Glad to see you back, Guru. And thanks for the tips. Well done over the last few days.

Thanks Merriguy.

I had a good one today. I ended up backing Sylvan Court when Fuji Fantasy was scratched and Satara was a nice way to finish the day.

More winners to come (hopefully:) )

Geelong Thorough Track.



R1 - Bidgee Barney was unlucky over his only try at this trip four runs back in a Midweek 0MW. He missed the jump last start and run was okay considering it was over a mile on a heavy track after a 43 day freshen. Jockey didn't push him over the final 100m and the run can be forgiven. At his best he would be too good and I'm guessing he will. Looking for $2.50.



R2 - Swirly Dream is the best horse in the race IMO, and last run was good. Babington looks the only real danger. Need $3.00


R3 - Barachetta was good last start in a 2200m maiden running a close second with a good gap to third. Notable that the trainer put this bloke in some 3yo Listed races as well as the VRC Derby. I liked the way Taste Test hit the line last start at his second race start. Barachetta is proven over the trip so happy to stick with him. Looking for $3.50



R5 - Gay Mill finished 2.4L fourth to the smart Joyeuse before its spell then was supported in betting but failed. A possible forgive run as it was on a slow track. Prepared to forgive that run based on the support. I liked the way Who's Ya Missus hit the line after racing wide on debut. The step up to 1300m looks ideal. Opting for Gay Mill but need $5 to play.



R6. I Have Dolphin Tycoon on top here and on last effort looks ready to win. Respect Record who is having first go at synthetic, I assume because he doesn’t like the wet. Only won 1 race, but has been competitive against better opposition than his and worth a speculator at 10 or better as he might just improve sharply. Has ability.

Dolphin Tycoon $4.50, Record - $10+



R7. Passing Salute is a synthetic (Geelong) specialist, and unbeaten at two goes here. Fairly keen. Need $5.00

Best: Bidgee Barney, Passing Salute, Swirly Dream.

Gay mill was a nice little money spinner.

Well done (again), Guru. Only one of those mentioned didn't make a place!! --- and two at $16.70 and $8.50.

Cheers Merri and Tevez

A very nice day indeed. Gay Mill and Record were nice as was the Dolphin Tycoon/Record quinella

Sounds like you got on some of them Merri, good to hear.

Only one for today.

I don't normally like to bet on heavy tracks (or slow tracks for that matter) but I might have a bet on Mr Sargood in the last at Ballarat. He handles the heavy so first hurdle is covered. Very good run last start in C6 company when he jumped from a wide gate and was wide the whole trip. He had no right to finish 5L 4th on the run he had. Up in weight but down in class and he is well drawn in barrier 2. Looking for $4.

MV R4 - Going with Behold on the short back up. He has backed up twice previously (4 and 5 days) and won both times. Sylvan Court has been in good form but that has been racing against her own sex. Williams is on Johnny Knoxville who won well two starts back and goes well at the Valley. Behold beat JK easily last start and meets him 2kg better. $4.00

MV R5 - Just Curious was very impressive in her last start win. She has raced on a 7 day back up once prior which was an unlucky second to Manna Miss. Perfect Feeling is working towards a win and the mile is her pet distance. $3.50

Benalla

R3 - Diamond Jed ran 1.6L third to Kariba Kariba and 1.8L second to Roughnut last prep. Good effort first up when he stuck on well to finish 0.7L third. Fitness seemed to give out late. $4

R7 - Go My Girl went well on debut finishing a close second over 1450m on a slow track. By Archway so wet track should be fine. Well drawn. $4

R8 - Bismuth has had two goes at the mile for an unlucky (wide the trip) 4.2L fourth to the heavily backed The Russeler (won by about 3L) last start and a 2.4L fourth to Arclase, All Ready Got It and Prominent!! Any one of those would be long odds on in this. Well drawn and did run 1.8L second to Miss Maren on a slow track so wet track no concern. $2.50

Best: Bismuth