Gear Changes: Malaguerra – Cross Over Noseband First Time, Coram – Nasal Strip Off
2. Bradman: Consistent type and has finally drawn a gate so expect him to get slightly further forward today. Step back in class but up in weights, have to believe he is good enough to figure in this race.
3. Belorum: Last prep made his way through the grades to measure up to city level, but found his limit in BM-70 grade. First up showed he needs a few runs this prep i’d suggest… but if money comes… take note.
4. Cross of Gold: Likes to put in good runs on occasion, very hard horse to catch having won just 1 of his last 17 runs and that was at Geelong. Two back run was good enough to win this, but dryer track today compared.
5. Jetello: been going between states to get into the right races, last start every chance against Rocket Commander but couldn’t get the win. Previous run at MV in this grade over 1200m got the win.
6. So Does He: Jumped poorly last start at MV but stormed home when it was all over for 2nd. A good jump today from this barrier should see him settle closer back on a Good track and that’s the key.
7. Grand Slam Eagle: Always showed the ability to be a good horse and finished off last prep in the style required to confirm it. Best seen over further.
8. Collins Street: Consistent type that always seems to be there or there abouts. Back to dryer track today should see him produce his best run. Hasn’t measured up in this class previously the issue.
9. Star Fortune: Fair enough win last start at Geelong but need to find much more here today to measure up in this class. The times suggest he has the ability but i couldn’t take single figures against these.
10. Izenashark: Every chance on speed last start and failed. Previous run was good enough to measure up here to compete. Weight a big factor on the win two back. Wide barrier a lot of work to get over early.
11. Kapset: Will be pushing forward from barrier 9 today. Just missed first up at Bendigo behind Staviva. Have to find lengths on that run to get a win today. 3rd to Stratum Star over 1400m two preps back best run on record.
12. Coram: Looked to be well in first up at Cranbourne when just beaten by Armada by 0.1L who then went to the next level winning in BM-84 grade mid-week over a decently talented field.
Comments: The start to the day hasn’t got any easier with this race. So Does He appeals as the top chance here but not a lot of confident in the pick.
Confience: 65%
Strategy: So Does He E/W
