Doomben Cup day preview and tips: Saturday, May 20

Renaissance Woman is the best bet on the card

Rain during the week was ominous for Doomben Cup day but fine weather is forecast and with the rail out two metres the track should be no worse than soft.

They came from everywhere to win last week and whilst there is almost always an advantage for leaders at Doomben it doesn't rule out the backmarkers.

These are days for the best in class and I am expecting the cream to rise to the top.

Doomben Race 1 Form Guide WIN PLACE
The Star Hcp (C6) (1600m)
6th 1 Rousseau (9) James Mc Donald 59.0kg	6	5.5	6.5	5.5	7.2	7.4	5.5	5.5	5.5	5	5.5
4th 2 Wairere Falls (7) Nash Rawiller 57.0kg	8	8.5	8.5	8	10	10.5	7.5	7.5	8	8	8
2nd 3 Argyle Lane (4) Michael Murphy 55.5kg	3.6	3.7	3.5	3.8	3.95	4	4	3.9	3.7	3.6	3.8
1st 5 Drive A Deel (5) Tim Clark 55.0kg	8.5	8	8.5	8.5	10.5	11	8.5	8.8	8.5	8	8.5
9th 6 Bold Pedro (1) Kyle Wilson-Taylor 54.0kg	16	16	16	15	18.5	19	15	15.4	15	15	15
5th 7 Nikau Spur (11) Mark Du Plessis 54.0kg	51	51	61	46	65	90	51	53	51	41	46
7th 8 Olympic Class (6) Anthony Allen 54.0kg	151	91	201	126	200	1000	126	151	126	101	126
10th 9 Slow Hands (2) Taylor Marshall 54.0kg	61	61	71	51	80	90	51	53	51	51	51
11th 10 Saucey Horsey (8) Ben E Thompson 53.0kg	10	11	11	10	12	12.5	11	10.4	11	10	10
8th 12 Vendidit (10) Damien Thornton 53.0kg	61	51	81	61	95	120	81	69	61	61	61
3rd 13 Manbehindthemoney (3) Samantha Collett 52.5kg	3.4	3.6	3.4	3.6	4	4.1	3.5	3.5	3.5	3.4	3.6
Market percentage	120	119	117	120	102	98	119	119	120	126	120
Quick Bet

Three runs have the Dundeel mare DRIVE A DEEL (5) primed for an assault and she was beaten less than a length in a race of similar strength at the Sunshine Coast last start. Last preparation she strung together four wins in a row three of which were here. With Jason Collett she gets the gun run and can return to the winner's list.

Not many Golden Archer's get 1600m but ARGYLE LANE (3) is out of the great producer Miss Argyle and has Incentivise as one of his half-brothers. He was only run down late here last week in a Plate and stepping up to the journey for the first time with 2kg less can give a sight.

ROUSSEAU (1) hasn't won for over a year and found trouble in what was an easier Class 6 last start. Chris Waller brings them here to get a prize and if anyone can overcome an outside gate James McDonald can.

The stablemate WAIRERE FALLS (2) is another that flatters to deceive and hasn't placed in four outings here but hit the line hard at the Sunshine Coast. A strong rider in Nash Rawiller suits and he has won third-up previously.

VERDICT: DRIVE A DEEL (5) is ready to win.

Doomben Race 2 Form Guide WIN PLACE
Stradbroke Calcutta 8 June-C3 (1350m)
1st 1 Brigantine (11) James Orman 59.0kg	2.3	2.3	2.2	2.45	2.4	990	2.4	2.1	2.4	2.3	2.45
5th 2 Eaglemont (13) Nash Rawiller 59.0kg	23	23	26	23	2	980	21	26.5	21	21	23
11th 3 Hard Reyva (6) Brodie Loy 59.0kg	101	81	126	91	2	990	81	97	91	81	91
4th 4 Hatchet (14) Jason Collett 59.0kg	12	9	12	11	1.2	990	13	9.3	10.6	11	11
3rd 5 Safework (4) Boris Thornton 59.0kg	9	10	9	9	1.9	23	9.5	9.6	9	9	9
2nd 6 Sunfall (12) Jaden Lloyd 59.0kg (a1.5)	8.5	8	8.5	8	2	34	9.5	7.5	8	8	8
13th 7 Mirann (5) Ryan Maloney 57.5kg	81	71	81	67	2	990	101	83	71	67	67
7th 8 Starzam (7) Cejay Graham 57.5kg (a3)	31	34	34	31	2	980	26	33	26	29	31
15th 9 Tarex (10) Taylor Marshall 57.5kg	81	71	101	71	2	990	81	85	71	67	71
10th 10 Loves Me Likearock (15) Andrew Mallyon 57.0kg	4.4	4.6	4.4	4.4	3.15	5.4	4.4	4.45	4.4	4.2	4.4
12th 11 Miss Keeler (3) Joshua Parr 57.0kg	51	46	61	46	2	990	41	63	41	41	46
6th 15 Madame Du Gast (2) Damien Thornton 55.5kg	15	16	16	15	2	50	14	14.8	15	14	15
8th 16 Rapid Outlaw (9) Ben E Thompson 55.0kg	126	91	201	101	2	310	101	161	101	91	101
9th 18 Twyford (8) Tim Clark 57.0kg	101	71	101	91	2	990	61	101	81	81	91
14th 19 Kiki Coco (1) Mark Du Plessis 57.0kg	251	151	301	201	2.54	460	201	261	201	151	201
Market percentage	119	122	119	119	749	29	118	125	122	125	119
Quick Bet

