Canterbury Park and Bendigo are the places to be this Wednesday, with competitive fields and strong prize money on offer.
Canterbury Park Race 5
#2 Monte Veebee
Monte Veebee looks well-placed, dropping back to the midweek level. The Snitzel gelding promised the world during the autumn; however, he dodged the camera on several occasions. His trials leading into this assignment have been first-class, and his fresh record must be respected. The current track conditions suit to a tee, and his opening quote has been well supported. Acid test.
Rivendell can resume a winner after turning heads recently at the jump-outs. The Ole Kirk gelding has been ticking over nicely, and I suspect he will be cherry ripe for a first-up tilt. The 1250m is ideal at this stage of his campaign, and he grows another leg in the wet. His racing pattern and style always requires an element of good fortune.
Capture Me will have plenty of supporters after producing a brilliant last-start victory at Kembla Grange. The Zoustar gelding looks progressive, and I suspect he will jump your race favourite. The inside draw is advantageous, and the services of the inform Chad Schofield should give his supporters more confidence. Major player.
Suggested Bet: Monte Veebee @ $7.00
Canterbury Park RACE 7
#3 Barking Mad
Barking Mad is racing well at present. The Wootton Bassett gelding narrowly missed out on a hat-trick of victories at his latest outing, and I suspect the camp is out for redemption on Wednesday. He loves getting his toe in, and the longer trip will suit. The James McDonald and Chris Waller combination must be respected, and he has been heavily supported early doors. Hard to toss!
John Dory is racing well without winning. The Ace High gelding is a model of consistency, and the big boy is edging closer to his next victory. The longer trip suits, and the drop-in class plays into his favour. He tends to find one or two better at the pointy end of a contest.
Anthracite can play a role even with luck in transit. The Mongolian Khan gelding put the writing on the wall first-up from a spell, and he strips fitter as a result of recent racing. The inside draw suits, and his wet form must be respected. He has been well supported in most markets, and the step-out trip is advantageous. He may need some luck getting off the dulex.
Suggested Bet: Barking Mad @ $2.60
Bendigo Race 5
#5 Royal Rendezvous
Royal Rendezvous can resume a winner. The Royal Meeting gelding is undefeated first-up from a spell, and his recent trials have been ominous. The market support has been significant since acceptances, and the dashing four-year-old looks talented. Lachlan Neindorf takes the reins, and his record at the trip must be respected. The carpark draw is the biggest deterrent.
Insain Harry looks well placed. The Zousain gelding resumes after producing a breakthrough autumn campaign, and he meets easier opposition. His opening quote folded faster than superman on laundry day, and if the money continues, he will jump your race favourite. In the mix.
Monix is over the odds. The Magnus gelding is racing better than it suggests in the bible, and I suspect he has the fitness edge over the majority of his rivals after a lengthy and consistent campaign. The current track conditions suit, and I suspect this has been the long-range target from the astute camp. The class rise is the primary concern.
Suggested Bet: Royal Rendezvous @ $4.00
Bendigo Race 6
#10 Praise Her
Praise Her was an impressive winner on debut at Pakenham. The Toronado mare couldn’t have been more impressive on her first trip to the races, The 1100m is in her wheelhouse, and she has been specked in most all-in markets. The heavy track will suit, and she has upside and progression for days. The camp places their horses to perfection, and she looks the real deal. Hard to toss.
Yuuki doesn’t know how to run a bad race. The Doubtland mare boasts impressive form around Cavalry Girl, and I suspect she is ready to sprout wings on Wednesday. The drop from Listed grade to Benchmark 66 is significant, and I suspect she is bound for better racing moving forward. Can threaten!
Set Me Loose will jump favourite after racing well this campaign. The first-up win at Seymour was rock-solid, and she was game in defeat at Caulfield at her latest outing. She looks well placed in this company, and I expect the support to continue while the heavens remain open. The class rise is the primary concern.
Suggested Bet: Praise Her @ $4.00
