I have enjoyed my time in the spelling paddock but now it’s down to the business of making money on Saturdays. As always I’ve rung around pro punters, ratings expert and a prominent trackman.

Race 2 n6 De Lightning Ridge Wow, did you see this win it’s last start? The right people have backed this already and they’re not finished putting the money on.

Race 4 n1 Chekvetadze On ratings this Queenslander is very well placed. It will not get a better chance to win a race in Sydney.

Race 5 n4 Chance Bye Quite simply if this neddy repeats the sectional times it ran at it’s last start win it will be impossible for them to catch up.

Money lost, nothing lost. Confidence lost, everything lost.