Top 5 Early Insights

Published: 11 Aug 2016

Seventh heaven - Distance specialist Suavito will relish the seven furlongs this weekend at Caulfield

The sun is shining in Sydney and Rosehill Gardens should get to a SOFT 5 by Saturday. After the HEAVY 10 last weekend and huge margins that resulted (LINSANG was officially beaten by '99.9 lengths' in Race 4!), factors like speed and acceleration will come back into play.

Down in Melbourne Caulfield track managers are getting ready for Group 2 level gallopers and some light drizzle is keeping the track evenly watered. We're keeping our fingers crossed for FAIR racing conditions in both states for once.

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No. 1 Plenty of Power

"Golden Slipper winner CAPITALIST has got his hands full in the Group 3 San Domenico Stakes at Rosehill with the powerful types STAR TURN and TANGO RAIN offering serious opposition. STAR TURN was only a few lengths off in the 'Slipper', gets a weight swing and the track reports are promising." 

Bet on STAR TURN now at $3.4

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No. 2 No Holes Here

"Waller's middle-distance specialist LOOPHOLE gets one more chance to win a Saturday race before the Carnival horses start to take over. The master Kiwi trainer has found the perfect event for the consistent seven-year-old. It's now or never!"

Bet on LOOPHOLE now at $9.5

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No. 3 Seventh Heaven

"The highest grade race around Australia on Saturday is the Group 2 P.B. Lawrence Stakes over seven furlongs. Distance specialists MAHUTA (4 starts for 4 wins) and SUAVITO (10 starts 4 wins and 5 placings) should be too strong for the speedy LORD OF THE SKY (1 start for a 7th)."

Bet on SUAVITO now at $5.5

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No. 4 The Girl's Not As Risky

"We've been following FAST'N'ROCKING this prep, with no luck the last couple of starts. He's a big chance again on the weekend, but given his risky racing style we're happy to follow the early money on GIRL GUIDE. She's got the inside barrier and can race closer to the speed."

Bet on GIRL GUIDE now at $5

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No. 5 Won't Go Quietly

"The barnstorming Esteban has destroyed any horse that has challenged it this prep, leaving good quality gallopers like ZAYAM, SPRINGBOK FLYER and SONG AND LAUGHTER paddling to the finish. Paul Cave's tough on-pacer LOUD DEBATE did much better when running 4th last start. He'll find this weekend a whole lot easier."

Bet on LOUD DEBATE now at $26

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