STRATHALBYN | WEDNESDAY 13 MARCH
Rail: True | Weather: Overcast, 24 | Track: Good 4
Best Bets
Lachlan Mosley
Betting Strategy
BACK (WIN) PUNCHIN for 2 unit
PUNCHIN drops right back from honest performances at metro level.
RACE 1 | SELECTIONS
6. ON THE SCENT
7. ARTISTIC GAL
10. ICONIC JEWEL
2. MAVEN MISSILE
ON THE SCENT looks ready to break through here. Ran an enormous race here for 2nd when it came from well back to just miss. Draws much softer today and should get the run of the race. Thrown in at the weights for impressive new apprentice Tala Hutchinson.
ARTISTIC GAL has been around the mark of late but hasn’t had much luck the past few starts. Like the jockey change here and finished 2nd only start at this track. ICONIC JEWEL ran a really good 2nd behind a promising UNDER THE CONE here last start. Winkers go on first time here and can go one better. MAVEN MISSILE ran an improved race last time out for 3rd at Oakbank. Should be in the money here.
ON THE SCENT should be winning but Strathalbyn can be a tricky track. Watch on at the price.
Betting Strategy
Watch market for price.
RACE 2 | SELECTIONS
9. HIGH FIVE
1 AFRICARN LAD
7. SEVEN SECRETS
4. ITALIAN VIKING
HIGH FIVE makes his SA Debut for Michael Hickmott after coming across from NZ. Looked really promising at the trials. Looks to take on an average bunch here. AFRICARN LAD has ability but mixes form.
Was heavily backed first up but didn’t do much. Will strip fitter, further distance helps and senior goes back on. SEVEN SECRETS has run quite well in both runs back from a break. Ran well here this track/dist last start and winkers goes on. Gets back in running and will run on late. ITALIAN VIKING is first up in SA for Garett Lynch. Form in NSW was OK. Stable usually have them tuned up fresh.
Betting Strategy
No bet race.
RACE 3 | SELECTIONS
3 ELECTRA BLUE
9. INTO THE LIGHT
12. SIESTA DREAM
8. GABBATRON
Think ELECTRA BLUE represents some value fresh from a spell. Was heavily backed on debut at this track ($61 to $15) and had zero luck back in the field but made good headway late. All career runs so far have merit.
Like the engagement of Todd Pannell for the fresh run. INTO THE LIGHT returns from a break and had a good S.P Profile last prep without breaking through. Doesn’t know how to run a bad race. Had a pretty quiet trial leading into this and finished 2nd only start at Strathalbyn.
SIESTA DREAM started monster odds on debut but caught the eye late for 6th behind the talented A SAMURAI MIND. Fitter, trained on track and the extra trip suits. GABBATRON is on debut for the Michael Hickmott stable. Trialed well and he always brings his horses in good fitness for debuts.
Betting Strategy
BACK (WIN) ELECTRA BLUE for 1 unit
Think ELECTRA BLUE represents some value fresh from a spell
BACK (PLACE) ELECTRA BLUE for 2 units
Think ELECTRA BLUE represents some value fresh from a spell
RACE 4 | SELECTIONS
9. TOGETHERFOREVER
10. HEIDI HEIDI HO
11. LADY SKYLLA
6. AS MAD AS ELSIE
TOGETHERFOREVER looks well placed to breakthrough here. Both career runs last prep were terrific in strong metro MDN’S. This looks a much easier MDN. Looks a City class horse in the making so expecting her to be too good for these with even luck.
HEIDI HEIDI HO looked good at a jump out then looked all over a winner on debut but ducked in badly under the stick. She will be much improved from the run and looks the main danger.
LADY SKYLLA was good on debut when fourth behind the promising APACHE GUNSHIP. Will take plenty of benefit from that effort. AD MAD AS ELSIE debuts here and had a nice quiet trial in lead up to this. Trainer is on fire of late and always has his horses in good order fresh.
Betting Strategy
Was going to back TOGETHERFOREVER but the 2nd favourite has come out and there’s no value now.
RACE 5 | SELECTIONS
8. RED SEQUOIA
3. WOLF PRINCE
5. GOGOLF GURU
7. FIZIQUE
RED SEQUOIA has been a bit disappointing this prep but is now getting to a more appropriate trip where he generally shows his best. Is a 2x winner over this track and distance and draws for a soft run in transit.
WOLD PRINCE won well two back then metro level was a bit much for him last time out. He’s much better suited at this level, blinkers on and the Jason Holder goes back aboard. GOGOLF GURU is a track specialist with 3 wins here.
She was very good late over the 1700m to just miss at Gawler. Is untried at the 2000m but gives the impression as an older horse that it won’t worry her. FIZIQUE is racing very well since joining the Sarah Rutten stable. His 2000m form is very honest and like the booking of Dom Tourneur.
Betting Strategy
BACK (WIN) RED SEQUOIA for 1 unit
RED SEQUOIA has been a bit disappointing this prep but is now getting to a more appropriate trip where he generally shows his best. Is a 2x winner over this track and distance and draws for a soft run in transit.
BACK (PLACE) RED SEQUOIA for 1 unit
RED SEQUOIA has been a bit disappointing this prep but is now getting to a more appropriate trip where he generally shows his best. Is a 2x winner over this track and distance and draws for a soft run in transit.
RACE 6 | SELECTIONS
2. PUNCHIN
5 THE ICE CUTTER
9. LORD GEORGE
7. PULAMBI
PUNCHIN drops right back from honest performances at metro level. He likes to lead them up in his races so the good barrier draws helps here. Placed only start at the track/distance and should get a good steer from Kayla Crowther who knows the horse well.
THE ICE CUTTER is forever around the mark in races like this. He generally races well at Strathalbyn and goes well with Caitlin Tootell aboard. Draws well. LORD GEORGE has been races well enough this campaign.
Got home well for 3rd over the 1600m at Gawler so the extra half furlong should be no issues. PULAMBI looks well suited here with the claim and soft barrier. Has a liking for Strathalbyn and should get an easier run in transit today.
Betting Strategy
BACK (WIN) PUNCHIN for 2 unit
PUNCHIN drops right back from honest performances at metro level.
RACE 7 | SELECTIONS
10. HAYAI MESU
5. GARRIRE
1 FINAL CHANCE
2. LIL HANK
Very competitive race to end the day. HAYAI MESU was luckless behind stable mate TOAST THE DEEL two back before having a forgettable but forgivable effort in town. Still worked home well but tempo didn’t suit.
Like the engagement of Todd Pannell here. Can bounce back. GARRIRE was a strong winner here last start at this track and trip and looks smartly placed here with the 4kg claim. Drops 2kg from previous win! Loves Strathalbyn.
FINAL CHANCE doesn’t know how to run a bad race and was pretty good on the weekend for close up 7th in a strong metro race. On the quick back up and goes great at the track/distance. LIL HANK hasn’t missed a place in 3 attempts at Strathalbyn. He returns from metro level here and is well placed with the claim for Zoe Lloyd.
Betting Strategy
No bet race.