Many of these place more than win but SAFEWORK (5) has finally drawn a gate and has always looked better than a Class 3 horse. Two of his three wins have been here and there has been plenty to like about his two runs at Eagle Farm since resuming. This is his trip and a positive ride by Boris Thornton can get an overdue result.

The obvious one is BRIGANTINE (1) which drops in class after getting upset and performing below his best at Sunshine Coast. He too has been finding it hard to win but has been placing in black-type company and is tossed in under plate conditions.

HATCHET (4) can't draw a gate for love nor money but has put in game efforts at all three starts since resuming. From the wide gate Jason Collett can take the bull by the horns and give them something to chase.

Most of the best chances have drawn wide and in the early charge LOVES ME LIKEAROCK (10) can find a spot. The imported mare only won a midweek last start but did it in style and may have more upside than most of these.

VERDICT: Wary of BRIGANTINE (1) but each-way value with SAFEWORK (5) .

Doomben Race 3 Form Guide WIN PLACE
City Property Ser. Bill Carter (1200m)
6th 1 Russian Alliance (1) Larry Cassidy 56.5kg	3.9	3.8	3.8	3.8	4	5.2	4	3.3	3.8	4.2	3.8
11th 2 Party For Two (2) Sam Clipperton 56.5kg	7.5	7	7	7	5.6	8.2	7.5	7.6	7	7	7
10th 3 She's A Rogue (7) Kyle Wilson-Taylor 56.5kg	31	27	34	27	25	990	31	32	26	29	27
2nd 4 Abounding (10) Jason Collett 56.5kg	12	8.5	13	12	7.2	12	11	9.8	11	12	12
9th 5 Mighty (9) James Orman 56.5kg	34	34	41	34	24	990	34	43	34	41	34
8th 6 Within Reason (11) Damien Thornton 56.5kg	51	41	51	46	46	990	41	49	41	34	46
12th 7 Salt Lake Betty (3) Taylor Marshall 56.5kg	81	61	81	67	46	990	81	83	71	67	67
13th 8 Szabo (13) Bille Derbyshire 56.5kg	151	101	201	126	42	340	151	221	126	126	126
1st 9 Zia (12) Tim Clark 56.5kg	5	5	5	5	5.5	5.7	4.8	5	5	4.8	5
7th 10 Avone (5) Ben E Thompson 56.5kg	26	31	41	31	22	240	41	35	31	29	31
4th 12 Queen Of Dragons (4) Ryan Maloney 56.5kg	5	6	6	5.5	7	11	6	6.1	5.5	6	5.5
5th 13 Makena (8) James Mc Donald 56.5kg	6.5	7	6.5	6.5	4.5	6.2	6.5	6.2	6.5	6	6.5
3rd 15 Certainlycan (6) Jordan Childs 56.5kg	19	23	26	21	26	36	21	25.5	21	29	21
Market percentage	122	123	116	122	135	86	118	122	123	119	122
Quick Bet

The Snowden's know what it takes to win here and QUEEN OF DRAGONS (12) was only run down late by subsequent Group 1 winner Militarize at her last outing. She has had two trials in preparation and with Ryan Maloney may be on the path to better things.

RUSSIAN ALLIANCE (1) has had some racing winning all five outings this time in and has drawn the ace. She races off the speed but Larry Cassidy knows when to press the button and winning form is the best form.

