OVERVIEW: CHIEF SAFARI (4) stuck to his task well behind American Alli at Melton last time and if he can replicate that run, he’ll be hard to beat in what is admittedly a tricky race. AMERICAN SWEETHEART (9) hasn’t trialled for the new stable but her win at Shepparton three starts back suggests she’s up to this. PUFFA MAN (8) is the most interesting draw but he may need luck at some stage while Early Quaddie punters can play for value with the likes of ILLAWONG KISMET (6), GOODTIME STRYKER (1) or even KEMPSEYS DELIGHT (3).

EARLY SPEED:  1,3,4

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

SELECTIONS: CHIEF SAFARI (4), AMERICAN SWEETHEART (9), PUFFA MAN (8), ILLAWONG KISMET (6).

OVERVIEW: CADENZA (11) was wide and chasing from a fair way out at Melton last time so his run was better than it may first look and in a race where almost nothing would surprise, he is versatile enough to be a decent bet. ORLANDO JOLT (4) comes through the same form line first-up and with the barrier draw and a run under his belt, he's certainly not out of this. HIGHWAY HUNTSMAN (8) got things wrong when resuming but he was right in the market and he’s clearly got ability. QUEEN OF LOVE (12) is the next best however BACARDI CHARDY (13) and A NIP WILL DO (3) are both well worth thought for wider exotic punters.

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

RATINGS: 11/ 4/ 8/ 12/ 3/ 13/ 5/ 9/ 2/ 6/ 7/ 1.

SELECTIONS: CADENZA (11), ORLANDO JOLT (4), HIGHWAY HUNTSMAN (8), QUEEN OF LOVE (12).

OVERVIEW: FLYING JO (6) ended up in an awkward spot when resuming but was solid through the line and with natural improvement she’s got the scope to take this out tonight. KEAYANG TARA (4) is the largely unknown runner who does look to have put together some solid times in a recent Terang trial but we will learn more about her and the market will be the best guide. FLEETWOOD ROCK (7) is going much better than his figure form suggests so don’t be surprised to see him run a race. BENEATH THE SHADOW (8) and debutante LYDIA LOVEDAY (5) are worth keeping safe for wider first fours.

EARLY SPEED:  4? + 6

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

SELECTIONS: FLYING JO (6), KEAYANG TARA (4), FLEETWOOD ROCK (7), BENEATH THE SHADOW (8).

OVERVIEW: A VAPAR STORM (8) hasn’t been far away in his six starts to date and in a race where he looks to have the best exposed form, he really does deserve to be a pretty short quote. STARZZ IN DISGUISE (5) is a maiden from 20 tries but she has run a couple of placings. That said, if you’re playing trifectas almost all of the others have place claims headed by SHADY HANOVER (2), FIFTYSHADES CRESCO (4) and also KIEDIS (7).

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

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

SELECTIONS: A VAPAR STORM (8), STARZZ IN DISGUISE (5), SHADY HANOVER (2), FIFTYSHADES CRESCO (4).

OVERVIEW: JOBELLS IMAGE (6) led and was beaten on her merits last time but that was in town in a 1:54 mile so even if she doesn’t find the front tonight, she has the class to get the job done for those wanting to anchor her in the first leg of the Quaddie. MAXINES DELIGHT (9) has had some time between runs and on ability she’s the clear threat. SPORTZSCRIBE (5) will be better for the resuming run and he’s an option for Saver Quaddies but it’s also worth considering I AM MARQUEZ (4), VILLAGE VOICE (1) and even ZUKO DREAM (3) if there’s any market support.

EARLY SPEED: 4 (Potential leader) + 1,3? 6

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

SELECTIONS: JOBELLS IMAGE (6), MAXINES DELIGHT (9), SPORTZSCRIBE (5), I AM MARQUEZ (4).

