Rosehill Gardens and Ballarat are the places to be this Wednesday, with competitive fields and strong prize money on offer.
Rosehill Gardens Race 5
#4 Think Itz You
Think Itz You was a brilliant last start winner at Newcastle. The So You Think gelding put away a handy field with ease, and I expect him to continue on his winning ways here with even luck in transit. The inside draw is advantageous, and the current track conditions suit to a tee. His record at the trip is the biggest deterrent.
Hallowed Halls is ready to peak third-up from a spell. The Savabeel gelding has been good without winning, and he looks extremely well placed in this company. The step-out in trip suits and the James McDonald factor must be respected. His racing pattern and style always requires an element of good fortune.
Savagram has been well supported early doors. The enigmatic colt should be rock-hard fit after several outings this campaign, and the longer journey suits. The Waterhouse-trained galloper looks the likely leader on paper, and if he can cheat the clock throughout, he will look the winner as they run for the doctor. Acid test.
Suggested Bet: Think Itz You @ $3.60
Rosehill Gardens RACE 7
#1 Lord Remlap
Lord Remlap is winning for fun at present. The Star Turn gelding is building a picket fence next to his name, and this looks another suitable assignment on Wednesday. The inside draw is advantageous, and his pilot is in career-best form. If the undefeated four-year-old can notch up another victory here, I suspect some lofty races await. Hard to toss!
Monte Veebee is over the odds. The Snitzel gelding is always thereabouts, and he is well placed in this company. The middle gate suits, and I expect the consistent five-year-old to find the bunny during the early stages of the event. The distance suits, and I suspect he is ready to explode. He tends to find one or two better at the pointy end of the contest.
Metallic Cat will start your race favourite after turning heads recently at the jump-outs. The Pierata mare resumes after an impressive autumn campaign, and this looks a suitable assignment to kick off her spring preparation. The early money tells a story, and the Gai Waterhouse polish will play a role. The carpark draw is the primary concern.
Suggested Bet: Lord Remlap @ $4.20
Ballarat Race 6
#8 Handee
Handee looks ultra-progressive. The Hanseatic filly was an impressive last-start winner at Caulfield, and the form out of that particular event has been franked and then some. The 1200m suits, and I expect her to the pilot the field from a perfect inside draw. Ethan Brown could ride a broomstick to victory at present, and the flood of early money suggests another bold and forward showing. Yes please!
Moana Spirit represents good each-way value. The Tagaloa filly has trialled exceptionally well leading into her fresh assignment, and she looks the class runner of the field. The 3kg apprentice claim helps her plight, and her opening quote has been more than nibbled at. Barrier three will allow her to occupy the box-seat throughout, and if she sees clear air as heads turn for home, she can figure in the finish. Over the odds.
Inner Gold can run a drum at a price. The Zoustar colt is racing better than it suggests in the bible, and Ciaron Maher’s factor must be respected. He has been specked at a price, and I suspect he can lead the field a merry dance if he is left to his own devices. The distance suits, and he is rock-hard fit. A must for all broader multiples and exotics.
Suggested Bet: Handee @ $5.00
Ballarat Race 8
#1 Bold Bordeaux
Bold Bordeaux destroyed a handy field at Sale fresh. The Brazen Beau gelding deserves his chance at this level, and the stable are training winner for fun at present. The inside draw is advantageous, and Ben Allen has a winning association with the progressive four-year-old. He has been well supported in most all-in markets, and he maps to receive the plum run in-transit. Major player!
Yolo is racing well at present. The I Am Invincible gelding has the best exposed form in the race, and this looks a suitable assignment. Barrier four will provide the inform pilot multiple options in the run, and if Ethan Brown presses the go button at the right time, he can make his presence felt late. Wait for the big boy late.
Gina’s A Star is a model of consistency. The Starspangledbanner mare hasn’t missed a top-four finish since Hamlet was being written, and she looks perfectly placed by the astute camp. She is undefeated at the trip, and she is a winner at her only attempt at the track. She may need some luck getting off the dulex as they cut the ribbons.
Suggested Bet: Bold Bordeaux @ $4.30
