Port Lincoln Racing Tips: Sunday 25 October Best Bets

Port Lincoln has eight races on Sunday, and the track was rated a Good 4 when tips came out. Fixed prices for this meeting were not yet available when we wrote these tips, so check the market before you bet.

Utah in Race 6 is our best bet. Sassy For Sure in the last race and Champagne Effort in Race 5 are also strong. Hellenic Star has been scratched from Race 2.

Race 1 - Sportsbet Maiden Plate (1350m)

Selection: Fullheadofsteam

Fullheadofsteam was beaten less than a length into third here last start and has been improving. He loses the blinkers and should be on the speed. Golden Basilica should be fitter for his debut and draws well as he steps up in trip. Social Dancer resumes after 24 weeks and is a place chance.

Selections:

1. Fullheadofsteam
2. Golden Basilica
3. Social Dancer
4. Uncommon Mind

Race 2 - Lincoln Estate Maiden Plate (1000m)

Selection: Fomenter

Fomenter comes back after a short break and drops back in trip after fading into third at Naracoorte. He has the speed to overcome a wide draw. Go Ask Alice ran third here and is having her first start for a new stable. Offa’s Dyke resumes after 28 weeks and has trialled. Hellenic Star is scratched.

Selections:

1. Fomenter
2. Go Ask Alice
3. Offa’s Dyke
4. My Bon Amie

Race 3 - Port Lincoln Hotel BM64 Handicap (1210m)

Selection: Chur Nibble

Chur Nibble returns after a short break for a new stable, with the blinkers off and less weight. Talent Scout won by almost five lengths here last start and is the clear danger, although he goes up in weight. Charka has placed twice from three runs this preparation.

Selections:

1. Chur Nibble
2. Talent Scout
3. Charka
4. Only One Ruler

Race 4 - Book Your Xmas Function At PLRC Handicap (Rating 0-54, 1210m)

Selection: The Hass

The Hass draws barrier 1 for Christopher Harrison and should find the lead easily. He ran on into fifth here last start. Queenoftheair resumes after 32 weeks but ran second here before the spell and has trialled. Equine Headline was only just beaten first up here and gets a longer trip.

Selections:

1. The Hass
2. Queenoftheair
3. Equine Headline
4. She Rex

Race 5 - Vale Peter Dearman Handicap (Rating 0-54, 1210m)

Selection: Champagne Effort

Champagne Effort was just beaten first up here and should be harder to beat second up. He is the clear pick. Kublai has been off for 62 weeks but has trialled and is good value. Minato finished less than a length from the winner first up here, and the rise in trip suits.

Selections:

1. Champagne Effort
2. Kublai
3. Minato
4. Lake Agawam

Race 6 - Eyre Car Centre Handicap (Rating 0-56, 1350m)

Selection: Utah

This is our best bet of the day. Utah was beaten only half a length first up here and should improve second up. Toorak Blaze ran on well at the track last start and draws well. Sea Roads ran third at Port Augusta and comes back after a 16-week break.

Selections:

1. Utah
2. Toorak Blaze
3. Sea Roads
4. Eire To The Jungle

Race 7 - Dempseys Feed Supplies BM68 Handicap (1350m)

Selection: Raikoke

Raikoke draws the rail and should lead or sit on the fence. He ran second here last start and has placed four times this preparation in metro company. I’m A Dexstar ran third here last start and is the main danger. I Need A Drink has won 10 times at Port Lincoln and can’t be ignored.

Selections:

1. Raikoke
2. I’m A Dexstar
3. Stolen Kiss
4. I Need A Drink

Race 8 - Kemp Real Estate BM68 Handicap (1000m)

Selection: Sassy For Sure

Sassy For Sure won first up here last start and is still improving. She is a strong chance to win again. Pick ‘N’ Mix ran second here and is the main danger. Trade Game drops in grade and weight for a new stable.

Selections:

1. Sassy For Sure
2. Pick ‘N’ Mix
3. Trade Game
4. Samanth