A $10,000 jackpot has been added to the First 4 pool for Saturday night’s TAB Lazarus Free For All at Melton and the drivers have had a say on the chances of their horses ahead of the 1720m event.
1: Curly James ($2.70)
Trainer: Courtney Laker / Driver: David Moran
Driver’s thoughts: Our bloke is going to have to improve. If he can’t hold the front – I would have thought from barrier one, he would be pretty hard to beat.
2: Supreme Dominator ($51)
Trainer: Joe Pace / Driver: Adrian Pace
Driver’s thoughts: It looks like Curly James will lead and hold the front. I hope something comes across and gives us some cover.
3: Sew What ($26)
Trainer: Dianne Giles / Driver: Jackie Barker
Driver’s thoughts: The draw is a bit tricky, I am probably going to have to go forward at the start to get a spot. I don’t think she is quite as good when you do use her early, even though she has got good gate speed. I will try and get a good spot doing as little work as possible.
4: Triple Eight ($5)
Trainer: Jess Tubbs / Driver: Greg Sugars
Driver’s thoughts: I’m not sure where he is going to land. We will try and have a forward spot if we can. He is racing well and hopefully he can get a good run.
5: Kosimo ($34)
Trainer: Julie Douglas / Driver: Jack Laugher
Driver’s thoughts: He can’t do much work early and there is a bit of speed drawn inside of him. He will probably just be driven for luck. He is going really well, but it is a strong race.
6: Tango Tara ($6.50)
Trainer: Andy Gath / Driver: Kate Gath
Driver’s thoughts: He’s going terrific but won’t be able to find the fence which makes it tough. He’ll run a good race.
7: Bulletproof Boy ($41)
Trainer: Scott Ewen / Driver: Scott Ewen
Driver’s thoughts: He hasn’t got the best draw, but he has got plenty of gate speed. He is first-up, so I will just go back and try and get in somewhere and hope he gets home soundly.
9: Heza Son Of Agun ($4.60)
Trainer: Matthew Craven / Driver: Matthew Craven
Driver’s thoughts: Hopefully he can go behind Curly James from eight if the emergency doesn’t get a run. If not, hopefully we can be three fence.
10: Helluva ($16)
Trainer: John Justice / Driver: Ewa Justice
Driver’s thoughts: I don’t think it is the worst draw – he could be three fence at worst, which would be a good spot for him at Melton.
11: Mach Dan ($4.60)
Trainer: Clayton Tonkin / Driver: Mark Pitt
Driver’s thoughts: Unavailable for comment.
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