Stawell – Soft 5
R1 – Discover Northern Grampians Maiden Plate (1600m) – 11:50
Overview: A maiden for three-year-olds and up over 1600m where fitness and consistent placing form are key. Share The Pennies brings strong last-start form, while Dali’s Picasso and Sonic Belle add each-way interest. Hellish Lee rounds out a competitive field where track conditions and race tempo will play a role.
Tips:
7. Share The Pennies – $6.50
- Dali’s Picasso – $14.00
- Sonic Belle – $4.80
- Hellish Lee – Scratched
R2 – Busbiz 3YO Maiden Plate (1300m) – 12:25
Overview: A three-year-old maiden on soft going where first-up fitness and stable strength are key. Oyster Lane offers proven form, while Montesquieu, Zercardy, and Celtic Light provide strong each-way chances in an open race.
Tips:
6. Oyster Lane – Scratched
5. Montesquieu – $7.50
9. Zercardy – $4.40
10. Celtic Light – $7.00
R3 – Hewitt & Whitty Crt Maiden Plate (1300m) – 13:00
Overview: A field with limited depth, favoring proven metro performers and consistent maiden runners. Join The Que brings strong placing form, Table Twentyeight offers a winning chance, while Message Bank and Contemplate Kate provide each-way value for well-prepared stables.
Tips:
2. Join The Que – $1.85
5. Table Twentyeight – $4.20
9. Message Bank – $20.00
8. Contemplate Kate – Scratched
R4 – Ritchies IGA + Liquor BM62 Hcp (1300m) – 13:35
Overview: A BM62 sprint where last-start form and consistent track performers dominate. Jackie’s Maid and Seattle Hope bring strong winning form, while Vaderlee and Darts Daly add each-way appeal for competitive stables.
Tips:
8. Jackie’s Maid – $4.20
7. Seattle Hope – $11.00
5. Vaderlee – $6.50
- Darts Daly – $5.50
R5 – Russ Studio Jewellers BM66 Hcp (1100m) – 14:10
Overview: A quick BM66 sprint favoring first-up winners and short back-up performers. Yukaina is unbeaten this prep, while Wingsandpropellers, Just Bolts, and Miss Mahjong offer strong form and each-way claims on soft ground.
Tips:
2. Yukaina – $1.90
3. Wingsandpropellers – $6.50
4. Just Bolts – $5.00
5. Miss Mahjong – $11.00
R6 – Manhari BM62 Hcp (2700m) – 14:50
Overview: A staying BM62 contest where recent form, fitness, and long-trip capability are crucial. Haiiro and Whisky Moon lead the market, with Gotcha Moment and Luigi The Brave providing each-way potential over the testing 2700m distance.
Tips:
3. Haiiro – $8.50
9. Whisky Moon – $3.70
15. Gotcha Moment – $11.00
6. Luigi The Brave – $4.00
R7 – Thomas Foods Stawell Gold Cup (2000m) – 15:30
Overview: A feature 2000m handicap with strong staying form and metro-to-non-metro transitions shaping the race. Khor and Chase Your Dreams bring recent winning and placing ability, while Wymark and Johnnie Pinch add depth for each-way interest.
Tips:
7. Khor – $7.00
2. Chase Your Dreams – $4.00
- Wymark – $5.00
- Johnnie Pinch – $34.00
R8 – Bet365 Bet Boost BM62 Hcp (1600m) – 16:10
Overview: A BM62 mile where fitness, first-up trials, and past placing form are crucial. Vincentina and It’s All Calm lead the market, while Winter Nights and Miss Trustful offer each-way potential in a tightly contested field.
Tips:
12. Vincentina – $8.00
10. It’s All Calm – $18.00
6. Winter Nights – $8.00
8. Miss Trustful – $8.50