OVERVIEW: STORM CLOUD (8) continues to find a way since hitting Australian soil and even with over a month between run and a less than ideal barrier, he simply demands to rate on top based on his recent form. CASH LOVER (1) did produce an excellent win last time and from the polemarking draw she’s not without some winning hope. ICICLE (5) didn’t have the clearest passage late last time and he's flying under the radar so don’t leave him out of multiples. KIMMYWHO (6) is also ticking over well but KYVALLEY BARNEY (9) could be a factor on his day and HANGING ON A DREAM (2) is the other trifecta option.

EARLY SPEED:  1,5? 7

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

SELECTIONS: STORM CLOUD (8), CASH LOVER (1), ICICLE (5), KIMMYWHO (6).

OVERVIEW: COVER OF DARKNESS (2) is still inexperienced and this is a sharp rise in competition on his first two wins but the way he goes about it is irresistible and if he puts it all together again, they’ll have plenty of trouble trying to outgun him here. LOVE THE ACES (1) shouldn’t be underrated based on her past couple of seconds in pretty slick times and she does have the alley to decide her own fate. DOWNUNDER BARKERS (5) is the other clear winning chance however OUR THUNDER BUDDY (7) drops in class and wouldn’t totally shock while FLASH KYVALLEY (9) and FRATELLINO (8) are the next best.

EARLY SPEED: 1 (Potential leader) + 2? 3

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

SELECTIONS: COVER OF DARKNESS (2), LOVE THE ACES (1), DOWNUNDER BARKERS (5), OUR THUNDER BUDDY (7).

OVERVIEW: URBADBOY (6) hasn’t had everything go his way this time in but he has still won two races impressively since a break and if you put a line through last weekend, he is good enough to overcome the outside draw in a race with few winning chances. TINA CALLS (5) won well last time and if she can stay in front of her major danger early then she’ll land a pretty good trip in transit. SMILE LYLE (4) creates some interest but is arguably more likely to be a factor at the back end of trifectas along with MACH HU (2).

EARLY SPEED:  2,5,6?

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

SELECTIONS: URBADBOY (6), TINA CALLS (5), SMILE LYLE (4), MACH HU (2).

OVERVIEW: CAESARS REIGN (1) has had the two starts in stronger races at Stawell and gone well each time. At the third time of asking from the pole draw, this looks a great chance for her to break through. AMUSED (9) is having his 17th try at trying to win a race and is getting closer, he looks the best of the locals in this. DONT PLAY GAMES (3) has been consistent since joining Andrew Vozlic and will be up there once more. FIGHTER (5) rates next but didn’t set the world on fire on his local debut.

EARLY SPEED: 2, 3, 5

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

SELECTIONS: CAESARS REIGN (1), AMUSED (9), DONT PLAY GAMES (3), FIGHTER (5)

OVERVIEW: CROSSROADER (8) hasn’t won for just on 12 months but seems to strike a suitable race here. He hasn’t been beaten far behind good enough types recently so he should be very close. However, FIRE HOUSE ROCK (1) worked home well last week and could run a race from the pole. PARISIAN RULER (2) has been knocking on the door in recent times. TIMMY LIMOUSINE (3) was a decent 20 metre winner last week in good enough time. SHADYS PURSUIT (7) and OUR GRAND TORINO (10) are on the second row but are good enough for this.

EARLY SPEED: 1, 3, 4? 6

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

SELECTIONS: CROSSROADER (8), FIRE HOUSE ROCK (1), PARISIAN RULER (2), TIMMY LIMOUSINE (3)

OVERVIEW: KISSOFDEATH (5) was fifth last start on debut for Andrew Vozlic and wasn’t disgraced behind some ok types. This could be easier and is worth following off the front row. OUTA CONTROL (4) broke through last week after knocking on the door and having the right run, can be right there again. BETTERKEEPASECRET (8) is normally thereabouts and will be winning a race of this description very shortly. WOODY NIGHTSHADE (11) has also been consistent since joining Luke Watson and with the right run forward can be there again. LITTLE BELIEVER (1) from the pole rates next.

