Seymour tips and results

Our price $8.00 · SP $101.00 · Holly Durnan

Lightly-raced 3yo who showed significant improvement second-up when a close 2nd on heavy ground last start. Gets in with just 58kg and has the tactical versatility to settle midfield from a good draw.

Our price $3.50 · SP $2.35 · Ethan Brown

Lightly-raced 4yo who placed at this track when last seen. By staying sire Needs Further and should appreciate the step up in trip. Likely to push forward from barrier 9 and could control the tempo in a race lacking genuine speed. First-up record shows he can perform fresh, though the 2015m is a query.

Our price $6.00 · SP $7.50 · Chelsea Taylor

Progressive 3yo filly dropping significantly in class after placing in her last two starts. Ran 3rd over 2000m in heavy conditions last start and has the best recent form in the race. Gets in with just 56kg and has shown tactical versatility.

Our price $4.00 · SP $3.50 · Thomas Stockdale

Gets a nice weight advantage as a mare and draws favorably in barrier 4, which should allow her to settle in a good position. Thomas Stockdale maintains the ride which suggests stable confidence. The T.G. Eurell stable has a solid record with lightly-raced types and the natural improvement second-up is expected.

Our price $7.00 · SP $13.00 · Koby Jennings

Second Hayes stable runner making debut with tactical gear application (winkers, lugging bit) suggesting they're addressing specific traits seen in trials. Koby Jennings is a quality jockey booking. The barrier gives midfield options in a race with likely fast tempo.

Our price $3.20 · SP $2.90 · Declan Bates

The Freedman-trained gelding has drawn perfectly in barrier 4 and gets the services of Declan Bates. His recent form has been consistent without winning, but the class drop should see him very competitive in this provincial maiden.

Our price $5.50 · SP $11.00 · Mitchell Aitken

Trojan King brings solid consistency with 3 placings from 4 career starts. The V L Malady-trained gelding has drawn well in barrier 2 and should get a perfect run in transit with Mitchell Aitken aboard.

Our price $7.00 · SP $8.50 · Jamie Mott

The Julius Sandhu-trained gelding placed 3rd last start and is second-up from a spell where he should show natural improvement. He's dropping significantly in class from Open company, and the removal of blinkers could be a positive gear change.

Our price $3.20 · SP $2.50 · Ethan Brown

The C I Brown stable rarely brings horses to the races underdone, and jockey Ethan Brown is a positive booking. Should get a good run from midfield and with the very fast tempo predicted, will be finishing strongly. Inside barriers are favored at Seymour, but the quality appears sufficient to overcome the slight barrier disadvantage.

Our price $7.00 · SP $11.00 · Koby Jennings

Well-performed gelding dropping significantly in class after racing in open company at metropolitan tracks.

Our price $6.00 · SP $9.00 · Declan Bates

First-up from a spell but has performed well fresh in the past with a third placing. The wide barrier is a concern, but she has the talent to overcome it.

Our price $3.20 · SP $2.15 · Jamie Mott

Lightly-raced gelding who was impressive winning his maiden at this track last start. While this represents a significant class rise, he appears to have considerable upside and gets in well at the weights. The Griffiths stable typically has their horses ready to fire second-up, and Jamie Mott sticks with him. Drawn to get the perfect run in a race with strong tempo.

Our price $7.00 · SP $9.00 · Olivia East

Consistent gelding dropping significantly in class after a solid third in BM70 company last start. Has a strong record on good tracks with 2 wins and 2 placings from 7 starts. While carrying top weight is a concern, Olivia East's claim helps offset this. Tends to get back in his races which could be a concern with the strong tempo, but should be finishing strongly.

Our price $6.00 · SP $8.00 · Cory Parish

Consistent performer who won impressively two starts back before tackling much stronger company last start. The quick backup suggests connections are happy with his condition, and his record on good tracks is perfect with 2 wins, 1 second and 2 thirds from 6 starts.

Our price $4.50 · SP $3.80 · Brad Rawiller

Consistent Peter Smith-trained gelding who brings solid recent form with two wins from his last five starts. Has won at Seymour previously and gets the inside draw which should be advantageous given the track bias. His last start win at Wangaratta over 2000m in similar grade suggests he's in the right form for this assignment.

Our price $7.00 · SP $8.00 · Jamie Mott

Julius Sandhu-trained mare who brings strong recent form, finishing 3rd last start in similar company. While she's only won once from 18 starts, she's been placed 7 times and should appreciate the step up in distance based on her racing pattern.

Our price $6.00 · SP $7.50 · Will Gordon

Handy Friend brings solid form to this race after a good 3rd at Kyneton last start. The Patrick & Michelle Payne-trained gelding is second-up today and should improve. Will Gordon maintains the ride and despite the wide barrier, he should be able to use the horse's early speed to find a forward position. The 1600m is the query but his racing pattern suggests he'll handle it.

Our price $12.00 · SP $9.00 · Brad Rawiller

The Nathan Hobson-trained gelding has been racing in stronger company and drops significantly in class here. Brad Rawiller takes the ride and despite the wide barrier, the horse has tactical versatility. His recent 2nd at Swan Hill over this distance reads well for this.