FOUR LINE UP AT BENALLA

1.30pm (3.30pm NZ) – Race 1 – Tile Importer SV Maiden Plate (2046m) – Heavy 10 Track

Two runners in this event – We’ll Meet Again jumps from barrier 3 with Patrick Moloney aboard stepping up over ground. Meets one with some form here but drops away after that.

Track should suit and he comes off a good run for a close third last time out at Bendigo; solid chance he’ll clear his maiden today.

Crafty Lion jumps from barrier 4 with Rhys McLeod aboard. Stepping up over ground, the track should suit and we anticipate a much-improved run today with the blinkers on.

2pm (4pm NZ) – Race 2 – Benalla Timber Products SV 2YO Maiden Plate (1106m)

Bella Vella jumps from barrier 6 with Patrick Moloney aboard. Hard to get a line on rivals as field is mainly first starters, but what we do know is that this filly has good gate speed which should negate the wide draw, she’s trained on well and gives the impression she will not mind the give in the ground. Good each way chance.

3pm (5pm NZ) – Race 4 – DKM Builders BM64 Handicap (1606m)

San Vincenzo (pictured) jumps from barrier 8 with Patrick Moloney aboard.

Natural front running galloper who does need the right sort of run. Untried in the heavy conditions but does have form on soft ground. Nice run last time out – and looking through this field, he should be the one to beat.