We’re back at Casterton Racecourse for the final time this season for three jumping races. As always, the highlight will be the steeplechase over the live hedges.
Race 1 – Ecycle365 Maiden Hurdle, 3500m
Looks a race in two between Schabau and Cadre Du Noir. There is a real question mark over Cadre’s jumping when put under pressure so at a track where that is a premium, that puts Schabau on top for me, and he is clearly the value in the race.
Strategy: Back Schabau.
Race 2 – Finns Fine Foods Hurdle, 3500m
Freddy The Eagle beat Bazini comfortably on the flat when they met on Tuesday but I wouldn’t be surprised if the latter turned the tables here over jumps. Certainly that’s where the value lies, with Maatsuyker the obvious other danger.
Strategy: Back Bazini.
Race 4 – Moredun Hill Steeplechase, 3800m
The locally trained Mustang Harry can cause a minor upset here. He’s never raced over the live hedges but being trained here I am sure he will have seen plenty of them. The last start third at Warrnambool is a solid form reference and he does boast a win over Brungle Bertie over fences a couple of years back. With 65Kg he can give this a big shake.
Strategy: Back Mustang Harry.
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