Our Daily Racing Tips for Wednesday 12th August focus on four of the strongest betting plays from the midweek cards.
CHEVAL DE BOIS (1) rises sharply in weight, but this is a considerable drop in class from what he has been facing lately.
The Annabel & Rob Archibald-trained gelding was last seen working strongly to the line to finish second, beaten just under a length, in a Benchmark 78 Handicap over 2000m at Rosehill.
That followed back-to-back runner-up finishes over 1550m at Kensington and 1500m at Rosehill.
He is rock-hard fit and maps to get a great run for Braith Nock, who claims 1.5kg.
| 1. Cheval De Bois (2) J: Braith Nock 61.5kg x4222T: Annabel & Rob Archibald | |||
| Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 10 at Rosehill Bm78 on August 1 over 2000m, slow going 0.9 len behind Horizons carrying 53kg at $5.50. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Rosehill 3yo Bm72 on July 18 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind Arapawa carrying 53kg at $3.80. Racing very well without winning but should get something back today. | |||
CAPTURE ME (8) brained an inferior field last start at Illawarra Grange and looks more than capable of stepping up to this level.
The Joe Pride-trained gelding looked to be in a spot of bother when held up behind the leaders, but he burst through and charged to the line to win easily by 2.8 lengths.
Prior to that, he finished second to Jarrito at Warwick Farm in a similar race to this.
He has drawn beautifully for Chad Schofield and should enjoy a sweet run on speed.
| 8. Capture Me (2) J: Chad Schofield 58kg 4×321T: Joseph Pride | |||
| Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2.75 len at Illawarra Grange Cl1 July 30 over 1150m defeating Li’l Grug with 60kg at $1.12. The run before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on July 15 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Jarrito with 55.5kg at $2.45. Sure to measure up in this company. | |||
INOUE (1) had favourite backers sweating when he bombed the start horrendously first-up over this course and distance.
However, the Richard Litt-trained gelding recovered to run home powerfully along the fence and win comfortably by 2.61 lengths.
He will strip fitter and has won his past two second-up races at Kembla Grange and Hawkesbury.
There looks to be good speed in the race, which should see James McDonald settle just off them before launching in the straight.
| 1. Inoue (5) J: James McDonald 60kg 574×1T: Richard Litt | |||
| Second-up. First-up after five months favourite; was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 2.5 len at this track 4yo+ Bm72 July 8 over 1100m in heavy going defeating Zale with 57kg at $2.50. Previously second-up favourite; came from midfield and won by a nose at Hawkesbury Cg&E Bm64 October 23 over 1100m defeating Norton Road carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. Big chance to make it back-to-back wins. Kept fresh and likely to hold that good form second-up. | |||
BARKING MAD (3) was stiff not to win his third race in a row last start over 1500m at Rosehill, where he was held up in the straight before charging late to finish second, beaten 1.24 lengths.
The Chris Waller-trained gelding won his maiden at Cranbourne first-up before sprinting hard and fast to dominate his rivals in a 3.5-length victory over 1400m on the Lakeside track.
He is at peak fitness now and gets the great man James McDonald in the saddle.
J-Mac will give him every chance to return to the winner’s stall from the inside barrier.
| 3. Barking Mad (1) J: James McDonald 59kg 7×112T: Chris Waller | |||
| Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Rosehill 3&4yo Bm72 on August 1 over 1500m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Funshow with 57.5kg at $5.50. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 3.5 len at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Bm64 July 8 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Rogue Warrior with 58.5kg at $5.50. Flying this prep and looks the goods dropping back to midweek company. | |||