EOST 2011 FORM GUIDE

Michael Altus

2nd start and in reasonable form. Last start went too hard to early and faded towards the finish. Up in the weights and has been out to stud for the past 12 Months.This distance preferred and will be thereabouts. Place hope.

Joshua Veliscek

Has run a few races this trip without a placing, but may find this field easier going. Blinkers are off and has good trial form. Trifectas.

Sean Nihill

Old stayer who is attempting his 10th race start at this trip. Was competitive earlier in his career but has drifted back to the filed in recent starts. Blinkers on, but is proven at this distance. Watch betting.

Troy Loughnan

3rd start and in good form. Struggles to back up on Saturday’s and distance will be a query. Will be there from the start and has every chance of hanging on in a shorter than usual race. Go close.

Ashley Carter

9th start and a solid campaigner. Has the blinkers on and has been in strong form throughout the winter. Previous place getter and is a big chance in a small field. If the West Coast get up, he may have the legs to get home in a close one. The testing material.

Brett Stabb

4th start at the trip and is a good bolter, especially if the pies get up on Friday night. Distance a query and may struggle to keep up with the field despite a good trial on Silly Sunday. Feel the extra distance may hurt. Prefer others.

Paul Fry

Seasoned campaigner who is always in the mix, but a recent injury may hamper his efforts this run. Put in a solid performance last start, but will struggle to keep with the leaders this distance. Prefer to see.

Luke Hall

Top Weight. Slow start to the season but surprisingly placed his last start on Silly Sunday. Distance seems to be his preference. Goggles on, and looks to have a few covered this trip from a good barrier. Multiples.

Simon Visser

13th start and most experienced runner in the field. Blinkers are off for the first time in 3 years and poses a threat. The shorter distance may worry but will be there at the finish. Top hope.

Dean Brittain

3rd start after a long spell and has been at stud. Blinkers well and truly on, and may struggle first up. Will be thereabouts at the turn but will struggle to go with them. Others stronger.

Steven Lawn

Good trial form. Is always in the finish but yet to crack it for his maiden win. Likes to ride midfield, knows the track well, and will wait for an opening before going hard ; ) One of the chances.

Ryan Kearney

Blinkers are off, but struggled at the distance last start and has been unsighted in major trials since. Shorter distance this trip may help, but will need luck. Glue factory.

James Smith

Young colt at his 2nd start this trip. Went hard last start before failing in the final straight. This shorter distance may suit better and could in the finish. Experience from last year could help. Each way.

Luke Barrett

Up in the weights and blinkers on for the first time. Slow starter who may come good depending on the result of the Eagles v Cats match. Will have to hope for a fast pace and try to come home hard. Needs luck.

John Chick

Oldest horse in the race at his 5th start this trip. Ran in the top 5 last start and this shorter distance may suit. Knows the track well and has been warming to this race. Trifectas.

Heath McRae

8th start this trip and is a seasoned campaigner. Has the blinkers on but has shown good trial form. Placed at this track previously and always shows a good sight at the finish. One of the chances.

Carts $2
Fecta $3
Lawny $4
Viss $4
Vel $6
Heater $8
Pirate $8
Chicky $12
Lukey $15
Frenchy $15
Smitty $18
Deano $20
Alty $25
Stabbsy $26
Rhyno $30
Rooster $50

THIS YEAR THE TRIP INCLUDES 3 PRELIMINARY FINALS IN 24 HOURS!
PIES V HAWKS
CATS V EAGLES
STORM V WARRIORS

PHOTOS AT PRESENTATION NIGHT....