HS Chan Selection
Race 1
1) Bally Boy
6) Diamond On The Bay
2) Hilary
Race 2
6) Perfect Challenger *
3) Mechanic John
9) Super Voice
Race 3
5) Marcusino
2) Irish Rebel
7) Ravoux
Race 4
7) Q Nine Star
8) Lucky Strategy
3) Gene
Race 5
2) Zac Suggestion
5) Real Mean
7) My Brother
Race 6
7) Gypsy Star
4) Ninth Avenue
5) Drama Supstar
Race 7
4) Bendicion *****
1) The Rude Warrior
2) Meaisin
Race 8
3) Bigcat Rhapsody
1) South Gate
2) Yes Baba
Race 9
5) Empress Wu *
3) Bale Star
10) Empire Bay
Race 10
6) Zac Gallant
7) Fuku’s Pet
5) So Free Now
Race 11
9) Rusty Brown *
1) Royal Tudor
7) Araouni
Larry Foley Selection
click to enter tips1 -
BALLY BOY - Racing well with two placings from past three starts. With Moreira and a good draw should race well.
2 members tipped BALLY BOY3 -
CALIFORNIA KID - Maiden who put in good effort to place in much tougher race last outing after doing it tough. Gets his chance from the good alley
3 members tipped DIAMOND ON THE BAY6 -
DIAMOND ON THE BAY - Led and fought on last start for his best effort ever. Chance if he can repeat.
2 members tipped SPEEDY PHIL see all members tips for this race click to enter tips2 -
IRISH REBEL - Nice effort two starts back over this trip and recent trial good. Can win.
2 members tipped GOLD RUN7 -
RAVOUX - Useful type who has won at this trip in this Class. Last effort sound and should be handy all the way,.
3 members tipped XIN TREASURE5 -
MARCUSINO - Last win was a year ago in this class, surface and distance, Last two runs good and has a strong chance here.
2 members tipped HOPKINS see all members tips for this race click to enter tips7 -
MY BROTHER - Not a bad effort last outing when supported Class 4 and should race well from the ace.
2 members tipped ZAC SUGGESTION6 -
AMERICAN VISION - Blinkers on; won one of these five starts back and won a trial recently. Has top rider and claim will help.
2 members tipped REAL MEAN2 -
ZAC SUGGESTION - Resuming after winning maiden over 1400m last outing coming home late. Moreira stays on and should race well again despite shorter trip.
2 members tipped MY TRICIA see all members tips for this race click to enter tips1 -
CASINO KING - Forget last run over 1200m as hard to beat dropping in Class over suitable trip.
3 members tipped CASINO KING2 -
SAINT VALLEY - Another Class dropper who improves dramatically on recent form. Goes close.
3 members tipped SAINT VALLEY3 -
BUZET - Gate an issue but this is the type of race he wins sooner than later.
2 members tipped TRIPLE GOALS see all members tips for this race click to enter tips4 -
BENDICION - Smart filly who placed in the Guineas and that form will hold up here.
2 members tipped MEAISIN8 -
TIGER MASTER - Not beaten by much behind MEAISIN last start and course should suit his on pace style.
4 members tipped BENDICION2 -
MEAISIN - Won two from last three and no problem on the turf. Goes close.
2 members tipped ULTIMATE WARRIOR see all members tips for this race click to enter tips3 -
SARONG - Loomed large last start and certainly wins a race like this on her day.
2 members tipped SARONG2 -
GOOD BOSS - Resuming. Looked due last campaign and recent trial suggests he goes close sans blinkers.
3 members tipped GOOD BOSS5 -
SO FREE NOW - Maiden with pace that might be suited in Class 5 over the shortest trip.
