Gr 1 – The Galaxy

This ultra-fast field of sprinters in the Gr 1 Galaxy is a top field. Is Private Harry a freak? We will know soon enough. Ric Chapman unpacks the race.

1. Mazu (11)

J: H Bowman T: J Pride

SCRATCHED

PB Rating 8
Last 5 54x65
Win $34.00 Place $8.00
  • Good on Soft

2. Uncommon James (8)

J: D Lane T: M Hoysted

Up on speed and battled away well final stages when 4th to Jedibeel this level last start. Fitter now and drawn to be just off speed. Looks to appreciate a softer track too. Place.

PB Rating 8
Last 5 587x4
Win $26.00 Place $6.00
  • Good on Soft

3. I Am Me (1)

J: N Rawiller T: C Maher

Good mare well up to this at her best. Slowly taking time to find her legs but this looks a nice race. Have in your numbers.

PB Rating 8.9
Last 5 09x03
Win $14.00 Place $3.80
  • Ready to Fire

4. Lady Laguna (3)

J: T Berry T: A Neasham & R Archibald

Has the moxy to win this first up. Perfectly drawn. Will sit in 4th until they swing and no surprise to see her finish hard.

PB Rating 8
Last 5 6306x
Win $26.00 Place $6.00
  • Likes Dry Track

5. Jedibeel (12)

Best Value
J: T Marquand T: B Widdup

Was pretty handy prior to a spell then came back with a superb run to win the Gr 2 Challenge Stakes over 1000m beating Kimochi and I Am Me. Is clearly up to this and has raced very well 2nd up in the past.

PB Rating 8.8
Last 5 281x1
Win $19.00 Place $4.80
  • In Form

6. Growing Empire (7)

J: J Mcdonald T: C Maher

Is ready. Trip is perfect. Is 3rd up, last start ran fast time when beaten over 1200m and likes racing the Sydney way. Drawn to be about 5th to the bend and should finish hard. Big danger.

PB Rating 9
Last 5 33x74
Win $8.00 Place $2.60
  • Ready to Fire

7. Dragonstone (13)

J: A Collett T: J Pride

He has drawn poorly but has more talent than a lot of people think. Beaten 3.5lengths last start when resuming behind Jedibeel and boasts a solid 2nd-up record. Might have to go hard early and if he finds cover he could surprise at massive odds. Loves it damp too.

PB Rating 8.4
Last 5 412x6
Win $81.00 Place $16.00
  • Good on Soft

8. Front Page (5)

J: T Clark T: M Dale

Is dynamite first-up and looked strong in a recent trial. Did run 3rd in this racer last year. Capable of leading all the way and well worth having in your numbers. Resumes here.

PB Rating 8.7
Last 5 4x22x
Win $17.00 Place $4.40
  • Ready to Fire

10. Estriella (10)

J: K Mcevoy T: C Maher

hHard to understand last start when never in the hunt and 14th to Jimmysstar in the gr 1 Oakleigh Plate. Was a solid gGr 1 type but her past two starts have been woeful. May be resenting racing.

PB Rating 7
Last 5 719x0
Win $26.00 Place $6.00
  • Good on Soft

11. Briasa (15)

J: T Schiller T: M, J & W Hawkes

Is very smart winning 6 of his 7 starts to date and unbeaten in 2 starts while resuming. And yes, is first-up here. Up in class a long way though. Gets back but can run time and market is best guide. If they back him, have in your numbers.

PB Rating 8
Last 5 1411x
Win $7.00 Place $2.30
  • Proven Winner

12. Eagle Nest (9)

J: R King T: G Ryan & S Alexiou

No doubt charges out of the gates in quest of the lead early. Likes to race like that and is hard to catch when she finds the lead. but, plenty like that in this race and she may have to sit on the outside of the pace. Is in form though. Did win the Gr 3 this trip last week in fast time. Has claims.

PB Rating 8.4
Last 5 31351
Win $20.00 Place $5.00
  • In Form

13. Private Harry (6)

J: A Morgan T: N Doyle

Might be a freak. Today we will know more. Has raced 4 times for 4 wins, latest this trip in Qld when he carried 2kg more than the brilliant fillies Lady Of Camelot and Arabian Summer yet brained them in record time back in January. Has trialled twice since, winning them easily. From this gate he should be right on pace and looks likely to be right in the finish.

PB Rating 9
Last 5 1111
Win $3.20 Place $1.45
  • Proven Winner

14. Commemorative (2)

Best Bet
J: Z Lloyd T: J Cummings

Is extremely smart and has a finishing burst that is better than all her rivals. And, carries no weight. Ran very fast time last start to win the Gr 3 Wenoina Girl over 1200m. Will get back and this draw means she will have to weave between runners to find clear air. BUT, if she does she can win.

PB Rating 9
Last 5 24x31
Win $6.00 Place $2.05
  • Ready to Fire

15. Time To Boogie (4)

J: R Jones T: M Freedman

Has raced 19 times and ran a career-high performance when 2nd to Eagle Nest this trip last stat in good time. Drawn to be just behind pace and at good odds could bo into a place with light weight.

PB Rating 7.8
Last 5 27612
Win $19.00 Place $4.80
  • Likes Dry Track

First 4

1. Commemorative, 2. Private Harry, 3. Growing Empire, 4. Jedibeel

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* PB rating based on form analysts’ opinion.