Quaddies (if spending $100)
4/1,3,4,9/3,4,7,8/1,4 for $1 cost $32
3/1,3,4,9/3,4,7,8/1,4 for 50c cost $16
4/1,3,4,9/3,4,7,8/2,7,9,10,11 flexi cost $35
3/1,3,4,9/3,4,7,8/2,7,9,10,11 flexi cost $17
Tips all races
R1#5 Thirsty Mach 1st $1.60
R2#3 Ronnie Rat EW 1st $8.30
R3#6 Levina Leis 3rd
R4#3 Topup EW 2nd
R5#4 Flight To Mikinos 1st $7.40
R6#7 Sing And Dance 2nd
R7#4 Ombre Operateur UNP
R8#1 Bro Town 3rd
R9#6 Bettor Draw 1st $1.50
R10#2 Hugh Bromac 3rd
Have no specials, if want to have a crack at one around even money take the all up races 1,9 (Thirsty Mach, Bettor Draw) 1st $2.40
Best Lay - R4#2 For My Mum Maggie, just have a query on him when he cops pressure. If he leads tonight the fav will hammer him, if he hands up he can't beat it anyway and if he manages to lead and fight off Cullens Angel there are 2 very good sit/sprinters who will have last crack at him. Has also won past 2 starts and has Gareth Rattray driving so will be supported UNP at around $5 mark
Race 1
1 Willie Winalot (C) J C Howlett 11
2 Dundees Knife D G Medhurst 17
3 Our Desperate Boy (C) B J Withers 41
4 Buddy Beauty (C) T E Rattray 9
5 Thirsty Mach (C) A L Crossland 1.6
6 Glenfern Cruiser N B Ford 15
7 Saab Quality B E Wise 8
8 Its A Hoot (C) M M Maine 8
First heat of the Youngbloods challenge for the junior drivers and its time for #5 Thirsty Mach to stand up here, has always had a big wrap on him and hasn't produced anything substantial as yet. There are no Gedlees to chase in this race so really gets his chance. If they drive him as if he is the best horse in the race he should win. #8 Its A Hoot has really improved of late and being the sole runner on the 2nd row he should get a decent run through early and be in the finish. #7 Saab Quality seems to produce his best when he leads and doubt he can here but still in the mix and #4 Buddy Beauty might be the leader and is an honest little bloke. #1 Willie Winalot rises in class and is a place hope only, #2 Dundees Knife hasn't been too far away but would have to improve panels to win and #6 Glenfern Cruiser does have more abilty than numerical form suggests so include in multiples. #3 Our Desperate Boy looks outclassed
Ratings 5/4,7,8/1,6/2
Race 2
1 Alla Breve G W Rattray 3
2 Pans Illusion N B Ford 5
3 Ronnie Rat M Yole 5
4 Alby Albert R L Hillier 6
5 Ulos S B Ford 8
6 Winjammer C D Salter 6
Impossible race to assess as evidenced by the market with an extremely even field from behind the tapes and its simply a case of which horse gets the right run. #1 Alla Breve is going very well of late but best form has been over shorter trips but if he steps in front these small field stands are usually slowly run so will get his chance. His half brother Alby Albert has been luckless at both runs back in Tassie and could figure with the right run. To keep the family thing going, #3 Ronnie Rat is actually a nephew to both Alla Breve and Alby Albert and is the proven stand horse in lesser grades but is a chance on that score alone. #2 Pans Illusion trialled well recently and can't be ruled out. #6 Winjammer went just as well as Alla Breve last time so cannot leave him out and #5 Ulos is very honest. In other words, I have no idea - sorry! Can probably make some Tasmanian jokes about the in-breeding though!
