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Melton

Sat, Oct 11 2025
Expert Analysis by Craig Rail

Best Bet: R8 No.7 Remus Phoenix

Best Value: R3 No.3 Go Miki

Best Roughie: R2 No.9 Kings Guard

 

Early Quaddie: 3,5/ 1,2,7,8,12/ 2,3,8,9/ 2,3,7,8

Spend: $50.00 Flexi Early Quaddie Races 1 – 4 for 31.25%


Quaddie: 2,3,4,7,9,10/ 6/ 4,7/ 1,2,3,7

Spend: $50.00 Flexi Quaddie Races 5 – 8 for 104%

R1 5:59pm PRYDES VICTORIA OAKS (1ST HEAT)
$20,000 No NR. RBD PACERS
1ST LEG EARLY QUADDIE
2760 Mobile
No. Form Horse Trainer Driver Class LPI Rank Odds
1 19s027 CARRAMAR TITMUS  Dr: Jack Laugher Robert McCartney Jack Laugher  4% 8 $51.00
2 565246 MY LITTLE BO  Dr: Kate Gath Andy Gath Kate Gath  13% 4 $26.00
3 27s111 BEACH DIAMOND  Dr: Mark Pitt Emma Stewart Mark Pitt  17% 5 $2.10
4 437565 HUXHAM CHUBB  Dr: Peter Manning   8% 6 $51.00
5 1611s4 SOHO AMERICANO  Dr: Luke McCarthy Michael Stanley Luke McCarthy  24% 1 $1.80
6 1s3112 SURFE LA MER  Dr: Kerryn Manning Kerryn Manning Kerryn Manning  21% 3 $9.00
7 111251 IDEAL MOTH  Dr: Damian Wilson Damian Wilson Damian Wilson  13% 2 $14.00
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8 3122 DELIGHTFUL MIKI  Dr: Ewa Justice Kari Males Ewa Justice (C) 7 $21.00
SELECTIONS: SOHO AMERICANO (5), BEACH DIAMOND (3), SURFE LA MER (6), IDEAL MOTH (7)

OVERVIEW: The Queensland Oaks winner SOHO AMERICANO (5) made a terrific return in the Frith Stakes, where she ran to the line strongly from a rearward position and finished a close up fourth in a sizzling mile of 1.50.3 last week. She should be fitter from that outing and she is much better drawn so she should prove hard to beat. The Tasmanian Oaks winner BEACH DIAMOND (3) looms as the logical danger. She has won five of her eight starts to date and completely dominated the Tasmanian fillies feature so a bold showing is expected. SURFE LA MER (6) dropped out to a rearward position and finished off well for a close second at Ballarat last week. She recorded a handy mile rate of 1.54.6 when she scored prior so she must be respected. IDEAL MOTH (7) has won four of her past six starts and finished off fast from a long way back to score at Shepparton last outing. She is awkwardly drawn but she is capable of running into a place.

EARLY SPEED: 3 (possible leader), 5,6

RATINGS: 3,5/ 6/ 7/ 8/ 1,2/ 4

R2 6:27pm VIC CUP FREE ENTRY TROT
$15,000 NR 65 to 75. PBD/NR TROTTERS
2ND LEG EARLY QUADDIE
1720 Mobile
No. Form Horse Trainer Driver Class LPI Rank Odds
1 331032 MAJESTIC TOOTH  Dr: Kerryn Manning Kari Males Kerryn Manning  5% 9 $16.00
2 100s03 TIMMY TURTLE NZ  Dr: Kate Gath Andy Gath Kate Gath  16% 11 $14.00
3 839985 MYSTERY FRED  Dr: Peter Manning   11% 10 $26.00
4 125449 KYVALLEY MAVEN  Dr: Chris Svanosio Chris Svanosio Chris Svanosio  16% 6 $12.00
5 4665s7 ALDEBARAN BROOKE  Dr: Chris Alford Alison Alford Chris Alford  16% 1 $21.00
6 400517 PERFIDIOUS SUE  Dr: David Murphy David Murphy David Murphy  4 $12.00
7 171333 IMPERIAL COMMAND NZ  Dr: Kate Gath Andy Gath Kate Gath  36% 2 $3.50
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8 1s111s RUBYS DREAM  Dr: Chris Lang C W Lang, S L Mahar Chris Lang  8 $4.00
9 s08555 KINGS GUARD  Dr: Stephen Boyington Stephen Boyington Stephen Boyington  5 $18.00
10 769842 GEE CEE CALDER  Dr: Chris Alford Tyrone Abela Chris Alford  3 $21.00
11 12663s MEGA SPUR  Dr: James Herbertson Shane Hoban James Herbertson  7 $26.00
12 211s44 HEZA GUN  Dr: Chris Lang C W Lang, S L Mahar Chris Lang  12 $3.20
SELECTIONS: IMPERIAL COMMAND (7), HEZA GUN (12), RUBYS DREAM (8), TIMMY TURTLE (2)

