Gatton races on Friday with eight races, starting at 1:57pm. The track was rated a Soft 6 at the time of writing. Several races have a clear favourite, so there is a good chance of a short-priced winner in many of them.
Kick On Charlie in Race 6 is our best bet. He has placed at every start this preparation and won here last time. Zandari (Race 1), Thunderous (Race 5) and Oh Pretty Emma (Race 8) are also strong chances. Tulong in Race 7 is our each-way value play.
Race 1 - Barrier Reef Pools QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Plate (860m)
Selection: Zandari Current odds: $2.50
Zandari ran second here first-up and should go forward from the start. He has drawn wide, but over 860m he can use his speed and stay in front. Montagnola has the speed to beat a wide draw and should improve on a debut run at Eagle Farm. Little Khan is from a strong stable, and Concerned has placed first-up before.
Selections:
- Zandari - $2.50
- Montagnola - $4.20
- Little Khan - $7.50
- Concerned - $19.00
Race 2 - Falvey’s Hotel Gatton Fillies and Mares 0-58 Handicap (1100m)
Selection: Ladies Ocean Run Current odds: $2.60
Ladies Ocean Run ran second here first-up on a soft track and has drawn the inside. She should get a good run and be fitter second-up. Terracotta Rose also placed first-up, at Ipswich, and is the main danger. Final Voyage won at Kilcoy this preparation. Shahar goes up in weight but has the ability to win.
Selections:
- Ladies Ocean Run - $2.60
- Terracotta Rose - $3.20
- Final Voyage - $5.00
- Shahar - $6.00
Race 3 - QN Hotel Laidley Maiden Plate (1100m)
Selection: Hellavalegacy Current odds: $4.60
Hellavalegacy led and was only just beaten at Toowoomba first-up. From barrier 2 she should get an easy run on the speed. She’s Our Vega is a first-starter from a strong stable who placed in a trial. Zoubuca Shots has the speed for a wide draw. Divinity Star resumes for a new stable and finished strongly at Toowoomba.
Selections:
- Hellavalegacy - $4.60
- She’s Our Vega - $4.60
- Zoubuca Shots - $5.50
- Divinity Star - $9.00
Race 4 - Book A Round At The Gatton Jubilee Golf Club Maiden Handicap (1400m)
Selection: Ellofaby Current odds: $5.00
This is a weak maiden. Ellofaby was beaten by a neck here last start and has drawn well. She is at a better price than the favourite. Denver Bronco is favourite after one run at the Gold Coast and should improve second-up. Trusty Felina has drawn the inside and is from a good stable. Slayrider has improved with each run and carries less weight.
Selections:
- Ellofaby - $5.00
- Denver Bronco - $2.60
- Trusty Felina - $6.50
- Slayrider - $11.00
Race 5 - McNeil Farms Colts, Geldings and Entires 0-58 Handicap (1100m)
Selection: Thunderous Current odds: $2.60
Thunderous has won here before and ran third at Lismore last start. From barrier 2 he should get a good run. Brave Horatius has drawn the inside and drops in class, so he is the main danger. Purosangue has the speed for his draw and has placed twice this preparation. Almond Gold won first-up this preparation.
Selections:
- Thunderous - $2.60
- Brave Horatius - $4.00
- Purosangue - $7.00
- Almond Gold - $11.00
Race 6 - Movember Colts, Geldings and Entires 0-58 Handicap (1400m)
Selection: Kick On Charlie Current odds: $2.80
This is our best bet. Kick On Charlie won his maiden here last start and has placed at every run this preparation. He has won on rain-affected ground, so the soft track suits. Clubhouse has placed four times this preparation and is the main danger. Switch To Go resumes off a trial win, and I Stole It gets a weight claim.
Selections:
- Kick On Charlie - $2.80
- Clubhouse - $4.20
- I Stole It - $5.50
- Switch To Go - $10.00
Race 7 - Book In Your Work Xmas Party Geldings and Entires 0-58 Handicap (1400m)
Selection: Tulong Current odds: $5.00
This is our each-way value play. Tulong ran second at Ipswich last start and has placed twice in stronger company this preparation. At $5.00 he is a better price than Rockrata, who is favourite but led and faded at Ipswich. Change The Deel won here last start and is the main danger. Langan is from a strong stable.
Selections:
- Tulong - $5.00
- Change The Deel - $7.00
- Rockrata - $2.60
- Langan - $5.50
Race 8 - Redmond’s Pet and Livestock Supplies Fillies and Mares 0-58 Handicap (1400m)
Selection: Oh Pretty Emma Current odds: $2.00
Oh Pretty Emma placed here first-up as favourite and should be fitter second-up, now back over a longer trip. The scratching of Magic Moz removes one of her main rivals. Far Cry led and was only just beaten here last start. Shedrivesabentley drops back in trip, and Peach Galantes is the long shot.
Selections:
- Oh Pretty Emma - $2.00
- Far Cry - $5.00
- Shedrivesabentley - $5.00
- Peach Galantes - $8.00
