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 Prydes Easifeed FFA

1/1 Sahara Breeze – John Caldow/Gary & Debbie Quinlan

Sahara Breeze is a high-class mare stepping back into FFA company, but it’s a level she’s already handled - impressively winning from a tougher draw three runs ago. Her Sydney efforts in Group company since have been sound. Has the speed to push forward and choose between leading or taking cover.

Confidence: Medium     Rated Place Price: $1.60

Race 2 – 1720m Australian Pacing Gold Pace

2/12 Meteor Moth – Jordan Leedham/Emma Stewart

Meteor Moth is in career-best form and building nicely on his strong juvenile credentials. A tough, grinding stayer who won't be fazed by the backrow draw over the sprint trip. With early speed expected, he’s likely to launch early and play to his strengths.

Confidence: Medium            Rated Place Price: $1.60

Race 3 – 2240m Lamaros Hotel Pace

3/5 My Ultimate Barney – Kate Gath/Andy Gath

My Ultimate Barney looks well placed to break through for the new stable. Brave effort last start doing it tough from a poor draw and now gets his chance to lead and dictate terms.

Confidence: Medium    Rated Place Price: $1.50

Race 4 – 1720m IRT Ian Daff Memorial Pace

4/9 Sweet Ideal – Daryl Lawlor/Gary Lawlor

Lightly raced but full of promise. Her win last week was excellent - reeling off a slick final half - and this looks a slightly softer assignment dropping back to mares company.

Confidence: Medium            Rated Win Price: $2.20

Race 5 – 1720m Hip Pocket Castlemaine Pace

5/1 Maxy Wants To Play – Aaron Dunn/Aaron Dunn

Maxy Wants To Play is a horse I believe is underestimated in early markets. Has gate speed, ability, and a smart trainer. Forget his local record - poor draws have masked his form - and from the pole, he can bounce right back.

Confidence: High       Rated Place Price: $1.70

Race 6 – 1720m Haras Des Trotteurs Trot

6/2 Jilliby Ballerini – Jason Lee/Marg & Paddy Lee

Jilliby Ballerini is hard to ignore here. Unbeaten this prep and arguably faces her most suitable set-up yet. Versatile from the draw, distance suits, and the stable is flying. Plenty of upside.

Confidence: High           Rated Win Price: $1.50

Race 7 – 2240m CNC Router Bits Trot

7/6 Rey Bailando – Jackie Barker/Russell Jack

Rey Bailando has shown serious promise as a 2YO, finishing runner-up in the Breeders Crown Final. Trialled nicely, accounting for the stablemate who’s second favourite here. Should be primed for a strong return.

Confidence: High     Rated Win Price: $1.80

Race 8 – 1720m Aldebaran Park Trotters FFA 

8/2 Watts Up Partytime – Kate Gath / Andy Gath

With Watts Up Partytime, it appears the market may be wary of the likely tough run outside Plymouth Chubb - but I’m not. In peak form, loves the trip, and has proven near-bulletproof at this distance.

Confidence: Medium     Rated Win Price: $2.10

Race 9 – 1720m The Big Screen Company NMW Pace 

9/2 Handler – Anthony Butt / Rob O’Connell

Handler brings solid provincial form despite tough runs from poor draws. Maps to get a soft run here, though early speed around him adds some uncertainty. Can finish off well if given clear air.

Confidence: Low      Rated Win Price: $2.90

Race 10 – 1720m Need For Speed Noms On Harnessweb Trot 

10/8 Dichotomy – Kerryn Manning / Jess Tubbs

Dichotomy is winless this prep but far from disappointing — she's had excuses or been excellent in defeat. Awkward draw again but clearly has the class to win if the gaps appear late.

Confidence: Low       Rated Place Price: $1.60

Race 11 – 2240m Lifestyle Communities Woodlea 3yo Pace 

11/1 Keayang Hollywood – Jason Lee/Marg & Paddy Lee

Keayang Hollywood boasts four starts - four strong efforts in easier grade. Steps up here but draws perfectly and the astute stable placement suggests confidence. Should give a bold showing.

Confidence: Medium    Rated Win Price: $2.80

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