OVERVIEW: IMPERIAL COMMAND (7) is likely to use his brilliant gate speed to find the lead, despite being drawn on the outside of the front line. He attempted to lead throughout when a close third behind Remus Phoenix last outing and this race is slightly easier so he is worth an investment. HEZA GUN (12) broke stride at the start and was still a winning chance in the home straight when he broke stride again at his latest fourth. He appeared to be a good thing beaten last outing and his previous form was sound so he will take beating if he is able to deliver a fool proof display. RUBYS DREAM (8) is shooting for seven straight victories and is a chance of completing task but the barrier draw makes it awkward. She has been placed in two recent trial performances and was hitting the line strongly at her latest Melton trial third. MAJESTIC TOOTH (1) and TIMMY TURTLE (2) are both performing well enough to be worth thought from their good draw.

 

EARLY SPEED: 7 (likely leader), 1,2

RATINGS: 7/ 8,12/ 1,2/ 6/ 4,5,9/ Field

R3 7:05pm WOODLANDS STUD VICTORIA DERBY (1ST HEAT)
$20,000 No NR. RBD PACERS
3RD LEG EARLY QUADDIE
2760 Mobile
No. Form Horse Trainer Driver Class LPI Rank Odds
1 54s621 SANCHEZ  Dr: Nathan Jack Russell Jack Nathan Jack  9 $16.00
2 673011 MY ULTIMATE BARNEY  Dr: Kate Gath Andy Gath Kate Gath  16% 3 $7.50
3 s11114 GO MIKI  Dr: Mark Pitt Emma Stewart Mark Pitt  16% 6 $3.80
4 824211 IN AN IDEAL WORLD  Dr: Ewa Justice John Justice Ewa Justice (C) 26% 7 $23.00
5 716211 SOHO THE REAL DEAL  Dr: Michael Stanley Michael Stanley Michael Stanley  31% 5 $6.50
6 436s11 NEW SHUFFLE  Dr: James Herbertson Philip Chircop James Herbertson  11% 10 $21.00
7 523s43 CALEXICO  Dr: Damian Wilson Laura Wilson Damian Wilson  8 $18.00
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8 s21112 FOX DAN  Dr: Ryan Sanderson Emma Stewart Ryan Sanderson (C) 4 $4.50
9 101232 HESITATE  Dr: Luke McCarthy Luke McCarthy Luke McCarthy  1 $3.00
10 531136 FORTY LOVE  Dr: Aaron Dunn Aaron Dunn Aaron Dunn  2 $16.00
SELECTIONS: GO MIKI (3), HESITATE (9), FOX DAN (8), MY ULTIMATE BARNEY (2)

OVERVIEW: GO MIKI (3) won four races in succession prior to working home well for fourth in the Eureka. He is versatile and should make his presence felt from his good draw. HESITATE (9) is very strong and was runner up in the Queensland Derby during the Winter Carnival. He tried hard when a game third in the Eureka and chased a smart one when second in a slick mile of 1.50.2 at Menangle last week so he must be respected. FOX DAN (8) has won eight of his thirteen starts and was runner up in the Eureka last outing so he looms as one of the leading chances but he is likely to be shuffled back on the markers from his awkward trailing draw. MY ULTIMATE BARNEY (2) has struck his peak form having led throughout and his past two attempts and is drawn to lead again. He has claims along with SANCHEZ (1), SOHO THE REAL DEAL (5), CALEXICO (7) and FORTY LOVE (10).

