betMaster Raceday Analysis - January 31, 2021

Race 1 - Musketoon reports first off, the claim from a capable barn. He is consistently competitive at this level and will be tough to beat over this trip. The same can be said for Flowers Thirty and she can run the top pick close.  Hot Ice hasn't won in quite some time but has been well prepared and has the ability to pull off the upset. Tradition, Ridewiththemob and Quora have similar form lines and all are in with a shot should the top two fail to fire. 8-10-3-2

Race 2 - In a race lacking consistent form, Hail Mary is the lukewarm pick based on her December 13 run against better. Bigbrowngreyhope has seen much brighter days but his recent form is relatively decent in comparison. Regal Prospector and Colt of Arms would prefer longer but can't be ruled out in this sub-standard line up. April Spirit will surely be a pace factor but seems off colour presently. 2-5-8-10

Race 3 - Seven Stars didn't have the smoothest of trips when stretched out in distance on January 16 and should use that foundational edge to her decisive advantage. Fighting Cowgirl flopped as the favourite last out but is better served by this trip and only has the top pick to beat. Whispering Magic has fair form but is likely to be overshadowed by the top two. 5-8-4

Race 4 - Shashamani Dance gets first time Lasix following an even showing against similar, in which she was off slowly. There aren't any world beaters in here and she can definitely upset. I'm not sold on the chances of the expected favourite Sweet Medicine over 7f, but there isn't much here so she has to be given a shot. Mansur Musur is steadily coming around and wouldn't be a surprise. Moon had absolutely no excuse when failing as the evens favourite last, and isn't fancied to win. 5-7-9-10

Race 5 - Laws of the Code has the best recent form and should be able to get the job done against these. Estalita fits in this spot based on her recent runs and must have a solid chance. Mr Lyndhurst didn't run too badly against somewhat tougher last week and can't be ruled out. Princess Statistic hasn't been holding the gallop, is likely to be overbet, and is hard to fancy. 10-7-12-1

Race 6 - Dejae's Boy ought to have exited the level already based on his performances early in his career. Nevertheless, he has been well prepared for this and the stretch out in distance should be ideal.  The firm pick. Attorney General and Sencity may be compromised by a moderate pace but should still pick-up slices of the purse against this group. 11-9-6-12

Race 7 - No Identity has been refreshed for this and should outstay this moderate field. Strictly the one to beat. Above Hall Links and Purposely have shown enough to merit consideration here. Another Cookie didn't run too badly over the trip in December but is likely to be overbet and isn't fancied to win. 6-4-1-2

Race 8 - This is a wide-open race. Dee Danger, Chief of State and Doom Patrol all have the credentials to win. Dee Danger is the quickest of the trio and on that basis gets the marginal nod. Mamacita has been running fairly well and can pick up a placing. 2-4-3-9

Race 9 - Basilicus is the quickest in the field and could pull a wire -to-wire job in a race lacking genuine speed. Silent Seeker and Generational are obvious contenders and either can capitalize if the top pick falters. Big Big Daddy steps up in grade with good form but is not fancied to win. 8-6-2-1

Race 10 - Laban was a sharp 2nd to Another Affair when last seen, and has trained well in preparation for this. Figures to get a decent trip on or near the lead and rates as the top selection. Den Street adds blinkers while facing elders for his seasonal debut. Interesting to see how he performs over the trip with the new headgear. Solid Approach has been well drilled for this and is clearly capable of landing top honours. 3-1-5-4

Race 11- (Chace the Great may scratch having had colic yesterday). England's Rose should be able to pop the gate and not look back against this bunch. Harry's Train is perfectly suited by the conditions and should chase the top pick home. Wilson and Contractor would prefer longer but both have the ability and recent form to get into the mix.

6-9-7-2