EXPERT RACING TIPS: DEVONPORT

DEVONPORT PREVIEW AND TIPS | EXPERT TIPS | SUNDAY MAY 18TH 2025

Betting Strategy

BACK: 7. Roundle Park (WIN) for 2 units (Rated at $1.65)

ROUNDLE PARK (7) was very good on debut here in fast time 2-weeks ago. The winner of that race had a much softer run. He’s drawn to lead again and the drop back in distance looks suitable.

Betting Strategy

The first starters should play a big part in this race. REBEL’S GIRL (4) trialled very nicely here behind Vixens Moon who was a winner on debut. Her trial effort was every bit as good as Vixens. REDAIR (7) also looks to have some talent. She was just a bit too good for ARCTIC ATTRACTION (6) in their trial which was the equal quickest for the morning. Artic Attraction’s only run was a forgive. She looks primed to run a big race judging on her trials. CAFFY (2) stuck to her task last run at Hobart after being posted wide throughout.

Betting Strategy

SKELMORLIE (7) was strong along the rail here over 1150m behind Vixens Moon at her first local run. That run was off a 42-day break so will only be improved off that effort. This isn’t a deep race. GEEGEE AUNTY JESS (5) chances will be enhanced if she’s able to lead and dictate. The 1350m should suit. She couldn’t lead last start but her effort was sound. ALISENT (4) hasn’t raced for around 9 months but she does bring solid mainland form. She can measure up for sure if she is ready to go. Check the betting with her. THE MOUNTAINEER (3) is in the mix. He’s run a couple of handy races. He was just even at Hobart and gets blinkers off but does need to find a length or two. KING ZEUS (2) hasn’t done much in Victoria but as always respect any market confidence.

Betting Strategy

CAPITAL CHEVAL (1) has been in good form of late. He won one of these three starts back and has been runner-up at his past couple. The Captain Cam form-lines hold him in good stead for this. GUNSHIP (5) has turned his form around and draws for the right run again. His stablemate RING OF HONOUR (4) was well beaten by Capital Cheval at this latest but did have a bleed from one -nostril. He’s seldom far away in this company. BOUNTY BAY (8) was awful at Hobart last weekend and now blinkers go on the first time. Her form prior to last start was okay. The rest of them are pretty even. Perhaps NO ACCESS (3) next best. She was strong late over 1220m at Launceston and does go well here as a rule.

Betting Strategy

BACK: 4. Spring Bean (WIN) for 1 unit (Rated at $2.50)

SPRING BEAN (4) is absolutely flying this time in with 2 wins from as many tries and both have been at this track & trip. Draws perfectly again.

Betting Strategy

BACK: 1. Highland Duel (WIN) for 2 units (Rated at $2.40)

HIGHLAND DUEL (1) returns from a spell and is yet to run a bad race. There’s good depth to his form. He’s trialled up very nicely here and looks set to run well.

Betting Strategy

GEEGEES CITY BOY (2) did enough resuming and strips fitter. He has a very good record this track & trip and is a second up winner. WARICA (4) is ultra consistent and is always tough to beat dropping back to this level. PASHEONA (7) resumes from a good break and looks set to run well. She won first up last preparation and has trialled nicely. STARS IN THE NIGHT (6) won this track & trip first up and looks set for a good preparation. She hasn’t won second up but has always been competitive and the lead looks hers again from Gate 1. CORNELIAN BAY (5) resumes and ticks plenty of boxes but regularly bumps into one or two better. BOLD INSTINCT (1) doesn’t win out of turn either but anything resembling his best form goes close.

Betting Strategy

BACK: 1. Shy Guy (WIN) for 1 unit (Rated at $4.50)

SHY GUY (1) raced flat last start when unplaced in same grade. That was his third run in 14 days. He’s had a good break since and has been kept up to the mark with a recent trial. Blinkers go on again.

BACK: 10. The Prayer (WIN) for 1 unit (Rated at $9.50)

THE PRAYER (10) doesn’t win out of turn but is capable on her day and is a good price in early markets.