Tim O'Connor outlines his tips and strategy for tonight's meeting from Melton Entertainment Park.

R1 – 5.33pm – HYGAIN GRAHAM GOFFIN MEMORIAL FREE FOR ALL – 1720m

5 Captain Ravishing

1 Rakero Rebel

10 Cantfindabettorman

9 Vanquish Stride

It’s not usually the play to back second row horses over the sprint trip in FFA contests, but there looks a stack of speed here and I’m having a tiny, tiny place bet on Vanquish Stride, who keeps storming home from back in the field.

BACK: 9 Vanquish Stride – 0.5 units (place)

R2 – 6.04pm – CATANACH'S JEWELLERS PACE – 1720m

11 Younggiftedandblack

6 Rocknallovertheworld

9 Diamond Eclipse

3 Hez Harrywho

Have been a fan of Younggiftedandblack for some time and she broke through in good style last time out on the back of a cracking effort here at Melton. She has class on her side and despite the bad barrier looks a nice each-way bet.

BACK: 11 Younggiftedandblack – 1 unit (each-way)

R3 – 6.32pm – DOWNUNDER SULKY PACE – 2240m

10 Alby Two Chains

11 Rockandance

1 Tara Victory

9 New Yorker

R4 – 7.04pm – HIP POCKET CASTLEMAINE PACE – 2240m

6 Jilliby Illuminate

8 Blaster Ranger

1 Asmileandawinx

10 Kendys Butterfly

R5 – 7.37pm – HYLAND RACING COLOURS PACE – 1720m

2 Courageous Saint

9 Crime Writer

5 Classic Angelina

1 Jaccka Connor

Think there’s a chance Courageous Saint finds the front here and I have liked his recent efforts when closing off hard late. Hoping start 200 is a lucky one for the veteran pacer.

BACK: 2 Courageous Saint – 1 unit (each-way)

R6 – 8.07pm – ALDEBARAN PARK TROTTERS FREE FOR ALL – 2240m

4 Im Ready Jet

6 Ollivici

9 Harry Stamper

5 Queen Elida

R7 – 8.37pm – MIMOSA HOMES PACE – 1720m

1 Hes Charlies Angel

5 Roarforroscoe

8 Justalittlesip

10 Kosimo

R8 – 9.07pm – HARAS DES TROTTEURS TROT – 2240m

3 Mercenary

10 Imperial Monarch

12 Keayang Stuka

1 Gotfeelingsyouknow

Thought he’d open a much bigger price, but reckon Mercenary is drawn to lead and give this a real shake on his best form.

BACK: 3 Mercenary – 3 units (win)

R9 – 9.36pm – NUTRIEN EQUINE TROT – 2240m

8 Mitchell Wrap

2 Leanne Leeann

11 Aldebaran Boyd

5 Mielicki

This bloke was outclassed through the Vicbred series but drops back to a winnable race here. He has a big finale and should be finishing hard with even luck.

BACK: 8 Mitchell Wrap – 2.5 units (win)

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** A betting unit is typically a percentage of the total bankroll or the amount of money you are willing to risk on a particular bet – for example 1 unit is 10% of your bankroll, therefore with a $100 bankroll 1 unit equals $10.

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