Yarra Valley, Monday 26 August
Form Analysis by Rob Auber
Race 1:
OVERVIEW: First starters I AM WILMA (1) and BRASSAVOLA (3) are showing good ability at the trials and are forward enough to run well at their race debuts. Expect good showings. SHEZALOVER (2) nice effort when first up and was closing late and does have the race experience. Can threaten here. THE DARK THUNDER (4) is first up from a spell and did show plenty of gate speed last preparation. Might give a sight. KARBINE (8) has the race experience and will get a soft trip and is a place and first four hope along with first starter AMARTEY (5) ALDEBARAN ABEL (6) andALDEBARAN DENBAY (7).
EARLY SPEED: 1,2,3,4
SELECTIONS: I AM WILMA (1) BRASSAVOLA (3) SHEZALOVER (2) THE DARK THUNDER (4)
RATINGS: 1/ 3/ 2/ 4/ 8/ 5/ 6/ 7
SUGGESTED BET: I AM WILMA (1) to Win.
Race 2:
OVERVIEW: MEGA SPUR (5) she arrives back to Victoria and was runner up in the Queensland Oaks at her latest run. Expect a big showing. SOSO MAJESTIC (6) is a consistent trotter that is going well and can make his presence felt again. PIZZA PRINCE (8) has done things wrong at his two Victorian starts but does have ability and worthy of another chance. MUMPAYSTEHBILLS (4) talented trotter that resumed from a very long layoff and was heavily backed when first up but did things wrong. Back to the mobile and no surprise to see her winning. PREFERRED LOVE (3) honest filly that led all the way to win last start and may attempt to do the same here. MAJESTIC TOOTH (7) is working back into form and is amongst the place and first four chances along with IN REDWHITEANDBLUE (1) and STOCKMAN PETER (2).
EARLY SPEED: 3,4,5,6
SELECTIONS: MEGA SPUR (5) SOSO MAJESTIC (6) PIZZA PRINCE (8) MUMPAYSTEHBILLS (4)
RATINGS: 5/ 6/ 8/ 4/ 3/ 7/ 1/ 2
SUGGESTED BET: MEGA SPUR (5) to Win.
Race 3:
OVERVIEW: CHANSU (4) speedy type that raced keenly last start and failed to finish off. Does have the necessary speed to lead here and can give a big sight.SWEETGAMBLINGROSE (3) capable mare that was very brave in defeat last start and cam make her presence felt here. DEEBRAXTON (1) going well and drawn ideally to be well placed and will get every chance. IMAGINATION ORO (2) hasn’t been far away and is amongst the chances.JEREMY LOU (8) resumes here and does have good ability when right. Drawn to get a soft trip and will be closing late. BET SHEZA LADY (5) EYE SEE AMOUR (6) FAKE CULLECTION (7) are amongst the place and first four hopes.
EARLY SPEED: 1,4
SELECTIONS: CHANSU (4) SWEETGAMBLINGROSE (3) DEEBRAXTON (1) IMAGINATION ORO (2)
RATINGS: 4/ 3/ 1/ 2/ 8/ 5/ 6/ 7
SUGGESTED BET: CHANSU (4) to Win.
Race 4:
OVERVIEW: INTO THE HARKNESS (2) capable filly that has been bursting to win a race after some solid performances and looks very hard to beat again here. ANAKIN (5) has been close in recent times and can figure in the finish.VILLAROCK (10) lightly raced pacer that was in it for a long way last start and was brave in defeat. On the up and must be respected. Speedy pacers ALTA BAYAMO (1) and MY UPTOWN GIRL (3) can take up forward positions and have claims. KALKADOON DREAMING (8) has plenty of raw ability but has a few quirks. Resumes here and a forward showing would not shock. JUST JAYDO (7) resumes and was placed twice last campaign. Might run well fresh.TREACHEROUS JEWEL (6) is improving type whilst HANDLER (4) was beaten a long way at his only race startalong with ICE QUEEN (11) and may need time.
EARLY SPEED: 1,2,3
SELECTIONS: INTO THE HARKNESS (2) ANAKIN (5) VILLAROCK (10) ALTA BAYAMO (1)
RATINGS: 2/ 5/ 10/ 1/ 3/ 6/ 8/ 4/ 7/ 11
SUGGESTED BET: INTO THE HARKNESS (2) to Win.
