Best Bet

Race 3 - #2 BUTLER (Win)

He is a very classy galloper who is yet to capture the imagination so far this prep. I am willing to forgive him for the tough run he had last start and I think with the drop to just 55kg in this, he should be winning. He is very short at $1.65 and hasn’t been the punters friend in his latest outings but I am happy to give him another chance in a small field. His fitness should be peaking now and with his class, he should put this field away.

Next Best

Race 4 - #1 RAUCOUS (Win)

A deep race for the 0-1 win steeplechase. The race favourite Whiskey Tango created a big impression winning at Te Rapa last start and looks like he will take a world of beating here. But with the 3kg claim of Jack Power, Raucous presents as a big hope to down the favourites flag. A very consistent jumper who has form behind some pretty smart types this prep with 2^nd placings to both Interllectus & Prince Turbo lately, the Nelson/McDougal charge can score at a handy price of $4.50.

Value Bet

Race 1 - #5 FLYINGWITHOUTWINGS (Each Way)

He had his first jumping start of the prep when last spotted over the 4000m and steeplechase fences at Woodville. His fitness will have taken big improvement from the run and while he has to revert back to the lesser fancied, hurdles, I think this is a good open race to do so. He is a tough customer and at the opening quote of $13/$3.60 I am willing to have an each way dabble.