Stawell Friday 18 April

OVERVIEW: ARISTOTLE (8) should be primed for this after two runs back from a spell and will get enjoy a nice run through from the second row. Expect a big showing. MATTYO (2) racing well and despite the rise in class can be prominent throughout. Has won two from three at this track. Definite chance. ROMANTIC NINA (3) has raced against stronger opposition and suited here, one of the main chances if she trots throughout.  BAARLINEE (4) can mix her form and capable of improving here along with CHINSKI (1) that has drawn well and will get every chance. CASHOUT (7) lightly raced youngster that won his maiden last start. Shows good ability but faces a wide draw. MAORIS RETURN (6) is always a place hope. MY MOTHER SAID (5) fitter and can improve.

SELECTIONS: ARISTOTLE (8) MATTYO (2) ROMANTIC NINA (3) BAARLINEE (4)

SUGGESTED BET: ARISTOTLE (8) to Win.

OVERVIEW: TORQUE POWER (2) good effort last start when runner up and draws nicely here. Can run well here and is one of the main chances. MIKI STEAMED HOME (8) capable type that follows through nicely here and looks suited. Can make his presence felt. Both WELL SAID NUGGET (5) and ROCKABILLY RINGO (7) resume here and do have good ability when right. Must be respected and a forward showing would not surprise. SENNA STORM (1) gets a favourable and hasn’t been far away and will get every chance. Not out of this. VILLAGE VOICE (4) SWISS LIGHTNING (3) OPTIMAL (6) all have ability and can’t be ruled out in an open race.

SELECTIONS: TORQUE POWER (2) MIKI STEAMED HOME (8) WELL SAID NUGGET (5) ROCKABILLY RINGO (7)

SUGGESTED BET: TORQUE POWER (2) to Win.

OVERVIEW: WILD IDEAL (5) consistent mare that hasn’t been far away and is working up to another win and looks well placed here to run well. Can fight out the finish. HERNIE (9) looks well placed here and should find this easier than recent starts. Follows through nicely and will be running home strongly. Hard to hold out. YNOBE DAKOTA (4) runner up last start and does have the early speed to be prominent and should be in this for a long way. IM PRINCESS NELLIE (7) SASSYOLA (1) TOP GUN TED (3) and THE TRI LINE (6) all have ability and are amongst the chances with suitable trips.

SELECTIONS: WILD IDEAL (5) HERNIE (9) YNOBE DAKOTA (4) IM PRINCESS NELLIE (7)

SUGGESTED BET: WILD IDEAL (5) to Win.

OVERVIEW: STEEL RULER (5) good effort last start when doing his share of work when placed and can figure in the finish again here. SPORTSBOU (6) capable pacer that has been racing well and looks well placed again to be one of the main chances. REMI LOU (8) class pacer that is very capable of winning this and just needs some racing luck to be very hard to hold out. A major chance. IM SHADOW BOXER (9) loves these conditions and gets a good trailing draw. Definite threat. THE SPORTZ STAR (7) is never far away and has place claims again.

SELECTIONS: STEEL RULER (5) SPORTSBOU (6) REMI LOU (8) IM SHADOW BOXER (9)

SUGGESTED BET: Box Trifecta 5,6,7,8,9

OVERVIEW: JUST ABIT DUSTY (9) is a hit or miss trotter that was a winner two starts ago and is very capable on his day. He’s a major risk from the stand conditions unplaced at all seven attempts but the raw ability indicates if he can step away, he’s right in this. Take on trust. SURPRISE TO ME (5) consistent trotter racing with great zest and rarely runs a poor race. Right in this. ATABOY CHARLIE (6) honest trotter that hasn’t been far away and has claims whilst veteran trotter ICICLE (10) was back in form last start and can measure up here despite the handicap. Both SINGARA TED (8) and FLING IT RAINBOW (7) have ability and must be respected.

SELECTIONS: JUST ABIT DUSTY (9) SURPRISE TO ME (5) ATABOY CHARLIE (6) ICICLE (10)

SUGGESTED BET: JUST ABIT DUSTY (9) to Win.

OVERVIEW: SAVON DE ROCHE (5) is a first starter in the astute hands of talented trainer Kate Hargreaves. Trialling well and expect a forward showing at her race debut. AMERICAN VICTORY (1) just can’t nail a win after many chances and a string of placings. Ideal draw and gets every possible hope form here. MARGARITARI (8) will get a soft trip from the peg line and shows ability. If the breaks come her way she will be running home strongly. JILLIBY JUSTIFY (3) lightly raced and shows ability and can take up a forward position. Definite chance along with HURRICANE HOOLY (4) whilst CLARA ROCKS (7) is a place hope.

SELECTIONS: SAVON DE ROCHE (5) AMERICAN VICTORY (1) MARGARITARI (8) JILLIBY JUSTIFY (3)

SUGGESTED BET: SAVON DE ROCHE (5) to Win.

OVERVIEW: ALDEBARAN BUDDY (4) has had a few chances in recent months and gets another chance here from a favourable draw to break his maiden status. One of the chances along with HEART OF GRACELAND (3) that is never too far away.  LADY SUSPICIOUS (2) draws ideally and can race handy and must be respected. First starter ARIVADERCHI (8) is showing promise and expect a forward showing at his race debut. Other first starters IM EDDIE (6) and BAGSHOT OLLIE (9) must be kept safe whilst TRICKY DIAMOND (10) and NEDZA THRILLER (7) have ability and can’t be ruled out.

SELECTIONS: ALDEBARAN BUDDY (4) HEART OF GRACELAND (3) LADY SUSPICIOUS (2) ARIVADERCHI (8)

SUGGESTED BET: ALDEBARAN BUDDY (4) to Win.