Big 6 – July 30
Last week’s Big 6 had just 3 runners but we found an overall profit with 2 winners – Boogie Dancer (2.15) and Cashin’ Chex (2.05).
Onto this week:
Moonee Valley R1 #1 D’AGUILAR
Moonee Valley R5 #6 MIMI’S AWARD
Moonee Valley R8 #14 CHIEF ALTONY
Rosehill R7 #1 WICKLOW
Rosehill R8 #9 JOJO WAS A MAN
Morphettville R8 #6 SCORCHED EARTH
MOONEE VALLEY
R1 #1 D’AGUILAR
Was a game 4th last start behind HEZASHOCKER and MANKAYAN over this distance in open class. He was ridden upside down there but in this small field, he will likely sit 2 wide in the third pair allowing him every chance to storm over the top of them. He has a win at the track and is 4 from 6 on soft tracks making him the one to beat.
R8 #14 CHIEF ALTONY
Racing really well, suited wet ground. Drops significantly in weight off previous 2 Melb runs. Will be strong late.
ROSEHILL
R7 #1 WICKLOW
Terrific winner 2nd-up given nasty on-pace/ inside bias then only up 100m Grafton and had task given tempo (-14L Vs ave). Yes 1800m. Sat up 4th when he won at this trip here in June 2021.
R8 #9 JOJO WAS A MAN
Was a close 2nd here last start behind the in-form TAKSU after being wide the entire race. He’s drawn to get a soft run on speed here, has a win at the distance, 2 wins at the track a win and a 2nd placing on heavy ground and will be at the peak of his fitness for this race.
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MORPHETTVILLE
R8 #6 SCORCHED EARTH
Seriously consistent John Moloney trained mare that simply doesn’t know how to run a bad race. Finds herself here in an extremely winnable race and has the ratings to win this on her ear if ready to go which recent jump-out indicating positive signs when far from pushed out. Predicted solid tempo up front will play favourably into her hands. For some of her main rivals to be beating her they will need to improve 3L on previous best ratings to be competitive! Opening $4.60 appears huge….rates $2.50 best bet!