Flemington (VIC) – Good 4
R1 – TAB We’re On (1000m)
Analysis
Tricky juvenile Listed race with limited exposed form. GIN TWIST (6) has placed in both starts and was narrowly beaten at Caulfield, setting the standard. LA GITANA (7) showed ability on debut and comes from a leading stable. NIKITRIA (9) debuts for a respected yard and must be kept safe. JACARANDA (5) won first-up and profiles strongly again.
Selections
6. Gin Twist (4) – $4.00
7. La Gitana (6) – $4.40
9. Nikitria (3) – $7.50
5. Jacaranda (2) – $4.00
R2 – Rubaroc Handicap (1200m)
Analysis
RUE DE ROYALE (1) has been knocking on the door and boasts winning form at the track, making him hard to beat. GOLD MEDALLIST (8) returns to metro level with strong previous campaign credentials. BEHAVIOUR (7) continues to race consistently in similar grade. LEGACY BAY (11) rarely runs poorly and can be in the finish again.
Selections
- Rue De Royale (8) – $3.50
- Gold Medallist (4) – $9.50
- Behaviour (5) – $7.00
- Legacy Bay (3) – $5.00
R3 – Good Friday Appeal Plate (1400m)
Analysis
MAISY (8) resumes off a solid trial and looks ready to fire first-up. WATERSPORTS (7) has been ultra-consistent this preparation and is the obvious danger. LITTLE JACK (3) returns from a long layoff but trialled impressively. GREAT MAXIMUS (1) has been competitive at this level and can feature.
Selections
8. Maisy (2) – $7.00
7. Watersports (6) – $2.90
3. Little Jack (1) – $9.50
- Great Maximus (4) – $6.50
R4 – Kirin Ichiban Trophy (1600m)
Analysis
A tight contest. SNEAKY SUNRISE (3) comes off a strong Caulfield win and is well placed to repeat. AHHA AHHA (9) has been reliable all campaign and maps well. ASTRAL FLAME (8) was dominant fresh and can go on with it. HOT DIGITY BOOM (7) brings winning form back to town.
Selections
3. Sneaky Sunrise (4) – $4.40
9. Ahha Ahha (2) – $3.30
8. Astral Flame (1) – $3.80
7. Hot Digity Boom (3) – $6.50
R5 – VOBIS Gold Comet (1000m)
Analysis
BRIDAL WALTZ (1) resumes with strong trial form and looks primed. MCGAW (4) also returns in good order and appeals as a key threat. CELUI (3) was impressive winning fresh in Sydney and must be respected. (Jennyanydots scratched.)
Selections
- Bridal Waltz (1) – $4.40
- Mcgaw (8) – $3.40
- Celui (9) – $3.40
R6 – HKJC World Pool Trophy (1100m)
Analysis
GWEN’S GIRL (8) impressed last start and looks capable of measuring up. EDUCATED (6) remains unbeaten and will give a bold sight. LA ROUX (5) has upside and adds blinkers. THANKS GORGEOUS (2) is proven at metro level and can surprise.
Selections
8. Gwen’s Girl (5) – $9.00
6. Educated (1) – $3.70
5. La Roux (6) – $26.00
2. Thanks Gorgeous (10) – $8.50
R7 – Blamey Stakes (G2, 1600m)
Analysis
APULIA (2) is chasing three straight and looks ideally suited at the mile. HOLYMANZ (6) draws well and can improve back in this grade. BIRDMAN (5) was unlucky first-up and is a genuine contender. AIR ASSAULT (7) resumes with solid prior form.
Selections
2. Apulia (2) – $3.90
6. Holymanz (1) – $9.00
5. Birdman (6) – $5.00
7. Air Assault (3) – $4.60
R8 – Australian Guineas (G1, 1600m)
Analysis
The feature event. SIXTIES (4) is chasing a hat-trick and looks the one to beat. OBSERVER (1) has been flying this preparation and looms large. PLANET RED (2) was strong resuming and will relish the rise in trip. WEST OF SWINDON (3) can improve sharply second-up.
Selections
4. Sixties (10) – $3.10
- Observer (6) – $2.30
- Planet Red (9) – $6.50
- West Of Swindon (3) – $20.00
R9 – Inglis Sprint (1200m)
Analysis
ALPHA SOFIE (3) has won four straight and sets the benchmark again. LA ASTRO CHAT (4) is coming off a dominant win and can improve further. TORONADO QUEEN (12) has impressed early in her career. JENNI THE NINJA (9) has strong metro form and is value.
Selections
3. Alpha Sofie (7) – $2.25
4. La Astro Chat (5) – $41.00
12. Toronado Queen (2) – $12.00
9. Jenni The Ninja (1) – $26.00
R10 – 3AW Handicap (2000m)
Analysis
A competitive closer. FIORENOT (7) has been in excellent form and gets the nod. XTRA RUSH (10) remains unbeaten and looks a major threat. AMBASSADORIAL (11) comes off a strong win and stays in the mix. SUNSETS (8) has been consistent at this level.
Selections
7. Fiorenot (13) – $3.80
10. Xtra Rush (10) – $4.80
11. Ambassadorial (5) – $3.40
8. Sunsets (7) – $9.50