Best Bets
Raincutter has not been seen at the races since February, but she is a filly with decent ability and is offered a great opportunity to break her maiden at Geelong this afternoon. The daughter of Helmet ran on well to finish third over 1425m at Werribee on debut, before a close up second behind Champagne Lucy at Yarra Valley most notably. She is drawn ideally in barrier 4 and looks to have the edge over most of her rivals here, particularly fresh.
Lightning Nic will return from a spell at Kembla Grange this afternoon, but she is a mare that typically flies fresh and she finds herself in a very winnable race here. The Nicconi mare undoubtedly produced her best runs last campaign at Kembla Grange and has trialled well in the lead-up to this race. Jason Collett can find a position just behind the early pace from barrier 5 before calling on the mare’s sharp turn of foot.
Deft has only made two competitive appearances at the races so far, but she has improved noticeably for the experience and she is ready to peak third-up this afternoon. Deft showed good ability at the trials through March and early April and was unlucky to be blocked for a run before finishing sixth on debut at Randwick. She’s since travelling to Scone for a credible third behind Metamorphic over 1300m and will enjoy the small step up in trip this afternoon.
Best Each-Way Bet
Mount Panorama is a horse that has typically raced in tougher company than he finds at Kembla Grange this afternoon and he could prove over the odds at his current double-figure quote. The son of Sebring trialled well leading into his current preparation and worked home well at Scone to finish fourth over a mile first-up. He’s sure to have taken plenty of benefit from the run and can work his way into the money today.