Ryan Phelan has taken aim at Sunday night's 8-race program from Ararat.

R1 – 6:03pm – Ararat Advocate Trot - 2195m

3 – Oopzee Daisy

1 – Right Of Reply

11 – Blackrange Glory

8 – Countess Chiron

R2 – 6:33pm – Ararat RSL Greenwald Classic Pace (Heat) – 2195m 

7 – Ranger Rick

12 – Starzinhereyes

2 – Dancingonstarlight

1 – Roblen Ranger

R3 – 7:07pm – Ararat Premix King Trot – 2195m 

3 – Apex

10 – Chinski

5 – Surprise To Me

1 – Patnwill

Apex hasn’t won in a year, but his consistent performances suggest he’s getting close to breaking through. He’s backing up quickly from Thursday night at Ballarat, where he went stride for stride with the in-form Mattyo. This race looks a better fit, and if he rolls to the lead, he’ll be tough to catch.

BACK: 3 Apex - 2 Units (win)

R4 – 7:42pm – Pinky Point Maiden Pace – 2195m 

6 – Keayang Moscato

3 – Jilliby Justify

1 – Hurricane Hooly

8 – Flaming Mel

Keayang Moscato has been knocking on the door for a win but has run into some tough opposition in recent starts. This race looks like a more suitable assignment, and she maps to find the front. Last time out, she absorbed significant pressure in a slick 56.2 last half, but with a softer run expected here, she should have plenty left in the tank for the finish.

BACK: 6 Keayang Moscato - 2 Units (win)

R5 – 8:15pm – Thank You Foundation Members Pace – 2195m 

9 – Captain Pins

4 – Dance Away

2 – Hez All Rock

8 – Angus Indiana

Captains Pins hasn’t found the winner’s circle in nearly two years, but he gets a golden opportunity in this grade. He’s been racing against top-class pacers all season and holding his own. The trailing draw should allow him to conserve energy early before launching his run at the right time. This shapes as his best chance yet to break through for a well-deserved victory.

BACK: 9 Captain Pins - 3 Units (win)

R6 – 8:45pm – Good Friday At Stawell Harness Pace – 1790m 

1 – Snazola

10 – Feelingoodfreddie

9 – Wichita Dance

2 – Flexi Bet

R7 – 9:15pm – The Mes And Barracks Pace – 1790m 

2 – Nosweetsforyou

3 – Didafull Oneeighty

1 – Hernie

8 – The Sportz Star

Nosweetsforyou is a genuine mare who gets a prime opportunity to break her 12-month drought in this suitable race. She possesses sharp early gate speed, which should see her find the front over the short trip, and this looks like the most favourable field she’s met in some time.

BACK: 2 Nosweetsforyou - 2 Units (win)

R8 – 9:43pm – Thank You CFA Volunteers Pace – 1790m 

3 – Caledonian Ranger

6 – Keayang Galliano

4 – Goodtime Mach

2 – Alfnalma

Caledonian Ranger is a speedy beginner who tends to run his best races in front over the short trip. I really like the booking of Kerryn Manning who’s lifting horses to another level of late. He’s performed well at this track in the past and is decent odds to play both totes.

BACK: 3 Caledonian Ranger - 1 Unit (win)

QUADDIE (Races 5-8)

4,9

1,2,9,10

1,2,3

2,3,4,6

$96 = 100%

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