Series - Heat 6 (2025m)
Analysis
A competitive staying contest. EN FLIQUE (4) comes off a strong win and looks well placed again. LUVYA MUMMA (8) is consistent and must be respected. STAGE 'N' SCREEN (2) has strong metro form and is hard to ignore. MADAME LEXIS (7) can surprise with further improvement.
Selections
4. En Flique (7) – $7.50
8. Luvya Mumma (2) – $6.50
2. Stage 'N' Screen (3) – $3.00
7. Madame Lexis (9) – $19.00