OVERVIEW: It is a good race to commence the program with several winning chances. GLORIFIED (2) was resuming since an unplaced effort in the Nutrien Classic when he completely dominated his rivals to win by over twenty metres at Maryborough. He made an error and lost his chance in the Victoria Derby last time out but should go close if he delivers a fool proof display under these conditions. KEAYANG MINNESOTA (7) has won five of her ten starts for the season and is looking for four victories in succession. She beat an easier field last outing but she did commence from the handicap of 30m so she should appreciate the mobile start in this event. SAMMY HALLER (6) has been freshened since finishing unplaced in the Super Series Final. He has been taking on good fields recently and gets his chance to improve on his numerical form. BULLAPARK BENO (3) is resuming from a spell but he is nicely drawn and has the ability to show up if he is somewhere near his peak form.

OVERVIEW: BRAVE ART (5) is racing in great form having been placed in four of her past five starts and deserves to break through for a win. She ran through a sensational first quarter of 26.5 seconds when a brave third at Ballarat then was left stranded on the outside of the leader at her latest second. OUTBACK QUEENIE (6) hasn’t been at her best form for some time but her latest third was encouraging and she is dropping back into a very suitable class with the aid of a concession claim so she must be respected. TAP TO PAY (4) is resuming since March and has only had one start for the season so she lacks recent racing but she did perform well enough at her latest trial third behind the classy 3yo pacer Luvtobeuptome to warrant respect. QUEENHIGH FLUSH (1) performs best when she is able to trail the leader and use her speed at the end so she is perfectly drawn to suit her racing pattern.

BACK: BRAVE ART (5) – 3 units (win)

OVERVIEW: There are a few different form lines coming into this race, which makes it a very interesting affair. IM DOWNBYTHEBEACH (2) is much better than his form reads and will appreciate a significant drop back in class so a forward showing is expected from his good draw. A win over Go Easy On Me and a second behind the top filly Willows Girl back in April are a good indication of his ability. JANSEN (6) raced without cover throughout and went down fighting in fast time at Shepparton last week. He may end up being left in the same position again from his wide draw but he is tough enough to be in the finish. STORMS (5) created a big impression against the easier Maiden class at St Arnaud, where he found the front from a wide draw and was able to slip home in a slick last half of 56.9 seconds. He is meeting a field of more depth but cannot be left out of calculations. BUBBLE OVER (7) and MY FATAL CHARM (4), which was returning from Tasmania, both performed well at Ararat and PIASTRI (8) has been racing soundly in the Riverina. 

OVERVIEW: HAPPY ESCAPE (10) is racing in outstanding form having had three wins and two seconds behind Keayang Minnesota (has won 3 in a row) from his past five attempts. He performs best when he is close to the speed and he might have to do some work from the poor draw but he is the form runner of the field. SAINT EYES (2) settled midfield and was held up for a run a vital stage before working home nicely for second behind Snickers Express at Maryborough last outing. He has performed soundly at his two starts back from a break and is nearing a win. MATISOFF (8) has also indicated that a victory is looming in the near future having been placed in four of his past five starts. He did all of the work in the run when beaten by a narrow margin at Ararat last week and was out three horses wide from the 700m at his previous third. SILENT REVERIE (9) performs best when she is able to lead so being drawn on the second line is a disadvantage but she has the ability to mix it with this field.

OVERVIEW: SINCEILEFTYOU (3) was performing nicely at the trials prior to an unlucky debut fifth, where he was three back on the markers, ran into a dead end and looked to have plenty in reserve before breaking stride late at Ararat. He is nicely bred and strikes a suitable line up so he is worth following. CARPOPHORUS (8) came from last and ran to the line well despite finishing sixth at his Victorian debut then followed with a third at Ararat after being left without cover for the final 1700m. He is awkwardly drawn but is racing well enough to figure in the finish. SOME DAYS WE DREAM (1) led out then took cover when third behind Oliver Smudge (won again since) at Charlton. She should be fitter from that run and is drawn to adopt similar tactics so she is worth thought. OVER HERE (6) disappointed last time but is capable of better and if the reserve ALDEBARAN MIGUEL (7) gains a start, he must be considered as one of the leading chances.

BACK: SINCEILEFTYOU (3) – 1 unit (each way)

OVERVIEW: The interesting runner is GUNSEN ROSIE (1). She hasn’t been seen publicly since her latest eighth at Kilmore back in March so her fitness is the query but she would be very competitive at her best form. She possesses early speed and is a short course specialist so the conditions of this race are suitable. CHRISTMAS BABE (6) has had a few chances recently but she is working back into some form and is the likely early leader. She attempted to lead throughout when third at Kilmore last outing. CASTLES IN THE SKY (5) raced fiercely in the leading role and was left vulnerable at the end when a distant fifth at Maryborough last outing. She gained a nice trail when second at Maryborough prior and is worth another chance. MACHO MAORI (4) is usually competitive against this class and has claims along with TOUCHANDGO (8).

OVERVIEW: KYVALLEY MISTY (9) settled down in eighth position and came out four horses wide on the home turn when she produced a big finish to score at Kilmore last outing. This race is no harder and considering she has been restrained to a trailing position early at her past two attempts, being drawn on the second row is no disadvantage. NEDZA THRILLER (4) has only been successful twice in 86 attempts but he is racing really well and has the early speed to be prominent throughout. He worked to the front from the standing start then took cover behind the eventual winner Happy Escape when a close second behind that trotter at St Arnaud last week. COURAGES LAW (8) settled on the markers and gained a nice run through to trail the leader from the 500m when second at Maryborough last outing. He should receive a similar economical trip from his trailing draw and is a place chance again. MONEY TALKS (6) defeated Sonnyboy (won since) at a Kilmore victory three starts ago and should be finding the line well.  

OVERVIEW: ITZ CLASSIC GOLD (5) is a smart 3yo trotter, which performed nicely throughout the Need for Speed Prince series where third in a heat then made an untimely error when unplaced in the Scotch Notch Trot. He scored untouched and was impressive in his win during the Redwood Carnival so he will take beating if he delivers another fool proof display. LIFE ON THE HILL (6) is a very quick beginner and will take catching if he can find the lead. He led throughout at a Ballarat victory two starts ago then finished third at his next attempt. BEAUTIFUL SUNRISE (2) was a runaway winner at Melton two starts ago then went down narrowly at Melton last week. This race is no harder and she looms as one of the leading chances again. WEDGE TAIL EAGLE (8) and PIESRIDINGSHOTGUN (9) are both racing well enough to feature prominently if they gain the right luck in running.

BACK: ITZ CLASSIC GOLD (5) – 2 units (win)

OVERVIEW: It is a very strong heat of the Stawell Cup to wrap up the program. LOUGLE (11) made a mid-race move to park without cover when a brave second in the Swan Hill Cup then was looming as a big winning chance but broke stride in the home straight at Melton. He ran a close second behind the South Australian Derby winner Luvtobeuptome at a Maryborough trial since and should make his presence felt. REFUSAL (1) has created a strong impression at her three starts since coming from New South Wales and is drawn to run a big race. She settled three back on the inside and angled wide in the straight when she finished off best at Melton last week. ALL BLAZING GUNS (4) began very quickly from a wide draw to find the lead and fought on well for second behind Komodo on October 31. He is a speedy type and should run his usual honest race. BANDIT EYES (9) can race fiercely and tends to perform best when he is able to lead but he did come from off the pace to win at Mildura last outing and is worth thought. TO THE NINES (7) continues to race in good form and PLATINUM JIVE (8) is a value hope from her trailing draw.

BACK: LOUGLE (11) – 1.5 units (each way)

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