Moonee Valley Sat. 27th.

My scattered thoughts:

r1 I'll take an exacta on Apple Lode, Kaphero and Centopha and a win bet on Kaphero who could lead all the way in this with a clean jump.

r2 A curly one. No pace in this so it might not suit Miss Marielle. Miss Tommo Hawk's run last start at Caulfield was a good one but along with Marielle, it's a back-marker. Potomac the on-pacer might do better. I'll just take the 3 of them for an exacta.

r3 Royal Assher should be odds-on and win [no bet]
r4 Interesting, but a stupid race for the punter [no bet]
r5 A mares race [15 of them!]. They take it in turns [no bet]
r6 A 3yr. old race with no pace. Barbaricus? Down under boy? Throw a dart. [no bet]

r7 Dracs Back ran a good race last start at Caulfield and is ready to win 5th up. Nice barrier but heaps of runners so I want some odds.

r8 Lots of thought and guessing required here as it will all depend on the running. Will Miss Finland get a position and be able to get out for a run at the 800m? Devil Moon is no Might and Power so I can't see her leading all the way. Leaders in this race usually slaughter themselves and end up near the tail of the field because there is no way this will be a sit and sprint!

El Segundo has the barrier, the jockey and came 2nd. last year so that's the best I can go on. Am going to have him with Efficient [blinkers!] to win and Zipping [can sit anywhere], Lad of the Manor, Haradasun and Miss Finland for a 2x5x6 tri. Devine Madonna will get too far back to win or place here I think.

r9 Sonic Quest [for a win] has been going ok and finished up close last start, with Orange County and Emerald Jack for an Exacta.

Post your thoughts, tips and have good one!