What a great day of racing this is set to be on Saturday. The Turnbull Stakes is set to be an absolute cracker, possibly the race of the spring.

Race 1 - Maribynong Trial Stakes
First 2yo race of the season. No form to go on so unless you have some inside word get the dart board out, or even better just watch.

Race 2 - Super Impose Stakes
A tough race to pick a winner here. I have no idea. Possibly Jabal Tarik at a reasonable price. Was rather impressive last start when winning at morning on grand final day, stable has an opinion. There are several chances in the very open race.

Race 3 - Cencept Sports Stakes
I think if Pins On Parade doesn't have too much pressure out in front he can win this. Last start he beat Barbaracius by 2 1/4 lengths who then went on to take out the Stutt Stakes. Nine tales a danger after being held up in the Guineas Prelude and finishing well, On The Warpath will be finishing hard late and if there is speed on could be finishing all over the top of them. Other danger is Pit Lane.

Race 4 - The Bart Cummings
I am rather keen on one here. Light Vision from the Robert Smerdon yard. Think he will be too strong for them here. He has been toying with his rivals lately and working well through the grades. This is the test for him bit I think he will be up to it. Beat Cefalu last start by 2 lengths who as subsequently won since. One of my best for the day.

Race 5 - Scalzo Food Industries
I like the way Tears I Cry won last start at the Valley. Can't fault winning form. Sunburt Land is a good up and comer. Won easily last start and before that race he ran second to Barlinnie and beat home Extend. This form around Barlinnie has been super strong with almost everything that has run within a few places of it having won since, admittedly in weaker company. Looks to be an improver and will definetly be a good e/w chance.

Race 6 - UCI Stakes
Another one I am super keen on here (and I think many others will be). Vormista, this looks the race for her. Fast finishing second last start behind Gold Edition and up to the 1400m looks ideal. Think she will be very hard to beat.

Race 7 - Edward Manifold Stakes
Jestatune was good last start, finished second behind what was arguably the best filly in the land Gabbidon. I think she must be the one to beat here. Riva San is one to watch, she has form around Pins On Parade so watch closely earlier in the day. Has since gone to Adelaide and won.

Race 8 - Turnbull Stakes
What a race this is going to be. I was leaning towards Haradasun but after the barrier draw am having second thoughts. I think he can turn the tables on El Sugando here. Efficient can win this, but my worry here is the speed in the race. Not sure weather there will be enough, if you believe there is then he wins. Don't touch Marasco. I have backed him the last two starts but I just dont think he is up to this.

Race 9 - Gilgai Stakes
I just can't see Swick getting beaten here. Although I beleive I have thought this in the past. The form around Bon Hoffa has been rather good. Stanzout the danger, was beaten by a good horse last start when getting too far back. Quite keen on Swick here.

Race 9 - Peter Rowland @ Flemington
I think we should be able to leave on a good note here. Roman Squire will be very hard to beat. Back in class and stepping up to the 1400m at Flemington will help. The danger here is Family Guy.

Please post your thoughts on this super meeting.

Jeff

No pace in the Turnbull Stakes except for Cinque Cento the on-pacer who might even lead all the way at the right pace:-)) Scenic Shot went like a rocket last start [too early] and could be a surprise package. The favorites arn't worth backing. A good race for exotics.

r2 Down Under Boy gets the class right this time and should be too good for these. Sirmione the danger.

r10 Okay Oky gets it's chance here.

It's all of a bit of a guess tomorrow except that the bookies will do well anyway!

After looking again I think that Devil Moon can run a big race here. Will be on the pace and with little speed think she will be hard to catch. Was posted wide the trip lasrt start and was still able to blow them away.

r5 Sirmione. Top run last start [ hardly any danger in above r2 :-)) ]

Marasco finally gets the blinkers [he needs somthing] and on the big track, Haradasan will be able to hang-in like there is no tomorrow!

cinque cento an amazing run last start, looks the goods in the turnbull. zipping and efficient other rough chances

What a great days racing its going to be, so glad im going to be at a wedding......

Looking forward to seeing vormista over 1400m, i think thats one of the best of the day.

The turnbull looks a cracker, im gunna get on something at value, Zipping is excellent odds, can take up a forward position, and after it first up run is looking in great form.

Shadoways i think is ready to show some of the form it had last spring, if it cant produce in this race then thats it. LOL said that before....

Roman Squire is going to finish the day nicely and cap off a great winning day, well thats the plan anyway.

Good luck everyone

well that sucks, roman squire is scratched

Where did you hear this?

5, 14 & 15 are early scrs from mr10

See if #15 Goonee is an acceptor somewhere else Saturday or racing during the week....another poster keen on it.