Devonport Synthetic tips and results

Our price $7.00 · SP $9.00 · Sam Kennedy

The mare has placed at this exact track and distance previously, and the Kennedy/Blacker combination strikes at 23%. Recent form looks poor, but last start was at an unsuitable 1880m trip. Dropping back to 1650m with significant weight relief (55.5kg vs 59kg top weight) could see improvement. Small each-way saver.

Our price $3.50 · SP $7.00 · Codi Jordan

Effrontery is an unraced debutant from the powerful Stevenson/Jordan combination. He won his only synthetic trial well and the stable's first-starters often run well. Barrier 9 is a slight concern but he looks to have early speed.

Our price $15.00 · SP $13.00 · Kelvin Sanderson

Guber is a veteran maiden but his recent form is encouraging, highlighted by a strong second over 1350m here two weeks ago. He drops back to 1150m which is suitable. If he can slot in from the draw, he can feature in exotics.

Our price $2.80 · SP $2.25 · Anthony Darmanin

Despite reservations, Turbo Chook holds the strongest winning credentials. The barrier 2 draw is crucial on this on-pace track, and the Ganderton/Darmanin combination is in excellent form. While the top weight and distance query are concerns, the winkers-first-time gear change and tactical advantage in a slow-tempo race provide the edge.

Our price $9.00 · SP $9.00 · Erica Byrne Burke

The filly won her maiden at this track and placed well two starts back, showing she has the ability. However, the barrier 7 draw is a major negative on this inside-biased track, and the declining form trend is concerning.

Our price $18.00 · SP $61.00 · Christopher Pang

Her first-up record is excellent (75% place rate) and recent barrier trials show she's forward enough. The mare won at Devonport Synthetic previously, suggesting surface suitability, and carries just 54kg which is a significant advantage over 1650m. The main concerns are the distance query (no runs at 1650m) and the long spell, but her fresh record suggests she can overcome this.

Our price $5.50 · SP $7.00 · Codi Jordan

French Soul represents a speculative third selection based on the pattern of winning second-up last preparation. The 154-day spell is a significant concern, and the last start when resuming previously was a 9th placing. However, the horse showed improvement to win next time out. The barrier 5 draw allows for tactical positioning, and the jockey has a perfect record with the horse (albeit from one ride). This is more of a roughie chance that could improve sharply from the first-up run, but the long break and lack of recent form make it a risky proposition. Consider for wider exotics only.

Our price $5.00 · SP $5.00 · Hayley Mc Carthy

Just Plain Nuts represents a value play based purely on the perfect first-up record and proven ability at Devonport Synthetic. The horse won fresh last time at this track, albeit in a maiden, and has shown it can perform when resuming. However, the barrier 9 draw is a massive negative at this on-pace track where inside draws dominate. In a slow tempo with no genuine leaders, settling back from the wide gate will make it very difficult to be in the critical first three at the 400m.

Our price $3.80 · SP $5.00 · Erica Byrne Burke

Platinum Reggae is the selection based on track specialization and consistency at this exact venue. With 1-1-2 on Devonport Synthetic and three consecutive placings at this track/distance, she knows how to handle the surface. The inside barrier 4 is ideal for her on-pace style, and the lightest weight of 54kg is a significant advantage. The slow tempo suits her tactical racing pattern.

Our price $8.00 · SP $11.00

He's a proven synthetic specialist and the inside barrier is perfect for this on-pace track. His recent 2nd placing shows returning form, and his experience at this venue is unmatched in the field.

Our price $9.00 · SP $8.50 · Bulent Muhcu

She's a proven synthetic winner and the inside barrier 3 is ideal for this on-pace track. However, her inconsistent form and 21-day gap since last start create uncertainty about her current fitness.

Our price $3.80 · SP $5.00 · Sam Kennedy

His last-start win at this track on June 14 (1150m) shows he's in career-best form, and the quick 14-day backup to his preferred venue is ideal. The inside barrier is crucial at Devonport where position at the 400m determines results. While carrying top weight is a concern, his track specialization (4 wins from 14 starts here) and current momentum outweigh this.

Our price $4.20 · SP $3.50 · Anthony Darmanin

However, his recent form is concerning with a 7th placing last start, albeit from a wide barrier.

Our price $8.00 · SP $8.00 · Kelvin Sanderson

However, this is a speculative selection with significant concerns. He's never won at 1350m (0 from 3), the wide barrier 8 is a major disadvantage at Devonport, and jockey Sanderson is completely out of form with no wins from his last 20 rides. The class rise is also questionable.

Our price $3.00 · SP $4.40 · Erica Byrne Burke

Goddess Of Rock presents as the form horse with back-to-back wins at 2100m+ in BM68 and BM72 company. The tongue tie removal suggests stable confidence, and the winning Burke/Keys combination is a positive. While she prefers soft tracks, her synthetic record is strong (50% win rate). The slow tempo suits her settling pattern, and from barrier 6 she can position ideally.

Our price $6.00 · SP $8.00 · Bulent Muhcu

The inside barrier 5 allows him to position forward in the predicted slow tempo, and the light 54kg weight is favorable. However, the step from BM60 to BM68 is significant, and he'll need to find improvement to match horses like Goddess Of Rock and Happy Clan. The strong Muhcu/Campbell combination (50% strike rate) is encouraging despite limited sample size.