OVERVIEW: SANTA CASA DREAM (1) was a maiden before heading over to South Australia where he was able to win two races. He now joins the in-form Lachlan Prothero stable and draws the pole in this race for horses that haven’t won a race, not including restricted level, so he looks very well placed. MALIBU JACK (8) is drawn against his back and looks the other principle chance. He was able to win one race from four attempts with Matt Craven and now joins Scott Garraway after having a trial the other week at Globe Derby for Aaron Bain. MISS REMBRANDT (2), WESTERN CRISIS (3) and BRAEVIEW FELLA (4) head the place chances.

EARLY SPEED: 1, 2? 3, 4, 5, 6?

RATINGS: 1 / 8 / 3 / 4 / 2 / 10 / 5 / 6 / 9

SELECTIONS: SANTA CASA DREAM (1), MALIBU JACK (8), WESTERN CRISIS (3), BRAEVIEW FELLA (4)

OVERVIEW: SHADYS PURSUIT (6) has a wide draw but he is close to a win. He lost a few lengths on the first bend last week when galloping and still ran second. He can go close despite the draw. SHE CAN ROCK (8) has an economical draw, should the reserve come out, and caught the eye late last week so she shouldn’t be forgotten. SIEDRA CALEB (1) has the draw to be right there although weakened into fifth last week. SPRINGFIELD SHADOW (10) is dropping in class but has a second line draw. In what is not an easy race TIMMY LIMOUSINE (3), LITTLE BELIEVER (2) and FIRE HOUSE ROCK (11) rate next.

EARLY SPEED: 1, 2, 6

RATINGS: 6 / 8 / 1 / 10 / 3 / 2 / 11 / 9 / 4 / 5 / 7

SELECTIONS: SHADYS PURSUIT (6), SHE CAN ROCK (8), SIEDRA CALEB (1), SPRINGFIELD SHADOW (10)

OVERVIEW: ONA HIGHWAY TO HELL (5) was able to win South Australia’s equivalent of the Sires Stakes last season as a juvenile. He didn’t quite fire in two runs earlier this year but worked back to winning ways last time in Adelaide Now he joins Kate Attard and should go very close in this race on his Sunraysia debut. However, you’d be brave to dismiss CALL ME HENRY (6), who is looking for a Mildura hat-trick, after beating similar opposition, take away the favourite, in two local starts. They stand out over MAJOR MAL (4), who has become a bit costly for punters but rates highly, ILLAWONG PARRIS (3) and COCO BEACH (9).

EARLY SPEED: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

RATINGS: 5 / 6 / 4 / 3 / 9 / 7 / 1 / 2 / 8

SELECTIONS: ONA HIGHWAY TOHELL (5), CALL ME HENRY (6), MAJOR MAL (4), ILLAWONG PARRIS (3)

OVERVIEW: ILLAWONG MIMI (7) has an awkward inside second line draw but was able to win on her Mildura debut last week hard held in a maiden. If she can have some luck in running, she will be close. HAVEACHEW (9) has been close-up in three starts for Frank Mercieca and was able to score last week easily enough. In that same race WOODY NIGHTSHADE (5) was getting home strongly towards the inside for fifth and that followed a narrow second. He disappointed on debut for Luke Watson but has been good his last two attempts. OLLIE AND BROCK (11) can’t be ruled out but will need a few things to go right.

EARLY SPEED: 2, 3, 4, 5?

RATINGS: 7 / 9 / 5 / 11 / 3 / 10 / 2 / 1 / 8 / 4

SELECTIONS: ILLAWONG MIMI (7), HAVEACHEW (9), WOODY NIGHTSHADE (5), OLLIE AND BROCK (11)

OVERVIEW: TUNZA TENACITY (4) has been extremely impressive in two starts for Lachlan Prothero winning by almost 40 metres combined. On both occasions he has run good time and won hard held. It’s another step-up but he has the draw to lead and if he runs up to his past two, he’ll be nearly impossible to catch from the front. BLAST AWAY (8) needs to lead in his races so naturally the second row draw over the sprint hurts his chances but obviously rates highly. A ROCKNROLL JET (2) was a big run last week and could be the bet in the race, from a place perspective. WOTCHAWAITINGFOR (9) finds a suitable race.

