Selections:
#8 The Englishman - $3.30
#10 Luconi - $4.40
#2 Scalextrics - $10.00
#1 Go Troppo - $6.50
BEST BET - #8 - The Englishman
At Rosehill on August 17, The Englishman finished 7th out of 13, while carrying 54kg at $7.00 odds. Very good top 3 stats at the track.
THE DANGER - #10 - Luconi
In its last race, Luconi was 4th at Randwick-Kensington on August 14 over 1800m, just 2.7 lengths behind Socrates (56.5kg). This should be another race where I think it can potentially improve and get over the field. First-up form looks good.
VALUE BET - #2 - Scalextrics
Last time out at Canterbury, Scalextrics was right up there with the leaders and put in a solid effort. He showed great speed and battled on fairly well. This time, I think it's got a more favourable draw, which should give it a better shot. With that advantage, this horse is definitely among the dangers and one to watch closely. In its last start, Scalextrics was 57kg and ended up finishing 2nd, behind Gracilistyla (60kg) over 1550m after being right in the thick of things around the corner. In winning form, don't look past it.