Every Saturday, Ryan Phelan hunts for the most reliable locks to strengthen your multi bets. By analysing race maps, sectional times, and key trainer/driver combinations, he delivers sharp insights to add confidence – and a touch of excitement – to your harness racing, thoroughbred, or sports multis.
Each selection is rated with low, medium, or high confidence and includes a suggested place or win price. The goal? Minimise risk, maximise consistency, and stack the odds in your favour for a strong overall return.
Race 1 – 1720m VHRC Caduceus Classic (G3)
1/8 Dangerous – Abby Sanderson/Shane Sanderson
Dangerous turned in a terrific first-up run, charging late despite an awkward set-up. Maps to trail the leader here and with natural improvement will be powerful late.
Confidence: Medium Rated Place Price: $1.40
Race 2 – 1720m Logical Staffing Solutions Pace
2/4 My Ultimate Barney – Kate Gath/Andy Gath
My Ultimate Barney has been racing honestly in tougher company from poor draws. This isn’t easier, but his speed should see him handy and with a fitness edge he can go close.
Confidence: Low Rated Win Price: $2.70
Race 3 – 1720m Garrards Horse & Hound Mares Pace
3/9 Soap And Bubbles – Mark Pitt/Lisa Pitt
Soap And Bubbles was costly to punters last start but maps perfectly to trail a genuine tempo. Possesses above-average ability and looks more potent chasing them down.
Confidence: Medium Rated Win Price: $1.70
Race 4 – 2240m Nutrien Equine Classic Race Series (3yo Trotting Colts & Geldings) Final
4/1 Ijustcalledtosay – Kylie Sugars/Kylie Sugars
Ijustcalledtosay has four wins from eight starts and at his best when leading – which looks likely here. The NSW visitor is respected, which tempers confidence slightly.
Confidence: Low Rated Win Price: $3.50
Race 5 – 2240m Nutrien Equine Classic Race Series (2yo Trotting Colts & Geldings) Final
5/1 Brother Mountain – Chris Alford/Brent Lilley
In an even contest, Brother Mountain’s manners and gate speed give him the advantage. Respect the back-row talent, but he shapes as the value play.
Confidence: Low Rated Place Price: $2.20
Race 6 – 2240m Nutrien Equine Classic Race Series (3yo Fillies) Final
6/3 Tracy The Jet – James Herbertson/Jess Tubbs
Tracy The Jet has really come of age since turning three, blending speed with versatility. Faces strong inside opposition but remains the class filly of the race.
Confidence: Medium Rated Win Price: $1.45
Race 7 – 2240m Nutrien Equine Classic Race Series (2yo Trotting Fillies) Final
7/2 Hallebesofine – Tina Ridis/Daryl Crone
Hallebesofine has been consistent throughout her debut season with gate speed and manners. Often finds the minors, but from this draw can turn the tables on Afternoon Breeze.
Confidence: Low Rated Win Price: $3.80
Race 8 – 2240m Yabby Dam Farms Trot
8/2 Lady Vici – James Herbertson/Joe Vassallo
Lady Vici has been impressive each step of her career progression. Still raw but has the talent to overcome this grade with a soft run.
Confidence: High Rated Win Price: $1.40
Race 9 – 2240m Aldebaran Park Trotters Handicap
9/9 Im Bobby – James Herbertson/Eddie Tappe
Im Bobby has been revelation this season. Won under almost identical conditions two starts back, defying the handicap with ease. Repeat manners = repeat result.
Confidence: High Rated Win Price: $1.50
Race 10 – 2240m Prydes Easifeed Pace
10/2 In An Ideal World – John Justice/John Justice
In An Ideal World is a progressive 3yo who has stamped authority in his last two. Likely to find the front, but even if not, has the toughness to grind them down.
Confidence: High Rated Win Price: $1.70
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