Race 7

WILLIAMS CRANE HIRE MIXED STAKE PR1 DIVISION1

3:07pm AEDT560y (512m)4th/5th Grade$1360

Form Guide Selections

Race Overview

COMPTON GYPSY (1) has a strong record here with four wins and two placings from eight starts. Was out of placings last time (29.72) at this track in a OPEN, finishing fourth and beaten 3 lengths. Looks a leading chance on best. COMPTON GOLD (3) found some support last start but struggled into fourth (29.72), beaten 5 lengths. Was in the money the start prior. Has good speed and a low draw is a big help. Worth following up. BELAIR LAUREL (6) turned in a modest effort most recently when eighth at The Meadows over 574y behind Analyzation (30.97) in a Grade 5 FIN. Was a winner prior to that. The form from her last run stacks up well. Has ability and a bold showing is expected. HONEY ZEN (8) can improve on an unplaced run here last time out.

AI Best Bet

Box 1 — Compton Gypsy

Compton Gypsy boasts an exceptional record at Mt Gambier and over this distance, highlighted by a scorching 29.41s best time. The inside draw is highly advantageous, allowing this strong early pacer to hold the rails and dictate terms, making it a formidable contender despite its recent fourth in an Open class race.

Exceptional track and distance formFavourable Box 1 drawStrong early pace and best time

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AI Selections & Analysis (7 dogs)

Compton Gypsy

Box 1 · 1yo bl F · 6 To 5

LOW RISK

LIFE22: 9-5-4(41%W)

TRK8: 4-1-1(50%W)

DIST5: 2-1-0(40%W)

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

Exceptional track and distance formFavourable Box 1 drawStrong early pace and best time

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Form Guide Comment: Charged out of the boxes with a strong early sectional but swamped late when a close up fourth (29.72) at this track over 560y. Has clocked a scorching 29.41 here at this trip. Leading player.

Compton Gold

Box 3 · 3yo fwn F · 6 To 5

MEDIUM RISK

LIFE59: 24-7-6(41%W)

TRK12: 6-0-3(50%W)

DIST8: 4-0-1(50%W)

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

Compton Gold, also from the in-form Price kennel, shares a strong Mt Gambier and 560y record with the favourite. While recent form has been mixed in higher grades, the Box 3 draw is suitable for its racing style, and a return to this grade could see it bounce back to its best, making it a major threat.

Strong track and distance formIn-form trainerSuitable box draw

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Form Guide Comment: Found some support last start but struggled and finished 4th over 560y at this track beaten 5 lengths (29.72) behind Gunning Bandit in a OPEN on March 29. Placed two back at The Meadows. Should prove hard to beat.

Honey Zen

Box 7 · 3yo bl F · 19 To 1

MEDIUM RISK

LIFE60: 16-10-9(27%W)

TRK7: 1-1-1(14%W)

DIST4: 1-0-1(25%W)

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

Honey Zen, another Tracie Price runner, has a solid record at Mt Gambier and over 560y, including a win two starts back. Despite a poor last run, the wide Box 7 can often provide clear running for dogs that prefer space, and with the strong trainer form, a significant improvement is expected in this class.

Good track and distance recordIn-form trainerPotential for clear run from wide draw

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Form Guide Comment: Should get a clear run from the wide draw. Wasn't impressive last start but does have a great record at this track and distance, safely held last time but can do far better here.

Borough Banker

Box 2 · 3yo bl M · 13 To 1

LIFE70: 12-6-11(17%W)

TRK3: 1-0-1(33%W)

DIST3: 1-0-1(33%W)

Trainer: Jonathon Malone (Winslow)L50: 4-13 8%-34% · L350: 33-78 12%-40%

Form Guide Comment: Needs to do more than recent efforts, the latest a seventh over 465y at Bendigo. Others hold stronger claims.

Way Cool

Box 4 · · 51 To 1

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

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

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

Trainer: Robert Halliday (Portland West)L50: 8-13 16%-42% · L350: 40-113 11%-43%

Belair Laurel

Box 5 · 2yo bl F · 41 To 1

LIFE37: 9-0-3(24%W)

TRK7: 3-0-0(43%W)

DIST6: 3-0-0(50%W)

Trainer: Trevor Steel (Nullawarre)L50: 10-13 20%-46% · L350: 35-80 10%-33%

Form Guide Comment: Got back last start and could only manage eighth but before that won by 1.5 lengths at The Meadows (30.68) beating Mighty Scar in a Grade 5 H on March 18. Capable of taking this out.

Crocodile Roll

Box 6 · 3yo fwn M · 19 To 1

LIFE66: 12-13-10(18%W)

TRK1: 0-0-0(0%W)

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

Trainer: Ryan Tugwell (Finniss)L50: 14-17 28%-62% · L350: 81-110 23%-54%

Form Guide Comment: Won two starts back after racing on the pace at Angle Park over 580y in 30.57. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when seventh over 560y at this track at OPEN level. Will be tested in this company.