Hobart races on Melbourne Cup Day with an eight-race card on a Good 4 track, wrapping up before the Cup jumps at Flemington. Most of the field comes out of recent Launceston form, which makes the crossover between races easy to follow. Prices were captured on Monday afternoon.
Our best bet is Who’s In Dev in Race 7, who was only just beaten last time and meets a similar field. John Of Jane in the Dave Garnier Cup (Race 4) is the most likely winner on the card but very short, so is best used in multis. Prince Of Khatun is our pick in the Goodwood Handicap.
Race 1 - Graham Family Funerals BM68 Handicap (2200m)
Selection: Native Clan Current odds: $2.15
Native Clan finished strongly into second at Launceston last start, and the step out to 2200m looks right. Johnnie Pinch placed at Launceston last time, draws barrier 2 and should settle close to the speed, so is the main danger. Regal Hunter won at Hobart earlier this preparation and Happy Clan has a big claim to help.
Selections:
- Native Clan - $2.15
- Johnnie Pinch - $3.50
- Regal Hunter - $3.90
- Happy Clan - $6.50
Race 2 - Kevin Sharkie Maiden (1000m)
Selection: Bewicked Current odds: $3.90
Bewicked led and only faded late when close up at Launceston, and should be fitter for the earlier runs. Expect another forward showing. Roxy Dancer is the favourite, resuming after 23 weeks from barrier 1, and placed at the only start at Hobart. Arianna’s Gold resumes after a trial and was second first-up last preparation. Geegees Last Word drops in class.
Selections:
- Bewicked - $3.90
- Roxy Dancer - $2.80
- Arianna’s Gold - $5.50
- Geegees Last Word - $8.50
Race 3 - Aviso Tas Insurance Brokers Maiden (1600m)
Selection: White Moon Current odds: $3.00
White Moon finished strongly for third on debut at Launceston and should improve with that run under the belt. Rousing Levi has placed in two of three runs at Hobart and is the danger. Symphony Queen gets blinkers on for the first time, and Warrior Son steps up in trip.
Selections:
- White Moon - $3.00
- Rousing Levi - $3.30
- Symphony Queen - $6.50
- Warrior Son - $9.50
Race 4 - Dave Garnier Cup Class 1 Handicap (1200m)
Selection: John Of Jane Current odds: $1.70
John Of Jane was narrowly beaten when well backed first-up at Launceston and has won or placed at both career starts. Barrier 10 is wide, but there is enough early speed to work across. The most likely winner on the card, though the price makes it a multi leg. Miss Lyra was narrowly beaten as favourite at Launceston and is the clear second pick. Olindah won first-up this preparation, and Lawrenny Boys draws the rail.
Selections:
- John Of Jane - $1.70
- Miss Lyra - $5.50
- Olindah - $5.50
- Lawrenny Boys - $7.50
Race 5 - Ladbrokes Switch BM60 Handicap (1000m)
Selection: Valley Star Current odds: $2.30
Valley Star resumes after 15 weeks and won by almost four lengths at this track last start. Dropping in grade, this looks a strong chance. Buzzoffski is the main danger; also first-up, a winner fresh last preparation at Devonport and with plenty of early speed. Street Diva drops back in trip and Zuni has a handy claim.
Selections:
- Valley Star - $2.30
- Buzzoffski - $2.80
- Zuni - $8.50
- Street Diva - $17.00
Race 6 - Olive Tree Catering BM60 Handicap (1600m)
Selection: Fiorente De Legend Current odds: $2.80
Fiorente De Legend has placed at both runs this campaign, the latest less than a length off the winner at Launceston, and meets a weaker field. Kireina Marubrah comes from a good stable and should go forward. Gee Gees Me Boy has placed three times from four runs this preparation. Sky Eagle has the blinkers off again.
Selections:
- Fiorente De Legend - $2.80
- Kireina Marubrah - $5.00
- Gee Gees Me Boy - $4.20
- Sky Eagle - $7.50
Race 7 - Oceana Health & Fitness Class 2 Handicap (1420m)
Selection: Who’s In Dev Current odds: $2.50
Who’s In Dev was only just beaten in a tight finish at Launceston last start, finishing well. The weight goes up, but Codi Jordan is a strong booking and the form stands out in this field. This is our best bet of the day. Snow Eagle has trialled since the last run and should go forward. Bella Chinkara has the winkers off and draws well. Snowdonia has the speed to cross from the wide gate.
Selections:
- Who’s In Dev - $2.50
- Bella Chinkara - $5.00
- Snowdonia - $6.50
- Snow Eagle - $8.50
Race 8 - Winning Edge Presentation Goodwood Handicap (1100m)
Selection: Prince Of Khatun Current odds: $4.00
Prince Of Khatun has won both runs this campaign at Launceston and steps up in grade, but the winning form is hard to ignore at the price. Blameitontheboogie is the favourite, a winner of three in a row with a good first-up record, and is the main danger. Durazzo resumes after 35 weeks and has a strong record at this trip. Zany Girl has won four times at Hobart.
Selections:
- Prince Of Khatun - $4.00
- Blameitontheboogie - $2.80
- Durazzo - $3.80
- Zany Girl - $6.50
