We head to Devonport on Monday night for a bumper 11 event card in where we see the prelude of the Maxfield Drilling four year old sires colts and geldings as well as two heats of the Collins Homes Granny Smith four-year-old sires for the mares.
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RACE 1: 5:29pm HARDINGS HOTMIX PACE 1910M
This is a stand start two year stand start affair to kick of the big night’s racing. CHADWICKS ROAD (4) was on debut when speared to the lead and held off a very unlucky Solidasarock. He is facing stand start conditions so as long as he steps safely will be the hardest to beat. HERBIE HAZE (3) has ran two placings from as many starts and does the experience from the tapes so is sure to take plenty beating. Stable mates FREDS UNDER FIRE (1) and MASTER DOC (2) both bring similar form lines to the race so with a safe beginning are capable of running a race.
TOP PICK: CHADWICKS ROAD (4) is the hardest to beat.
STAKING STRATEGY: 4 units to win on CHADWICKS ROAD
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RACE 2: 5:55pm COLLINS HOME GRANNY SMITH HEAT ONE 2297M
This is the first heat of the Granny Smith Stakes in where their look three main chances. FREYDE (1) is the one that draws to advantage so she should be able to kick up early and hold the top and then from there will take plenty of running down. Stablemate KYLEASHA (4) has had two runs back from a break so should be cherry ripe now. She will push forward early but will more than likely sit parked but can still win. ARK BREEZE (2) is a very handy mare resuming who draws well. She should settle just behind the speed and can sprint quickly with the right run so will pay to keep very safe. IDEN MAKIN TIME (8) will strip fitter for her first run back and draws to get a good run through so don’t be surprised if she runs a race at odds. DAYS LIKE THIS (5) is next best.
TOP PICK: FREYDE (1) will give them something to chase.
STAKING STRATEGY: 3 units to win FREYDE / 1 unit each way on IDEN MAKIN TIME
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RACE 3: 6:20pm SEA FM PACE DIVISION ONE 2279M
This is a C1/C2. WEONA MASTERPIECE (1) is very placed in this field from the ideal draw. She will be able to hold up early then look to dictate from their so is clearly the one to run down. GANGNAM DANCER (4) is always thereabouts and goes well around here. I’m sure they will push forward early and if lobs in the breeze without doing too much work will be a danger. SWEET PEA JASPER (3) can run the gate on her night and the Campbell Watt stable is having a good run at present so don’t be surprised if she runs a race at odds. KOUPER BAILEY (7) has drawn to follow the leader so is a must for the exotics. VITAL SIGN (2) has been going ok so if can settle handy will be dangerous. BUCKINGHAM BOY (8) , IDEAL DISTRACTION (9) and DAYRAID (10) are all capable of filling a place at odds.
TOP PICK: WEONA MASTERPIECE (1) is the hardest to beat.
STAKING STRATEGY: 4 units to win on WEONA MASTERPIECE
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RACE 4: 6:48pm AMOUR TROPHIES & GARDENALIA MOBILE DIVISION ONE 2297M
This is for the three year old and older non winners. SAPPHIRE RIVER (9) has had two runs back from a spell. His latest start he had no luck whatsoever so despite drawing out the back tonight he will take plenty of holding out. LITTLE BIT OF BIG (2) has had one start for a very handy effort. She has drawn to be handy throughout so is sure to be a major player. AINSLEYS DREAM (3) is knocking on the door and is well placed here. She will be hoping to settle in the first half of the field and will hit the line strongly. GUESSTAMATE (7) is a consistent filly who draws to get a good trip so if the runs come look for her to be finishing strongly. BALDOCK (8) and TIZ A SHAKER (10) have both been racing without luck so if they can get a half decent trip into the race can win at odds.
TOP PICK: SAPPHIRE RIVER (9) will be the hardest to beat.
STAKING STRATEGY: 2 units to win on LITTLE BIT OF BIG / 2 units on quinella 2&9
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RACE 5: 7:20pm ROBERTS LIMITED CLAIMER 2297M
This is a very open claimer with plenty of winning chances. PHILTRA FELLA (11) drops back to claiming grade after competing in the Easter Cup Series. He was been winning plenty of claimers over the last six months. He draws out the back so all he will need is to get a cart into the race to be the hardest to beat. WESTERN KARAMEA (9) is from the inform Marc Butler stable who is sure to take plenty of holding as should get a good run into the race so is a must include. REGAL STRIDE (8) won the claimer two runs back when was driven a treat. He draws to get a good run through so will be very dangerous. OUR ARCHANGEL (7) and CENTONIC (10) are both handy sit sprinters who can be very dangerous with the right trips. MELPARK MAESTRO (3) and RAJAH WEALTH (6) have both been consistent of late so have to be kept safe.
TOP PICK: PHILTRA FELLA (11) will take holding out.
STAKING STRATEGY: 2 units to win on REGAL STRIDE / 2 units to win PHILTRA FELLA
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RACE 6: 7:48pm MAXFIELD DRILLING RAIDER STAKES PRELUDE 2297M
This is the Prelude of the Raider Stake for the four year old colts and Geldings. JERRYS JET (5) is clearly the number ranked pacer in this series. He is just an outstanding type whose record speaks for itself. He will have to overcome a wide draw to win this so may be a bit of a risk around this tight circuit but is still clearly the hardest to beat. FOUR EX DAN (2) has always been the bridesmaid to his former stablemate. He has returned in great order and draws inside his major rival so if he is ever going to beat him tonight may be it. FIOKI (1) is a handy type in his own right and gets the draw to make a race of it with the top two as he should be able to hold up early which is a huge advantage around here. BLACKJACKHANOVER (6) is low flying of late but will find this much stronger and draws wide so place looks best. BUSTED (7) has drawn to get the gun run so don’t be surprised if runs a race at odds.
