Shepparton, Tuesday 17 September
Form Analysis by Rob Auber
Race 1:
OVERVIEW: OUT OF EDEN (4) hasn’t won since November 2023 but she appears to be close to another win with some solid performances in recent starts. Each way. HONEST HARRIETTE (3) hasn’t been far away and drawn to race in a prominent position and should enjoy a good trip. One of the main chances. EYE SEE PHILTRA (11) continues to race well but faces a tough draw to overcome but must be respected. EPIC ORION (7) was placed when returning from Queensland and should be improved by that run. Drawn wide but has claims. ANIMADO (2) and IVANA BYTHESEASIDE (1) have drawn well and should receive every chance. RINGOS A STAR (8) SHALLOW BEACH (5) PLAN CE (9) GOOD DAY (10) ROCKNROLL STARDOM (6) all have ability and can’t be dismissed in a very open race.
EARLY SPEED: 1,2,3,4,5
SELECTIONS: OUT OF EDEN (4) HONEST HARRIETTE (3) EYE SEE PHILTRA (11)
RATINGS: 4/ 3/ 11/ 2/ 7/ 1/ 8/ 5/ 9/ 10/ 6
SUGGESTED BET: OUT OF EDEN (4) Each Way.
Race 2:
OVERVIEW: HIGH FLUX (8) is a very good sit and sprint pacer and will enjoy a soft trip on the pegs and will be hoping to see some daylight in the home straight to be flashing home late. Each way. PROTAGONIST (1) speedy pacer that did things wrong last start but showed good gate speed when first up two runs ago. Fitter and can give a sight and be a big improver here. ROYAL STARZZZ (2) is getting fitter with each run and working up to a win. Definite chance along with WIND SOCK (4) that is a tough pacer that might prove hard to hold out. OZZIE BATTLER (9) is never far away and gets a good trailing draw and has claims along with MADAM REACTOR (3) ART OF FIRE (6) WEMADE FREO (10) LILS NIGHTMARE (7) MAHINDI (5) that all have ability and can’t be ruled out here.
EARLY SPEED: 1,2,3,4
SELECTIONS: HIGH FLUX (8) PROTAGONIST (1) ROYAL STARZZZ (2) WIND SOCK (4)
RATINGS: 1/ 8/ 2/ 4/ 9/ 3/ 6/ 10/ 7/ 5
SUGGESTED BET: HIGH FLUX (8) Each Way.
Race 3:
OVERVIEW: SPANISH RIZARDO (9) ran very well at his race debut from the front line draw but shows good promise and expect another forward showing. OPRAH DOUBLE YOU (7) continues to race well without winning and will be running home strongly again here. ZINGARA LASS (10) good effort last start and is amongst the chances. First starters GLENGARRY RED (3) and IM IN STYLE (1) create good interest and both in very astute stables. Both have ability and expect forward showings. SWEET MAORI MISS (5) TAKEN BY WINE (6) BACARDI LOVER (11) LENNON GRAE (2) have claims whilst PETITE FOUR (4) MADGE EGAN (8) could sneak into the first four placings.
EARLY SPEED: 1,3,5,6
SELECTIONS: SPANISH RIZARDO (9) OPRAH DOUBLE YOU (7) ZINGARA LASS (10) GLENGARRY RED (3)
RATINGS: 9/ 7/ 10/ 3/ 1/ 5/ 6/ 11/ 2/ 4/ 8
SUGGESTED BET: Box Trifecta 1,3,7,9,10
Race 4:
OVERVIEW: BETTORSWEETVICTORY (10) hasn’t won since April but has run some nice races and looks suited here and expect her to be running home late. Each way. Stable runner FINAL BOW (7) has been racing with great zest and looks a major chance despite the wide draw. HARLEY BLUE (8) drawn to get a soft trip and if the breaks go her way, she’s amongst the chances. HELLO SWEETHEART (4) has enjoyed a good campaign under the care of Alex Ashwood. Can figure amongst the placings whilst HAND WRITER (3) ELLI JOH (6) PAIGETHEHURRIKANE (1) SHEZABLUECHIP (2) DREAMERS DELIGHT (9) ROLLING REMONA (5) can’t be ruled out in an even contest.
