Wangaratta tips and results

Our price $5.50 · SP $9.00 · Jake Noonan

His second-up record suggests improvement, and the fast tempo should suit his running style.

Our price $2.10 · SP $2.50 · Fred W Kersley

Iberian Lynx brings the strongest form credentials with 2 seconds and a third from 3 starts. Second-up today with a solid record in this pattern, he's shown ability on soft tracks which should translate to today's heavy conditions. His recent second at Geelong was strong and the Hawkes stable knows how to prepare a horse. The fast tempo should suit his running style.

Our price $7.00 · SP $17.00 · Cory Parish

Lujaego represents value as an unraced runner with several positives. The barrier draw is ideal for heavy conditions, and Cory Parish is an experienced jockey who knows how to handle wet tracks.

Our price $7.00 · SP $8.50 · Blaike Mc Dougall

Slushy is a lightly-raced 3YO showing progressive form, coming off a solid 3rd placing at Wodonga over 1400m. The gelding gets in well at the weights and has secured the services of in-form jockey Blaike McDougall. Represents good each-way value.

Our price $6.00 · SP $10.00 · Patrick Moloney

Vltava brings consistent form to this maiden and should appreciate the step up in distance. The first-time application of blinkers is a significant gear change that could spark improvement, while the good barrier draw gives options. Represents each-way claims in an open race.

Our price $41.00 · SP $101.00 · Logan McNeil

The good barrier draw gives options to settle closer to the speed, and the step up in distance looks suitable.

Our price $5.50 · SP $3.30 · Celine Gaudray

La Rosetta is second-up from a spell and has a perfect record when second-up (1:1-0-0). Her previous win came at this track and distance, which is a significant positive. The Hayes-trained mare is lightly raced with only 6 career starts, suggesting potential improvement. The good barrier and weight relief provide some optimism.

Our price $10.00 · SP $20.00 · Liam Riordan

While barrier 10 isn't ideal, his experience (69 starts) and proven ability at this distance range (33:2-4-6) suggest he can overcome it.

Our price $7.00 · SP $9.00 · Brittany Button

Bellman brings strong recent form with consecutive wins at Wodonga and Wagga. His soft track record is excellent (3-3-3 from 14 starts), making him well-suited to today's conditions. While unproven at 2000m, he has placed at the trip and his recent wins suggest he's in career-best form. The wide barrier is a concern, but he should get a good run with the moderate tempo. Class drop from last start is significant.

Our price $8.00 · SP $10.00 · Lachlan King

His second-up record is solid, and he has strong form at this distance with 2 wins and 3 placings from 12 starts. While unproven on soft tracks, he has placed on soft going and his overall profile suggests he can handle it. Lachlan King knows him well.

Our price $4.50 · SP $4.00 · Carleen Hefel

Has been knocking on the door with consecutive seconds prior to that win. Handles soft tracks (7:1-1-1) and should get a perfect run from barrier 7.

Our price $6.00 · SP $9.00 · Neil Farley

Has shown ability on soft tracks with two placings from three starts. The barrier (11) is a slight concern but his racing pattern should allow him to find cover midfield.

Our price $9.00 · SP $17.00 · Blaike Mc Dougall

Has a solid record on soft tracks (14:3-1-3) which is a significant advantage in today's conditions. The wide barrier (14) is a concern but he has the ability to overcome it if ridden patiently.

Our price $7.00 · SP $9.50 · Jake Noonan

Sub Gauge enters this race in winning form, having scored last start at Warrnambool on a Heavy 10 track. His wet track credentials are strong with 2 wins from 7 starts on soft/heavy going. The wide barrier is a concern, but his ability to handle wet tracks gives him place claims.

Our price $3.20 · SP $3.30 · Neil Farley

Progressive mare who produced an eye-catching run when second last start at Mildura. Second-up pattern suits, and she gets a perfect draw to settle midfield with cover. The step up to 1400m looks ideal based on her racing pattern.

Our price $4.50 · SP $7.00 · Celine Gaudray

Well-bred mare from the Hayes stable who brings strong metropolitan form to this country race. Her win over this distance came on a soft track, which aligns perfectly with today's conditions. The significant class drop from BM66 to BM56 is the key factor, and she should get the perfect run from barrier 2. Expect significant improvement third-up from a spell.

Our price $8.00 · SP $10.00 · Bailey Kinninmont

Experienced gelding with excellent credentials for this race. His record at Wangaratta (5:0-0-2) and on soft tracks (4:2-0-1) makes him perfectly suited to today's conditions. While the top weight is a concern, he gets a 3kg claim from Bailey Kinninmont which offsets this.