Race 1 NAKEDTRUTH
8/4/2/5
• Will appreciate a drop back in class for this assignment
• Endured a tough run when a game second at Metropolitan level last outing
• Scored in a slick mile rate of 1.57.8 at Melton on October 03
Race 2 WHATS THE TEA
7/4/5/6
• Galloped as favourite and lost all chance at Kilmore last week
• Finished off well from the second half of the field when a close second at Maryborough two starts ago
• Winner against similar grade at Ballarat on September 04
Race 3 OUR ANGELS ENVY
8/5/1/7
• First starter for trainer Adam Kelly
• Out of the good race mare Eye Like Candy (1.55.8) and related to 4 winners including Jawbreaker (1.52.8, $106,700)
• Has been performing extremely well at the Melton trials
Race 4 CHRISTMAS BABE
7/6/3/9
• Fast beginner that races best when she is able to lead
• Led throughout at a Ballarat victory three starts ago
• Has won 15 races and $109,865 in Stakes so she is well placed in this grade
Race 5 LILSTREPO
10/6/4/8
• Racing in career best form having won five of her past seven starts
• Endured a wide trip when a big winner at St Arnaud last outing
• Versatile mare that is likely to make a mid-race move one the pace slackens
Race 6 PIESRIDINGSHOTGUN
4/10/3/1
• Fast beginner and likely to try and lead throughout from his good draw
• Attempted to lead throughout when third behind the smart trotter Champagne Charley two starts ago
• Has had limited opportunities since returning from South Australia
Race 7 ICANMOTOR
9/5/7/3
• Has been placed at his past seven starts (3 wins)
• Endured a tough run when third at St Arnaud last outing
• Has won two races at Maryborough previously
Race 8 CELESTIAL ZODIAC
10/8/9/4
• Finished off fast from the second half of the field when a big winner at Swan Hill last outing
• Hasn't finished further back than fourth at his past 13 starts
• Gets into this race nicely with the aid of a concession claim
Race 9 HERAKLES
12/11/7/1
• Settled three back on the markers and finished off well for third at Melton last outing
• Led throughout to win the Kyabram Cup two starts ago
• Boasts a good strike rate having won nine of his thirty-nine starts
BEST BET: Race 7 No.9 Icanmotor
BEST VALUE: Race 9 No.12 Herakles
BEST ROUGHIE: Race 1 No.2 Majestic Tooth