EARLY SPEED: 1,2,3,4
SELECTIONS: BETTORSWEETVICTORY (10) FINAL BOW (7) HARLEY BLUE (8) HELLO SWEETHEART (4)
RATINGS: 10/ 7/ 8/ 4/ 3/ 6/ 1/ 2/ 9/ 5
SUGGESTED BET: BETTORSWEETVICTORY (10) Each Way.
Race 5:
OVERVIEW: TWILIGHT BEACH (2) good effort when first up and strips fitter for this and expect a good showing. Each way. ARRAPS (8) has been racing with great zest and just needs a few breaks to be fighting out the finish. ROCKSTAR LEO (1) drawn nicely and does have early speed and should race handy and is amongst the chances. BETTER SAINT (9) PETE MITCHELL (10) TEX GOES BANG (3) all have ability and can run well whilst GOPATI (7) resumes from a long spell and has shown ability. Could run well fresh. IAMAWINGATE (4) NIVEKALON EAGLE (5) CRESCO THREEPEAT (6) are place and first four chances.
EARLY SPEED: 1,2
SELECTIONS: TWILIGHT BEACH (2) ARRAPS (8) ROCKSTAR LEO (1) BETTER SAINT (9)
RATINGS: 2/ 8/ 1/ 9/ 10 /3/ 7/ 4/ 5/ 6
SUGGESTED BET: TWILIGHT BEACH (2) Each Way.
Race 6:
OVERVIEW: The Adam Stephens trained runners ICANMOTOR (4) and SILVER DOMINO (1) have favourable draws to race handy and are capable of being in the finish. COBBER MAC (7) has early speed and suited by the sprint trip despite the wide draw and could give a sight. TIGER OF OLD (9) will receive a soft trip on the pegs and has claims. PINNACLE HOPE (11) hasn’t been far away of late and is amongst the chances. ELZBOY (2) fitter and vast improvement would not surprise. MARIANNA BROMAC (5) and FAKE CULLECTION (3) can race handy whilst DIAMONDSNBLUE (10) is a first four hope.
EARLY SPEED: 1,2,3,5,7
SELECTIONS: ICANMOTOR (4) SILVER DOMINO (1) COBBER MAC (7) TIGER OF OLD (9)
RATINGS: 4/ 1/ 7/ 9/ 11/ 2/ 5/ 3/ 10
SUGGESTED BET: ICANMOTOR (4) Each Way.
Race 7:
OVERVIEW: LOTS OF CHANGE (9) impressive win last start from the front line and will need to come from the second row here but should trail through nicely and looks hard to hold out again. MYRTLE VALE (2) 10yo mare racing with great zest and can fight out the finish again. VAN DOREN (5) hasn’t been far away and looks suited here and is a winning chance. Must include. ESS KAY HOLLYWOOD (7) capable of better and does have gate speed and can make his presence felt. KALARNEY PRINCE (4) going well and is amongst the chances again. MIDNIGHT AVENGER (1) STARLIGHT RED (8) ABBIE (6) CHRISTMAS BABE (3) are place and first four hopes.
EARLY SPEED: 1,2,3,4,7
SELECTIONS: LOTS OF CHANGE (9) MYRTLE VALE (2) VAN DOREN (5) ESS KAY HOLLYWOOD (7)
RATINGS: 9/ 2/ 5/ 7/ 4/ 1/ 8/ 6/ 3
SUGGESTED BET: LOTS OF CHANGE (9) to Win.
Race 8:
OVERVIEW: UNIT FORTY ONE (1) has been runner up at four of his last five starts and gets another chance here from the pole position draw. STILL PLAYIN (5) wasn’t far away two starts ago and this is not strong. Has claims. ALAMO (3) has been finishing just behind the placegetters and looks suited to be in the finish. SWEET FACE (8) placed last start despite being safely held. Place hope again. ADORA JOH (6) placed three runs ago and hasn’t been far away and is amongst the chances. SPOT THE DEVIL (7) ROLLIN MARY (2) THE FEENY FAVORITE (4) are place and first four hopes.
EARLY SPEED: 1,3,5
SELECTIONS: UNIT FORTY ONE (1) STILL PLAYIN (5) ALAMO (3) SWEET FACE (8)
RATINGS: 1/ 5/ 3/ 8/ 6/ 7/ 2/ 4
SUGGESTED BET: UNIT FORTY ONE (1) to Win.