EARLY SPEED: 2 (likely leader), 1,3,4,5

RATINGS: 3,9/ 8/ 2/ 1,5/ 7/ 10

R4 7:41pm WOODLANDS STUD VICTORIA DERBY (2ND HEAT)
$20,000 No NR. RBD PACERS
4TH LEG EARLY QUADDIE
2760 Mobile
No. Form Horse Trainer Driver Class LPI Rank Odds
1 0161s7 ARTIST  Dr: Anthony Butt Alex Freeman Anthony Butt  16% 10 $51.00
2 520111 OUR SWEET DELIGHT  Dr: Cameron Hart Jason Grimson Cameron Hart  13% 4 $3.00
3 213392 FATE AWAITS  Dr: Grant Dixon Grant Dixon Grant Dixon  6% 1 $3.20
4 515s11 GOLDEN TRIBE  Dr: Jason Lee Tom Rundle Jason Lee  20% 7 $16.00
5 411315 RUFF NUT  Dr: Aaron Dunn Aaron Dunn Aaron Dunn  13% 2 $21.00
6 130s14 JACKS ULTIMATE FURY NZ  Dr: Luke McCarthy Russell Jack Luke McCarthy  16% 5 $12.00
7 11s221 CAPTAIN PERFECT  Dr: Mark Pitt Emma Stewart Mark Pitt  16% 5 $5.00
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8 5s1112 STORMS COLLIDE  Dr: Ryan Sanderson Emma Stewart Ryan Sanderson (C) 3 $4.00
9 0s5323 LAMBRO MACH  Dr: Kate Gath Andy Gath Kate Gath  9 $34.00
10 111513 MY ULTIMATE JIMMY NZ  Dr: Corey Johnson Andrew Vozlic Corey Johnson (C) 8 $51.00
SELECTIONS: FATE AWAITS (3), OUR SWEET DELIGHT (2), STORMS COLLIDE (8), CAPTAIN PERFECT (7)

OVERVIEW: The classy colt FATE AWAITS (3) finished second in fast time at Albion Park last week and is capable of going one better. He won the Rising Sun and was placed in the Queensland Derby during the Winter Carnival so he has the class to test this field. OUR SWEET DELIGHT (2) pushed forward to find the lead and was too strong in the run to the finish when he took out the Carousel Final at Menangle last outing. He is ideally drawn and should give another forward showing. STORMS COLLIDE (8) won three races in succession prior to a huge second behind It’s Confidential last week, where he endured a wide trip in a strong mile rate of 1.53.0. He will be giving his main rivals a big start from his awkward draw but he is racing too well to dismiss. CAPTAIN PERFECT (7) led throughout to easily win the Tasmanian Derby last outing. He is building up a good strike rate and is worth thought again.

EARLY SPEED: 2 (likely leader), 3,4,6,7

RATINGS: 2,3/ 7,8/ 6/ 4,5

R5 8:16pm WOODLANDS STUD VICTORIA DERBY (3RD HEAT)
$20,000 No NR. RBD PACERS
1ST LEG QUADDIE, 1ST LEG DAILY DOUBLE
2760 Mobile
No. Form Horse Trainer Driver Class LPI Rank Odds
1 19 BOULEVARD BART  Dr: Luke McCarthy Damien Burns Luke McCarthy  10 $51.00
2 s34211 SAO PAULO SIMBA  Dr: Michael Stanley Michael Stanley Michael Stanley  14% 1 $5.00
3 0s1113 CIGANO  Dr: Ryan Sanderson Emma Stewart Ryan Sanderson (C) 14% 4 $2.80
4 5s1391 SILVER PISTOL  Dr: Mark Pitt Emma Stewart Mark Pitt  23% 5 $3.50
5 331s57 CROCODILE SOCKS  Dr: Chris Alford Isabel Walsh Chris Alford  30% 7 $34.00
6 831221 STRIKEM NZ  Dr: Shane Graham Shane Graham Shane Graham  5% 6 $16.00
7 252111 FINAL DEADLINE NZ  Dr: Adam Sanderson Shannon Price Adam Sanderson  14% 3 $6.50
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8 111s11 PICK UP ELVIS  Dr: Aaron Dunn Aaron Dunn Aaron Dunn  9 $21.00
9 137021 ITS CONFIDENTIAL  Dr: Leigh Sutton Russell Jack Leigh Sutton  1 $12.00
10 813115 VINEY  Dr: Emma Stewart   8 $8.00
SELECTIONS: FINAL DEADLINE (7), CIGANO (3), SAO PAULO SIMBA (2), SILVER PISTOL (4)

