2023 Derby Day Preview
FLEMINGTON Race 1 – 1. BRAVE MEAD Good money for other runners here but I think the Maher/Eustace runner comes in with the best form and right stage of prep. Suited out to the mile now and should get a good spot on the map.
FLEMINGTON Race 4 – 2. CHAIN OF LIGHTNING – Liked the way she found the line first up behind the flying Asfoora. Think second up 1200m looks a nice set up and getting good odds to find out at the $7.50.
FLEMINGTON Race 6 – 18. STRETAN ANGEL – Good filly this and she showed her versatility when sitting closer to the speed in the Danehill. Just ripped away from them late there and ran right through the line. A strong tempo 1200m looks like it will suit her down to the ground. Remains to be seen if she’s drawn the right side being next to the grandstand but I think she’s a super each-way bet.
FLEMINGTON Race 8 – 15. AUSBRED FLIRT & 16. MORE SECRETS – Race with 10 chances but happy to be on these two who look over the odds. Ausbred Flirt was chopped out for a run in the Invitation and finished on the heels of a number of the fancies here. Like the quick back up for it. More Secrets hit the line with real intent second up when ridden poorly. Positive jockey change here and can settle closer from the good draw.
ROSEHILL Race 2 – 5. FALL FOR CINDY – On the quick back up from a good run in what will I think prove a good form race. Finds D Lane from a good draw and looks hard to beat.
ROSEHILL Race 7 – 4. PRIVATE EYE – Just think at the better price he represents the value in the race compared to the stablemate. Harder run in the Everest and was still right there in the finish. Think two chances but hoping he can get the better of Think About It.
