Bishops Castle: Found absolutely nothing last start at Flemington out the front when weighted so well in class that should have suited based on previous run at the course and distance. Up to 61kg today but still well in back in this class. Handles and enjoys this track well enough and will be on speed with Charles in Charge from the gate.
Charles in Charge: Will push forward, will try and lead, if not will sit outside the leader. Last 7 runs have all been places or a 4th and he is super consistent and well placed by the trainer. Well in again today although Bishop’s Castle with speed inside of him is a bit of a concern for getting the best run possible. Back to 1200m ideal.
Le Remas: Thought he ran better last start than all previous runs… but no, not winning this.
Morant: Impossible horse to catch. Will probably pop up with a blinding run today when i’m not on. Quaddie but that’s it!
Handsome Tycoon: Very disappointing run down the straight at Flemington last start… especially considering there was no issues in the past down the straight. Repeat of two back run goes well here.
Monkstone: Sold on but not forgotten, his last prep was very solid with some good runs! Never won first up in 4 preps and can’t see that changing first up here. Can run well though.
Kraftwerk: Good type that hasn’t shown us his best on the track i’d suggest. Barrier is horrible but he is consistent and up to 1200m today looks suited.
Grand Emperor: Beaten favourite all the last 3 runs.. hasn’t won for a year and a half as well! Continues to run well without looking a winning chance. Good barrier, hard to suggest he can’t win.
Lockroy: Very good type and down from Sydney to Melbourne for a reason. First up run had alot of merit at Flemington and looks well suited if sits midfield.
Grand Orator: Hard to see the improvement required based on last three runs. One to take on it seems.
Sir Mask: Very good run last start at Caulfield backing up off the three back win at Bendigo form wise. Has the ratings to run well.
Tiger’s Cub: Improved run last start at Pakenham out the front when winning. Up in class again today but has to be considered a minor chance.
La Venta: Showed nothing at all first up! First run at track and only measured up once previously in this class. May need a few runs to find best.
So Does He: Big win last start at Bendigo in much easier grade. Previous run at Flemington wasn’t bad at all when just simply too far back. Horrible barrier today though hurts chances… has clear ability and can measure up if gets a perfect ride.
Wilscot: Started single figures his last 6 runs.. won 3 of those but failed to place the last 2. First up today and goes okay first up but never measured up to this grade.
Jetello: Only beat Trustam last start.. clearly not a good form line to bring into this.. has been running okay though if you go back over form including 2nd to Pilly’s Wish. Very minor contender.
Rein In The Tiger: R-58 winner two back then couldn’t place in BM-64 last start.. no thanks.
Comments: The most open race of the day. Any horse could win this pretty much! Morant is a huge price at $41s if runs up to peak but honestly you just can’t take it. Lockroy is slight unders at the $6s but looks a good chance today and Charles in Charge is mega consistent as we know. Sir Mask looks a tough of overs also… as i said open race!
Confidence 50%
Quaddie Leg Three: 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 14
Strategy: Charles in Charge E/W