OVERVIEW: FINAL DEADLINE (7) is poorly drawn but he has been in outstanding form in Queensland with his latest victory being over Fate Awaits in a sizzling mile rate of 1.52.6 with his last quarter being 25.7 seconds! He continues to improve with the benefit of experience and should go well again. CIGANO (3) was held up for a run at a vital stage and finished off quickly when an eye-catching third behind ITS CONFIDENTIAL (9) last week. He won at his previous three attempts and he moves to the front line now so he must be respected. SAO PAULO SIMBA (2) is stepping up to the staying trip of 2760m but his past two victories at Menangle have been first class considering he has posted miles of 1.48.9 and 1.49.9. He possesses early speed and should be prominent throughout. SILVER PISTOL (4) won a heat of the New South Wales Derby earlier in the season and is worth thought along with STRIKEM (6), PICK UP ELVIS (8), ITS CONFIDENTIAL (9) and VINEY (10) in a very strong heat.

EARLY SPEED: 2 (likely leader), 3,4,5,6,7

RATINGS: 7/ 3/ 2,4/ 9,10/ 8

R6 8:42pm HYLAND HARNESS COLOURS SMOKEN UP SPRINT (LISTED CLASSIC)
$30,000 No NR. RBD PACERS
2ND LEG QUADDIE
1720 Mobile
No. Form Horse Trainer Driver Class LPI Rank Odds
1 23365s BULLETPROOF BOY  Dr: Scott Ewen Scott Ewen Scott Ewen  25% 2 $18.00
2 107s13 MIKI PINS NZ  Dr: Cameron Hart Jason Grimson Cameron Hart  9 $11.00
3 324113 PLAINS IN HEAVEN  Dr: Kate Gath Nathan Cahir Kate Gath  5% 7 $51.00
4 0s56s9 SERG BLANCO NZ  Dr: Steven Duffy   5% 8 $101.00
5 42s244 DANGEROUS  Dr: Abby Sanderson Shane Sanderson Abby Sanderson (C) 6 $26.00
6 1111s1 LEAP TO FAME  Dr: Grant Dixon Grant Dixon Grant Dixon  40% 1 $1.10
7 1s1341 BAY OF BISCAY  Dr: Emma Stewart   25% 4 $6.50
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8 986617 ROCK N ROLL DOO NZ  Dr: Michael Stanley Michael Stanley Michael Stanley  3 $34.00
9 651561 JUSTALITTLESIP NZ  Dr: Adrian Pace Joe Pace Adrian Pace (C) 5 $34.00
SELECTIONS: LEAP TO FAME (6), MIKI PINS (2), BULLETPROOF BOY (1), BAY OF BISCAY (7)

OVERVIEW: Australasia’s champion pacer LEAP TO FAME (6) returned in style with an effortless victory at Albion Park last week. He completely dominated throughout the Inter Dominion series during the Queensland Winter Carnival and he should give another dazzling display to wrap up his Victoria Cup preparation. MIKI PINS (2) has been racing in great form in New South Wales and is a strong Quinella chance from his good draw. He worked hard when third in a sizzling mile of 1.49.5 last outing. The grand old warrior BULLETPROOF BOY (1) is resuming since June and is meeting a strong field but he is ideally drawn over the sprint distance so he is worth a place ticket. BAY OF BISCAY (7) bounced back to his peak form when he worked forward to find the lead and won the Eureka. He is likely to endure a tough trip from the extreme draw but he is one of the class runners of the field.

