Bob Hoysted Handicap – 2024

Track: Good  Weather: Fine

What You Need is well placed here. Maps well and has stacks of upside. Hard to beat here. Katsu has class and looks well placed in this field. Recommendation will need a little luck from the draw but is well placed. Sans Doute is from NZ, has out three wins on the trot and looks well placed here. Najem Suhail looks well placed.

1. Athelric (10)

Hard draw but does have class. Goes in the mix.

2. Recommendation (7)

Maps a little tricky but has claims in this field. Solid form lines and well placed here.

3. Holyfield (6)

Can’t have.

4. Najem Suhail (4)

Maps well and consistent to date. Can bounce back from last start and looks well placed here. Hard to beat.

5. Ghaanati (1)

Maps well from the draw and is good when on song. Keep an eye on the market.

6. Katsu (5)

Maps well and looks well placed in this field. Has class and looks hard to beat. This race suits and looks a huge chance.

7. What You Need (2)

Maps well from the draw and has put three wins in a row. This race looks suitable and the map looks ideal. This race suits. Hard to beat.

8. Viviane (8)

Tough draw but has been around the mark this prep. This race is suitable.

9. Sans Doute (3)

Racing well and has put three in a row on the trot. Hard to beat here and looks well placed.

10. Home Rule (9)

Can’t have.

The following are the top 4 selections for this years race.

Bryce Parker’s Tips
7 What You Need
6 Katsu
2 Recommendation
9 Sans Doute

Result	Horse	Margin
1st	9 Sans Doute
2nd	4 Najem Suhail	0.2 length
3rd	7 What You Need	1.2 lengths
4th	5 Ghaanati	1.95 lengths

The track was rated as Good 4.

Scratching: 2. Recommendation.