PARTY FOR TWO (2) disappointed when resuming but was easy in the market and slowly away. She won her only previous start here and Sam Clipperton will have her well-placed throughout.

ABOUNDING (4) did everything but beat RUSSIAN ALLIANCE (1) at the Sunshine Coast. She is improving with each outing and can make her presence felt again.

VERDICT: Like the Sydney form of QUEEN OF DRAGONS (12).

Doomben Race 4 Form Guide WIN PLACE
Magic Millions Pam O'Neill (1600m)
8th 1 Dragon Queen (11) Jordan Childs 58.5kg	31	26	31	31	2	250	31	26	26	29	31
5th 2 Pretty Amazing (9) Nash Rawiller 57.5kg	7.5	7.5	7.5	7.5	2	10	7.5	8	7.5	7	7.5
9th 3 Bellatrix Black (8) Andrew Mallyon 57.5kg	13	12	13	12	18.5	23	13	14.2	13	14	12
12th 4 Zoe's Promise (5) Ben E Thompson 56.5kg	9.5	9	9	9	4.2	19.5	9	9.5	9	9.5	9
10th 6 Dzsenifer (7) Samantha Collett 56.5kg	26	27	31	26	2	180	21	29.5	23	29	26
4th 7 Media Award (12) Damien Thornton 55.5kg	61	51	61	51	2.36	990	51	51	51	51	51
11th 9 Adelase (4) Mark Du Plessis 55.5kg	81	67	81	71	2	990	81	83	71	81	71
7th 11 Tick Tock Queen (1) Kyle Wilson-Taylor 55.5kg	7	8.5	8	8	14	14	7	8.1	7.5	8	8
1st 12 Frumos (3) James Mc Donald 55.5kg	4.2	4	4.4	4.4	4.9	690	4.6	4.25	4.4	4.4	4.4
2nd 13 Princess Rhaenys (10) Jason Collett 55.5kg	13	15	16	15	2	40	16	15	15	14	15
3rd 15 Osmose (2) Tim Clark 55.5kg	13	12	15	13	3	32	14	11	13	13	13
6th 16 Street Gossip (6) Jaden Lloyd 54.5kg	4	3.9	4	3.9	3.2	4	4	3.45	4	3.9	3.9
Market percentage	120	121	115	118	414	59	118	121	119	118	118
Quick Bet

Many of these mares have moderate recent form or have been racing in restricted grade which has me leaning to the classy filly STREET GOSSIP (16). She was found out over 1800m here last start but battled on to place and won the Princess Stakes here two starts back over this trip. That form is good enough and ridden off the pace by Jaden Lloyd she will get her chance.

TICK TOCK QUEEN (11) gave them a massive start in the Silk Stocking at the Sunshine Coast but was charging late. The step up in trip for a horse qualified for the Stradbroke poses some queries but she is fitter for two outings and will be hitting the line.

ZOE'S PROMISE (4) lost all chance at the start at Gosford but is fitter for three outings and suited this company. She won a Group 2 over this trip before a change of stables and with Ben Thompson can go forward to control the race.

FRUMOS (12) has been brought north to pick up some black-type and with James McDonald from a good gate will get every opportunity to succeed.

VERDICT: Staying with STREET GOSSIP (16).

Doomben Race 5 Form Guide WIN PLACE
Impressu Darby McCarthy 3yo (1110m)
2nd 1 Spacewalk (9) James Mc Donald 57.0kg	5.5	6	6	5.5	10.5	23	5	4.9	5.5	6	5.5
8th 2 Richon (8) Samantha Collett 56.0kg	23	23	29	21	23	180	19	26	23	26	21
5th 3 Thelwell (2) Justin P Stanley 56.0kg	81	51	101	67	16	990	61	83	71	67	67
1st 4 Golden Boom (1) Ryan Maloney 56.0kg	1.8	1.85	1.75	1.85	1.8	1.95	2	1.88	1.8	1.82	1.85
7th 6 Helluva Barty (6) Jaden Lloyd 56.0kg	7	7	7.5	7	7	17	6	7	7	7	7
11th 7 Uno Moon (4) Mark Du Plessis 56.0kg	151	126	301	151	16	990	126	221	151	126	151
3rd 11 Lady Laguna (10) Damien Thornton 55.5kg	5.5	5.5	5.5	6	3.85	7	6.5	5.5	6	6	6
9th 12 Flaming Conquest (11) Georgina Cartwright 54.0kg	41	35	51	35	18	990	34	43	41	41	35
10th 13 Al Pal's Gal (7) Taylor Marshall 55.0kg (a0.5)	151	126	251	151	120	990	101	221	126	126	151
6th 14 Deb's Ellie (5) Jason Collett 55.0kg (a0.5)	126	101	251	151	13	310	126	221	126	126	151
4th 15 Bezique (3) Ben E Thompson 54.0kg	23	20	23	23	10	85	21	22	23	26	23
Market percentage	121	120	117	119	146	78	119	119	119	117	119
Quick Bet