EARLY SPEED: 6 (likely leader), 1,2,7

RATINGS: 6/ 2/ 1,7/ 8,9/ 5/ 3/ 4

R7 9:10pm LOGICAL STAFFING SOLUTIONS V.L. DULLARD TROTTERS CUP (GROUP 3)
$30,000 No NR. PBD/NR TROTTERS
2ND LEG DAILY DOUBLE, 3RD LEG QUADDIE
2240 Mobile
No. Form Horse Trainer Driver Class LPI Rank Odds
1 331255 MAORIS MAC  Dr: Josh Aiken   6 $26.00
2 516360 KEAYANG STUKA  Dr: M A Lee, P D Lee   13% 7 $34.00
3 625171 NEPHEW OF SONOKO  Dr: James Herbertson Ross Graham James Herbertson  2 $26.00
4 321s64 ARCEE PHOENIX  Dr: Chris Svanosio Chris Svanosio Chris Svanosio  19% 1 $2.00
5 23s0s4 OLLIVICI NZ  Dr: Chris Lang C W Lang, S L Mahar Chris Lang  25% 3 $16.00
6 11118s WATTS UP PARTYTIME  Dr: Chris Lang C W Lang, S L Mahar Chris Lang  13% 4 $9.00
7 11s12s KEAYANG ZAHARA  Dr: Jason Lee M A Lee, P D Lee Jason Lee  30% 5 $1.80
SELECTIONS: KEAYANG ZAHARA (7), ARCEE PHOENIX (4), WATTS UP PARTYTIME (6), OLLIVICI (5)

OVERVIEW: The champion mare KEAYANG ZAHARA (7) returns after suffering her first defeat in sixteen starts when second in record time at Group 1 level in May. She has won several trials leading up to her return and is likely to make her presence felt. The Inter Dominion champion ARCEE PHOENIX (4) has been unplaced at his two starts since resuming but he has commenced from big handicaps from the standing start and the switch to mobile racing is a big advantage. He is very strong and should take beating under these conditions. WATTS UP PARTYTIME (6) is resuming since June but he will be fitter after three recent trial performances and he won the Great Southern Star earlier in the season so he must be respected. OLLIVICI (5) should be fitter after his first up fourth and has been performing well at the trials so he is worth a place ticket.

EARLY SPEED: 5 (possible early leader), 4,6

RATINGS: 4,7/ 6/ 5/ 2,3/ 1

R8 9:40pm LAMAROS HOTEL TROT
$17,500 NR up to 90. PBD/SEX/NR TROTTERS
4TH LEG QUADDIE
2240 Mobile
No. Form Horse Trainer Driver Class LPI Rank Odds
1 418322 OUR MARVELLA NZ  Dr: John Caldow Brent Lilley John Caldow  7% 3 $6.00
2 11s124 DICHOTOMY  Dr: James Herbertson Jess Tubbs James Herbertson  7% 1 $3.80
3 017s32 PINNIE  Dr: Kate Gath Andy Gath Kate Gath  44% 4 $3.20
4 4s5986 AVANT GUARD  Dr: James Herbertson Ross Graham James Herbertson  14% 2 $26.00
5 513496 MERCENARY  Dr: Jackie Barker Kelvin Barker Jackie Barker  21% 5 $16.00
6 3s1567 TWEEDLEDEE NZ  Dr: Anthony Butt Steve Alexandrou Anthony Butt  7% 8 $101.00
7 387113 REMUS PHOENIX  Dr: Chris Svanosio Chris Svanosio Chris Svanosio  7 $3.00
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8 445078 VIRGINIA CLOWERS NZ  Dr: Chris Alford Brent Lilley Chris Alford  9 $41.00
9 s46721 TICTOK  Dr: Michael Bellman Rebecca Morrissey Michael Bellman  6 $8.00
SELECTIONS: REMUS PHOENIX (7), PINNIE (3), DICHOTOMY (2), OUR MARVELLA (1)

OVERVIEW: REMUS PHOENIX (7) was shuffled back on the markers and was held up for a run at a vital stage when an eye-catching third behind Jilliby Ballerini at Melton last week. He impressively won at his previous two attempts and he is very versatile so he should prove hard to beat again. PINNIE (3) stepped away nicely from the standing start and worked to the front early before taking cover when second behind Jilliby Ballerini at Melton last week. She should be reaching her peak form after having two starts back from a break and should be prominent throughout. DICHOTOMY (2) chased hard when second behind the top mare Lady Vici two starts ago then followed with a fourth in fast time at Melton. She is a classy mare and looms as one of the leading chances again. OUR MARVELLA (1) finished a close second behind REMUS PHOENIX (7) last outing and she is drawn to receive every chance so she cannot be left out of calculations.

