Race 1 ARTIGAS
5/4/6/7
• Resuming since breaking stride on debut back in August 2024
• Performed sensationally at the trials when he won by 50m at Stawell last week
• Trainer Aaron Dunn boasts a very good strike
Race 2 PRESIDENTIALCHANGE
6/8/9/7
• Settled three back on the inside and finished off strongly for a game second at Stawell last outing
• Has been placed at his past four attempts including a victory at Terang
• Likely to progress forward at the start despite his wide draw
Race 3 JILLIBY TIDALWAVE
3/1/8/2
• Led throughout to win at Stawell last outing
• Has been placed at his past five starts (3 wins) against similar opposition
• Gains a good draw with the aid of a concession claim and likely to try and lead all of the way again
Race 4 JILLIBY TOMCAT
9/10/7/4
• Promising maiden that hasn't finished any further back than fourth at his four starts to date
• Raced without cover throughout when a close second at Hamilton last week
• Related to two good winners in Jilliby Road Runner (1.54.3) and Jilliby Sylvester (1.54.1, $198,126)
Race 5 ALLWATFUNJINGLES
1/6/8/7
• Will appreciate his best draw for a long time
• Raced without cover throughout when he won at Bendigo in June
• Had excuses after enduring a wide trip at Bendigo last outing
Race 6 MICTON MOUSE
4/11/7/10
• Attempted to lead throughout when a close second at Ballarat
• Likely to push forward and find the lead again from his good draw
• Will appreciate a drop back in class for this assignment
Race 7 RUFF NUT
11/10/2/7
• Smart 3yo pacer, which competed at Metropolitan level at his past two starts
• Finished second behind the smart pacer Crocodile Socks at his latest attempt
• He went up to Sydney for a shot at the New South Wales Derby in March
Race 8 SASSY GALLEON
10/11/12/5
• Led throughout when a comfortable winner at Geelong last outing
• Was competitive against the best fillies in the State during her juvenile season
• Gets into this race beautifully with the aid of a concession claim
• Performs best when in front but has the high speed for figure in the finish
BEST BET: Race 8 No.10 Sassy Galleon
BEST VALUE: Race 7 No.11 Ruff Nut
BEST ROUGHIE: Race 3 No.2 Village Voice