Ratings 1/2,3/4,6/5
Race 3
1 Mountain Momma N J Emery 26
2 Deejay Bromac K R Austin 34
3 In A Heartbeat W W Rainbird 51
4 Merlin Of Camelot N B Ford 6
5 Broughton R L Duggan 17
6 Levina Leis G W Rattray 1.5
7 Strategic Miss J K Austin scr
8 Call Me James A C Duggan 5.5
Always loathe to declare a 3yo filly taking on older horses as believe they always represent poor value but #6 Levina Leis just looks too good here after taking on the 3yo filly classics recently. The only possible dangers appear to be #8 Count Of James who ran very well at first start in 3 years last time and #4 Merlin Of Camelot whose form is ordinary but has trialled okay for its return to racing. A very thin race and outside of them #5 Broughton appears the only other chance
Ratings 6/4,8/5
Race 4
1 Paul Albert P D Mascall 26
2 For My Mum Maggie G W Rattray 4.5
3 Topup T M Madden 4.5
4 Cullens Angel N B Ford 1.8
5 Bubbas A Fake Scratched scr
6 Secret Rendezvous S B Ford 7
Small field but a very interesting race. If #4 Cullens Angel could find the front it would be game over but I have #2 For My Mum Maggie keeping the front and posting the fav which opens the race up. Still have #4 Cullens Angel on top but only just from #3 Topup who has ran home well in quick time at past 2 and just might get the right run here. I still have doubts on #2 For My Mum Maggie if it cops pressure but still right in the mix and the claimer #6 Secret Rendezvous is low flying at present and if they overdo it up front might be the blowout. #1 Paul Albert won a stand at $66 last time where they ran home in 62 so not a factor here
Ratings 4/3/2/6
Race 5
1 Guerrero G W Rattray 4.5
2 Lomandra J K Austin 26
3 Ontick R L Duggan 4.5
4 Flight To Mikinos M Yole 3.5
5 Touchwood Bucksta D G Medhurst 34
6 King For A Day (C) A Ashwood 15
7 Twograndahand R J Hadley 15
8 Flying Dubai B C Pursell 13
9 Our Sir Lew P R Williams 5
Look to be 4 clear cut chances here but all have some queries about them. #4 Flight To Mikinos was extremely disappointing midweek and whilst the drive left a bit to be desired it still should have done more. I can see him pressing forward here though and finding the front and he always loved that role in Victoria so have him on top. #3 Ontick looked very unlucky last time but had been disappointing prior so would he have let down if the run came we will never know but would win this on best form. #1 Guerrero gets the draw to show his best form and Gareth jumps on which is a huge plus and he can find gatespeed in horses that others cannot so it wouldn't be a huge shock if he led. #9 Our Sir Lew has won his past two starts very well but there is one important change here - the trainer is driving it instead of Nat which is a huge minus and for that reason alone is only my 4th pick. Those four rate clearly in front of the rest with #6 King For A Day, #7 Twograndahand and #8 Flying Dubai all place hopes
Ratings 4/1,3/9/6,7,8
Race 6
1 Tzu Tzu Petals M Yole 9
2 Isadeni Scratched scr
3 Thirtysixtoes S B Ford 3.8
4 Auntyliz N J Emery 8
5 Touchwood Avasta D G Medhurst 41
6 Away Dreaming R L Duggan 26
7 Sing And Dance N B Ford 4
8 Safina Leis G W Rattray 4.5
9 Why Take Time K E MacLeod 26
10 Be Good Jenna A C Duggan 17
11 El Jays Modeena Scratched scr
12 Blackportnlace P R Williams 34
#3 Thirtysixtoes was extremely disappointing last time but draws to lead here and if it repeats its performance against the boys 2 starts back should win. Would have #7 Sing And Dance on top from a decent gate as she waltzed in first up but had all the favours that day and will find it tougher from out in 7. #8 Safina Leis is very inconsistent on paper but when you look at her form she goes very well for Gareth and not for dad and Gareth jumps on here and with any luck from inside the 2nd row draw will be right in it. #4 Auntyliz was backed as if unbeatable at first start and didn't do a thing but must be showing something to justify that support so has to be respected. Of the rest, #1 Tzu Tzu Petals is no star but is honest and a good place prospect from the draw. #6 Away Dreaming is having first Tassie start and would need to improve on only Victorian run and #10 Be Good Jenna had good form early in the year but past few have been mediocre at best
