MOUNT GAMBIER CUP
Great edition of the Cup even after the scratching of leading chance Dexter You Devil. Some strong Victorian form here, KILLOURNEY was very good behind Jaffastock first-up from a spell at Sandown. He tackled the Herbert Power in the spring and maps well from a middle barrier. IRISH BUTTERFLY is bursting to break through but draws awkwardly while GUIZOT comes off a good run behind the in-form Crystal Pegasus. Looks over the odds from a good gate. FAROOQ is going super but is going to need some luck from an outside gate, likewise SEBONNA who got a mile back here last time and charged late. RITRATTO is Group 3 placed, and I thought he looked ready to fire here despite a sticky barrier, CLEVER MAN is a big price but draws a good barrier
SELECTIONS: 6 KILLOURNEY, 4 Guizot, 8 Irish Butterfly, 1 Farooq
PLAY: Something each-way on GUIZOT.
BEST BETS
CHILL WITH TEEJAY
(Race 4, No 2)
Very good return in Melbourne and then solid last time behind Munster at Murray Bridge. Maps to get a gun run here gets in very well with the 3kg claim for Stacey Callow.
PICAROON
(Race 6, No. 5)
Good mare who was going through her classes last campaign winning the Alcopop Series Final at Morphettville ad then running well run at Flemington before a break. Has lots of upside and can run a big race first-up.