3 members tipped SARONG see all members tips for this race
Media Selection
| RACE 1 | Overall |
| Ranking |
| 1. BALLY BOY | 1st |
| 2. HILARY | 3rd |
| 3. CALIFORNIA KID | 2nd |
| 6. DIAMOND ON THE BAY | 4th |
| 7. SAMURAI KID | |
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| RACE 2 | Overall |
| Ranking |
| 1. SUBURBAN SECRET | |
| 2. LET IT ROCK | |
| 3. MECHANIC JOHN | 2nd |
| 6. PERFECT CHALLENGER | 1st |
| 7. ROOM FOR EXCUSE | 3rd |
| 8. STRAIGHTTOTHEPOINT | 3rd |
| 9. SUPER VOICE | |
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| RACE 3 | Overall |
| Ranking |
| 1. XIN TREASURE | 4th |
| 2. IRISH REBEL | 2nd |
| 4. MR ARMSTRONG | |
| 5. MARCUSINO | 1st |
| 6. GOLD RUN | 3rd |
| 7. RAVOUX | |
| 8. HOPKINS | |
| 9. LEAVE ME ALONE | |
| 11. EXCUSEZ MOI | |
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| RACE 4 | Overall |
| Ranking |
| 1. GANGNAM STYLE | |
| 2. BIG HEART | |
| 4. RETROSPECT | 4th |
| 5. NAOMI | 2nd |
| 7. Q NINE STAR | 3rd |
| 8. LUCKY STRATEGY | 1st |
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| RACE 5 | Overall |
| Ranking |
| 1. PERFECT PLAN | |
| 2. ZAC SUGGESTION | 2nd |
| 3. DRAGON NINETYNINE | |
| 4. MY TRICIA | 4th |
| 5. REAL MEAN | 3rd |
| 7. MY BROTHER | 1st |
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| RACE 6 | Overall |
| Ranking |
| 1. CASINO KING | |
| 2. SAINT VALLEY | |
| 3. BUZET | 3rd |
| 4. NINTH AVENUE | 2nd |
| 5. DRAMA SUPERSTAR | 3rd |
| 7. GYPSY STAR | 1st |
| 11. TRIPLE GOALS | |
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| RACE 7 | Overall |
| Ranking |
| 1. THE RUDE WARRIOR | 2nd |
| 2. MEAISIN | 4th |
| 4. BENDICION | 1st |
| 5. DON PLATENSE | |
| 6. ULTIMATE WARRIOR | |
| 8. TIGER MASTER | 3rd |
| 9. GUIDED LIGHT | |
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| RACE 8 | Overall |
| Ranking |
| 1. SOUTH GATE | 1st |
| 2. YES BABA | 2nd |
| 3. BIGCAT RHAPSODY | 2nd |
| 4. LION BAROWS | 3rd |
| 6. MY DANCING DUEL | |
| 7. DANGER ZONE | |
| 9. GIVE ME STRENGTH | |
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| RACE 9 | Overall |
| Ranking |
| 1. FREEZEMASTER | |
| 3. BALE STAR | 3rd |
| 5. EMPRESS WU | 1st |
| 7. GOLD RUTILE | 2nd |
| 8. SULMONA | |
| 10. EMPIRE BAY | 4th |
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| RACE 10 | Overall |
| Ranking |
| 1. FANTASTIC BOY | |
| 2. GOOD BOSS | 2nd |
| 3. SARONG | 4th |
| 5. SO FREE NOW | |
| 6. ZAC GALLANT | 1st |
| 7. FUKU'S PET | 3rd |
| 8. FONG SU | |
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| RACE 11 | Overall |
| Ranking |
| 1. ROYAL TUDOR | 2nd |
| 3. IRISH LIGHTNING | 4th |
| 4. ORAKEI KORAKO | 3rd |
| 5. AGENAIS | |
| 7. ARAPUNI | |
| 8. DAZZLING DAME | |
| 9. RUSTY BROWN | 1st |
Craig Brannan Selection
RACE 1
Even race to kick things off. Bally Boy (1) has been racing in improved form since the blinkers came on. Looks cherry-ripe for his breakthrough win. Another horse who seems to have made major headway since donning blinkers is Diamond On The Bay (6). The Irish-bred showed plenty of pace to lead before fading late last time out, but has drawn awkwardly this time. Place claims. California Kid (3) can mix his form but his last-start closing third suggests the removal of pacifiers may have turned his form around. Keep safe. Hilary (2) made winning look easy despite jumping from a wide gate at her last start. This looks tougher, but she should still be in with a chance.
RACE 2
Race with little exposed form. Going with Perfect Challenger (6) who ran a much better race second-up. First test on turf. Nicely drawn and should make presence felt. Mechanic John (3) has trialled fairly, but the appointment of Joao Moreira points to his chances. Watch for stable confidence. Suburban Secret (1) showed slight signs of improvement at his last run. Back on turf. Outside chance. Newcomer Room For Excuse (7) ran second in a barrier trial on August 13. Probably needs the run and wide gate does not help, but can still sneak in for a place with some luck.
RACE 3
Pacifiers go on Irish Rebel (2) following his disastrous last outing when he blundered at the start and overraced the whole way. Has stacks of ability and can redeem himself. Xin Treasure (1) has had two runs under the belt since resuming from a long spell. He was not disgraced at both outings and would not surprise if he makes the board. Ravoux (7) ran on for third last time out, but he can be a bit of an in-and-out performer. Worth a thought for a place at best. Gold Run (6) seems to handle turf better. Good draw. Don’t overlook him.