There are few more honest ones than LADY LAGUNA (11) which gets plenty of racing but just keeps turning up. It took a good one in Yellow Brick to beat her in the Gold Coast Guineas and she won her only previous start at this track and distance. The gate tests but Damien Thornton knows her well and will find a spot.

GOLDEN BOOM (4) was never on the track when resuming here and faded out late. He will strip fitter and with Ryan Maloney from gate one there will be no excuses.

HELLUVA BARTY (6) showed promise last preparation winning both outings and trialled well behind Golden Boom recently. A strong speed suits and he could round them up late.

RICHON (2) has won both outings this time in and whist this is harder has the speed to be prominent for a long way.

VERDICT: LADY LAGUNA (11) has the black-type form.

Doomben Race 6 Form Guide WIN PLACE
XXXX Chief De Beers (1110m)
12th 2 Simply Fly (12) Ryan Maloney 58.5kg	23	20	26	23	2	29	21	23.5	21	23	23
5th 3 Prime Candidate (1) Joshua Parr 58.0kg	9	9	10	9	8	11.5	9	9	9	9.5	9
2nd 4 The Big Goodbye (6) Jason Collett 57.5kg	7.5	7.5	7.5	7.5	1.37	990	7.5	7.7	7.5	8	7.5
10th 5 Axe (3) Sam Clipperton 57.0kg	18	16	17	17	2	21	17	18.2	16	17	17
4th 6 Zethus (10) James Mc Donald 57.0kg	5.5	6.5	6	6	5	7.2	5.5	5.3	5.5	5.5	6
8th 7 Goldsborough (4) Samantha Collett 55.0kg	9.5	10	10	9.5	1.6	12	11	10	10	10	9.5
6th 10 Greyworm (9) Micheal Hellyer 54.0kg	81	67	101	81	23	160	91	93	81	67	81
3rd 11 King Kapa (8) Ben E Thompson 54.0kg	4.2	4.2	4.2	4.2	4	5	4.4	4.45	4.4	4.4	4.2
9th 12 La Amigo (5) Tegan Harrison 54.0kg	71	61	101	81	40	160	81	93	71	67	81
7th 14 Orbisyn (2) Taylor Marshall 54.0kg	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	7	6.4	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5
11th 15 Shamrock Lu (7) Kyle Wilson-Taylor 54.0kg	14	14	15	14	1.6	17	14	13.8	14	15	14
1st 16 Mishani Sniper (11) Mark Du Plessis 54.0kg	18	16	17	17	20	21	19	17.6	17	18	17
Market percentage	120	120	116	119	382	87	118	118	120	118	119
Quick Bet

The Godolphin runner ZETHUS (6) brings Listed NSW form and wasn't disgraced at both Doomben outings when last here. He is poorly drawn but is a Group 3 winner, has won twice previously at this trip and James McDonald knows what to do.

ORBISYN (14) has been disappointing but his best runs come when fresh and he has three strong trials under his belt. He won't find an easier Listed race than this and with only 54kg Taylor Marshall can have him in the premier position throughout.

THE BIG GOODBYE (4) rarely runs poorly and has an excellent Doomben record. With Jason Collett he won't be far away in running and will try until the end.

SIMPLY FLY (2) goes well fresh and looked sharp at a recent trial. He will give them a start but a strong speed suits and with Ryan Maloney can hit the line.

VERDICT: A moderate Listed race gives ZETHUS (6) his chance.

