KILMORE (VIC) – Soft 5
R1 – Hanson Cleaning Services Maiden Plate (1450m)
Top Pick: 🥇 7. Pavlich ($2.10) – Promising type who was narrowly beaten on debut and gets winkers for the first time.
Next Best: 6. King’s Anchor ($3.30) – Well-drawn on debut and looks ready to make an impression.
Value: 10. Princess Sakiko ($11.00) – Fitter for her first run and can improve sharply second-up.
Roughie: 8. Mystic Rapture ($13.00) – Back to easier grade and could surprise at odds.
R2 – Carlton Draught Maiden Plate (1600m)
Top Pick: 🥇 4. Neverenoughlego ($1.36) – Flying this campaign and knocking on the door for a win.
Next Best: 10. Russian Royalty ($23.00) – Found the line okay on debut; improvement expected.
Value: 2. Admire Ace ($5.00) – Drops in class and has the talent to be a danger here.
Roughie: 3. Hirarkee ($9.50) – Blinkers added and could lift sharply from debut run.
R3 – Mc Labour BM66 Handicap (1600m)
Top Pick: 🥇 3. Fearless Writer ($2.80) – Consistent at city level and well-placed back to this grade.
Next Best: 2. Jackand ($6.50) – Recent winner who handles all conditions; right in the mix.
Value: 5. Vizie ($5.00) – Surprise winner first-up and can hold form.
Roughie: 1. Itsukushima ($4.80) – Genuine chance returning to provincial grade.
R4 – Beraldo Coffee 3YO Maiden Plate (1100m)
Top Pick: 🥇 2. Regal Ripper ($4.00) – Placed on debut and looks well-suited back in easier company.
Next Best: 7. Eden Rose ($5.50) – Has been competitive in stronger races; leading player here.
Value: 1. Apres ($12.00) – Debutant drawn to get a soft run and could surprise.
Roughie: 5. Arabella Star ($5.00) – Fitter second-up and capable of featuring late.
R5 – C+M Build Group Maiden Plate (1200m)
Top Pick: 🥇 14. Tan Tat Delight ($2.15) – Excellent debut effort and maps for another strong showing.
Next Best: 11. Cardamom ($8.50) – First starter with solid trial form; respect the stable.
Value: 13. Sparkling Award ($13.00) – Blinkers go on and could improve sharply.
Roughie: 6. Rogue Warrior ($6.50) – Back from a spell; market watch advised.
R6 – Kilmore Ford BM66 Handicap (1200m)
Top Pick: 🥇 11. Happy Tiers ($3.60) – Proven in this class and drops back from tougher company.
Next Best: 1. British Columbia ($35.00) – Forgive first-up effort; much better suited here.
Value: 16. Mr Assertive ($13.00) – Dominant last-start win and confidence high.
Roughie: 9. Steel Move ($4.80) – Consistent performer who rarely runs a bad race.
R7 – Next Payments BM66 Handicap (1450m)
Top Pick: 🥇 3. Bavette ($2.40) – Fresh off a strong win and proven at Kilmore; hard to beat.
Next Best: 8. Savamoon ($4.00) – Returns from a break with good form and trialled well.
Value: 9. Swift Circle ($7.50) – Honest type who can feature with even luck.
Roughie: 2. Yam ($9.00) – Consistent and may relish the step up in distance.
R8 – bet365 Kilmore Cup (1600m)
Top Pick: 🥇 11. Farhh Flung ($4.80) – Tough and consistent; racing well in stronger company and looks suited here.
Note: Warnie, Sabaj, and Saban have been scratched.
R9 – Ricky Thompson Memorial BM66 Handicap (2000m)
Top Pick: 🥇 5. Winston ($3.50) – Maps to control the race from the front; tough to run down.
Next Best: 11. Navy Heart ($5.00) – Racing consistently and looks close to a win.
Value: 7. Burlington Gate ($7.50) – Capable of improving sharply on better ground.