Every Saturday, Ryan Phelan hunts for the most reliable locks to strengthen your multi bets. By analysing race maps, sectional times, and key trainer\/driver combinations, he delivers sharp insights to add confidence \u2013 and a touch of excitement \u2013 to your harness racing, thoroughbred, or sports multis.<\/p>\n
Each selection is rated with low, medium, or high confidence and includes a suggested place or win price. The goal? Minimise risk, maximise consistency, and stack the odds in your favour for a strong overall return.<\/p>\n
Race 1 \u2013 1720m APG Trot <\/p>\n
1\/1 Hatchback \u2013 Ewa Justice\/John Justice<\/p>\n
Hatchback is a speedy beginner who finally draws to advantage. His recent runs have been fair without much luck, but from the pole he gets his best chance in some time at good odds.<\/p>\n
Confidence: Low\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rated Place Price: $3.50<\/p>\n
Race 2 \u2013 2240m Hygain Victory Pace <\/p>\n
2\/2 My Ultimate Barney \u2013 Kate Gath\/Andy Gath<\/p>\n
My Ultimate Barney overdid it chasing the lead last week, but the sectionals were excellent. With a softer run from this draw, he looks ideally placed against this line-up.<\/p>\n
Confidence: Medium\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rated Win Price: $1.80<\/p>\n
Race 3 \u2013 2240m Nevele R Stud Pace <\/p>\n
3\/7 Sir Jimmy \u2013 Mark Pitt\/Emma Stewart<\/p>\n
Sir Jimmy is a classy 4YO who has been racing exclusively in stronger company. The draw makes things tricky, but his raw ability should take him a long way in this field.<\/p>\n
Confidence: Medium\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rated Place Price: $1.40<\/p>\n
Race 4 \u2013 1720m Benstud Standardbreds Pace <\/p>\n
4\/1 Le Belle Bijoux \u2013 Ewa Justice\/Kari Males<\/p>\n
Le Belle Bijoux is a reasonable map bet from the pole. If she can kick up and lead, her toughness makes her a solid value each-way chance.<\/p>\n
Confidence: Low\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rated Place Price: $2.60<\/p>\n
Race 5 \u2013 1720m Multicam CNC Router Bits Pace <\/p>\n
5\/3 Curyo Gentleman \u2013 Michael Bellman\/Rod Carberry<\/p>\n
Curyo Gentleman was plain last time as a best bet, but his two prior runs were excellent. He maps to lead again, and the shorter trip suits him perfectly.<\/p>\n
Confidence: Medium\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rated Place Price: $2.20<\/p>\n
Race 6 \u2013 1720m Hyland Racing Colours Pace <\/p>\n
6\/4 Ruff Nut \u2013 Aaron Dunn\/Aaron Dunn<\/p>\n
Ruff Nut is airborne, rock-hard fit, and drawn to find the front. Key rivals lack race fitness or are poorly drawn. He looks the Best Bet of the Night and serious overs in the market.<\/p>\n
Confidence: High\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rated Win Price: $2.50<\/p>\n
Race 7 \u2013 1720m Aldebaran Park Trot <\/p>\n
7\/4 Meadow Valley Star \u2013 Anthony Butt\/Brent Lilley<\/p>\n
Meadow Valley Star was rewarded for consistency with a good win last start. He\u2019ll push forward again, and while the map isn\u2019t certain, his honesty will carry him a long way.<\/p>\n
Confidence: Low\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rated Place Price: $1.50<\/p>\n
Race 8 \u2013 1720m IRT Sapling Stakes (2yo C&G)\u00a0 <\/p>\n
8\/6 Letsstartinheaven \u2013 Jason Lee\/Emma Stewart<\/p>\n
Letsstartinheaven looks the Multi Lock of the Night after smashing a near-identical field last time. The shorter trip plays even more to his strength, and he should lead and dominate again.<\/p>\n
Confidence: High\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rated Win Price: $1.10<\/p>\n
Race 9 \u2013 1720m Hip Pocket Castlemaine Trotting Mares Free For All <\/p>\n
9\/7 Jilliby Ballerini \u2013 Jason Lee\/Marg & Paddy Lee<\/p>\n
Jilliby Ballerini is the class runner but faces a real test from the wide draw over the sprint trip. Hard to tip against her, but not a betting proposition at the current price.<\/p>\n
Confidence: Low\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rated Win Price: $1.70<\/p>\n