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

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

SELECTIONS: KISSOFDEATH (5), OUTA CONTROL (4), BETTERKEEPASECRET (8), WOODY NIGHTSHADE (11)

OVERVIEW: ROCKNROLL EYES (4) has a strong course record, which includes a top victory in last year’s Sunraysia Cup. He has recently been close-up behind the likes of Leonidas, San Carlo and Ideal Star at Bendigo and Shepparton so that is more than good enough to win this. SHORTYS MATE (5) resumes from just under a year off, without a trial, but has the ability to be very close. EGODAN (6) only fell in last week as a long odds-on chance and this will be harder. HEZA REDDY (3) continues to race very well but this is hard.

EARLY SPEED: 1, 3, 4, 6?

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

SELECTIONS: ROCKNROLL EYES (4), SHORTYS MATE (5), EGODAN (6), HEZA REDDY (3)

OVERVIEW: MARKLEIGH JILL (1) hasn’t run many bad races in recent times against decent enough opposition. From the pole draw here she looks well placed for a deserved victory for Denbeigh Wade and Michael Gadsden. FORTITUDO (9) drops back sharply in class and really caught the eye late in a stronger race here last week. Can win a race at this level. NEDS BEACH (2) narrowly finished one place ahead of him last week after leading in that race. PIRATESOF ZANZIBAR (5) joins Andrew Vozlic so is naturally an interesting runner; he does have a decent course record.

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

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

SELECTIONS: MARKLEIGH JILL (1), FORTITUDO (9), NEDS BEACH (2), PIRATESOF ZANZIBAR (5)

OVERVIEW: PATTYS ANGEL (6) continues to race very well this preparation with a victory and multiple minor places. Despite the widest draw she will be very hard to beat. BELLA CULLEN (1) has a peg line draw so should enjoy an economical run. SMOOTH DELIGHT (7) follows her through and should be a strong each-way chance with the right run through. TOPZAVSKI (8) dropped right out last week but was a winner the week before and he could very well bounce back. RHYFLECTIVE (9) and SASSYS A TERROR (10) are also chances with the right run into it.

EARLY SPEED: 1? 2? 3? 4 (Leader), 5? 6

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

SELECTIONS: PATTYS ANGEL (6), BELLA CULLEN (1), SMOOTH DELIGHT (7), TOPZAVSKI (8)

OVERVIEW: MARKLEIGH CAZ (4) looks another strong chance for the Wade/Gadsden combination. She has been close-up in decent races recently and was able to luckily beat the very in-form Miss What Usain two back before a good third at Terang, going very well for this. FREMARKSGONZO (1) shouldn’t be forgotten here, despite some poor figure form, especially from the draw. TRACER BULLET (2) has had no luck in his last two starts but was able to win when leading three back so this draw helps. KOLOVOS (3) is the other principle chance in what is a good race.

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

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

SELECTIONS: MARKLEIGH CAZ (4), FREMARKSGONZO (1), TRACER BULLET (2) KOLOVOS (3)

OVERVIEW: SHEER MODERN (10) has won half of her six course starts and on top of that has been racing well recently in stronger races. She does have a second-row draw to contend with but she is a class angle in this. As is WOTCHAWAITINGFOR (11) who has the widest draw on the second row but has close-up in recent times, including a half head second to Looking Fabulous earlier in the week. LORIMER LADY (1) has the draw to be there whilst GLENAVRIL GIRL (9) hasn’t done much wrong since coming to the Sunraysia and rates highly.

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

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

SELECTIONS: SHEER MODERN (10), WOTCHAWAITINGFOR (11), LORIMER LADY (1), GLENAVRIL GIRL (9)

OVERVIEW: MAXACTOR (11) has to overcome an outside second row draw over the sprint trip but has great form for this level of race. He only just got done late after sitting parked last time at Melton and was a 1:56.7 winner three back at Terang. He is the class runner and the one to beat. BELLA BRONSKI (1) had little luck first-up at and if she can hold her own early, she’ll be better placed to go closer. SHADY JESS (4) is a maiden from 10 but has been thereabouts lately. OLLIES MOLLY (9) heads the rest of the each-way chances.

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

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

SELECTIONS: MAXACTOR (11), BELLA BRONSKI (1), SHADY JESS (4), OLLIES MOLLY (9)