Gawler (SA) – Good 4
R1 – Gateway To Christmas Tickets On Sale Maiden Plate (2100m)
Analysis
PAGANINI (5) continues to hold solid form this prep and his previous Gawler placings make him the one they’ll need to get past. FIORA BLUE (7) has been around the mark recently and another honest run is expected. LAI FLIPPER (9) is backing up quickly after struggling last start but may improve with the better setup. THAVMA (6) draws well and can feature in the minors.
Selections
• 5. Paganini (5) — $1.70
• 7. Fiora Blue (8) — $4.60
• 9. Lai Flipper (3) — $51.00
• 6. Thavma (1) — $17.00
R2 – Kingsford Hotel Maiden Plate (1200m)
Analysis
BRIMARVI ROSEMARIE (5) continues to race well and her latest Morphettville run reads strongly for this. KISS AND KABOOM (8) was close-up when resuming and has an excellent track record. STAR GLADIATOR (4) resumes and wasn’t far away last prep, making him an each-way chance. TERMINAL SHOCK (9) maps well and can be competitive.
Selections
• 5. Brimarvi Rosemarie (3) — $6.00
• 8. Kiss And Kaboom (9) — $3.70
• 4. Star Gladiator (2) — $19.00
• 9. Terminal Shock (1) — $41.00
R3 – LJ Hooker Property Specialists Maiden Plate (1500m)
Analysis
FLAMING EYES (6) keeps racing honestly and arrives off a strong Balaklava second, putting him right in contention. CHUR NIBBLE (1) resumes and can show up fresh at this level. SPLASH OF WHITE (8) stuck on well last run and should strip fitter. I AM RALPH (2) has been consistent all prep and handles Gawler well.
Selections
• 6. Flaming Eyes (10) — $6.50
• 1. Chur Nibble (6) — $2.80
• 8. Splash Of White (5) — $18.00
• 2. I Am Ralph (12) — $3.40
R4 – Coopers Brewery Class 1 Handicap (1500m)
Analysis
DUNREAL (1) ran well fresh and looks well placed to go one better. TOSEN STORM (5) has shown enough second-up previously to be competitive here. BAD TO THE BONE (3) wasn’t far away last start and can run an improved race.
Selections
• 1. Dunreal (4) — $1.50
• 5. Tosen Storm (7) — $14.00
• 3. Bad To The Bone (5) — $17.00
R5 – Holdfast Insurance Brokers Class 1 Handicap (1200m)
Analysis
SILVER CHAOS (7) is knocking on the door and his latest effort suggests he’s ready to win. KERSEE (3) resumes to a suitable grade and is capable of a strong run fresh. SIX STARS (8) has place claims at odds. NOSIE BY NATURE (1) continues to race consistently and can feature again.
Selections
• 7. Silver Chaos (2) — $2.70
• 3. Kersee (4) — $4.60
• 8. Six Stars (8) — $41.00
• 1. Nosie By Nature (7) — $14.00
R6 – Sportsbet Rating 0–56 Handicap (1700m)
Analysis
NIGHT CRUISER (5) is in strong touch and another forward showing is expected. THE ICE CUTTER (6) has been reliable this prep and stays in the mix. GOGOLF GURU (9) continues to run consistently and shouldn’t be overlooked. THINK TANK (1) can improve with blinkers returning.
Selections
• 5. Night Cruiser (6) — $3.60
• 6. The Ice Cutter (7) — $7.00
• 9. Gogolf Guru (10) — $12.00
• 1. Think Tank (9) — $7.00
R7 – Irongate Australia Benchmark 58 Handicap (1200m)
Analysis
ZARKANA (4) returns fresh in a suitable grade and looks well placed. THE BIG WHEEL (3) should improve off the first-up run and maps to get a better chance. BOLTED IN (5) drops back to easier company and is capable of giving a sight. ROB THE BANK (1) won well fresh and can overcome the wide alley with luck.
Selections
• 4. Zarkana (2) — $2.90
• 3. The Big Wheel (8) — $14.00
• 5. Bolted In (7) — $4.80
• 1. Rob The Bank (11) — $16.00