Gus Limes
Box 2 · 2yo bdl M · 6 To 5
LOW RISK
LIFE32: 7-6-6(22%W)
TRK31: 7-6-6(23%W)
DIST19: 4-6-4(21%W)
Trainer: Peter Crawley (Mortlake)L50: 3-18 6%-42% · L350: 35-110 10%-41%
Gus Limes boasts excellent track and distance form, consistently running competitive times at Mt Gambier over 334y. The inside draw of Box 2 is highly advantageous for her early speed, allowing her to settle well and avoid traffic. Her recent third, overcoming a chequered run, indicates strong finishing ability and resilience.
Strong Track & Distance FormFavourable Box 2 DrawConsistent Early Pace and Finish
Form Guide Comment: Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 334y. Last start finished 3rd on March 29 over 334y at this track behind Saint Bree beaten 2.5 lengths (17.75) in a Grade 3/4/5. Ran one of the fastest times on the program last start despite finishing in the minors. Pay to follow.
Saint Bree
Box 8 · 3yo red/bdl F · 13 To 1
MEDIUM RISK
LIFE54: 13-10-6(24%W)
TRK54: 13-10-6(24%W)
DIST34: 12-8-4(35%W)
Trainer: David Fennell (Glencoe)L50: 11-15 22%-52% · L350: 48-102 14%-43%
Saint Bree comes off an impressive all-the-way win from Box 8, demonstrating strong early speed and a clear affinity for this track and distance. While the outside draw can be tricky, her ability to charge out and lead suggests she can overcome it. Her trainer also has a very strong strike rate.
Last Start All-The-Way WinnerExceptional Distance FormStrong Early Pace from Wide Draw
Form Guide Comment: Charged out of the boxes with a strong early split and went straight to the front, scoring an all the way win (17.57) over 334y at this track. Was strongly supported last start and ran right away with it. Worth following up.
One More Button
Box 4 · 3yo wh/bdl M · 6 To 1
MEDIUM RISK
LIFE19: 5-1-5(26%W)
TRK8: 3-1-3(38%W)
DIST6: 3-1-1(50%W)
Trainer: Gary Lane (Bushfield)L50: 7-16 14%-46% · L350: 53-94 17%-47%
One More Button has a solid win percentage at this track and distance, indicating her capability when at her best. Despite a couple of recent unplaced runs at Warrnambool, her prior form including a Grade 4/5 win and strong early pace makes her a contender here. The middle draw of Box 4 can be advantageous if she begins well.
Good Track & Distance Win RateStrong Early PaceCapable in this Class
Form Guide Comment: Showed strong early pace and stuck on well despite finishing out of the placings when fourth over 427y Warrnambool in 22.43. Thereabouts of late and rates highly this line-up. Expected to be in the finish.
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Revitalise
Box 1 · 3yo bdl M · 4 To 1
LIFE20: 6-1-4(30%W)
TRK1: 0-0-0(0%W)
DIST1: 0-0-0(0%W)
Trainer: Elizabeth Steel (Nullawarre North)L50: 8-11 16%-38% · L350: 18-66 5%-24%
Form Guide Comment: Won two starts back when well in the market at Warrnambool over 427y. Last start finished last on March 29 over 334y at this track behind Saint Bree beaten 47 lengths (20.90) in a Grade 3/4/5. Key chance on best form.
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Trial King
Box 3 · 2yo bl M · 11 To 2
LIFE28: 10-4-6(36%W)
TRK19: 7-4-2(37%W)
DIST10: 3-3-0(30%W)
Trainer: Noel Perry (Ob Flat)L50: 7-16 14%-46% · L350: 25-121 7%-42%
Form Guide Comment: Good effort at double-figure odds last time when second (17.59) over 334y at this track. Has a low draw. Solid top-three prospects.
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Aston Blend
Box 5 · 3yo red/fwn M · 20 To 1
LIFE64: 12-14-7(19%W)
TRK26: 9-8-3(35%W)
DIST9: 3-3-2(33%W)
Trainer: Christian Roberts (Melton West)L50: 10-15 20%-50% · L350: 41-100 12%-41%
Form Guide Comment: Out of the placings last time but the run prior he recorded a sharp 17.73 over 334y finishing second at this track. Will need to find best form.
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Wild Star
Box 6 · 3yo bl F · 15 To 2
LIFE61: 15-9-8(25%W)
TRK34: 10-6-7(29%W)
DIST5: 2-1-1(40%W)
Trainer: Tracie Price (Compton)L50: 9-14 18%-46% · L350: 89-124 25%-60%
Form Guide Comment: Missed the frame last time but the start prior recorded a handy 23.12 over 437y finishing third at this track. Harder here and looks a place chance only.
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Saint Ella
Box 7 · 1yo bl F · 21 To 1
LIFE13: 3-5-0(23%W)
TRK13: 3-5-0(23%W)
DIST13: 3-5-0(23%W)
Trainer: David Fennell (Glencoe)L50: 11-15 22%-52% · L350: 48-102 14%-43%
Form Guide Comment: Lines up from box 7 for the first time after finishing a 10 length fifth at this track (18.32) in a Grade 3/4/5. Tough field and looking to others this time.