Donald (VIC) – Soft 5
R1 – Pacific Fuel Solutions Maiden Plate (1000m)
Analysis
HABENARIA (8) resumes and her prior run on heavy ground suggests she has the talent to strike fresh. JUMPIN’ JEWELLETTE (10) has shown enough this prep and the drop back to this trip may suit. LEAP OF JOY (15) didn’t show much on debut but the Hayes stable always commands respect. TATAKAI UTA (6) is a debutant worth monitoring.
Selections
• 8. Habenaria (7) — $3.30
• 10. Jumpin’ Jewellette (5) — $17.00
• 15. Leap Of Joy (3) — $61.00
• 6. Tatakai Uta (13) — $7.50
R2 – Russ Studio Jewellers 3YO Maiden Plate (1350m)
Analysis
NEZIHA (13) was excellent on debut and looks well placed to go one better. TEXTURE and KALIZMA are scratched, leaving LISTEN UP (3) as the logical next threat at his first start and from a soft draw.
Selections
• 13. Neziha (4) — $1.50
• 3. Listen Up (1) — $17.00
R3 – Donald Steel Metaland 4YO+ Maiden Plate (1350m)
Analysis
BLACK EYED BLONDE (7) continues to race well and the addition of winkers may sharpen her up. EL TORO MACHO (2) has been honest this prep and should appreciate this grade. BISHOP’S CHOICE (1) resumes and is capable of running well fresh. PUMP THE PEDALS (4) was solid last run and has improvement to come.
Selections
• 7. Black Eyed Blonde (9) — $3.00
• 2. El Toro Macho (14) — $3.40
• 1. Bishop’s Choice (11) — $12.00
• 4. Pump The Pedals (10) — $4.60
R4 – Michaels Of Donald 4YO+ Maiden Plate (1350m)
Analysis
THINKING SENSATION (7) just missed last start and draws perfectly to control proceedings. ELEGANT MAN (2) gets gear changes that may lift him. HE’S ELECTRIC (3) resumes and brings enough previous form to be competitive. MORAL TURPITUDE (5) should get the right run and can improve.
Selections
• 7. Thinking Sensation (1) — $1.75
• 2. Elegant Man (9) — $16.00
• 3. He’s Electric (3) — $6.50
• 5. Moral Turpitude (2) — $8.00
R5 – Mackays Family Jewellers Maiden Plate (1620m)
Analysis
RHOOKY (6) ran well fresh and looks set to progress. BONCAPO (8) keeps finding the line and won’t be far away. I’LLBETHERE (3) impressed at Seymour and maps nicely from the inside. VALOR BOUND (9) is an interesting first starter.
Selections
• 6. Rhooky (10) — $2.60
• 8. Boncapo (5) — $7.00
• 3. I’llbethere (1) — $3.50
• 9. Valor Bound (9) — $8.50
R6 – Donald Motor Lodge BM56 Handicap (1620m)
Analysis
JOTOPELI (6) broke through last start and looks well suited rising in distance. LITTLEBITCHEEKY (2) had excuses fresh and draws to get every chance. CHOSEN VENTURE (8) is racing consistently and handles this level. RASPUTINA (11) keeps improving and can’t be discounted.
Selections
• 6. Jotopeli (5) — $5.00
• 2. Littlebitcheeky (1) — $9.00
• 8. Chosen Venture (9) — $5.50
• 11. Rasputina (12) — $15.00
R7 – Goldacres BM56 Handicap (1000m)
Analysis
ELENA MONTERO (7) resumes from a short break and her fresh form reads well. RUBIQUITY (8) wasn’t at best last prep but can be competitive fresh. SURPRISATIC (9) is improving and shouldn’t be overlooked. DAMAS (2) resumes with a handy trial under his belt.
Selections
• 7. Elena Montero (1) — $2.80
• 8. Rubiquity (3) — $6.00
• 9. Surprisatic (14) — $9.00
• 2. Damas (2) — $5.50
R8 – Bet365 Bet Boost BM56 Handicap (1200m)
Analysis
BAKERSBEND (2) gets blinkers for the first time and has shown enough this prep to win. BOLSHOI BABE (14) was dominant last start and steps up confidently. HI TIAGO (11) returned well and stays in the mix.
Selections
• 2. Bakersbend (3) — $4.60
• 14. Bolshoi Babe (5) — $10.00
• 11. Hi Tiago (8) — $11.00
R9 – Weirs IGA Donald BM56 Handicap (1350m)
Analysis
ASAWIN (4) resumes and should take beating with blinkers removed. WHERE’S POPPY (9) can feature with even luck. WICHITALL (2) draws well and maps to get the run of the race. CHILLI REAPER (12) has talent but needs to bounce back.
Selections
• 4. Asawin (8) — $5.00
• 9. Where’s Poppy (6) — $12.00
• 2. Wichitall (2) — $8.00
• 12. Chilli Reaper (9) — $5.50
