Every Saturday, Ryan Phelan hunts for the most reliable locks to strengthen your multi bets. By analysing race maps, sectional times, and key trainer/driver combinations, he delivers sharp insights to add confidence – and a touch of excitement – to your harness racing, thoroughbred, or sports multis.
Each selection is rated with low, medium, or high confidence and includes a suggested place or win price. The goal? Minimise risk, maximise consistency, and stack the odds in your favour for a strong overall return.
Race 1 – 1720m Congrats Hall Of Fame Families Pace
1/11 Silver Pistol – Mark Pitt/Emma Stewart
Silver Pistol may be a 3yo taking on more seasoned rivals, but this is by far the easiest race he’s faced. He’s already run times the others simply can’t match, and even from the back row over the sprint trip, he looks too sharp.
Confidence: High Rated Win Price: $1.20
Race 2 – 2240m Conrats Hall Of Fame Inductees Pace
2/11 Kiss – Ryan Sanderson/Emma Stewart
Kiss resumes without a trial and cops a tough draw, but she’s a classy mare who often races well fresh. With her main dangers drawn to do some work early, she can storm over the top late.
Confidence: Low Rated Place Price: $1.80
Race 3 – 2240m Congrats Hall Of Fame Legend Trot
3/8 Lady Vici – James Herbertson/Joe Vassallo
Lady Vici has been flawless this preparation and now meets her biggest test from the inside back row. With her fitness edge and consistent manners, she shapes as the one they’ll all have to beat with even luck.
Confidence: Low Rated Win Price: $2.60
Race 4 – 2240m Mimosa Homes Victoria Sires 3yo Classic
4/3 Storms Collide – Mark Pitt/Emma Stewart
Storms Collide’s chances hinge on the start – if he can cross and lead, he’s very hard to run down. Even if he doesn’t find the front, he has the form and times to fight out the finish.
Confidence: Low Rated Win Price: $3.50
Race 5 – 2240m Hertz Melton Casey Classic
5/2 Catch A Wave – Kate Gath/Andy Gath
Catch A Wave is a superstar with 8 Group 1 wins to his name. This is as good a setup as he’ll ever get, and while he sometimes prefers a sit, from this draw he can stamp his authority.
Confidence: High Rated Win Price: $1.50
Race 6 – 2760m Western Syrups Australian Trotting Championship (G3)
6/10 Jilliby Ballerini – Jason Lee/Marg & Paddy Lee
Jilliby Ballerini has been excellent this campaign and now steps up to her toughest challenge under standing start conditions. With her strength, speed, and peak fitness, she is a live chance against smart opposition.
Confidence: Low Rated Win Price: $3.50
Race 7 – 1720m Aldebaran Park Need For Speed Prince Final (G1)
7/1 Commodus – Chris Alford/Jayne Davies
Commodus looks the anchor of the night – perfect draw, great gate speed, and a clear class edge. Expect him to lead throughout and underline his standing as one of the country’s top young trotters.
Confidence: High Rated Win Price: $1.10
Race 8 – 1720m Aldebaran Park Need For Speed Princess Final (G1)
8/7 Tracy The Jet – James Herbertson/Jess Tubbs
Tracy The Jet brings similar dominance to Commodus – outstanding ability, sharp manners, and a class edge. With clear running, she should simply win.
Confidence: High Rated Win Price: $1.10
Race 9 – 1720m Irt Premiere 2yo Stakes
9/6 Usyk – Nathan Jack/Russel Jack
Usyk has already proven himself among the best 2yos in Victoria, running slick times and showing toughness against older rivals. This looks a winnable metro assignment, and he can push forward and prove too strong.
Confidence: High Rated Win Price: $1.50
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