Gear Changes: Irada – Barrier Blanket First Time
1. Harlem River: Looks the leader today and while she has drawn barrier 7, she is the horse drawn the most inside that is expected to push forward. Won’t get any soft runs today and best run last prep was over the 1400m. Obviously has ability.
2. Serenade: Will sit off the speed today. Had every possible chance last start but was well beaten by Take Pride. Have to improve today to beat these, but we know she does have ability and improves each run in.
3. Miss Gidget: Easy kill first up in maiden class. Measured up last prep 2nd to Fontition at course and similar distance in the strongest types of races. Obviously has ability and will be on speed.
4. Secret Agenda: Well backed first up at Moonee Valley but well beaten by Take Pride. Stayed at the sprint distance today. Awkward barrier.
5. Viddora: Good wins over in Adelaide and well backed last start in similar grade at Moonee Valley but found very little. Flat run.. has to improve on that.
6. Invincible Heart: Did a lot wrong two back when well beaten favourite in Adelaide bucking at start. Did a lot wrong again last start at Caulfield over racing the whole way but still held on. Good type.
7. Serene Majesty: 5.3 length win in maiden class on a firm track. Just have to forgive the run last start at Randwick down to not enjoying a soft track or flat run. Has the ability on last start ratings.
8. Irada: Last prep measured up to the top class. Won at this distance. Obviously better over further but good enough to win this especially if tempo is fierce out front as expected.
9. Cocoa Doll: Maiden winner, decent type, well backed that day. Have to show a lot to win this.
10. Northern Model: Didn’t measure up last prep to top level but good maiden win in average race. Has to improve.
11. Little Indian: Strong run home blocked for runs behind Invincible Heart. Will enjoy that run and improve today. Can win.
Comments: They will go absolutely hammer and tongs out the front today and i’m expecting this to be a race where they get every possible from the back. Irada is the ideal horse and i have a big opinion of her. Won’t be surprised is Cassidy rides for luck either but i’m happy ridden either way. Great odds against this lot.
Confidence 75%
Strategy: Irada E/W
