GAWLER (SA) – Soft 6
R1 – Matrix Solar Solutions Maiden Plate (1500m) – 13:50
Race Overview: Even maiden where race fitness and ability to handle soft conditions matter.
Selections:
1️⃣ 1. Casino Showgirl – Strong debut effort here; should improve with the run.
2️⃣ 4. Heat Of The Night – Strips fitter now and finds a suitable setup.
3️⃣ 6. Love Street – On the quick turnaround; can lift sharply if able to settle better.
4️⃣ 9. Blabber Mouth – Closed off well on debut; in the mix again.
R2 – Ray White Barossa Valley Two Wells Maiden (1500m) – 14:26
Race Overview: Form lines through Strathalbyn match up well; small margins expected.
Selections:
1️⃣ 9. Oldpop – Honest and holds form; draws to get the right run.
2️⃣ 7. Zadows Landing – Consistent and close to breaking through.
3️⃣ 11. Winston’s Pride – Good effort on debut and maps perfectly from barrier 1.
4️⃣ 1. Eagle Moon – Was collared late last start; can be in the finish.
R3 – Sanders Fodder Maiden (1100m) – 15:00
Race Overview: Plenty of speed; race shape will be key.
Selections:
1️⃣ 12. Tiddy Widdy – Can cross from the wide draw and dictate; main hope.
2️⃣ 10. She’s The Rumour – Returns well and handles this track.
3️⃣ 11. Tahnee Territory – Resuming; may sprint well fresh in this grade.
4️⃣ 8. Kiss And Kaboom – Has placed here before; keep in minor chances.
R4 – Magain Fielke Real Estate Gawler Plate (C1) (2100m) – 15:35
Race Overview: Small field; tempo likely slow early.
Selections:
1️⃣ 5. Annanda – Breakthrough win last start; suited again on soft ground.
2️⃣ 8. Fiora Blue – Hit the line strongly last run; genuine threat.
3️⃣ 9. Taken On Faith – Consistent type; more a place proposition.
4️⃣ 6. Hayai Mesu – Similar profile; can pick up late pieces.
R5 – Holdfast Insurance Brokers Hcp (56) (1700m) – 16:11
Race Overview: Open race with several in form.
Selections:
1️⃣ 3. Caring Lass – Maps perfectly from the inside and will stay on.
2️⃣ 4. Cut No Ice – Improving and gets another chance at similar level.
3️⃣ 7. Astrodean – Loves this track; a win wouldn’t shock.
4️⃣ 1. Lucas The Younger – Racing consistently and steps up to a suitable trip.
R6 – Sportsbet Same Race Multi Hcp (56) (1500m) – 16:46
Race Overview: Several with claims; late tempo crucial.
Selections:
1️⃣ 1. Blue Special – Just missed last start; ideally placed again.
2️⃣ 8. Kindra Park – Can improve with a better run in transit.
3️⃣ 4. Fleurieu Flipper – Strong late finisher if pace is solid.
4️⃣ 2. A Big Chance – Capable on best form; market watch.
R7 – Contract Engineering Hcp (56) (1200m) – 17:26
Race Overview: Competitive finish to the card.
Selections:
1️⃣ 11. Dodd – Holding form and finds another suitable race.
2️⃣ 13. Silver Chaos – Can bounce back sharply; fitter now.
3️⃣ 1. Articulating – Has talent; needs to produce late.
4️⃣ 14. Shalhavmusik – Comes off a maiden win; can measure up.
