EXPERT TIPS: GAWLER

GAWLER PREVIEW AND TIPS | EXPERT TIPS | WEDNESDAY AUGUST 7TH 2024

Betting Strategy

Shocking start to the day here on a very tricky Gawler track of late. Impossible to predict how it is going to play out. Whiskey Sour is the big class dropper and was a good winner at this track/distance 3 back. It looks the hardest to beat but not getting involved in this one.

Betting Strategy

BACK: 5. Round Two (WIN) for 2 units

Pretty even race this one. Round Two ran a cracking 1.2L 4th when held up at the tail but really got through the line late when it was all over. Will be fitter and the extra distance should suit. That was a pretty hot MDN.

BACK: 4. Bouncing Beyond (WIN) for 1 unit

Bouncing Beyond comes from the race and ran 9th but didn’t have any luck when blocked for runs in the straight. Is another that will be improved by recent racing. Claim helps the cause. I Love Rain was $3.60 fave in the same race as the above two and was slow out and held up for runs. Got moving late for 3.3L 6th. Is in a powerful yard for immediate improvement and another that’s suited by the slight distance rise. Tofino ran a solid 4th on debut when grinding home well from the tail at Bordertown. That was on a pretty heavy surface. Should appreciate getting back on somewhat a better surface.

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Handy MDN this. Esticon has shown pretty good ability early in the career and ran a much improved 2nd at Balaklava last weekend. Has performed quite well in metro MDN’S last prep. This is the easiest race she has seen so far in her 6 career starts. Won’t get a better chance to breakthrough. Extra Bounce was OK on debut but wasn’t suited racing wide without cover and on a tricky Heavy 8 surface. Prepared to forgive that effort. Gets to a better surface here and gets in very light with the 3kg claim for Tala Hutchinson. Tuned up for this with a very nice trial at Morphettville last week. Morlaix is coming a bit costly for the punters but is racing consistently nonetheless. Ran 5th last start but was only 0.4L away and was closing in hard at the finish. Fitter for 2 runs back and can no doubt win a race like this. Reel Whiskey is a 10-start MDN but is always thereabouts and starting in the money. Was no chance at metro level in a BM68 race behind a potential star in A Samurai Mind so will certainly appreciate the drop back to MDN company.

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BACK: 11. Perilous Lass (WIN) for 3 units

Perilous Lass is knocking down the door with two agonising 2nd placings in both career starts. Both starts have been at this track/dist for photo finish 2nd placings. She looks like she does have above average ability so hopefully today the win comes and she can start progressing through the grades. Might enjoy getting off the heavy tracks. Fast Bubbles was specked at a price first up but copped a bump early and was never really interested after that. Was OK but looked more a trial run. Will take fitness benefit from that and has placed only 2nd up run. Expect a sharp improvement. Wide barrier the concern. Gumeracha Cracker resumes from a spell with a grinding 2nd placing at Gawler on a heavy surface. She draws well with a nice claim here and placed only career 2nd up performance in the past. Should be right in the finish. Aloha Blue battled away on debut behind Mazovia at Murray Bridge for 8th. That horse then went straight to town and won a good metro race so the correct form lines are there. Will need to find a few lengths but may take benefit from the run.

Betting Strategy

Pretty ordinary event this. Leaders Pride was a good winner here at metro level two back before failing badly on a bottomless heavy 10 here last start. Clearly didn’t handle conditions as most horses didn’t that day. Gets back on better going. Draws to do no work and gets in well at the weights with the 3kg claim. Ticks a few boxes today. Jewel De Lune resumed from a spell in great order with a closing 3rd at Murray Bridge. Will take benefit from the hit out, appreciate the extra trip and has a good record at this distance. Another with some weight relief after the claim. Allusion is on the quick back up after running OK in a hot metro race on Saturday. This is clearly easier, draws well and track/distance stats are good. Rockbarton Road has been racing well without winning the past few starts. His track/distance stats enthuse, draws well and has a good association with Fawke in the saddle.

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BACK: 6. Charm Slinga (WIN) for 2 units

Charm Slinga was $101 chance in town last start and probably should have won! Was held up hopelessly in the straight and went across the line bolting for a run. This is clearly an easier assignment here and has a great record at Gawler. Draws for the run of the race.

BACK: 5. Untouchable Ed (WIN) for 1 unit

Untouchable Ed was a tough winner at odds two back before leading in a good metro race last time and looked a hope at the 200m but really got the staggers up in the last 100m and dropped out of things. Should appreciate the class drop here and the drop back in 100m will go a long way. Draws well and is 1/1 at the distance. Kushan Karnivale has been running honestly in town of late and has a good record at Gawler with a win and a 3rd from two attempts here. Gets in the in-form Samuel Payne aboard and is another that will enjoy the class drop. Divine Fire ran a great race at a monster price behind the talented A Samurai Mind. That form should hold for a race like this. She’s fitter for two runs back and looks ready to strike back at mid-week level. Good race.

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BACK: 9. Whenthedeelisdun (WIN & PLACE) for 2 units

Whenthedeelingsdun has recaptured the early career promise since joining the Sue Jaensch stable. Walked in at Bordertown last start and prior form has been very strong when hard in the market. Only goes up 1.5kg in weight after a 4L victory. Draws for an easy lead and will take some catching. Tupoleu races well here and will have to overcome a nasty barrier to feature here. Gets the services on Jason Holder so I’m confident he can figure that out. Had a little 800m trial between runs to stay ticking over for this. Can win. The Andrew Gluyas pair in Even Sharper and Fun Forever are both genuine City horses on their day. Both resume here from a break and generally need a run under the belt but the drops in grade and class factor should take them a long way here.