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OVERVIEW: POPNPENNIES (5) has been consistent when taking on her own age group however disappointed last week, when taking on the older horses. She’ll have to bounce back but can do so. COSTLY MISTAKE (7) is obviously one of the better three-year-old’s in the region and continues to race well. MISTER JIMARINGLE (6) is getting closer and closer to his next win, he somehow hasn’t won since April. ROBERT CROCKA (3) is the other key chance but had every possible last week.

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

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

SELECTIONS: POPNPENNIES (5), COSTLY MISTAKE (7), MISTER JIMARINGLE (6), ROBERT CROCKA (3)

OVERVIEW: CAULONIA TERROR (10) is arguably racing as well as any athlete, equine or canine, anywhere in the country at present, without winning. He has been absolutely brilliant in the fast class races of recent times and with a confidence booster here can continue his great progression. OZZIE BATTLER (7) isn’t helped by the inside second row draw for his pattern but rates extremely highly obviously. PENNY SNATCHER (9) resumes after a narrow trial victory with VELOX EQUUS (11) another one down in class.

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

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

SELECTIONS: CAULONIA TERROR (10), OZZIE BATTLER (7), PENNY SNATCHER (9), VELOX EQUUS (11)

OVERVIEW: TERRA ROSSA (3) joins Reece Moore and at his most recent start he went around at Terang starting third favourite behind Valiente. He won a trial on Sunday in an impressive mile rate of 1:58.3 so he should be going a long way in this and looks very well placed. Stablemate GOODJET (1) has the pegs draw so will get every chance. THIS IS BILL (5) ran well last week when returning to Victoria and rates next over MISTA PUMBLECHOOK (9).

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

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

SELECTIONS: TERRA ROSSA (3), GOODJET (1), THIS IS BILL (5), MISTA PUMBLECHOOK (9)

OVERVIEW: SOAR (2) was an impressive trial winner before winning on debut last week, when showing obvious ability despite racing greenly. He takes on effectively the same field here so on last week he should lead and win on the way to possibly better things. ORAMA (7) gave SOAR (2) a little race around the turn last week before weakening but running a good second. ITZOK TO ROCK (3) will be winning soon and VINNIES ON FIRE (4) is an interesting debutante.

EARLY SPEED: 1? 2 (Leader), 5

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

SELECTIONS: SOAR (2), ORAMA (7), ITZOK TO ROCK (3), VINNIES ON FIRE (4)

OVERVIEW: ITSOKBEINGBETTER (3) has proven hard to catch since coming to the Sunraysia but drops back down in class here after running ok against stronger. It looks a good chance for him to score his maiden Mildura victory. THE VERGINIAN (8) went well last time and has since gone well at the trials so he could be a roughie chance. FIRE HOUSE ROCK (7), NO EMOTION (4), GOLDEN SCRIBE (2), CRACKERJACKS JUDGE (1) and IDRATHER RAHMA (9) have all got some chance.

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

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

SELECTIONS: ITSOKBEINGBETTER (3), THE VERGINIAN (8), FIRE HOUSE ROCK (7), NO EMOTION (4)

OVERVIEW: STONEBRIDGE STAR (8) never runs a bad race and whilst he runs in the places more often than wins, he is always worth an each-way bet and this is no exception, again. PIRATESOF ZANZIBAR (7) has a sticky draw for him as he seems to race best when in front but with some luck, he is an obvious chance. Former Queenslander COBALT BLUES (4) is the X factor runner of the afternoon and THOMAS HEIGHTS (6) is the other principle chance.

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

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

SELECTIONS: STONEBRIDGE STAR (8), PIRATESOF ZANZIBAR (7), COBALT BLUES (4), THOMAS HEIGHTS (6)

OVERVIEW: VICSTAR SHARAZZZ (5) resumes from four months off and whilst he races best in front, and may very well not get to the pegs here, he did get close to Penny Snatcher in a recent trial so he will be tough to beat on that. THE DEFIANT (4) has the advantage of drawing underneath of him and has won half of his course starts. ON WHEELS (8) could surprise with COCO BEACH (7) and NIGHT SAFARI (3) the other two chances.

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

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

SELECTIONS: VICSTAR SHARAZZZ (5), THE DEFIANT (4), ON WHEELS (8), COCO BEACH (7)

OVERVIEW: CALGARY BAY (2) looks to have found a very suitable race opposition wise, let alone drawing barrier two over the sprint trip. She is very consistent and should go a long way here to winning a deserved second race. GRAFFITI LOMBO (8) was impressive last week on debut for Andrew Vozlic when sprinting to the finish well and can follow up but has a tougher draw here taking on stronger. GRINAGAIN (10) is the other key chance over PARISIAN RULER (7).

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

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

SELECTIONS: CALGARY BAY (2), GRAFFITI LOMBO (8), GRINAGAIN (10), PARISIAN RULER (7)

OVERVIEW: GOOD ONYA (8) continues to race consistently and is close to winning another one with just that bit of luck he requires. WOODY NIGHTSHADE (9) has been very good in recent times and continues to race well and is a big chance. SAFARI ROSE (1) was second last at her most recent start but it wasn’t the worst run so she probably shouldn’t be forgotten from the pegs draw. STONES CORNER (3) and PATTYS ANGEL (7) are the other main two.

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

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

SELECTIONS: GOOD ONYA (8), WOODY NIGHTSHADE (9), SAFARI ROSE (1), STONES CORNER (3)

OVERVIEW: ALWAYS A CELEBRITY (2) is arguably racing in the best form he has been in for a while producing plenty of good performances in recent times. He not only has barrier two over the sprint trip but looks to have a found the easiest race in a while opposition wise. ARTISTIC HUMMA (7) rates next from an economical draw. TELL US WE DREAM (10) got it wrong last time but looks to rate best of the rest over WARATAH BEACH (6).

EARLY SPEED: 1, 2, 4, 6

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

SELECTIONS: ALWAYS A CELEBRITY (2), ARTISTIC HUMMA (7), TELL US WE DREAM (10), WARATAH BEACH (6)

OVERVIEW: EL BOSTON (9) led for a long way a few nights ago and while he’s unlikely to find the top here, it was a good sign he’s on the right track and he looms the class tonight. CADENZA (8) will likely need luck but he was strong second time back as a pacer at Kilmore and he’ll be a factor with a clear run. FOUR LONELY NIGHTS (4) looks the early speed and he’s super consistent while CHIEF SAFARI (6) and IDEAL T J (1) are the next best.

EARLY SPEED:  4 (Potential leader) + 1,6

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

SELECTIONS: EL BOSTON (9), CADENZA (8), FOUR LONELY NIGHTS (4), CHIEF SAFARI (6).

OVERVIEW: LADIES IN RED (1) monstered her rivals on debut and even if this is a slight step up, she’s drawn the pole here and provided she can hold her own early, she must be the horse to beat. PLATINUM SPARKLE (5) is untapped and that form through her first preparation looks excellent in hindsight. If she happened to spear across to lead then everything changes but even if she is off the pegs, she remains in contention. IN CHARGE (3) is incredibly well-bred and she’s the unknown on debut so if there’s market support it’s worth taking note of. BLAZE COOPS (2) is the other for trifectas while LET IT LINGA (7) and LIFE WELL LIVED (8) go into wider first fours.

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

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

SELECTIONS: LADIES IN RED (1), PLATINUM SPARKLE (5), IN CHARGE (3), BLAZE COOPS (2).

OVERVIEW: HONOLUA BAY (4) has been imperious in two wins from two race day attempts and both have been soft. He’s out of quality mare National Gallery and with further scope for improvement, he should be winning this on the way to better races. MOONLITE DRIVE (3) is still lightly raced but if you put a line through last time then it’s quite clear he has plenty of talent and has to be respected resuming. AUCKLAND RED (1) is a key trifecta hope with the draw but MAJOR BANKS (2) and HOOK EYE JOH (7) are also worth consideration for those wider exotics.

EARLY SPEED:  1 (Potential leader) + 4

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

SELECTIONS: HONOLUA BAY (4), MOONLITE DRIVE (3), AUCKLAND RED (1), MAJOR BANKS (2).

OVERVIEW: ROGUE WAVE (2) treated her rivals with contempt on debut and given the times she ran and the way she did it, it will take a mighty performance to turn her over tonight. That said, TOUGH TILLY (5) couldn’t have done any more on debut herself and she’ll be better for the surprise defeat at Maryborough going back a month. SOHO BROADWAY (1) draws to get a good trip and is a trifecta chance along with a couple of interesting runners in SPORTY DREAMER (4) and SAHARA STORM (8).

EARLY SPEED: 1 (Potential leader) + 2,5? 

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

SELECTIONS: ROGUE WAVE (2), TOUGH TILLY (5), SOHO BROADWAY (1), SPORTY DREAMER (4).