Trainer Paul Peter has brought Zanetto to Hollywoodbets Greyville for Monday’s meeting on the Polytrack and she will line up in Race 5, a MR 75 Apprentice Handicap for fillies and mares over 1200m.
Zanetto is headed for higher divisions. She was thoroughly impressive on the Polytrack the last time the yard raided, and she set a very fast time over 1400m. In fact, her time was almost three seconds faster than the class average and almost one second faster than Tread Swiftly, the top division winner over the same distance on the day.
She is very quick out the pens and has plenty speed in her female bloodline so the drop to the 1200m is likely to suit her.
Gabriell Pieterse takes the ride and also takes 2.5kg off the filly’s back.
Naval Secret takes a big drop in class and should be hard to beat in Race 2, a MR 75 Handicap over 1700m.
The Appeal, who suddenly turned his Polytrack form around, banging out impressive wins on the surface recently, is the early favourite. However, his merit rating has gone up eight points (4kg).
His last run was against weaker opposition and with the subsequent weight hike, he could find Naval Secret more than a match.
Naval Secret has not been beaten easily in far stronger races and yet has dropped in merit ratings points, allowing him to race at this lower level. His 1.5kg apprentice claim courtesy of Kaidan Brewer must give him a massive chance.
Secret Giver, who runs in Race 4, a MR 68 Handicap over 2000m, could provide some value.. This horse, related to legendary miler Legal Eagle, has taken time to mature but showed versatility with a good win on the Highveld recently.
He won his maiden on the Polytrack easily and wasn't disgraced in subsequent races on the surface.
Jack Milner’s selections:
Race 1: 8 Mia Loa, 2 Elusive Dream, 3 Mon Tresor, 5 Bell Starbuster
Race 2: 6 Naval Secret, 1 The Appeal, 7 Arrow's Mark, 3 Brandenburg
Race 3: 2 Zanobian Princess, 5 Name Of The Game, 4 Eye Catching, 11 Port Adelaide
Race 4: 10 Secret Giver, 11 Hey Bill, 2 Galabier, 5 Fever
Race 5: 1 Zanetto, 3 Maidens Prayer, 2 Corner Crusade, 5 High Flyby
Race 6: 3 Her Royal Majesty, 7 Poppy Of Bayeux, 4 Beckoning Beauty, 5 Magicallee
Race 7: 7 True Brit, 6 Grey Ocean, 3 One Too Many, 2 Chara Sands
Race 8: 2 In Cahoots, 11 Son Of Silk, 1 Winter Waves, 9 Quest For The Best
BEST BET: Race 5 No 1 Zanetto
VALUE BET: Race 7 No 7 True Grit
BEST SWINGER: Race 1 2x8
BIPOT (R162)
Leg 1: 2, 8
Leg 2: 1, 6, 7
Leg 3: 2, 4, 5
Leg 4: 2, 10, 11
Leg 5: 1
Leg 6: 3, 4, 7
PLACE ACCUMULATOR (R216)
Leg 1: 1, 6
Leg 2: 2, 5
Leg 3: 2, 10, 11
Leg 4: 1
Leg 5: 3, 7
Leg 6: 3, 6, 7
Leg 7: 1, 2, 11
PICK 6 (R1800)
Leg 1: 2, 4, 5
Leg 2: 2, 10, 11
Leg 3: 1
Leg 4: 1, 3, 4, 5, 7
Leg 5: 2, 3, 5, 6, 7
Leg 6: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12
JACKPOT 1 (R75)
Leg 1: 2, 10, 11
Leg 2: 1
Leg 3: 1, 3, 4, 5, 7
Leg 4: 2, 3, 5, 6, 7
JACKPOT 2 (R200)
Leg 1: 1
Leg 2: 1, 3, 4, 5, 7
Leg 3: 2, 3, 5, 6, 7
Leg 4: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12