Race 12

COMMERCIAL HOTEL STAKE PR1 DIVISION1

4:55pm AEDT437y (400m)6th Grade$1041

Form Guide Selections

Race Overview

POKE SALAD ANNIE (5) is progressing well claiming her 2nd career win latest, scoring by 9 lengths (17.39) at this track. Solid beginner who can clear the tricky draw. Makes plenty of appeal if runs up to latest. PUNITIVE (1) pinged the lids and led for most of the way to hold a minor placing when third and beaten 1.3 lengths (26.15) at Ballarat in a T3 Grade 7 over 492y. Will give a great sight again. DIVA'S ROSE (4) has been beaten for early speed lately, last time finishing eighth (22.82) in a Grade 5 at Warrnambool. Speedy beginner who can find the front with a clean break from the middle of the draw. A forward showing wouldn’t surprise. MAJOR QUEEN (8) was in the money last start here at this trip - likely to feature again.

AI Best Bet

Box 4 — Poke Salad Annie

Poke Salad Annie is the standout in this field based on her last start 9-length win at this track, demonstrating significant improvement and a strong finish. Despite the tricky box 4, her solid beginning described in the overview suggests she can clear early traffic and dictate terms. If she reproduces her last effort, she will be very hard to beat.

Impressive last start win (9 lengths, 17.39)Solid beginner, capable of clearing box 4Significant improvement curve

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AI Selections & Analysis (7 dogs)

Poke Salad Annie

Box 4 · 2yo bl F · 6 To 5

LOW RISK

LIFE0: 0-0-0(0%W)

TRK0: 0-0-0(0%W)

DIST0: 0-0-0(0%W)

Trainer: Stuart Sharam (Penola)L50: 16-18 32%-68% · L350: 22-24 32%-67%

Impressive last start win (9 lengths, 17.39)Solid beginner, capable of clearing box 4Significant improvement curve

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Punitive

Box 1 · 2yo bl F · 5 To 1

MEDIUM RISK

LIFE12: 1-2-2(8%W)

TRK2: 0-1-1(0%W)

DIST2: 0-0-0(0%W)

Trainer: Rosalyn Hume (Wattle Flat)L50: 17-17 34%-68% · L350: 136-101 39%-68%

Punitive benefits immensely from the inside draw, which is crucial for a dog that pings the lids and leads early. Her recent third at Ballarat, while over a longer distance, shows her ability to hold a position. If she can replicate her early speed, the rails run will be a significant advantage over this distance.

Excellent box 1 drawStrong early paceTrainer's good strike rate

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Form Guide Comment: Finished third last start (26.15) over 492y at Ballarat. Has the inside draw this time. One of the better hopes.

Major Queen

Box 6 · 2yo blu F · 6 To 5

MEDIUM RISK

LIFE19: 4-2-6(21%W)

TRK19: 4-2-6(21%W)

DIST9: 1-1-4(11%W)

Trainer: Lorraine Goodwin (Hamilton)L50: 8-20 16%-56% · L350: 47-98 13%-41%

Major Queen has a strong career record at this track and distance, including a win over 437y. Despite the wide draw, her consistency in placing and her ability to win suggests she can overcome it if she gets a clear run. Her trainer also has a solid strike rate, indicating the dog is well-prepared.

Strong track and distance formConsistent performerTrainer in good form

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Form Guide Comment: Has finished in the placings at last two, the latest when second (23.44) over 437y at this track. Drawn wide. Looks tested in this line-up.

Linda Lou

Box 2 · 1yo bdl/wh F · 79 To 1

LIFE0: 0-0-0(0%W)

TRK0: 0-0-0(0%W)

DIST0: 0-0-0(0%W)

Trainer: David Fennell (Glencoe)L50: 11-15 22%-52% · L350: 48-102 14%-43%

Diva's Rose

Box 3 · 3yo bl F · 51 To 1

LIFE41: 4-9-9(10%W)

TRK4: 1-0-1(25%W)

DIST1: 0-0-0(0%W)

Trainer: Connor Byrne (Warrnambool)L50: 5-20 10%-50% · L350: 9-52 5%-34%

Form Guide Comment: Good starter. Last start finished eighth in a Grade 5 on April 2 over 427y at Warrnambool behind Paw Olympus, beaten 8 lengths (22.82). Will find this a little easier. Forget the latest effort. Among the chances.

Ollie Limes

Box 5 · 2yo fwn M · 51 To 1

LIFE18: 1-3-3(6%W)

TRK15: 1-3-2(7%W)

DIST2: 0-0-1(0%W)

Trainer: Peter Crawley (Mortlake)L50: 3-18 6%-42% · L350: 35-110 10%-41%

Form Guide Comment: Has hit the frame the last two starts, the latest at double figure odds when third (22.40) over 427y at Warrnambool. Drawn wide. Looking to others.

Compton Baker

Box 7 · 1yo bl M · 5 To 1

LIFE16: 2-5-3(13%W)

TRK14: 2-5-2(14%W)

DIST5: 0-1-1(0%W)

Trainer: Tracie Price (Compton)L50: 9-14 18%-46% · L350: 89-124 25%-60%

Form Guide Comment: Latest effort finished 5th over 437y at this track beaten 12 lengths (23.72) behind Dolly's My Mum in a Grade 6 on March 22. Expected to go very well.