Race 6 – Stow Storage Solutions Handicap (1300m)
1. Nimbustwothousand ($3.60)
Kept safe in betting and delivered a strong win last start at Seymour, beating older horses with a sustained tempo. Now finds a metro midweek with weight to carry and map pressure from drawn rivals. Gate 1 is gold but he’s not bombproof — still the likely leader and measuring stick. Trial and sectional data back up what the visuals suggest—this horse is ready to fire.
10. Kirribilli ($6.00)
Well-bred and lightly raced mare resuming. Trialled up strongly at Cranbourne and previously placed at G3 level. Draws wide but has the capacity to surge late if tempo breaks open. Key late closer who can win fresh if she’s settled. Looks to have improved again this prep and appears primed to deliver a new peak performance.
13. Here The Crowd ($13)
Tough on-speed mare who stuck on bravely first-up. Second-up fitter and maps well again. Doesn’t have a dynamic turn-of-foot but gives herself every chance from up on speed. Hard to knock for exotics. Looks to have improved again this prep and appears primed to deliver a new peak performance.
Professor’s Assessment:
Nimbustwothousand holds the lead and the form. Kirribilli brings upside and key metro trial indicators. Here The Crowd is tough and maps well. Market support would be telling,
Race 7 – Evergreen Turf Handicap (1800m)
8. Up And Under (FR) ($4.40)
Imported galloper peaking third-up. Has acclimatised well, hitting the line nicely at Moonee Valley. Looks well set up from the draw and gets a serious jockey switch. Can roll forward and get cover. Market support would be telling, but the stable knows how to place them on raceday.
9. Gates ($8.50)
Hard to catch but has talent. Forgive latest when poorly ridden. Has tactical speed when used correctly and drops in weight. Maps midfield with options. Respect on best form. Market support would be telling, but the stable knows how to place them on raceday.
12. Kaazi (GB) ($6.50)
Still putting it together but trending the right way. Strong late sectionals in last start win and bred to appreciate extra ground. Gets back but may be the strongest late if they go hard up front. Should appreciate conditions here and gives every indication this is the target run.
Professor’s Assessment:
Up And Under is ready now and maps with options. Kaazi is raw but trending. Gates has figures and drops in weight. Market support would be telling, but the stable knows how to place them on raceday.
Race 8 – Sportsbet Same Race Multi Handicap (1400m)
2. Le Ferrari ($5.50)
Honest campaigner who returns off solid jumpouts. Second-up record strong and handles this trip. Carries weight but draws soft and maps ideally midfield with cover. Can pounce with clean air. Trial and sectional data back up what the visuals suggest—this horse is ready to fire.
9. He’ll Rip ($8.00)
Went close two back in strong Saturday grade. This is a shade easier and maps well again. Loves this circuit and looks poised to make a move third-up. Hard fit and reliable. Should appreciate conditions here and gives every indication this is the target run.
13. Our Couver ($18)
Capable of flashing late when tempo suits. Hasn’t won for a while and usually needs everything to go right. Projects to settle last but has sharp final 400m when in the mood. One-run style makes her risky. Should appreciate conditions here and gives every indication this is the target run.
Professor’s Assessment:
Le Ferrari is proven and maps to win. He’ll Rip is the danger third-up. Our Couver best suited to exotics. Market support would be telling, but the stable knows how to place them on raceday.
Professor’s Final Word
Top Selection: Up And Under (Race 7) – $4.40
Each Way Angle: Kirribilli (Race 6) – $6.00
Speculative Value: Our Couver (Race 8) – $18