EARLY SPEED: 1, 4 (Leader), 5

RATINGS: 4 / 8 / 2 / 9 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 3 / 1

SELECTIONS: TUNZA TENACITY (4), BLAST AWAY (8), A ROCKNROLL JET (2), WOTCHAWAITINGFOR (9)

OVERVIEW: BERNIE WINKLE (8), or Bernie the Invincible, is looking to make it a six-timer after four very impressive victories and then pulling out all the stops to just get there in the last stride when the mighty MURRANJI TRACK (7) gave him a real race last week. Despite that nose victory, it’s hard to knock him. The incredibly consistent MURRANJI TRACK (7) disappointed two back but was back to his best last week when nearly pinching it. AUGUSTUS JACK (6) is a clear third pick over HEZA REDDY (1) who was best of the rest behind the two big guns last week so from the pole there is no reason why he can’t be again.

EARLY SPEED: 1, 2? 3? 4? 6 (Leader)

RATINGS: 8 / 7 / 6 / 1 / 4 / 5 / 3 / 2

SELECTIONS: BERNIE WINKLE (8), MURRANJI TRACK (7), AUGUSTUS JACK (6), HEZA REDDY (1)

OVERVIEW: BETTOR B NICE (8) was involved in an ordinary looking fall on Ouyen Cup day but hasn’t looked back since with a victory and two placings. It took him a while to win a race at this course, but he is at the peak of his powers now. RENAISSANCE ART (9) hasn’t had much luck recently from poor draws and whilst that is again the case in this, he obviously has the ability and the right form to go close again. The three-year-old MISTER JIMARINGLE (3) is first-up for almost two months but naturally should be right there and is a pace angle with SMOOTH DELIGHT (2) who rounds out the chances.

EARLY SPEED: 2, 3, 5? 6?

RATINGS: 8 / 9 / 3 / 2 / 6 / 7 / 5 / 1 / 4

SELECTIONS: BETTOR B NICE (8), RENAISSANCE ART (9), MISTER JIMARINGLE (3), SMOOTH DELIGHT (2)

OVERVIEW: SASSYS A TERROR (11) has a mind of her own to say the least and because of that she is naturally ODM but this three-year-old definitely has the ability. She was able to win very impressively against her own age group two back before finishing second against the older horses last time. She’ll be right there despite the draw. KELLYS IDEAL (8) really caught the eye late last start and this race is slightly easier so he could be the real danger. He got to the lead last week in the no-race before it was stopped. BELLA CULLEN (3) and STONEBRIDGE STAR (9) are always in the finish and will be again.

EARLY SPEED: 1, 2, 3? 4, 5? 6

RATINGS: 11 / 8 / 3 / 9 / 1 / 2 / 6 / 4 / 10 / 5 / 7

SELECTIONS: SASSYS A TERROR (11), KELLYS IDEAL (8), BELLA CULLEN (3), STONEBRIDGE STAR (9)

OVERVIEW: OUR SPORTSCASTER (6) was put into the race a lap out last time and despite the fact it was a nice drop in grade for him, he did give his rivals a bit of a lesson there. This race is by no means clear cut and he will likely need some things to go his way but he’s racing particularly well right now so he gets the nod. RAGNARR (2) hasn’t had much go his way in any of his last three or four and there is no doubt he is ticking over better than the form numbers may suggest so he’s a clear an obvious danger. BYALLA BOY (5) may be able to race the gate and if he can either lead outright or create the space to get in behind the leader, then he’ll run another honest race. PLAN CE (1) may need to spend some petrol early but he’s hard to leave out for wider Early Quaddie punters while JUST CALL ME MAC (3) is clearly the most interesting runner and if there’s market support, it’s worth respecting.

EARLY SPEED:  1,5 + 2,3

RATINGS: 6/ 2/ 5/ 1/ 3/ 7/ 8/ 4.

SELECTIONS: OUR SPORTSCASTER (6), RAGNARR (2), BYALLA BOY (5), PLAN CE (1).

OVERVIEW: THE BULL PEN (6) led and was left vulnerable first-up but after pulling again second-up he was good enough to grip on to victory late. There are plenty of layers to that given it was around a track that suits leaders and if he doesn’t get to the pegs here he will need to settle better to have something left at the finish but on his overall profile and scope for improvement, he just rates on top. HIT THE SKY (2) worked to the lead and looked good when proving too strong in an easier race. This is another test but he’s in form and if he leads early and gets a breather at any stage, he’ll give them something to catch. JACKIERABBIT (3) did knock off THE BULL PEN (6) last time we saw him and while he’s less likely to get across and hand-up here, he is most certainly a winning chance for multiple punters. STRUVE (7) would be a factor if the best version of him turned up but that’s a risk punters must take off the back of him finishing out the back in three of his past four. BUNDY PLAYBOY (4) is the other to consider for wider trifectas if the speed is on early.

EARLY SPEED:  2 (Likely leader) + 1,3,6?

RATINGS: 6/ 2/ 3/ 7/ 4/ 5/ 1.

SELECTIONS: THE BULL PEN (6), HIT THE SKY (2), JACKIERABBIT (3), STRUVE (7).

