Best Bets – Wednesday 2nd September

LEICA STORM looks primed to strike in the Hyland Race Colours Handicap after producing a string of performances that suggest a win at this level is just around the corner. The step to 1600m is ideal, and he should relish the opportunity to settle into a comfortable rhythm before kicking away late. With a favourable race setup expected and the confidence of recent form on his side, he looks capable of proving too strong in the concluding stages. SAVOONGA is the main danger after a series of honest performances.

ANTHROPOID looks ready to cash in on a favourable assignment in the Ranvet Handicap after a couple of impressive performances, Zac Lloyd retains the ride and he gets in the weights low. MAZIS looks the main danger after some consistent efforts of his own.

SHE’S EXTRA looks the standout play and appears ideally suited dropping into this 1000m assignment. She comes back from racing some talented ones in a listed race a couple of weeks ago, and she’ll be better for the experience.

MULL OF KINTYRE looks capable of giving this a huge shake at odds first-up for the Moody/Coleman yard. If Luke Nolen is able to control the tempo through the middle stages, she can pinch a winning break before the closers arrive. DIRTY LOOK is the main danger. The Begg-trained mare resumes off a spell with strong form from her previous preparation and has the turn of foot to be charging late if the race is run to suit.

EDUCATED looks ideally placed to go one better after a luckless first-up second at Caulfield when narrowly beaten as a well-backed favourite. The Maher-trained mare boasts three wins from five starts and maps perfectly from barrier three, allowing Jabez Johnstone to settle close to the speed and make full use of the claim. SET ME LOOSE appeals as the main danger.