Not overly excited about todays races to be honest but since Mav has put thie up I will share my thoughts.

Race 1: Harbour Magic was a good run 1st up and does have a decent 2nd up record in what isn't a strong field, I also liked Old Belvedere's 1st run in OZ he really hit the line hard whether he can sit closer with a good draw could be interesting if so he probably wins, High Academy showed some glimpses of form last start and as I have said this isn't a strong race so I don't feel he would need to find his best form to be atleast a place chance in this race. I can't split Harbour Magic and Old Belvedere so I might just wait and see how the odds pan out if they are both good I'll probably have something on them both

Race 2: I have always liked Roamn Squire and freshened up here at his right trip on a track he usually races well on I think he will be in the finish, Elegant Roi's last run was nothing short of sensational he just grew wings late but there were alot of horses that ran on well in that race so maybe the run was a little flattering, for third I like Charvicky he relishes this track and trip would have gone close last start with a clear run at them aswell my other chances are Upillio, Deception Bay & Friendly Embrace in a tough race to sought out. As I said I like Roman Squire and will back him here if the odds are right would like to something around $10

Race 3: Not a big fan of this race to be honest the only horse I was thinking of backing was Only Feathers if the odds were juicy enough I think he is good enough to win one of these races has a nice draw and a good jockey on board today. Not real keen might have a little E/W on Only Feathers

Race 4: I like Stylish Qualo here think he will get a nice run off a hot speed and he certainly can fly late at times this just might be the right race for him, Zoe's Lad is another that can fly late however I would expect that he will be coming from the tail where I feel that Stylish Qualo will be settled about midfield, Other than those 2 I give chances to Tornado Alley, Show Biz Kid & Picture Book could be a good trifecta race this one. I like Stylish Qualo here hopefully the odds will be there to have a crack at him

Race 5: Mandela looks tough to beat here his last win was as impressive as any I have during this carnival so far Cypress Point was a good run behind Mandela last start and does meet him well at the weights in this not sure if that is enough to turn the result around, I to like Bohemian Dancer for the place a little as Mav does so maybe we might be both destined for padded rooms by the end of the day. Probably a no bet race will see how I am going at this point

Race 6: Not interested in this race at all to be honest might be the worst Rough Habit I have seen I would be surprised if I back anything in the race to be honest but if I do Resolution might be the way I go he is here for the Derby but I won't be surprised if he takes this one out.

Race 7: Maybe I am nuts but this isn't a 2 horse race as alot of people think it is Malcolm has a sensational record at the trip and with Gold Edition and Takeover Target in the race then it should be run along at a decent clip which will suit him if he can stay in touch early and settle about midfield then he is going to be hard to hold off late, Mitanni is the other danger with Gee I Jane I feel would love to Hard To Catch run on hard aswell but WFA doesn't suit him at all. Malcolm is my bet here won't put my house on it or anything bu I will have a bit of a bet on him

Race 8: Gehtto Blaster the horse to beat here IMO at the weights he can fly home and at almost equal weights with my 2nd pick Prince Leo I think he can beat him, Sniper's Bullet is all class but he will have to be to beat the other 2 giving them nearly 7kgs each. Ghetto Blaster to win and finish the day off nicely