Some quick thoughts at Strath today:
R1 - (2) Biewen is jumping fave, speedy type which fought out a finish on debut with Leggero and Pam's Journey, both recent winners. Barrier 11 with some first starters underneath, not guaranteed to get across but if it does, it should win. One I don't mind at EW odds is (4) Minnamosa, first starter for little known local Jess Giles but comes across having fought out some classy Maidens interstate. Looked good in recent local trial.
R2 - (6) Bon Elise burned me last time out and it comes up against a similar field. Will see out the trip, thinking $5+ isn't a bad price but won't be taking less this time around. Vonsrana is coming into form approaching the race and will jump fave but I don't mind the track and distance form around (2) Fantastic Magic and (3) Gangster's Run.
R3 - (1) Fortify carries similar weight but if it doesn't blow the start, I think it wins this. (4) Shark Mirage always value at EW odds.
R4 - (5) Yucatan - yes, the other one - is highly fancied and the way it moved over the 1000m, think this distance suits. Poor (9) Meadow's Lassie has again drawn poorly but it has the ability to be there at the end, while good to see (6) Air Mail draw a favourable barrier, think it presents EW value.
R5 - (1) Fulton Street has a good record, I do have it on top but I give (3) Lostarc a good chance as well.
R6 - Tough race with a few I like. (7) Regal Eagle steps up in class but likes this track and trip. Balfour/Kah combination on (1) Canford is hard to ignore, while I'm giving (3) Picture Me Rolling a second chance and I love the way (4) Grumpy Guru finished over 1100m, presenting as EW value.
R7 - Finishing things off, I like (4) Hungry For Love at an EW quote, (
Get In The Bowl, (3) Exalted Dee and (5) Sound The Trumpet can run a race at odds.
Good luck again!
Right in front of me. RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME!