Race 1 SIRGAO ISLAND
4/6/3/2
• Midfield throughout when resuming at Shepparton and should be fitter from the outing
• Placed in the Premiere Stakes and in a Consolation of the Bathurst Gold Tiara this season
• Likely to be driven in a forward manner from his good draw
Race 2 ATOMIC GLORY
5/8/7/6
• Fast beginner and is likely to get across and lead into the first turn
• Led out then took cover when a close second at Kilmore last outing
• Races best at Kilmore having been placed in 5 of his 8 starts (2 wins) on the track
Race 3 JOEYS HANGOVER
1/5/4/8
• Fast beginner that is drawn to receive every chance
• Pushed forward to find the lead when runner up at Bendigo two starts ago
• His last victory was at Kilmore over Miki Mark, which has won since
Race 4 HANDLER
7/8/3/6
• Inconsistent pacer, which seems to win or finish well back as evidenced by his record of 3 wins and 0 placed efforts from 8 attempts
• Will appreciate a drop back in class on his latest seventh behind the Metropolitan pacer Viney
• Recorded a slick mile rate of 1.54.5 when he won at Kilmore in May
Race 5 TOUGH MATE
10/8/5/9
• Talented trotter that is still learning
• Trotted roughly and endured a wide trip when a brave third at Maryborough last week
• Galloped away and gave away a big start when an impressive winner when on debut
Race 6 HOME AND DRY
6/5/9/3
• Driven aggressively and endured a tough run when a brave second at Ballarat last outing
• Raced without cover throughout when he scored at Melton on October 03
• Has had a good season having won six races to date
Race 7 HIGHVIEW HAMMER
6/5/8/4
• Brilliant beginner that is likely to find the lead early despite the wide draw
• Attempted to lead throughout when second behind Animado at Kilmore last outing
• Has been placed at his past seven starts against similar opposition
Race 8 LOUIEVILLE LASS
7/8/9/6
• Was stranded out 3 horses wide for a long way and had excuses at her latest sixth
• Settled three back on the markers and finished off well for second at Ballarat two starts ago
• Had several years off the racing scene and seems to be working into some form after having 8 starts back
BEST BET: Race 4 No.7 Handler
BEST VALUE: Race 7 No.6 Highview Hammer
BEST ROUGHIE: Race 8 No.7 Louieville Lass
