Friday 18th August 2023

Close…

The curse of the backmarker strikes again! Our one-hit wonder in Wanjiru (5 units ew) was actually a bit closer in the run but the apprentice was scrubbing the ears off him with 500m to go, and while he responded, the eventual winner just skipped clear leaving our lad in a fast-finishing second at $1.70…

Six from the book, let’s fill the account for the weekend…

TGIF Six…

I’M A TIGER

Oamaru, 5

Back on grass might help, but been a while since he won, maybe a place here at $18.

BET: 3 units ew

COSMIC RHAPSODY

Ballarat, 8

Back in grade a touch, loves the synth (7:3-3-1) and great T&Ds for this, great chance at $4.20.

BET: 10 unit win

CUDDLES

Ipswich, 3

Only win came for us back in April breaking her maiden at $21 but done little since. $101 shot here…

BET: 2 units ew

SEIRYU

Ipswich, 4

Went into the book a year ago, noted finishing fast but blocked for a run. Had a couple more without threatening and resumes from a 5 month break after winning two trails recent;y, one of them under Ben Thompson who rides today. Presents as $2.70 fav, looks ready to win.

BET: 10 unit win

MINGORA

Kalgoorlie, 5

Kalgoorlie finally back, and she’s a chance in this very open betting event at $6, should go close.

BET: 5 units ew

FIENDISH

Kalgoorlie, 9

Needs to lift to figure here, $19m on offer.

BET: 2 units ew