Sandown posts a Slow 6 and it's a dry day in Melbourne but a very cold morning so doubt it will improve that much. Not the most appealing card but there are some comments on a couple of races.
Race 5
My first thoughts here were that I wanted to try and find something to beat Yogi at around evens as he gets back and took an age to find top gear last time. He's up 9 points since he started out this prep but he does look very progressive and run on horses may well be suited here today. The Willybe gets an easy time upfront here probably and he looks the obvious alternative third up out to 2100m. Northern Journey's best effort would give him a chance but he's not a horse I could back. Manapine is a hope but probably wants it drier. May do something here but not committed at the moment.
Race 8
Galaxy Raider was desperately unlucky here last time but that's not the first time he's lost a race he should have won and he can certainly find trouble in running. He's up in grade here also and on a slower track. He's the obvious and must go close with any luck but there are enough negatives to stop me getting involved at anything under 3.20. Sweet Melody did well on her first prep with Weir and she'll probably improve again this time in. She looked really good first up over 1400m at Cranbourne last time and if she's ready to go and the market is positive about her she'll be a live chance.
I haven't backed anything early so there are no suggested bets as I never put anything up on the blog unless I'm committed to backing it myself
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