EARLY SPEED: 3 (possible leader), 1,2,5

RATINGS: 3,7/ 2/ 1/ 9

R9 10:12pm BERALDO COFFEE PACE
$17,500 NR up to 90. PBD/NR/L4$ PACERS
2240 Mobile
No. Form Horse Trainer Driver Class LPI Rank Odds
1 611119 TUAPEKA LOU NZ  Dr: Cameron Hart Jason Grimson Cameron Hart  33% 8 $2.20
2 25s657 REPELLING  Dr: Nathan Jack Isabel Walsh Nathan Jack  25% 4 $26.00
3 332653 HES ALL TORQUE  Dr: Peter Manning   4% 7 $21.00
4 212681 ALOT LIKE LOUIE  Dr: Laura Wilson Laura Wilson Laura Wilson  5 $16.00
5 81212s MADIGAN  Dr: Leigh Sutton Tim Mannix Leigh Sutton  17% 6 $14.00
6 79s155 DESSIE GEE  Dr: Laura Wilson Laura Wilson Laura Wilson  13% 3 $26.00
7 544714 DIAMOND ECLIPSE  Dr: James Herbertson John Newberry James Herbertson  8% 1 $9.00
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8 1s429s PETRACCA  Dr: Ryan Sanderson Emma Stewart Ryan Sanderson (C,5) 2 $1.80
SELECTIONS: PETRACCA (8), TUAPEKA LOU (1), DIAMOND ECLIPSE (7), ALOT LIKE LOUIE (4)

OVERVIEW: PETRACCA (8) hasn’t raced since August 2024 but the 2023 Victoria Derby champion recorded a sensational mile rate of 1.52.1 when he won a trial at Melton last week so a bold showing is expected. TUAPEKA LOU (1) is a classy New South Wales pacer, which won four races in succession prior to finishing unplaced in the Carousel Final at Menangle. He is ideally drawn and will take catching. DIAMOND ECLIPSE (7) settled in the second half of the field and produced a strong finish when fourth behind Kiss at Melton last week. He recorded a quick mile rate of 1.52.2 when he won prior and is a place hope if he gains the right luck from his poor draw. ALOT LIKE LOUIE (4) parked on the outside of the leader throughout and proved to be too strong at Shepparton last week. This race is much harder but he is worth thought in multiple combinations.

EARLY SPEED: 1 (likely leader), 2,4,5,6,7

RATINGS: 1,8/ 7/ 4/ 5/ 2,3/ 6

R10 10:43pm PRYDES VICTORIA OAKS (2ND HEAT)
$20,000 No NR. RBD PACERS
2760 Mobile
No. Form Horse Trainer Driver Class LPI Rank Odds
1 216311 BARBARY TALES  Dr: Brodie Davis Steven Davis Brodie Davis (C) 9% 2 $16.00
2 183261 TIVOLI  Dr: Chris Alford Colin Duncan Chris Alford  4% 6 $26.00
3 4s8113 GOLDEN SHOOZ  Dr: James Herbertson Jess Tubbs James Herbertson  17% 3 $12.00
4 34s143 THE BRIDE  Dr: Alex Ashwood Alex Ashwood Alex Ashwood  27% 8 $34.00
5 1471s2 LET HER ROLL  Dr: Ryan Sanderson Emma Stewart Ryan Sanderson (C) 26% 1 $1.90
6 s22132 JOYRIDE  Dr: Anthony Butt C T Dalgety, C M Dalgety Anthony Butt  7 $2.20
7 121321 SOAP AND BUBBLES  Dr: Mark Pitt Lisa Pitt Mark Pitt  17% 3 $7.50
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8 5s1251 ALIFETIMEFORLIVING  Dr: Kerryn Manning Kerryn Manning Kerryn Manning  5 $18.00
SELECTIONS: LET HER ROLL (5), JOYRIDE (6), SOAP AND BUBBLES (7), ALIFETIMEFORLIVING (8)

OVERVIEW: LET HER ROLL (5) was resuming since June when she ran a game second in the Tasmanian Oaks. She won the Breeders Crown last season and was runner up in the Super Series so she has the class to test to this field. JOYRIDE (6) is a consistent New Zealand filly, which battled on well when a narrow second at Addington last outing. She should be suited to competing over the staying trip and is worth an investment. SOAP AND BUBBLES (7) sustained a long run when a big winner over Tallaras Shadow at Melton last week. She is poorly drawn but is capable of running into a place. BARBARY TALES (1) is racing in good form in Tasmania and is worth a place ticket along with GOLDEN SHOOZ (3) and ALIFETIMEFORLIVING (8).

EARLY SPEED: 5 (likely leader), 6,7

RATINGS: 5,6/ 7/ 1,8/ 3/ 4/ 2