RACE 4
On mileage, the nod goes to Q Nine Star (7). Goes much better over Polytrack. Has an experience edge - with Gangnam Style - over the rest and should be fighting out the finish. Gene (3) has trialled well and must be included in your calculations. Bears watching. Much improvement is expected from Lucky Strategy (8) after his meritorious third on debut a month ago. Has drawn an alley and will be hard to beat. In two runs in July, New Zealand-bred mare Naomi (5) has not been beaten too far behind. Freshened up and commands respect in this.
RACE 5
Though he did not win at his last outing, Real Mean (5) is improving with each run. Well drawn in barrier No 3. Will get into a good trail before asserting his authority in home straight. Zac Suggestion (2) was tipped out after he scored his maiden win last June. Resuming and looks ready to run another good race. On his last-start maiden win, My Tricia (4) is worth considering, but he is meeting slightly stronger opposition this time. Place chance still decent. Perfect Plan (1) had no excuses at his last run. The removal of blinkers and first switch to turf can see him bounce back to form.
RACE 6
No abundance of talent here. After two thirds in a row, Gypsy Star (7) should be thereabouts again. Drawn off the track, but she gets back and will be charging home late. Ninth Avenue (4) is going for a three in a row, but may find this bunch a stronger proposition. Can still sneak into the minors. Drama Superstar (5) scored a convincing win at her last start. Has drawn an alley this time round and can be dangerous. Rockety Cat (10) let down well without finishing too far behind the winner at his recent starts. Blinkers off, but has drawn a bad number.
RACE 7
Gutsy customer Meaisin (2) has been a model of consistency. Handles both turf and Polytrack. Trip suits and he should be in the firing line for a long way, especially from his good gate. Bendicion (4) is a bonny filly resuming from a three-month spell and is the class material here. Go close. The Rude Warrior (1) is back in form and cannot be overlooked in this. Not the easiest horse to ride, but with Joao Moreira taking over the reins, he must be considered. Ultimate Warrior (6) seems to be getting better with age. He scored a nice win last time out. Up in grade, but his good form can see him stick to the task.
RACE 8
Last-start maiden winner Big Cat Rhapsody (3) is a lot more switched on with the blinkers. The longer the better. Will be in the hunt again. My Dancing Duel (6) lost no marks behind Bigcat Rhapsody at his last start. Will relish the step-up to 2000m. Faces stiff task, but is not without a place chance. Yes Baba (2) is tackling 10 furlongs for the first time. The way he kept hitting the line at his last-start victory does suggest he can see out the trip. South Gate (1) is in his element in this lot. Won’t be far behind when the whips are cracking.
RACE 9
Lightly-raced mare Gold Rutile (7) can turn the tables on her last-start nemesis Empress Wu (5). With apprentice jockey Tengku Rehaizat’s two-kilo claim, Gold Rutile is only one pound better off, but she is stepping up over 1400m,which should suit her better. Empress Wu is in rattling form as well and will not go down without a fight. Bale Star (3) keeps improving all the time, though he does not normally win by big margins. Will break from a wide alley, but still represents a solid place chance. There is a win shortly for bold frontrunner Lamborghini Flame (6), but he may have to settle for a place here. Will take up the running from marble one, but whether he can go all the way is a different matter.
RACE 10
Not many standouts here. Sarong (3) is not a bad mare. She finished only two lengths off Premier Grade at her last start when first-up from a break. Will strip fitter and can be followed. Zac Gallant (6) is still a maiden after eight starts. Barring one run at his last four starts, he has not been beaten by a long way. Pacifiers on. Can surprise. It has been a while since Fong Su (8) has drawn an alley. Not the worst here and can finish in the money. Good Boss (2) is resuming after nearly a year. Has pace but from his wide alley, he will probably drop back. Just a place chance.
RACE 11
After turning in three encouraging runs from a long rest, Royal Tudor (1) should be all primed to bounce back to winning ways in the last race. First test over 1400m and turf should not be an issue. Big say. Rusty Brown (9) is up in grade but should be able to hold his own. Step-up to 1400m is up his alley. Orakei Korako (4) was a shade disappointing second-up. Rise in journey should suit better. Fair chance. Spinning Success (10) is dropping back in trip. Blinkers on. Has drawn an alley and can fill a minor spot.
