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Ararat (VIC) Good 4

R1
Fierce Dreams ($3.70) ran well when placed last start at Colac and from the inside draw looks hard to beat. In Our Hearts ($46.00) returns from a break and can improve off the latest run. Miss Ellaneous ($4.80) maps for a soft run from a good draw and shouldn’t be overlooked. Deepseek ($7.00) debuts for a solid yard and has each-way appeal.

Selections:
8. Fierce Dreams (1) – $3.70
9. In Our Hearts (4) – $46.00
11. Miss Ellaneous (2) – $4.80
2. Deepseek (10) – $7.00


R2
Where’s My Sock ($3.10) was unlucky not to win first-up at Swan Hill and with a kinder run here looks the one to beat. Wild Ruby ($2.90) has been close up in recent runs and can go one better. Silver Maid ($9.50) makes her debut from a strong stable and is worth including. Recycle King ($7.50) resumes and could improve sharply.

Selections:
10. Where’s My Sock (2) – $3.10
11. Wild Ruby (9) – $2.90
9. Silver Maid (12) – $9.50
6. Recycle King (11) – $7.50


R3
He’s On Song ($10.00) went close last start and with blinkers added looks a major player. True Test ($11.00) resumes off a trial win and can run well fresh. Badjawa ($21.00) draws nicely and from a good yard has claims. Aurelio ($51.00) maps well and could sneak into the finish.

Selections:
9. He’s On Song (10) – $10.00
4. True Test (6) – $11.00
6. Badjawa (2) – $21.00
5. Aurelio (1) – $51.00


R4
Fire Type ($2.45) gets every chance from the inside draw and with consistent form looks hard to beat. Lady Colonist ($10.00) has been competitive this prep and should be around the mark again. Prince Ziotta ($7.00) finished off well last time and can improve. Evasive Ruler ($8.50) has upside after one start and can feature.

Selections:
2. Fire Type (1) – $2.45
10. Lady Colonist (10) – $10.00
4. Prince Ziotta (5) – $7.00

  1. Evasive Ruler (11) – $8.50

R5
Hydrogen Power ($5.00) just missed last start and looks ready to win. Il Cielo ($7.00) comes off a strong victory and is racing well this campaign. The Daily Planet ($3.70) continues to place and has solid claims again. Friday At Five ($5.50) resumes with a trial and could run well fresh.

Selections:
2. Hydrogen Power (4) – $5.00

  1. Il Cielo (8) – $7.00
  2. The Daily Planet (5) – $3.70
  3. Friday At Five (9) – $5.50

R6
Flashlight ($4.40) hit the line well last start and with gear changes looks the one to beat. Convo ($5.00) has been consistent this prep and should be competitive again. My Uncle Did It ($2.90) is in good form after a dominant win and must be respected. Bogues ($11.00) faces a wide draw but has the ability to feature.

Selections:

  1. Flashlight (5) – $4.40
  2. Convo (13) – $5.00
  3. My Uncle Did It (12) – $2.90
  4. Bogues (16) – $11.00

R7
Sabertooth ($10.00) won first-up and with blinkers added can go on with it. Yoomee Wonder ($3.60) is well drawn and has solid form this prep. Warparty ($5.00) placed as favourite last start and can improve second-up. Artpark ($10.00) has been racing consistently and is not without claims.

Selections:
4. Sabertooth (5) – $10.00
5. Yoomee Wonder (1) – $3.60
2. Warparty (9) – $5.00
9. Artpark (6) – $10.00


R8
Marty Mcfly ($7.50) has been competitive this campaign and can bounce back here. Body Of Venus ($3.10) impressed winning first-up and has upside. Burleigh ($6.00) maps for a soft run and is a danger. Secret Hell ($11.00) has trialled well and could run into the placings.

Selections:
2. Marty Mcfly (4) – $7.50
5. Body Of Venus (6) – $3.10
8. Burleigh (1) – $6.00
7. Secret Hell (3) – $11.00

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