Race 1 VAN NOSTRAND
6/5/7/2
• First starter for trainer Kylie Sugars
• Has been performing extremely well at the Shepparton trials
• Out of the race winning mare Indie Pepperell (2.0.6, $32,458) and is related to the smart filly Euryphaessa (2.2.6, $54,999)
Race 2 IM HAVINATROT
3/8/5/6
• Smart colt that has been runner up at all of his three starts to date
• Competed in the Australian Gold and the Gavin Lang Classic at his past two attempts
• Joins trainer Chris Svanosio and has performed well in several recent trial performances
Race 3 WILD BULL
7/5/8/9
• Versatile pacer that has been performing well for new trainer Peter Manning
• Finished off quickly when a close third in a slick mile rate of 1.55.6 at Ballarat last outing
• Strong winner at Ararat on August 18 and meets a similar field now
Race 4 JILLIBY KYMY LOU
9/10/11/2
• Promising maiden that has been placed in 4 of her 5 starts to date
• Attempted to lead throughout when second behind the talented pacer Out To Stay last outing
• Likely to make an early move when the pace slackens
Race 5 HOT ROCKS
4/10/11/9
• Resuming since October 2024
• Runner up at a recent Horsham trial performance in fast time
• Been lightly raced recently but showed a lot of promise during his last preparation
Race 6 CHAMPAGNES
5/3/10/11
• In peak form having won four of her past six starts
• Pushed forward to race on the outside of the leader when a big winner last outing
• In-form reinsman James Herbertson takes the drive
Race 7 KEAYANG TWEETYBIRD
6/7/10/3
• Smart mare making her standing start debut but has performed well under the conditions at the trials
• Finished off boldly from midfield to win at Bendigo three starts ago
• Placed in 4 of her 6 starts for the season against strong opposition
Race 8 COURAGES LAW
6/9/11/12
• Will appreciate a significant drop back in class for this assignment
• Endured a tough run when a brave fifth behind Oopzee Daizee at Bendigo last outing
• Has been placed in two of his past four starts and has the early speed to gain a prominent position
BEST BET: Race 4 No.9 Jilliby Kymy Lou
BEST VALUE: Race 5 No.4 Hot Rocks
BEST ROUGHIE: Race 3 No.7 Wild Bull
