
Race 1 MY ULTIMATE JIMMY
3/2/6/8
• Classy 3yo, which has won 4 of his 7 starts on the Mildura circuit
• Produced a top performance when a close second in the South Australian Derby
• Huge effort after racing without cover when he scored in a mile rate of 1.54.9 on September 19
Race 2 FIANO
9/4/8/6
• Came from last when a big winner on her Mildura debut
• Meets a field of similar quality and is capable of overcoming the poor draw
• Trainer Alex Ashwood boasts a terrific record on the Mildura circuit
Race 3 LOVE TO DEAL
1/7/6/9
• Attempted to lead throughout when second at her last Mildura attempt
• Has been racing against stronger opposition in South Australia
• Races best over the sprint distance so she should take catching from the pole position
Race 4 KEAYANG CRIPPA
10/6/8/1
• Worked hard to lead when a big winner at Mildura two starts ago
• Has won two of his past four starts against similar opposition
• Competed in a much stronger race at Swan Hill last week
Race 5 CHOGI
1/5/7/10
• Returning from Tasmania, where she performed below her best in 4 starts
• Has performed well at Mildura previously having won three races
• Fast beginner that is likely to be prominent throughout
Race 6 MISTER HENDRIX
1/2/10/11
• Was severely checked at the 700m and lost his chance when on debut
• Sprinted quickly from midfield when a big winner at the trials prior to his debut
• Out of the fast mare Sheer Modern (1.53.3, $85,164)
Race 7 ANGELS WATCHING
8/4/1/2
• Was looming as a winning chance before being severely checked on the home turn when an unlucky fifth in the Mildura Guineas
• Scored comfortably four starts ago at Mildura on September 19
• Should gain an economical run from his trailing draw
BEST BET: Race 1 No.3 My Ultimate Jimmy
BEST VALUE: Race 7 No.8 Angels Watching
BEST ROUGHIE: Race 4 No.2 Grenade