DOOMBEN, FEBRUARY 28: DAVID FOWLER SELECTS ...

By David Fowler | Saturday, February 28, 2015

Form assessed for a soft 5 … possible upgrade with warm weather this morning

Race 1:

SYN CITY (12) was impressive at T’ba on debut then was never a factor at Moonee Valley. Strike a fairly average line-up for 1st-up run. LUJAC (3) has been capable in 3 runs and drawn to be competitive again while MISHANI DI CAPRIO (1) is honest. Rough chances 2, 6, 8 and 11.

Race 2:

Market dominated by BEST OF THE REST (1) who has been impressive past 2 D’bn wins and the promising stayer VODNIK (4) who was 2nd here 3 weeks ago. VODNIK has the pull in the weights but BEST OF THE REST will be in front of him in running. I’ll stay with BEST OF THE REST. FRIGHTENING BOLT (5) is up in class but isn’t hopeless. Rough chances 8 and 10.

Race 3:

JEFFERSON PARK (2) is a capable visitor from the New England district of New South Wales. Won 1st-up here last campaign and obviously set for this race. Save on HEART SMART (13) who has posted two soft wins at S/Coast and can measure up from the good gate. Happy to risk BLACKBOARD SPECIAL (14) at the odds on offer. Rough chances 4, 9, 10 and 11.

Race 4:

GOLDIES IMAGE (6) was very good in 3 runs at her only campaign and then was spelled. Had a recent trial and will hit the line hard. Good each-way bet. PIENKNA (4) is a spruik horse but is rock bottom value considering she has drawn awkwardly with plenty of pace underneath her. CODE NOIR (10) comes out of a good debut win in a strong GC maiden. Rough chance 3.

Race 5:

Keen on BOARD DIRECTOR (5). Finally an alley! Been flying and gets a perfect run today. Should finish all over them. AMIZADE (1) is a quick filly, drawn ideally, and will take catching 1st-up. HAZARD BAY (3) is above average and should be respected. Rough chances 2, 4, 6, 7 and 10.

Race 6:

ARCHITECT (5) rarely puts 2 together but he was classy winning this track and trip 3 weeks ago. Should get a good run again from the favourable alley. ROCKET TO GLORY (3) will take it up and take catching 1st-up while EXCELLANTES (2) can never be discounted under these conditions. Last run sound. Rough chances 1, 8 and 10.

Race 7:

FLAMBOYER (12) is good value here around $12 fixed. Earned a pass mark 1st-up but inside alley and give in the ground are pluses for him here. Maps to get the box seat run. MISS COVER GIRL (16) is a smart filly who will finish quickly. TRAKSTAR (10) goes well fresh and watch for him late. Rough chances 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 and 15.

Race 8:

MY QUILTER (8) has never race better and rolls forward to either lead or box seat. Terrific value. BLACK JET (7) was ridden forward off a fair gate latest dominant D’bn win but may go back today which is not ideal. HARADA BAY (4) keeps running honestly. Rough chances 5, 6, 9 and 13.

Race 9:

DIAMOND FUND (8) is 4 from 4 this campaign and is running time to back up the impressive wins. Carries 1.5kg less today and maps to get the run of the race. Standout. SIEGFRIED (12) is capable and drawn to get a good run. CAELLUM (2) is honest, a last start D’bn winner and drawn the fence. Rough chances 1, 10 11, 13, 15 and 16.

BEST BET: DIAMOND FUND.

BEST EACHWAY: MY QUILTER.

BEST ROUGHIE: FLAMBOYER.

QUADRELLA: 2, 3, 5, 8, 10 / 10, 12, 13, 16 / 4, 7, 8 / 1, 2, 8, 10, 11, 12.

David Fowler