Drops back from a strong Class 1 to a maiden here. Finds a dry track for the first time. Showed ability in the first prep but given time to mature and strengthen up. Recent j/o was strong enough through the line against Fundraiser
MOE R4
2.35PM
#1 DON’TBOTHERNOCKIN’ $4.60 X1 stake fixed
First trial suggested might be handy when beating Aryton. Then went missing for a while, maybe went to Hong Kong or something. Looks like he has taken some time to get fit this prep but the latest trial was over 1000m and he did it mostly under his own steam
YARRA VALLEY R1
12.35PM
#13 LADY HILLARY $4 – 1 stake fixed – Quinella Lady and Joselyn – 1 stake
Was a real head scratcher this one for me. I think if Hillary goes to Kyneton yesterday she goes very close. This is harder but the j/o’s were good, “form’ from the jump-outs have been franked. #10 JOSELYN is going well, Viviane form reads really well, will be mighty hard to beat. The thing in Lady’s favour is she might be leading. The race doesn’t end there but they both look the best winning chances for mine and I would lose the plot if I didn’t have at least a small stake on. If you like Tri’s and F4’s. #1 Above Average j/o was okay. #9 Dissmatic was decent and obviously Tranquil Bay won’t be far off but happy to include as just a place chance
