Dark Destroyer looks great value in Ipswich Cup betting today in my opinion ($11 at publish).
Dark Destroyer announced himself to the Queensland racing fraternity during a smart winter prep last year, in which he won the Rough Habit Plate before finishing fourth in the Queensland Derby.
Having won the Group 1 Tarzino Trophy in a hit-and-run mission in the New Zealand spring, the Proisir gelding has improved for two starts back this time, and he is ready to peak third-up today at an appropriate trip.
Space Tracker’s Australian debut here at fortnight ago turned plenty of heads, and I am confident he’ll record his first win under Annabel Neasham’s care back at Rosehill.
The Havana Gold gelding found form around some classy gallopers over in the UK and Europe last year, and he kept his best work for last over 1400m here last time, finishing only a head behind the winner.
With natural improvement, this looks well within his abilities.
The Eye Liner looks the perfect feature race for Gravina.
The five-year-old son of Sebring did finish down the order in Group 2 company last time out, but his form prior to that was good, and including a smart second to Opal Ridge in the Luskin Star at Scone.
He’s at peak fitness today and I like the booking of Ben Thompson.
Lady Laguna steps out in the Gai Waterhouse Classic today, and it looks another perfect feature race for her.
The Overshare filly hasn’t missed placing at her last six trips to the races, all in featured company and around plenty of above-average opponents.
1200m is certainly her go, I like the booking of Ryan Maloney for the first time and with even luck from the draw, she’ll take a power of beating again.