Ararat presents as a Good 4 while Goulburn is improving into the worse side of soft going.
Best Bet
Ararat 5/4 Lake Tai (3:51pm)
Lake Tai is a recent addition to the Cranbourne stable of Smiley Chan and if his first run for the yard is anything to go by, he should be capable of winning more races. Expect Jake Noonan to sit closer in the run with blinkers on and his race fitness edge over key rivals can prove decisive.
Recommended Price: $2.70
Confidence Level: 4/5
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Goulburn 3/1 Auckland (2:20pm)
There was plenty to like about Auckland’s recent debut at Warwick Farm and he can go one better here. That looked a strong race and the extra trip here should be very much in his favour.
Recommended Price: $2.80
Confidence Level: 4/5
Goulburn 4/1 Funambulist (3:00pm)
Annabel Neasham has had six runners first up at country level this season for three winners. This Irish bred import looks another likely type off some good French form. Nautical Miss is the obvious danger but the value clearly lies with Funambulist.
Recommended Price: $3.50
Confidence Level: 3.5/5
Goulburn 5/6 Hardware Lane (3:40pm)
Hardware Lane has shown good ability through his career and while he was a touch disappointing first up, he can bounce back to his best here. Soft ground is very much to his liking.
Recommended Price: $4.60
Confidence Level: 3/5
Goulburn 8/2 Highballer (5:35pm)
Highballer stepped way up in class last start to finish third in the Provincial Championships qualifier at this track. The gelding gets a nice drop in class here and getting out to a mile looks ideal. Christian Reith should position him nicely just behind the speed.
Recommended Price: $5.00
Confidence Level: 3/5
