Feature Race Tips — The Goodwood

May 7

May 9th | The Goodwood | A.D. Hollindale Stakes | The Coast

G1 action in Adelaide, G1 class horses at the Gold Coast, and a best bet at Gosford. Big racing day ahead. 🐎

The Goodwood (Morphettville R8)

FLYING FOR FUN — $4.60

She exploded to win first-up. Second-up we can forgive her — no luck from the wide draw. Last start in G1 company, she again had no luck. Badly held up, she couldn’t get clear. She should have won.

With a good ride from Zac Lloyd, I think she wins this.

TIP: FLYING FOR FUN — $4.60

A.D. Hollindale Stakes (Gold Coast R7)

SHE’S A HUSTLER — $5

She beat Pride Of Jenni first-up — and can only strip fitter for that run. Extra distance suits. She loves fast tempos and the pace here will be genuine.

$5 is a terrific price.

Birdman is a false favourite. Half Yours will likely get too far back from the wide draw and will peak next time.

TIP: SHE’S A HUSTLER — $5

Best Bet — The Coast (Gosford R8)

SARRISMO — $4.40

An improving horse who drops a massive 8kg from his last start win. He draws low, will lead, and has a turn of foot.

Will take catching.

TIP: SARRISMO — $4.40

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Good luck,

Blake Johnston (BJ)

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