Doomben Race 7 Form Guide WIN PLACE
XXXX Doomben Cup (2000m)
7th 1 Zaaki (10) James Mc Donald 59.0kg	2.1	2.15	2.1	2.15	2.76	6.8	2.1	2.15	2.1	2.15	2.15
2nd 2 Numerian (8) Jason Collett 59.0kg	10	9.5	10	9.5	1.86	23	9.5	10	9.5	9.5	9.5
1st 3 Huetor (6) Ryan Maloney 59.0kg	11	11	11	10	4.9	990	10	9.9	10	10	10
8th 4 No Compromise (5) Opie Bosson 59.0kg	81	61	101	67	1.65	280	61	71	61	61	67
5th 5 Zeyrek (2) Tim Clark 59.0kg	16	17	19	17	1.91	42	18	15.8	17	17	17
6th 6 Diamil (3) Joshua Parr 59.0kg	51	41	61	51	2	990	41	51	51	41	51
11th 7 Nonconformist (7) Jordan Childs 59.0kg	12	12	12	12	5.7	16	14	11.6	13	12	12
9th 8 Bankers Choice (11) Brodie Loy 59.0kg	41	31	41	35	1.65	990	31	33	34	34	35
10th 9 Palmetto (4) Ben E Thompson 59.0kg	71	51	81	61	2	990	61	63	61	51	61
4th 11 Duais (1) Sam Clipperton 57.0kg	15	14	16	15	1.65	65	16	15.2	15	17	15
0th 12 Atishu (9) Nash Rawiller 57.0kg	7	7	7.5	7	7.6	30	7	7	7.5	7.5	7
3rd 13 Kovalica (12) James Orman 56.5kg	13	14	16	14	1.5	13.5	13	13.8	13	14	14
Market percentage	117	118	112	117	542	41	118	118	118	117	117
Quick Bet

They took ZAAKI (1) on in the Hollindale and whilst they got him out of his comfort zone couldn't beat him. His third-up record is some concern and he isn't getting any younger but is the class horse of the field with the best rider. With the stablemate as likely leader he gets a tempo to suit and is the one to run down.

HUETOR (3) ran ZAAKI (1) down last year when the race was at Eagle Farm and got close in the Hollindale last start. He is ready to peak and if he gets the right tempo there is no reason why he can't go back-to-back.

The other Annabel Neasham runner NUMERIAN (2) has been kept fresh since a bold effort in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes with followed a narrow defeat in the Australian Cup. He is likely to set the tempo and could just keep going.

ATISHU (12) disappointed in the Hollindale but is better than that and has won two of three at this trip. A genuine tempo will help and she can be strong late.

VERDICT: Quinella ZAAKI (1) and HUETOR (3).

Doomben Race 8 Form Guide WIN PLACE
Ladbrokes Brc Sprint (1350m)
4th 1 Scallopini (7) Boris Thornton 60.0kg	6.5	7.5	7	7	1.5	990	7.5	7.5	6	6.5	7
15th 2 Dark Destroyer (9) Nash Rawiller 59.5kg	17	17	17	16	11	21	17	18.2	18	16	16
3rd 3 Cardinal Gem (16) Jordan Childs 58.0kg	5	4.8	4.8	5	2.2	5.7	4.6	4.6	5	5	5
9th 5 Holyfield (8) Samantha Collett 58.0kg	23	23	29	23	2	32	18	24	23	29	23
7th 6 Sinawann (12) Jason Collett 57.5kg	16	16	16	16	2.2	19	19	15.2	17	15	16
1st 7 Surf Dancer (4) Joshua Parr 57.5kg	34	41	41	35	1.06	1000	26	37	34	51	35
13th 8 Kiku (14) James Mc Donald 57.0kg	16	14	17	15	3	21	17	15.2	16	16	15
14th 9 Coal Crusher (3) Sam Clipperton 56.5kg	6.5	6	6.5	6.5	4.5	7.8	7.5	6.4	7	6.5	6.5
2nd 10 Dragon Leap (15) Opie Bosson 56.5kg	31	27	34	27	1.26	40	31	35	26	34	27
5th 11 Hilal (10) Ryan Maloney 56.0kg	31	31	34	31	2	44	26	30	31	34	31
16th 12 Bacchanalia (1) James Orman 55.5kg	6.5	6.5	6.5	7	6.8	7.2	7	6.3	6	6	7
6th 13 Vinco (2) Ben E Thompson 55.5kg	81	61	81	61	2	90	51	63	61	67	61
11th 14 Excelida (11) Tim Clark 55.0kg	14	14	15	14	15	16.5	15	14	15	15	14
10th 15 Ucalledit (5) Andrew Mallyon 54.5kg	14	15	15	14	4.1	20	10	14.2	15	15	14
12th 16 Charmmebaby (13) Taylor Marshall 54.0kg	101	81	101	91	2.2	140	81	101	101	91	91
8th 17 Lady Of Honour (6) Jake Bayliss 54.0kg	18	19	21	18	2.2	22	17	19.2	20	19	18
Market percentage	120	121	116	120	683	85	122	120	121	119	120
Quick Bet

Winners win and SCALLOPINI (1) might be an eight-year-old but showed he was far from done with going back-to-back at Flemington over 1400m last preparation. That is his preferred trip but he has a solid Doomben record and has won four times first-up. A thirteen-time winner from 41 starts he can never be left out.

