Race 1 STELLAR QUEEN
4/6/5/8
• Attempted to lead throughout when third at Geelong last outing
• Placed at her past two attempts against similar opposition
• Likely to find the lead again from her handy draw
Race 2 TICTOK
9/8/10/5
• Tough mare that is likely to make an early move
• Exceptionally good record at Charlton with 3 wins and a second from 5 starts
• Galloped last time but has won a trial since
Race 3 THEY CALL ME AL
8/4/7/2
• Worked hard early and had excuses at his latest ninth
• Held up for a run at a vital stage and not much luck when third 2 starts ago
• Awkwardly drawn but should be finishing off strongly
Race 4 OPEN THE VALVE
10/3/1/7
• Struck peak form having won two of his past three starts
• Finished off stylishly from midfield at his latest Echuca victory
• Placed at his only run at Charlton previously
Race 5 CHOGI
5/3/10/1
• Had 1 win out of 52 starts prior to winning in 3 of his last 4 attempts
• Led throughout to win comfortably at Ballarat last outing
• Beat a slightly stronger field last time so there is a good chance he will lead throughout
Race 6 MISTER JIMARINGLE
2/9/7/4
• Had little luck when commencing from the inside of the second line at his latest fourth
• Versatile pacer, which will appreciate his best draw for a long time
• Recorded a mile rate of 1.57.4 when he won at Geelong on February 14
Race 7 ITTAKESLUV
6/3/2/1
• Won the Pleasant Creek Plate at Stawell, where the heats and the Final were run on the same day
• Fast beginner that is likely to be looking for the lead despite the wide draw
• All 4 of her career victories have been over the sprint distance
Race 8 SENNA STORM
4/10/3/1
• Tough pacer that has won two out of his past four starts
• Caught wide early and was forced to restrain to last mid-race so had no luck last time
• His last two attempts on the Charlton circuit have yielded a second and a fourth
BEST BET: Race 7 No.6 Ittakesluv
BEST VALUE: Race 6 No.2 Mister Jimaringle
BEST ROUGHIE: Race 2 No.8 Charlie Walker
