Race 1: Twilight Races – 15^th December Handicap 1250m

Cruising (1^st) sat outside the leader and was the strongest late. Tan Tat Flame (2^nd) sat just off the speed and battled to the line well enough. Dexter You Devil (3^rd) led and had every chance.

Race 2: Pridal Services 3YO Maiden Plate 1300m

Made in Russia (1^st) had a lovely run just off the speed, presented well and pulled away, a class above. Hollywood Vine (2^nd) led and has battled on well enough. They beat the rest easily.

Race 3: Horsman’s Plumbing & Gas Handicap 1250m

Sudden Wealth (1^st) settled back in last position off a strong tempo, made a long sustained run to get up in the last few strides, big win, has come back very well this prep. Chapel City (2^nd) had a nice run off the strong tempo, never went around a runner, had favours again but still looks to be going well. Meridian Star (3^rd) led and has run a very good race to almost steal it, this mare is going very well.

Race 4: Holdfast Insurance Handicap 1400m

Ozi Choice (1^st) led at a strong tempo and had a big enough margin to hang on late, good ride and a deserved win. Emmooki’s Dash (2^nd) had the strong tempo to suit and kept hitting the line. Pretty Punk (3^rd) ran on well enough off the good tempo. They beat the rest easily.

Race 5: The Black Doddy Handicap 1950m

Get the Picture (1^st) had a nice run a touch worse than midfield, could not find clear running on the turn but once got clear air, sprinted well to put the race to bed. Have Plenty (2^nd) has ran well again, going very well but keeps running into one better. Beau Rivage (3^rd) has gone well enough. Really not much to say about the rest, no one in this field has any upside.

Race 6: UBET Handicap 2250m

Exalted Lightning (1^st) sat outside the leader, took over before the turn and has held them off late, nice effort. Robocop (2^nd) had a lovely run just off the speed, kept hitting the line late but does struggle to win. Ropeadope (3^rd) kept grinding to the line. Calvary Gold (4^th) was caught wide the whole trip, presented well on straightening before knocking up late, big run.

Race 7: Adelaide Hills Wine Race Day – 9^th December HCP 1000m

Oamaru Owl (1^st) sat just behind the speed, travelled up well on straightening, and showed a nice sprint to score, maintains his unbeaten record first up. Hidden Value (2^nd) settled at the rear and has ran on strongly late, nice return. Irish Mint (3^rd) raced on the speed and gave a good kick like he always does, honest type. Vicki’s Boy (4^th) also ran on well from the rear.

Race 8: The Junction Handicap 1400m

Embecee Lil (1^st) jumped well before being restrained back to last, travelled into the race like the winner and showed her nice turn of foot to put them away, promising type. Enki (2^nd) settled towards the rear, travelled into the race nicely before having no luck at all in the straight, should have gone close. Lord Topper (3^rd) sat just off the speed and has battled on well enough in the straight, has come back well this prep.