Saturday preview: Ubet’s Gerard Daffy breaks down the meeting at Doomben

UBET’S Gerard Daffy analyses the main races at Doomben on Saturday.

Glendara is likely to go forward and give plenty of cheek on Saturday. Picture: Steve Pohlner

UBET’S Gerard Daffy analyses the main races at Doomben on Saturday.

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The factors

Track: Soft 5

Rail: Out 4.5m

Weather: Fine, 22C

RACE 2: HOG’S WE’D LOVE TO MEAT YOU HCP

1200m, Handicap, 12.47pm

In the run: There are two natural leaders engaged in Upstart Pride and Divine Service and that pair head the betting market.

Take note: Divine Service will carry 51kg after Sarah Eilbeck’s claim.

Did you know: Qfighter is first-up for 18 months and is the outsider in the small field.

Early money: Divine Service $3.60 in to $2.70

Tip: Divine Service $2.70

Danger: Dream Choice $6.50

Dream Choice looks the main danger to the fav in race two. Picture: Simon Bullard

RACE 6: HOG’S 18 HOUR SLOW COOKED STEAKS OPEN HCP

1630m, Handicap, 3.22pm

In the run: Moderate pace on paper, Glendara and Perfect Punch likely to slide forward, with Akavoroun and Ruling Force looking for positions from wide barriers.

Take note: Akavoroun has had 15 starts since saluting the judge and has been shunned by punters.

Did you know: Lordag has raced in black-type races his past four outings. Gets his chance for another win here.

Early money: Hi Son $8-6

Tip: Lordag $4.60

Danger: Glendara $11

RACE 7: CASCADE CLASS SIX HCP

1350m, Handicap, 4.02pm

In the run: Chariot Of Gold and Binary should push forward ensuring a decent tempo.

Take note: The form around Brettan has been strongly franked with Flamboyer winning the Glasshouse Handicap beating a class field in impressive fashion.

Did you know: I Am Boss has never won past 1200m and the pattern of racing will be crucial here.

Early money: Some early support for Brettan at $3.20

Tip: Brettan $3.20

Danger: Chariot Of Gold $12

RACE 8: HOG’S WE’LL RAISE THE STEAKS QTIS 3YO HCP

1110m, Handicap, 4.38pm

In the run: Plenty of speed here, tempo should be very solid early. Lot of runners have attracted early money.

Take note: Quick Ketch won off a similar break four starts back and is one of those backed at long odds.

Did you know: Oberland and Secret Trail met three runs back with Secret Trail scoring victory, big difference in price today based on that.

Early money: Quick Ketch $31-$16

Tip: Oberland $2.30

Danger: Secret Trail $6

Originally published as Saturday preview: Ubet’s Gerard Daffy breaks down the meeting at Doomben