Port Augusta tips and results

Our price $3.33 · SP $3.50 · S H Sit

Bishop's Choice produced the best recent performance of this field when 2nd over 1100m here on July 5. Has placed at the track before and maps to settle just off the speed from barrier 3.

Our price $4.00 · SP $5.50 · Wesley Cave

Copperflange is the only horse likely to lead in a race with slow tempo, and at Port Augusta that's a massive edge. She ran 3rd over 1100m last time and 4th over 1200m here prior. The pace map is the key factor.

Our price $3.50 · SP $6.50 · Stacey Metcalfe

Sir Aali gets the nod as top selection due to the strong on-pace bias at Port Augusta and his ability to lead this field. His previous second over 1600m and fourth at this exact distance show he can compete, and the poor last run can be forgiven given the wide draw.

Our price $10.00 · SP $13.00 · Lauren Stojakovic

Badjawa is a speculative value play. He needs significant improvement but is worth a small each-way ticket as a roughie.

Our price $10.00 · SP $11.00 · Wesley Cave

Star Decorum is a track specialist who has placed in 3 of 5 attempts at this 1498m trip and won here two starts back. The 54kg is a big positive, but the booking of Wesley Cave is a major negative given his poor record at the track. If he can overcome that, he is a genuine place chance and could sneak into the minors.

Our price $8.00 · SP $16.00 · S H Sit

Ghemme drops dramatically from Open class to BM58 and has the advantage of a recent 2nd place at this track in BM72. The jockey/trainer combo is firing at 30% and barrier 1 sets her up for a forward run.

Our price $4.00 · SP $6.00 · Campbell Rawiller

Kahlua Girl is a capable Queensland-trained mare now racing in SA. Jockey Rawiller has a good record here. However, she has no course experience and may need to adapt to the track. Still, her class and recent form make her a place contender.

Our price $8.00 · SP $3.50 · Ashlee Stone

Bad To The Bone has found form at Port Augusta with a win and a 4th in his last two starts, both over 1100m. He steps up to 1498m today, which is a query given he hasn't won beyond 1100m. He carries only 55.5kg and maps to be on-speed from barrier 8. If he can handle the extra distance, he is a place chance in an open race. Not a strong win candidate but each-way possibilities.

Our price $7.00 · SP $9.50 · Wesley Cave

He drops back to Rest 52 grade from Class 1, which is a significant class advantage. If he repeats that performance, he is a winning chance. Each-way value.

Our price $5.00 · SP $5.00 · Tala Hutchinson

Fox Dunnett is the standout on class and course form. He won back-to-back over this track and distance in BM72 and BM64 before a poor heavy-track run. Returning to Good ground in a lower grade, he maps to race handy and should take beating. Strong each-way chance and clear win prospect.

Our price $8.00 · SP $15.00 · Wesley Cave

Lettemgo has been knocking on the door with two placed efforts in higher grades at this track. He drops to BM56, gets a good draw, and should race on pace.

Our price $3.00 · SP $2.70 · Campbell Rawiller

Shikanic owns the best overall form at Port Augusta, particularly at this trip. His class drop to R52 and return to a firm track should see him bounce back. Expect him to race handy from barrier 7 and prove hard to run down.

Our price $6.00 · SP $8.00 · Caitlyn Munro

If he can cross from the wide gate and hold a forward spot, he has the talent to blow this field away.