Gear Changes: Secretan – Tongue Tie Off
1. Ilgattino: Proven in higher grade as a contender. First up record is okay. Have to respect but that weight is an issue.
2. Beau Rada: Will be out the back today. Finished off last prep winning two in a row at this distance and won in this grade. Tough race again today.
3. Gold Rory: Looked a good type winning as a 3YO and going well in 3YO company… won in this class also. Expect on speed run.
4. I’m Ablaze: I have a big opinion of this bloke. Very strong win two back at Cranbourne and unlucky last start, done in by the soft track. Drawn the carpark the only thing against him today, looks well in.
5. Liminal: Very nice type with runs on the board. Deserves a top weight today on first two runs this prep. Can win. Awkward barrier.
6. Oncebittentwiceshy: Up and down last prep from R-58 up to 3Yo grade… did win in harder company than this but that was on soft track. Has ability to win.
7. Lonhtime: Got the win over Appalachian Annie first up at Bendigo by a nose. Was a very good ride to get there. Obviously going well and looks suited.
8. Dan Zephyr: 0.8L 4th to Burning Front to finish last prep.. horse won very well last night at MV! Won his maiden over 1000m but finished off last prep over 1400m. Think better over shorter.
9. Glenrowan Prince: Didn’t beat alot to win his BM-64 last start. Has to improve.
10. Secretan: 5th run in this prep after finally getting a win. Has to improve and not very well weighted today.
11. Sistonic: WFA-G2 back down to this grade. Hasn’t won in harder company than this in the past but we know the horse has the ability. Had issues her last two runs that are totally forgiveable and she gets one last shot today for mine at the price.
12. Definia: Not convinced he is good enough to win this first up after what was shown last prep, from this barrier.
13. Little Capri: Beaten in CL3 class in the country as favourite last start a concern compared with others in this race. May need the run to figure out where to place him.
14. Appalachian Annie: Led and had a good time with it but beaten in the end first up. Good horse but needs to find an extra gear late.
Comments: Very happy to give Sistonic another chance today well back in class at the price. Tricky barrier should see a front running ride. I’m Ablaze has talent and is a great bet at double figure odds also.
Confidence 80%
Quaddie Leg Three: 4, 5, 7, 11
Strategy: Sistonic to win. Smaller bet I’m Ablaze
