1. Petrology: Hugely disappointing this prep. Group 1 back to BM-96 today. Up 8kg. Up to 1600m where he should obviously be suited… had a month and a bit freshen-up. Has been working strongly at home and soft track is ideal. Stable seem confident back to this class.
2. Rhythm To Spare: A long time between drinks. Well beaten last start at Sale. Has won on soft. Have to improve clearly to be in this.
4. Setinum: Won a listed race first up as a huge surprise then has done absolutely nothing since. Only run on a soft track was close to last. Has the ability but hasn’t put together a run in 2 months and 5 runs at track for 0 wins.
5. Eximus: Goes well on wet tracks. Last two runs haven’t been up to grade to get the win today, but you just know Price had this race in mind all along. Has to improve but can go close.
6. Defiant Angel: Old mate just keeps going around in Adelaide and winning. Back over here for his toughest test yet.. never won on soft in 6 attempts but always goes well. Yet to measure up to this grade.
10. Inspector: Very easy win last start at Mornington in what really was a much easier race than this today. Weighted fairly… goes okay on wet but best runs on dryer recently.
12. King’s Dance: Close but no cigar 4th last start at Seymour when first up. Good 2nd up record and never missed a place on soft ground. Best record though still on Good tracks. Has to improve.
14. Elmantosh: Every chance behind some average form last start at Bendigo. Take on.
Comments: Only one horse i could consider backing here in Petrology. This horse is Lengths ahead of the rest in the category of best horse, we just need him to reproduce a strong run today off his good work at home to be winning. Looks a massive price to my eye.
Confidence 80%
Strategy: Petrology E/W
