Wangaratta tips and results

Our price $4.50 · SP $3.30 · Mitchell Aitken

Lightly-raced 3YO gelding showing steady improvement with each run. The step up to 2000m looks suitable based on his finishing efforts, and he draws well in barrier 4. Mitchell Aitken maintains the ride and has a solid 15% strike rate with the Henry Dwyer stable.

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

Three-year-old gelding who produced a career-best performance last start when finishing a close second at Colac over 1610m. The wide barrier is a concern, but with the likely fast tempo, he should be able to find a position with cover and finish strongly. Blaike McDougall takes the ride.

Our price $10.00 · SP $3.40 · Blaike Mc Dougall

She has experience at this track and distance (placed once from one start) and gets the services of experienced jockey Blaike McDougall. Her backmarker style may be suited if the tempo is genuine.

Our price $12.00 · SP $26.00 · Ryan Hurdle

While he's yet to win from 12 starts, he has placed three times and his recent form suggests he's ready to produce a peak performance. The wide barrier is a concern, but the fast tempo should allow him to finish strongly.

Our price $51.00 · SP $201.00 · Holly Durnan

The removal of blinkers could help him settle better, and barrier 3 is advantageous.

Our price $3.80 · SP $3.70 · Lachlan King

Grinzinger Pod brings strong metropolitan form to this country race, having placed at his last two starts in stronger company. The very fast tempo predicted should suit his midfield running style, allowing him to finish strongly. The significant class drop is the decisive factor, making him well-placed to break through after consecutive placings.

Our price $7.00 · SP $9.00 · Jett Stanley

Tessa's Choice returns from a lengthy spell but has an impressive first-up record (1 win, 1 third from 3 attempts) and excels at this distance range (2 wins from 5 starts). The significant class drop from metropolitan racing is a major positive, as is the advantageous barrier 3. The very fast tempo should suit her running style, allowing her to finish strongly.

Our price $3.50 · SP $2.15 · Rose Hammond

Thinking Of Gerty brings metropolitan class to this provincial contest and boasts an impeccable first-up record with 3 wins from 3 attempts when resuming. The drop back to BM66 country grade is significant after competing in stronger metropolitan company.

Our price $6.00 · SP $7.00 · Lachlan King

Reasonable Point comes into this race in excellent form with a win at Wodonga just 14 days ago. She has a perfect 1-from-1 record at this track and strong statistics at this distance (1-2-1 from 5 starts). The combination with Lachlan King has proven successful previously with 1 win from 3 rides. While stepping up in class, her consistency and track suitability make her a genuine contender.

Our price $5.00 · SP $8.00 · Teodore Nugent

Blue Akoya represents excellent value as a progressive 3YO filly who scored impressively at Cranbourne just 15 days ago. Her recent form (1-2) suggests she's hitting peak fitness, and the booking of quality jockey Teodore Nugent is a positive.

Our price $5.00 · SP $3.40 · Will Gordon

Podargoni brings a strong overall record with 3 wins from 10 starts and a 60% place rate. His two runs at 1400m have both resulted in wins, and he should get an ideal run from barrier 4. While his last start 9th at Flemington was disappointing, he had previously run 2nd at Wodonga over 1300m and won at Morphettville Parks. The Hayes stable is always respected, and Will Gordon has won on him previously.

Our price $7.50 · SP $6.50 · Mitchell Aitken

Strummer brings excellent recent form with a 4th, 2nd and 3rd in his last three starts. The fast tempo should suit his racing style, allowing him to settle midfield and finish strongly. Has been racing consistently and appears to be building toward a peak performance.