OVERVIEW: GEORGIAS PRIDE (3) came from last (and wide) when finishing midfield just over a month ago in a race dominated by those at the top end. She gets back to the front row here and if she can begin safely she’s quick enough to spear across to lead and from there, she’ll be really hard to run down. TEETREETOMMY (2) is improving all the time and he was the eye-catcher when rushing to the line last time so if he settles handy to the speed, he has the turn of foot to make a race of this. IMSETTOGO (6) made a mistake last time but she was getting the job done prior so it would be hard to rule her out totally despite a few factors being against her here. CLASSY LOLA (7) stuck on well last time and goes into first fours along with the underrated NAMOSCAR (5).

EARLY SPEED:  3 (Likely leader) + 1,6?

RATINGS: 3/ 2/ 6/ 7/ 5/ 4/ 1.

SELECTIONS: GEORGIAS PRIDE (3), TEETREETOMMY (2), IMSETTOGO (6), CLASSY LOLA (7).

OVERVIEW: DEEDENUTO (4) couldn’t get the better of Cocosfella last week but he gave his all and he should be rock hard fit now and he’s tough enough and strong enough to make his presence felt in a ripping race.  LIKE A WILDFIRE (6) did have a soft run behind Major Times but he was ready to let fly if he saw any clear air so even from the awkward draw he has the turn of foot to get involved late if they run along up front. EGODAN (2) may be able to deploy his gate speed early and he’s ticking over well enough to suggest he’ll be in the finish if he leads.  LITTLE PEANUT (7), SOMEWHERE SECRET (5) and OUR STEP UP (3) are all hard to leave out but it’s one of those races where not much would surprise.

EARLY SPEED: 1,2

RATINGS: 4/ 6/ 2/ 7/ 5/ 3/ 1.

SELECTIONS: DEEDENUTO (4), LIKE A WILDFIRE (6), EGODAN (2), LITTLE PEANUT (7).

OVERVIEW: RUPERT OF LINCOLN (5) came from off speed in a slowly run race last time and showed excellent endeavour to reel in Yankee Lincoln who has gone on to frank the form since. This is a tricky race to put together but with even luck and natural improvement he does look the hardest to beat. ARDEN VOYAGER (7) was right back on track last time but it’s hard to see him leading here which means he is going to have to overcome adversity to win here. FREDDY FUNK (4) comes through a strong race behind Somewhere Secret and he’s a must for trifectas but JEAN LUC (3) was running home last time and is the other that goes into exotics.

EARLY SPEED:  1 (Potential leader) + 3? 4? 5?

RATINGS: 5/ 7/ 4/ 3/ 6/ 1/ 2.

SELECTIONS: RUPERT OF LINCOLN (5), ARDEN VOYAGER (7), FREDDY FUNK (4), JEAN LUC (3).

OVERVIEW: MISS MCGONAGALL (3) has been one of the revelations of regional racing from an equine perspective and she was a bit stiff to not quite get Explicit Castle a couple of weeks back. That said, it’s a pretty good form line for this and while a lot will depend on the first couple of hundred metres, she must rate on top. MISS HARTLEY (1) followed the winner last week and beat the rest comfortably so from the inside draw she can’t be overlooked as a serious winning player. CAPTAIN BRONZIE (7) will no doubt come in with plenty of admirers following two excellent runs this preparation, but he hasn’t been done any favours by the draw. TINA CALLS (4) and KONAN (5) are the next best if you’re searching for value in Saver Quaddies.

EARLY SPEED:  1,3

RATINGS: 3/ 1/ 7/ 4/ 5/ 6/ 2/ 8.

SELECTIONS: MISS MCGONAGALL (3), MISS HARTLEY (1), CAPTAIN BRONZIE (7), TINA CALLS (4).

OVERVIEW: SAMMY SHOWDOWN (5) came from off-speed and destroyed his rivals last time after doing the work prior. He’s capable of running 1:56 and change over the sprint trip and he has done that from the breeze too so there simply can’t be too many threats tonight. If there is to be one then EGEE MONEY (4) looms the obvious. She was roaring home behind Mclovin first-up so she’s getting into a nice race here and is the little danger to the likely favourite. IMPERIAL WHIZ (2) should get to the pegs early and that makes him the clear third elect however DOUG (1) should be better for the two runs this campaign and he too can go into trifectas.

EARLY SPEED:  2 (Likely leader) + 5?

RATINGS: 5/ 4/ 2/ 1/ 3/ 6.

SELECTIONS: SAMMY SHOWDOWN (5), EGEE MONEY (4), IMPERIAL WHIZ (2), DOUG (1).