Geelong (VIC) – Good 4
R1 – 1125m 3YO Maiden Plate
A quality maiden to open. Marsept (8) brings the strongest form after a big first-up run at Caulfield and looks the one to beat despite a short price. Upolu (5) has been around the mark and returns off a solid trial, while Harry De Lad (2) resumes with consistent form and can improve. Weasel Sea (7) has early speed and shouldn’t be far away again.
Selections:
8. Marsept (1) – $1.50
5. Upolu (8) – $6.50
2. Harry De Lad (7) – $9.50
7. Weasel Sea (5) – $9.50
R2 – 1225m 2YO Maiden Plate
A tricky juvenile race with limited exposed form. Enea (1) has impressed in jump-outs and profiles strongly on debut. Stoneflight (5) also brings solid trial form and must be respected. Prime Pattern (3) drops in grade and can improve, while Lady Of Power (7) has shown enough at the trials to be competitive.
Selections:
- Enea (5) – $2.40
- Stoneflight (4) – $3.40
- Prime Pattern (10) – SCR
- Lady Of Power (7) – $10.00
R3 – 1325m Maiden Plate
Not much splits the main chances. Geeseven (5) resumes off a strong debut effort and looks ideally placed to go one better. Strangethingdesire (7) has market support and profiles well, while Royal Maximus (6) has shown ability at the jump-outs. Warrego (8) can improve sharply second-up.
Selections:
5. Geeseven (2) – $1.80
7. Strangethingdesire (6) – $8.50
6. Royal Maximus (5) – $6.00
8. Warrego (9) – $6.50
R4 – 1525m Maiden Plate
A race dominated by one. Kiwi Jenni (10) has the best form reference and joins a leading stable, making her the one to beat. Soldier Boi (5) was solid on debut and offers value, while King Kalakaua (4) can settle closer this time. High Altitude (7) has shown enough to be competitive.
Selections:
10. Kiwi Jenni (4) – $1.50
5. Soldier Boi (5) – $4.40
4. King Kalakaua (2) – $13.00
7. High Altitude (5) – $16.00
R5 – 1425m BM70 F&M
A competitive mares race. Eternal (1) can bounce back and looks well placed dropping in grade. Yoomee Wonder (4) comes off a strong win and maps well, while Hot Chips (2) should control the speed again. Into You (6) has upside but may appreciate further.
Selections:
- Eternal (6) – $2.30
- Yoomee Wonder (2) – $3.80
- Hot Chips (5) – $4.40
- Into You (7) – $7.00
R6 – 1325m BM62
Speed map crucial here. Brutalina (3) draws to lead and looks very hard to catch. Dantooine (1) has been consistent and will be right in the finish again. Alzaro (12) can improve sharply, while Ceremonious (7) has trialled well and could surprise.
Selections:
3. Brutalina (1) – $3.20
- Dantooine (4) – $6.00
- Alzaro (12) – $3.80
- Ceremonious (6) – $26.00
R7 – 1525m BM62
Justique (12) looks the standout after a strong debut win and forgive last start – clearly the one to beat. Delta Sky (10) is ultra-consistent at the track, while Move The Torana (11) can improve on the quick turnaround. Easy Dun (9) has upside and can bounce back.
Selections:
12. Justique (11) – $2.70
10. Delta Sky (3) – $7.50
11. Move The Torana (7) – $7.50
9. Easy Dun (12) – $14.00
R8 – 1125m BM70
A strong sprint to finish. Mrs Iglesia (11) has been close up at metro level and looks well placed stepping out in trip. Wingsandpropellers (4) is chasing four straight wins and is flying. Ballynacally (6) can bounce back, while Deepfloat Diva (3) has trialled well ahead of return.
Selections:
11. Mrs Iglesia (3) – $2.80
4. Wingsandpropellers (4) – $5.50
6. Ballynacally (5) – $7.50
3. Deepfloat Diva (14) – $9.50
