EXPERT RACING TIPS: LAUNCESTON
LAUNCESTON PREVIEW | MARCH 6
RAIL: +8m 1200m- W/Post, +6m remainder. TRACK: Good 4
For the first time since Australia Day, the lights will be on for a thoroughbred night meeting in Launceston. Fresh off last week’s Launceston Cup, the fields are strong for a quality nine-race card.
Best Bets
Steve Christie
Betting Strategy
BACK (WIN) #9 Blonde Star
There was plenty to like about the effort of Blonde Star on debut, draws better here and blinkers go on.
RACE 1
1. Gems Eagle (2)
2. Sky Land (10)
3. Say It With Words (3)
4. Garcon D’Espoir (1)
Betting Strategy
BACK (WIN) #2 Gems Eagle for 4 units
Gems Eagle won his recent trial with plenty in reserve, the time was good and he looks well above average.
RACE 2
1. Rue De Palais (2)
2. Loyalty Blues (4)
3. Spinhof (15)
4. Rohzhae (5)
Betting Strategy
BACK (WIN) #2 Rue De Palais for 2 units
Rue De Palais copped a bad check early last time and never recovered. The run prior was good and the winner of that race has won again.
RACE 3
1. Did You Decide (1)
2. Navy Street (4)
3. Rigoletto (3)
4. Brazen Impact (7)
Betting Strategy
BACK (WIN) #1 Did You Decide for 1 unit
Did You Decide found the line well at Hobart in a strong Class 2 race, the 1400m suits here.
BACK (WIN) #4 Navy Street for 1 unit
Navy Street found the line well at Hobart in a strong Class 2 race, the 1400m suits here.
RACE 4
1. Blonde Star (9)
2. In the Ocean (5)
3. Shall We Play (7)
4. Rolling In It (6)
Betting Strategy
BACK (WIN) #9 Blonde Star
There was plenty to like about the effort of Blonde Star on debut, draws better here and blinkers go on.
RACE 5
1. Mightymaxi (4)
2. The Tazwegian (10)
3. Navajo Warrior (11)
4. Ella Dulcie (7)
Betting Strategy
BACK (WIN) #4 Mightymaxi for 1 unit
The favourite dominates the betting but he’s way too short in my opinion, happy to speculate a few at odds.
BACK (WIN) #10 The Tazwegian for 1 unit
The favourite dominates the betting but he’s way too short in my opinion, happy to speculate a few at odds.
BACK (WIN) #11 Navajo Warrior for 1 unit
The favourite dominates the betting but he’s way too short in my opinion, happy to speculate a few at odds.
RACE 6
1. Dantes (1)
2. Li’l Hail Mary (5)
3. Lord Whitegate (3)
4. Chosen Eagle (2)
Betting Strategy
BACK (WIN) #1 Dantes for 3 units
Dantes was outsprinted in stronger grade last time, he’s better placed today.
RACE 7
1. Ole Ola (3)
2. Nicco the Greek (2)
3. Gallant Warriors (5)
4. Princess Matoaka (6)
Betting Strategy
BACK (WIN) #3 Ole Ola for 1 unit
Any of the top 4 in the market can win. Ole Ola will be hard to get past if she can get her own way in front.
RACE 8
1. No Access (5)
2. Cherokee Dancer (6)
3. Thelma (3)
4. Peace Be Upon Him (1)
Betting Strategy
BACK (WIN) #5 No Access for 1 unit
The market doesn’t rate No Access but he’s going better than his odds and form might suggest.
RACE 9
1. Geegees Hisword (2)
2. I’m So Cool (1)
3. African Thunder (3)
4. Page (5)
Betting Strategy
BACK (WIN) #2 Geegees Hisword for 2 units
Geegees Hisword is fit and in form and although unproven at this journey gives every indication he’ll run it out strongly.
