Sunday thoroughbred racing is on the synthetic in Devonport with eight races scheduled.

Following concerns about diminishing light towards the end of recent meetings, the program will start at 11:33 and the last race at 15:55.

Best Bet

Race 1 – 2. Cold Aza Beer

Just a moderate maiden kicks off the day, and I’m keen on the chances of Cold Aza Beer to start us on the right note. He’s on the quick back-up from last Sunday, where he had to absorb some pressure in the lead but boxed on well to be beaten less than three lengths. Blinkers go on, and I expect him to deploy the same tactics, but with a softer lead, they hopefully won’t catch him. I think that race is clearly the key formline, with Called Through the main danger.

Next best

Race 5 – 2. Tikken

Tikken enjoyed the run of the race to win his first start in the state, but from a poor draw last time covered plenty of ground when finishing fifth. I think there was still merit in that run, and the jump to 1350m, along with a soft barrier, both appear to be big positives. The 5yo looks a good addition to the stables of Trent Wells, who prepares most of his winners at his home track in Devonport.

Best each-way

Race 4 – 9. Laugh With Me

Glenn Stevenson has a brilliant record with tried horses, and I’m inclined to keep one of his newcomers here very safe. Laugh With Me comes from his good mate, Matthew Brown, and has a couple of synthetic wins to her credit. Her most recent Victorian form is only fair, but this looks like a nice kick-off point, and I’d be surprised if Laugh With Me isn’t in the finish with any luck from a wide barrier.

Selections

Race 1: 2-1-5-4
Race 2: 2-10-3-7
Race 3: 1-4-6-2
Race 4: 9-1-4-5
Race 5: 2-4-5-8
Race 6: 1-3-11-10
Race 7: 1-8-6-3
Race 8: 5-1-6-3

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