Strathalbyn tips and results

Our price $4.50 · SP $3.90 · Jason Holder

Serinite Illusion has the advantage of being a previous winner at this track and distance, which is significant. He's dropping significantly in class from recent runs and should get an ideal on-pace position from barrier 2. The experienced Jason Holder takes the ride which is a positive, though the 60kg top weight is a concern. His recent form has been patchy but the class drop could see him bounce back.

Our price $4.80 · SP $7.00 · Connor Murtagh

His overall win rate of 40% is impressive, and he maps to be on-pace which should suit at Strathalbyn.

Our price $6.00 · SP $17.00 · Campbell Rawiller

The addition of blinkers for the first time could spark improvement, while the perfect barrier draw gives him every chance. The quick 3-day backup is unusual but suggests connections are happy with his condition. Second-up here and likely to show improvement on his last start effort.

Our price $3.20 · SP $3.00 · Sophie Potter

The advantageous barrier draw (2) should allow her to settle in a forward position, which suits this track. The addition of winkers first time could sharpen her focus in the closing stages, and the drop in weight is another positive.

Our price $3.50 · SP $4.60 · Taylor Johnstone

Goodlookin' Guru made an impressive debut at this track 11 days ago, finishing 2nd over 1100m. The perfect barrier draw (1) should allow her to utilize the inside position, which is advantageous at Strathalbyn. As a 3yo filly with only one start, there's natural improvement expected, and her trainer has a good record with developing young horses.

Our price $5.00 · SP $8.00 · Teagan Voorham

Ali Foreman brings solid experience to this maiden field with consistent form including a second and third from seven starts. While he's been carrying 58kg consistently, the wide barrier is the main concern.

Our price $5.50 · SP $7.50 · Ben Price

His recent form includes a win three starts back over this trip, and he drops 3.5kg from his last start. The inside draw (barrier 3) should allow him to secure a good position in running. While his win strike rate is modest, his place record (25%) suggests consistency, and the drop back from 1800m shouldn't be an issue.

Our price $6.00 · SP $3.70 · Caitlyn Munro

Dragonface brings solid recent form with consecutive third placings, including last start at Strathalbyn over 1350m. The step up to 1600m should suit based on his record at the distance (1-0-1 from 4 starts), and he maps to get a good run from barrier 6.

Our price $3.20 · SP $3.90 · Campbell Rawiller

Greatestofease brings the strongest recent form into this race with consecutive 2nd placings, including just 3 days ago over 2000m at Murray Bridge. The mare has tactical versatility to settle midfield from barrier 3 and has shown she can handle this class level with a win three starts back. Campbell Rawiller retains the ride and should give her every chance.

Our price $6.00 · SP $7.50 · Sophie Logan

Gogolf Guru brings exceptional course experience with 19 starts at Strathalbyn for 3 wins, 2 seconds and 3 thirds. Her record at this track and distance is particularly impressive with 2 wins, 1 second and 3 thirds from 10 attempts. She's been remarkably consistent with 5 consecutive placings and gets in well at the weights with 54kg. Sophie Logan knows her well.

Our price $6.00 · SP $15.00 · Matthew Chadwick

Giorgi represents excellent value dropping significantly in class after recent metropolitan runs. The addition of winkers for the first time could sharpen her focus, and from barrier 2 with just 53.5kg, she maps to get an economical run.

Our price $4.80 · SP $6.00 · Kayla Crowther

Brooklyn Baby finished a strong second at this track and distance just 11 days ago, suggesting she's found form at the right time. Her overall record at 1200m (17:2-7-0) is excellent, and she gets the services of quality jockey Kayla Crowther. While her recent form has been somewhat inconsistent, the return to Strathalbyn where she performed well last start is a significant positive.

Our price $8.00 · SP $14.00 · Sairyn Fawke

The predicted fast tempo should suit his running style, and he's a proven performer at 1200m (7:1-1-1).

Our price $8.00 · SP $9.50 · Todd Pannell

Sir Randolph brings solid recent form including a close 3rd two starts back. Todd Pannell is a quality jockey, and the midfield position should suit the predicted fast tempo.

Our price $6.00 · SP $15.00 · Brooke King

Flambard represents excellent value with a strong track and distance record (1-0-1 from 2 starts). His fresh-up pattern is encouraging (3: 0-1-1 when first-up), and the drop in class should suit.