TOP PICK: JERRYS JET (5) is the top pick but wouldn’t jump in at short odds.
STAKING STRATEGY: 3 units to win on FOUR EX DAN / 2 units to win on FIOKI
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RACE 7: 8:13pm VIEW FROM THE DECK PACE DIVISION TWO 2297M
This is the lowest points division of the C1/C2. WEALTHY WARRIOR (1) was spotted hitting the line strongly last week following the pegs. He draws ideally tonight but is no certain leader as only begins fairly but they be enough to hold around here so either way will be the hardest to beat. ART EDITION (2) is not too bad off here as should settle on the speed and that’s where he races best so has to be kept safe. CEMENTO RAPIDO (8) will find this much easier than recent outings so as long as his driven with confidence will take plenty of holding out. MY MATE NICK (9) draws to follow him everywhere he goes so can be dangerous at odds as can MY KODA KASPER (11) who hasn’t the best of luck recently. ISUNDULA ARTIST (3), RED SUN BLISS (6), MAJORAMA (7) and OUTLAW (10) are capable of sneaking a minor place at odds.
TOP PICK: WEALTHY WARRIOR (1) will be hard to beat.
STAKING STRATEGY: 2 units each way on ART EDITION
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RACE 8: 8:43pm CORROSION TECHNOLOGY PACE DIVISION TWO 2297M
This is another tricky affair. ART OF MY ART (2) got a very well deserved win last week in where he done all the work in the run and held to win. He draws much better so will settle closer and will be the hardest to beat. AUGURAL (3) has been racing very well and will find this much than his latest run. He will be hoping to settle up on the speed and can win from there. SPOT EIGHT (6) has been racing ok but draws the top of the track so place look’s best. UDONTGETME (8) has drawn to get a good run through so expect him to run a race at odds. BERTILS ENFORCER (1) was ok at his latest run and draws the pole here so expect him to be in the finish. JOHN PRESTON (4) and FREELANDER (9) are next best.
TOP PICK: ART OF MY ART (2) is the hardest to beat.
STAKING STRATEGY: 2 units each way on AUGURAL
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RACE 9: 9:13pm CENTRE NEWSAGENCY & LOTTO MOBILE 1930M
This look’s a pretty tricky affair on paper. RIVERLEGIRL (8) will find this much easier than her past few runs. She has drawn to get a good run through early so if she can get around the early will be the hardest to beat. OUR MAXICAM (9) is another one that will this easier than past two runs. He has drawn the second row so if he can follow RIVERLEGIRL (8) in the run will make a race of it. KARALATA JAZZMAN (1) comes up with the pole and will be fitter for his first run back so expect him to improve sharply. Stable mate KARALTA DELUX (7) was a good winner last start and draws to follow the speed so there is no reason why he can’t go back to back. JUDYS JET (6) was a very good winner last start when coming from a long way back. She will be hoping to get the right trip into race and can be dangerous. PLATINUM BELLE (5) is next best.
TOP PICK: RIVERLEGIRL (8) will take beating.
STAKING STRATEGY: 2 units each way on KARALTA JAZZMAN
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RACE 10: 9:40pm MITAVITE MOBILE 2297M
This is a C3/C5. BLACKS A BEAUTY (3) has returned to the State in good form. She was a good winner here two runs back. She will find this stronger than that but if she can settle on the speed will be hard to hold out. JUST LIKE ELLE (1) has been racing very well and draws to advantage as look’s the leader so will give a great sight. HAPPY SCHNAPPS (8) was racing in good company before going for a break. He resumes here gets a good run through early so is sure to be in the finish. BAROOGA BUSTER (6) continues to race well but he will have to it tough from the draw but don’t be surprised if he can overcome that. LITTLE JETHRO (5) is another handy type that can figure at odds with the right trip.
TOP PICK: BLACKS A BEAUTY (3) will be hard to hold out.
STAKING STRATEGY: 5 units to win on BLACKS A BEAUTY
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RACE 11: 10:08pm BOOK CHEERS RESTAURANT FOR RAIDER STAKES AND GRANNY SMITH HEAT TWO 2297M
This is the second heat of the Granny Smith. BAROOGA MINNIE (2) is the reigning three year old Sires winner. She was a good winner here two runs back and draws to be on the speed throughout so that will take her a long way to winning this. SHEAS DELIGHT (1) tuned up for this with a very easy win last week leading throughout. She will be hoping to use her draw to hold up and then from there will take catching. MAVIS MERLE (7) has been hitting the line strongly of late. She is the lone runner off the back row so will get a good run through and should settle handy so will be very dangerous. FUSCIENNE (6) has struck a purple patch at the right time for this Series. She has drawn the top of the track so will need luck early but if she gets she can win on her recent form. MERSEY DELIGHT (3) is next best.
TOP PICK: SHEAS DELIGHT (1) is the one to beat from the draw.
STAKING STRATEGY: 2 units quinella on 1 & 7 / 2 units to win on MAVIS MERLE
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