On The Punt: Condor set to fly at Mornington

Herald Sun racing writer Gilbert Gardiner’s selections for King’s Birthday Monday at Mornington.

Herald Sun racing writer Gilbert Gardiner’s selections for King’s Birthday Monday at Mornington.

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BEST BET

CONDOR – Race 4 No. 2

Strong track and distance winner last start. The Singapore export has won two of three Australian starts to date and was only narrowly beaten two back at Bendigo. Drawn wide but primed to fight out the finish again.

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NEXT BEST

SEVEN OCEANS – Race 1 No. 4

First-starter has prepped up nicely for her debut, second in three Cranbourne trials. Respect the booking of champion jockey Craig Williams.

WINTER HAIL – Race 2 No. 15

Found one better on debut at Seymour and the winner could be quite smart. Drawn to lead and looks hard to hold out.

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THE JOCKEY

CRAIG WILLIAMS

SEVEN OCEANS (Race 1 No. 4 $4.40), WINTER HAIL (Race 2 No. 15 $4.20), TRANSACTIONS (Race 3 No. 5 $4.60), BACK TO THE FUTURE (Race 4 No. 7 $13), TANGO JEWEL (Race 5 No. 9 $14), KIRA (Race 6 No. 13 $9), HOT MAJESTY (Race 7 No. 16 $6), PEEL THE STICKERS (Race 8 No. 3 $10).

Originally published as On The Punt: Condor set to fly at Mornington