Sapphire Coast tips and results

Our price $3.50 · SP $5.50 · Coriah Keatings

His soft track record (1 win from 1 start) suggests he'll handle conditions, and he appears well-weighted with 59kg. The main concerns are his unproven status at this distance and the significant class rise.

Our price $8.00 · SP $10.00 · Richard Bensley

His place record is impressive (0-4-3 from 19 starts), particularly on soft tracks (0-4-1 from 9 starts). Richard Bensley knows the horse well with 5 previous rides, and his experience at this track (2 wins from 20 rides) is valuable.

Our price $4.80 · SP $7.50 · Ellen Hennessy

Three-year-old gelding dropping significantly in class after racing at Randwick last start. Ellen Hennessy has a good record at this track with 2 placings from 3 rides. Should settle midfield and be strong late with the expected fast tempo.

Our price $9.00 · SP $14.00 · Deep Shanker

The significant gear changes (blinkers off, winkers and ear muffs on) suggest trainer is trying to help him settle better. Placed 3rd two starts back and drops in class here. Deep Shanker takes the ride and from barrier 5 should get a nice midfield position.

Our price $4.50 · SP $3.70 · Robyn Freeman

Amanoah brings excellent credentials at both track/distance (1 win from 1 start) and the mile journey (1-2-2 from 6 starts). Her soft track record (2-0-0 from 2) is another significant advantage if conditions deteriorate. While facing a class rise, her consistency is admirable with a last-start second at Wagga. The wide draw is a concern, but her proven ability to handle this course gives her strong claims.

Our price $4.00 · SP $6.00 · Dale Cole

His place record is excellent (1-5-3 from 12 starts) and he's proven on soft going (0-2-1 from 4). While carrying top weight, he's drawn well and has tactical versatility. The main concern is his modest win strike rate (8%) which suggests he finds one better too often, making him a safer place proposition.

Our price $5.00 · SP $5.50 · Blaike Mc Dougall

Nagadec represents excellent value as a last-start winner at Moruya who brings solid track experience (1-1-0 from 4 starts) and proven soft track ability (1-3-0 from 8). Her form trajectory is upward with a win and a placing in her last two starts. While facing a class rise, she gets in with just 56.5kg from a good draw. The 8-day backup is a slight concern, but her improving pattern and track knowledge make her an appealing value proposition.

Our price $6.00 · SP $3.30 · Jess Taylor

The mare has placed 4 times from 13 starts including twice at this distance. Jess Taylor knows this horse well with 2 placings from 4 rides, and barrier 5 is ideal with the strong leaders bias at this track. The very fast tempo should suit her running style.

Our price $3.50 · SP $3.70 · Blaike Mc Dougall

Diamond Frost brings a progressive profile into this race, having placed third fresh up at Wagga when hitting the line strongly. The Dryden/Snowden-trained gelding has a perfect second-up record (1 from 1) and should get an ideal run from barrier 4 with Blaike McDougall aboard.

Our price $5.00 · SP $6.00 · Robyn Freeman

While her overall record is modest, her recent form at Sapphire Coast suggests she's found her niche, and Robyn Freeman's familiarity with both horse and track is a significant advantage.

Our price $4.50 · SP $2.60 · Damon Budler

Brooklyn Lights brings excellent recent form, finishing a close second in higher class at Rosehill last start. Despite the wide barrier, his tactical speed should allow him to overcome this, and his progressive profile suggests further improvement is likely. The class rise is offset by his raw ability.

Our price $5.50 · SP $12.00 · Rochelle Wedrat-Kroezen

Burrowa brings excellent consistency with 3 wins from his last 5 starts. While facing a class rise, his tactical versatility should allow him to position well from barrier 6, and his record on soft tracks (2 wins, 2 seconds from 10 starts) suggests he'll handle today's conditions effectively.

Our price $6.00 · SP $10.00 · Claire Ramsbotham

Rocco Lini represents excellent value as a progressive 4yo with a strong win record (3 from 8 starts). His last-start win at this distance shows he's in peak form, and his track record includes a win from two starts. The expected fast tempo should suit his racing style, and his proven ability on soft tracks (2 wins from 4 starts) is a significant advantage.