atings 3/7,8/4/1
Race 7
1 Cullens Count (C cl) P D Mascall 6
2 Liskens Gift J K Austin 11
3 Bad Boy Bert M Yole 51
4 Ombre Operateur A C Duggan 3.5
5 Sweetchillifilly G W Rattray 13
6 Touchwood Teeksta D G Medhurst 17
7 Pearls From Heaven R L Duggan 8
8 Paradigm Girl J K Campbell 21
9 The Bullionaire (C cl) M M Maine 13
10 Ashinaga (C) T E Rattray 15
11 Ark West C D Salter 15
12 Bertils Rocket R J Hadley 17
13 Jack Leslie (1st Em) N B Ford
This race is nearly impossible to sort out with the ex Victorian #4 Ombre Operateur definitely holding the key as the rest are that even it isn't funny. He has chased home some handy ones in Victoria in quick sectionals so have put him on top sight unseen but if he is supported he will probably win as no stars in the race. #1 Cullens Count appeared to have his chance last time but this is no harder and looks the leader again so will be around the mark somewhere. #7 Pearls From Heaven needs things to go her way which will be tough from this draw but is better than most of them so you have to respect her. Outside of #3 Bad Boy Bert every runner has some hope
Ratings 4/1/2,7,9,10,11/5,6,12
Race 8 -
1 Bro Town G W Rattray 1.5
2 Girls In Pink D G Medhurst 26
3 Maracas Bay N B Ford 26
4 Woodland Chapel R J Hadley 11
5 Gunbower Jack K R Austin 34
6 Wizard Jones M Yole 3.5
7 Go Go Cisco K W Bourne 34
8 Charlie Grattan P R Williams 26
Very, very poor race and #1 Bro Town looks the winner despite being first up mainly due to lack of opposition. Wouldn't be rushing in to silly odds but simply cannot bet against it and being first up you would want to know its going okay before launching into odds on. #6 Wizard Jones looks the only possible danger and reckon they might have a little dip for the lead early and if gets over is some hope but doubt he will cross the pole. The rest are all plodders with #4 Woodland Chapel probably going better than any of them
Ratings 1/6/4/field
Race 9
1 Bare Rock Boy R J Hadley 11
2 Diamonds Are Magic (C) B J Rossendell 51
3 Scottys Jewel P R Williams 51
4 Poker Storm A C Duggan 9
5 Drifting West C D Salter 4
6 Bettor Draw G W Rattray 1.4
#6 Bettor Draw ran a huge race last time and gets the benefit of Gareth replacing dad here. Must have been 30 metres off the winner at the 400 out wide and got within 2 metres on the line. Simply has to win on that run. Do have a healthy respect for #5 Drifting West who has been up for a long time and competed against the best 2yos in the state and might have the speed to lead and is the only danger. #4 Poker Storm won an average race last time and is a genuine colt who won't shirk the task but lacks the speed of the others and #1 Bare Rock Boy went okay at the trials behind a couple of smart ones so obviously isn't hopeless. The other 2 runners are both outclassed
Ratings 6/5/1,4
Race 10
1 Marossi (C) M M Maine 9
2 Hugh Bromac B E Wise 3.5
3 Prince Planet B A Gebel 26
4 Buddahs Best Mate (C) J W Johnson 11
5 Loaded To Run (C) J C Howlett 4.5
6 Billabong Bertie D G Medhurst 4
7 Mister Gallenti (C) B J Withers 9
8 Bayfield High (C) T E Rattray 15
2nd heat of the Youngbloods for the junior drivers and definitely the best race of the night and should have definintely been earlier on the program instead of last when very few are watching. #2 Hugh Bromac went very well in a brief Victorian stint and draws to find the pegs first here and confident he will lead despite a quick front line. #6 Billabong Bertie was enormous in defeat last time coming from last out wide in a quick last half but is one dimensional in that cannot be used early so is always vulnerable to tempo. #5 Loaded To Run is as honest as they come and never far away and #7 Mister Gallenti is very hard to catch but when his mind is on the job he is very good so have to keep him safe. #1 Marossi draws to get the perfect trip and is a must include for exotics and #4 Buddahs Best Mate is also some hope. #8 Bayfield High is first up for more than 12 months and trials have been only fair so betting is the only guide
Ratings 2/6/5/1,7/4
