well another early start at the office 10:25 the first make sure the alarms are set!!!!
1 - chances to 1,2,3. the 3 is first up from NSW for Jovanovic with form up in richmond. the 4 could lead all the way, but its a bit iffy if it dont lead.
2 - 1 is bound to figure from the good draw. 4 drops in grade after being in the OAKS. improvement expected from the 8.
3 - 8 should be placed, has gone well in the past from wide boxes. 1 is from NSW and is first up here, id prefer to risk it.
4 - we have a S. COLLINS REJECT here in no. 5, cant see it threatening. 1 looks well boxed and has early pace to get a forward position. 7 did lead all the way from the pink here 2 weeks ago.
5 - 1 gets a lot of racing and is not in the S. COLLINS kennel but T. KELLY, its times are consistent and well boxed. 3 id risk it but it is a bad race, so it could easily win. 4 first up from WA. its recent form suggests its an open grade/free for all dog, well its only a grade 5 dog. the REPORT is that on 31/8/06 quote ' last chance for this guy tonight at mandurah. he is on the first plane out of here if he does not fire up tonight!!!!' well it didnt fire up but ran at cannington at its last WA start and the plane landed in SA!! SURPRISE SURPRISE. With that in mind it can win the 4 as it is a very weak race.
6 - 2 has had a break from racing and can figure here. 5 should place. 6 is first up from NSW but id risk it.
7 - 3,5 are both down in grade here and at its last start the 5 Strathisla lass went 29:95 in a grade 3, down to a grade 5 wednesday, will be hard to hold out. 2 runs on and could be 3rd in trifecta's.
8 - 2 YOUNG HECTOR got a mention in the PUNTING TRIP post is the best dog in this race here. 6 looks to be the only other danger in the race.
ENJOY BREAKFAST