BACCHANALIA (12) has been in good form since resuming winning twice from four outings and only just missed at Gosford last start. This distance may take him out of his comfort zone but with Jim Orman from the ace draw he will be prominent for a long way.

UCALLEDIT (15) was never likely when resuming but has a far better record over this trip. He won four of his six starts last preparation without missing a place and can make a mark here.

HOLYFIELD (5) is another that knows how to win and won the Listed Keith Noud over 1200m when last at Doomben. He is poorly drawn but Samantha Collett has ridden him previously and will know what to do.

VERDICT: SCALLOPINI (1) can deal with these.

Doomben Race 9 Form Guide WIN PLACE
Anz Bloodstock News The Roses (2000m)
1st 1 Fireburn (10) Jason Collett 56.5kg	3.7	3.6	3.5	3.6	5.1	5.5	3.8	3.3	3.5	3.4	3.6
2nd 3 Renaissance Woman (1) Joshua Parr 56.5kg	3.1	3.2	3	3.1	3	4	3.5	3.25	3.1	3	3.1
14th 4 Tyresa (2) Larry Cassidy 56.5kg	101	91	151	91	21	990	81	111	101	101	91
8th 5 Noah 'N' A Deel (15) Sean Cormack 56.5kg	71	61	81	61	18.5	990	71	67	61	51	61
12th 6 Premise (4) Sam Clipperton 56.5kg	14	15	15	14	7.4	11	11	13.4	14	15	14
3rd 7 Sakura Girl (6) Opie Bosson 56.5kg	6	6	6	6	4.5	7	6.5	6.1	6	5.5	6
6th 8 Super Chilled (16) James Mc Donald 56.5kg	10	11	13	11	10	42	10	9.7	11	11	11
7th 9 Madame Odette (14) Ryan Maloney 56.5kg	19	18	21	19	10	12.5	17	18.4	19	19	19
4th 10 Proscenium Arch (7) Tim Clark 56.5kg	26	23	26	23	14.5	980	21	24.5	23	23	23
10th 11 Fall For Cindy (13) James Orman 56.5kg	21	19	21	20	19	980	18	21	21	19	20
9th 12 Reo (3) Damien Thornton 56.5kg	23	23	29	23	12	170	21	26	26	26	23
13th 13 Starliner (8) Kyle Wilson-Taylor 56.5kg	34	31	41	34	17.5	990	41	41	31	29	34
11th 15 Arts Object (5) Brodie Loy 56.5kg	251	201	501	301	36	250	151	321	251	201	301
5th 16 Yankee Hussel (9) Andrew Mallyon 56.5kg	81	71	126	91	26	120	61	95	91	81	91
15th 17 Irish Sally (12) Micheal Hellyer 56.5kg	201	251	601	301	30	990	201	501	251	301	301
16th 18 Venetian Blue (11) Ben E Thompson 56.5kg	126	101	201	101	100	210	101	151	126	101	101
Market percentage	120	120	116	120	156	80	119	120	120	125	120
Quick Bet

The traditional lead-up for the Oaks and it is hard to go past RENAISSANCE WOMAN (3) which won the Bracelet at the Sunshine Coast and showed she handles this trip when winning the Group 3 Ethereal at Caulfield during the Spring. She is peaking at the right time and with Josh Parr can go on with it.

PREMISE (6) placed in both the Adrian Knox and the Australian Oaks which is good form for this. She has trialled recently and Sam Clipperton will have her handy throughout.

FIREBURN (1) is another bringing similar form after solid efforts in both the Australian Oaks and Vinery Stud Stakes. She won a recent trial and will hit the line for Samantha Collett.

SAKURA GIRL (7) brings strong Kiwi form and this track may suit her front-running style. Opie Bosson has had success here before and will give them something to run down.

VERDICT: RENAISSANCE WOMAN (3) to take the next step.

BEST BET: RENAISSANCE WOMAN (Race 9 No 3)

NEXT BEST: DRIVE A DEEL (Race 1 No 5)

VALUE BET: SAFEWORK (Race 2 No 5)

QUADDIE:

Race 6: 2,4.6,14
Race 7: 1,3
Race 8: 1,12,15
Race 9: 1,3,6,7

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