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 CNC Router Bits Free For All
1/1 Tango Tara – Kate Gath/Andy Gath
Tango Tara's recent form doesn’t do justice to how well he's racing, having been hampered by tough draws. With a much-improved barrier under the random draw, he’s well-positioned to either lead throughout or secure the perfect trail behind the right horse, making him a strong winning chance over the short trip.
Confidence: High Rated Place Price: $1.50
Race 2 – 1720m Lifestyle Communities Woodlea Pace
4/4 Look Like Diamonds – David Miles/David Miles
Look Like Diamonds was outstanding first-up, producing a career-best mile rate despite a tough run from the extreme outside of the back row. With a more favourable draw this time, she’s well-placed to press forward again and be highly competitive, even against stronger opposition.
Confidence: Medium Rated Place Price: $1.80
Race 3 – 1720m Dynamic Print Group Pace
3/9 Odin – Kerryn Manning/AJ & Beau Tindale
Odin has been ultra-consistent this campaign, running sharp times despite tough draws. He boasts an excellent record at this track, finishing in the top three in eight of nine starts. With a proven turn of foot over 600m, as seen in his win two starts ago, he’ll be a serious contender again.
Confidence: Low Rated Place Price: $3.00
Race 4 – 1720m Hygain Trot
4/9 Keayang Lavita – Jason Lee/Marg & Paddy Lee
In one of the night’s most competitive races, Keayang Lavita profiles as a strong contender. She was uncharacteristically off her game here last week against quality opposition, but this event looks a more suitable assignment. Expect improvement based on her prior consistent form.
Confidence: Low Rated Place Price: $1.90
Race 5 – 2240m Hygain Trot
5/6 Harry Stamper – Anthony Butt/Joe Pace
In another competitive trotters' event, Harry Stamper looks well-placed on ratings, benefiting from a switch to mobile conditions after tackling a 30m standing start handicap. He’s racing well enough to break through, but with five winless runs this season, confidence is tempered.
Confidence: Medium Rated Place Price: $1.50
Race 6 – 1720m Nutrien Yearling Sales On April 13 Pace
6/9 Tiger Band Wagon – Jordan Leedham/Ashleigh Herbertson
Tiger Band Wagon appears poised to capitalise on what promises to be a fast early tempo. With key rivals like Raging Whitebait potentially vulnerable in the final 100m, he could strike late at decent value.
Confidence: Low Rated Place Price: $2.20
Race 7 – 2240m Aldebaran Park Trot
7/9 Mercenary – Jackie Barker/Kelvin Barker
Mercenary hit the line strongly last start despite a tricky draw. With more room to move and a longer trip, he looks better suited this time. He arguably should have won two starts back but paced - if he keeps his manners in check, he’ll be right in the finish.
Confidence: Low Rated Place Price: $1.60
Race 8 – 2240m VHRC Pace
8/4 Ultimate Joy – Kate Gath/Stephen Lambert
Ultimate Joy is a fast beginner who looks set to find the front, a key advantage in her bid to be in the finish. While she concedes experience to several rivals, her map position and the times she can run may be enough to offset that.
Confidence: Low Rated Place Price: $2.00
Race 8 – 2240m VHRC Pace
9/1 Norms Lady – Chris Svanosio/Chris Svanosio
Norms Lady hasn’t won in over a year, but this shapes as her best chance to break through again. A prime draw and a significant class drop put her right in contention at great odds. With early speed to secure a trail behind the right horse, she’ll be poised to unleash a sharp sprint up the passing lane.
Confidence: Low Rated Place Price: $3.00
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