Race 5:
OVERVIEW: APACHE PLUME (5) showed good speed to race in a forward position and win last start and will be hoping to do the same here. YNOBE NOVA (4) a winner two starts ago and wasn’t far away last start. Definite chance again. ART IDEAL (1) superbly bred 2yo in the astute Freddy Taiba stable that takes on the older horses here at his race debut. Expect a big showing. FERRIGNO (6) frustrating pacer with his share of ability but has a truckload of quirks. Anything is possible! Take on trust! LADY IN LINE (8) is working up to a win and is amongst the chances whilst OH NO NEVER AGAIN (9) has been doing things wrong since his win at this track four runs ago. Might turn things around here! GOZO MAJOR (2) ABERDENE (3) CORNELIA (7) are place and first four hopes.
EARLY SPEED:
SELECTIONS: APACHE PLUME (5) YNOBE NOVA (4) ART IDEAL (1) FERRIGNO (6)
RATINGS: 5/ 4/ 1/ 6/ 8/ 9 /2/ 3/ 7
SUGGESTED BET: APACHE PLUME (5) to Win.
Race 6:
OVERVIEW: GEE CEE CALDER (4) should be ready fitness wise here having his third run back from a spell. Can go forward and give a good sight. MAESTRO (3) going well and drawn to be prominent throughout and figure in the finish again. ALL THE TRIX (8) did things wrong last start but his two wins prior for his new stable were excellent. Can bounce back here. ALDEBARAN BROOKE (2) drawn well and does possess good ability along with KYVALLEYHONEYBUNNY (5) MEADOW VALLEY STAR (7) SISTA EVARISTA (6) andWATCH AND ACT (1) and all have claims.
EARLY SPEED: 2,3,4
SELECTIONS: GEE CEE CALDER (4) MAESTRO (3) ALL THE TRIX (8) ALDEBARAN BROOKE (2)
RATINGS: 4/ 3/ 8/ 2/ 5/ 7/ 6/ 1
SUGGESTED BET: GEE CEE CALDER (4) to Win.
Race 7:
OVERVIEW: YOUNGGIFTEDANDBLACK (8) seasoned mare that is never far away and looks well suited here and should prove hard to beat. JUST AS WELL (7) returns from NSW and does possess good ability and is right in this. MONA MIA (6) has been a great campaigner throughout her career and showed some of her old zest last start. Don’t dismiss the old girl! NO WIN NO WORRIES (3) capable type when at her best. Gets the draw to go forward and might be in this for a long way. OOH AH LISTAH (2) will find this much easier than recent starts and is a definite chance whilst UBETTA KNOT (1) will get the run of the race and receive every chance. ALBY TWO CHAINS (5) experienced pacer that is always capable on his day and can run well. LAST OF THE MOHICANS (4) can improve.
EARLY SPEED: 1,2,3
SELECTIONS: YOUNGGIFTEDANDBLACK (8) JUST AS WELL (7) MONA MIA (6) NO WIN NO WORRIES (3)
RATINGS: 8/ 7/ 6/ 3/ 2/ 1/ 5/ 4
SUGGESTED BET: Box Quinella 3,6,7,8
Race 8:
OVERVIEW: Both WATTLEBANK FLYER (10) andBRAEBEACH (9) haven’t been far away of late and are horses that will be running on late in this and are value chances in the race. JAY BEE (3) last start winner that can race forward and be in it for a long way. LOTAKEVI (8) is going well and just needs some luck from inside the second row draw to be amongst them at the finish.PAIGETHEHURRIKANE (2) CRAFTY OLD FOX (1) andVERY TEMPTING (4) have favourable draws to race handy and should be in it for a long way. ICAMOTOR (5) CARUSO STAR (7) SHEZABLUECHIP (6) all have claims in a very open race.
EARLY SPEED: 1,2,3
SELECTIONS: WATTLEBANK FLYER (10) BRAEBEACH (9) JAY BEE (3) LOTAKEVI (8)
RATINGS: 10/ 9/ 3/ 8/ 2/ 1/ 4/ 5/ 7/ 6
SUGGESTED BET: WATTLEBANK FLYER (10) Each Way.
