V85 Solvalla 28/3 – Jackpot

Welcome to another brilliant V85 round. This Saturday, Solvalla invites you to party, with more than 19 million extra in the eight pot in the form of a jackpot. We have taken a close look at each race, and here is our analysis and tips.

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V85-1 – Norwegian victory?

We open Saturday with a tipster from Norway. 1 Look Like Gaagaa is a very talented horse who delivered a brilliant performance already in his comeback for his new trainer Kristian Malmin in mid-March, when he won at Bjerke despite a tough journey outside for the leader. Previously, under Frode Hamre, he also showed a high level in his debut season last year with twelve podium finishes in thirteen starts, of which eight were wins. With that race in his body, he is expected to be even sharper now. From a favorable starting position, everything is in place for Mats E. Djuse to defend the lead, and from there control the race the whole way. This is a clear tipster.

Continuous results

V85-2 – Outright winner

3 Wise Guy has been a talking horse since the beginning of his career and is considered a clear top of the year. After a brilliant three-year-old season, where he took five wins and two second places in nine starts and earned over 3.8 million kroner, it will now be very exciting to follow his further development as a four-year-old under the management of Daniel Redén. The qualified trainer has had him in training for a period and given him solid preparations throughout the winter, and the reports in advance are positive. Although his form is unlikely to be at its peak after the break, the task looks very suitable. The opposition seems manageable, and from a good starting track it is likely that he can take the lead early. With optimal balance, shoeless, and equipment, much has been made to ensure that he can control the race throughout and another solid tipper is served, and will be our first banker in the game.

V85-3 – Challenging the favorite

2 Xanthis Hilton has really improved since joining his current trainer Christoffer Eriksson, and has taken four podiums in five starts this year, two of which were wins. The last win came as late as last Saturday at Åby, where he faced solid resistance from the back track. After a high pace along the way, he went out in third track 700 meters from the finish and decided safely after a strong finish. Towards this start he has got a much better starting point, and since he is fast from the start, it is likely that Eriksson will be offensive in the hunt for the lead. Should they succeed with that tactic, a lot has been done, and he may be difficult to pass. He has also received valuable matching in the winter gold division before this silver division final, which has given him extra toughness. Much points to the team being fully committed to holding the lead – and if so, they could stay there for a long time.

5 Maroon Day has three straight wins in as many starts this season and is now looking for a new top performance. The common denominator for the wins has been that Oskar Ginman has made it to the lead, which will not necessarily be as easy this time, and then it will really be a test of what the gelding can withstand. He is an exciting guy who didn't make it all the way last year due to trouble and only five starts, but has started this year's season brilliantly. The last two wins have come in V85 races, most recently at Halmstad three weeks ago, where he was driven offensively to the lead after 400 meters and then picked up the pace sharply in the last lap to an easy and convincing victory. This time it MAY be a little tougher to get to the lead. With slightly more frequent starts now, his form should be further improved, and Ginman will probably be offensive again. Although the race schedule may be different this time, Maroon Day can withstand different race courses and must be considered with a solid chance of winning here too.

V85-4 – Will the track win despite this?

15 Rya Håleryd is a solid mare in strong development and comes to this final with three straight wins, most recently at Solvalla about two and a half weeks ago after a powerful effort and proven solid form. She has shown a finish that few in this field can match, and that speed could be decisive again. The stable has had this race as a goal, and even though she has been given a demanding starting point in a track step, she now only meets mares and is well placed in the class against several more established competitors. It will be up to Magnus A. Djuse to find the right ways forward, especially since the pace can be high along the way. As long as she does not stay too far behind the field, she has the capacity to decide in the end. She is effective both with backstroke and if she has to do some of the work herself, and with a normal performance the chance of victory appears to be good.

V85-5 – Continuing the success

3 Beautiful Disaster is a very talented mare who has done most of the right things so far in her career, with eight wins in ten starts. She impressed a lot in her last win at Bjerke, where she looked brilliant from the lead in an American carriage and won easily – clear proof of top form. The plan is to set up the race in the same way again, and the task does not look significantly tougher this time. With Daniel Wäjersten in the sulky and a good starting line, everything is in place for an offensive opening towards the lead. Once in the lead, she can control the pace along the way, and with her light and effective action, she will be very difficult to bring down. Everything is in place for a classic lead and finish. We take a position and play the jackpot round.

V85-6 – Open

2 Kiss My ID . is a highly capable trotter who has shown good form this year with two wins and a second place in four starts. He last won at Bjerke two weeks ago, where he was allowed to control the race as he wished from the lead and won easily, which confirmed that his form is solid. The stable is still happy with how he is working, and the starting point is again favorable. Since he feels very comfortable in the lead, it is likely that driver and trainer Christoffer Eriksson will be aggressive from the start to secure the lead. Even though the opposition is tougher this time, he must be counted on again. If he can set the pace up front, Kiss My ID will be difficult to catch up here as well.

This race looks a bit open, so it's probably a good idea to put some crosses on the cards.  

9 Ninepoints King is a type that you like a lot, and he showed solid form by finishing strongly in second place last time. At the same time, he performed much better than in his debut of the year, which was a clear step in the right direction. This is a capable horse for the class that has worked well with Mats E. Djuse in the past, and with fast backs to follow from the start, it is possible for a nice race setup and a favorable journey along the way.

8 Indy Boy is probably the best horse in the field and a trotter who can climb up the classes if he gets continuity in his running. He has been good after the break with two straight wins and confirmed his high level. The six-year-old can handle a lot of work along the way, but starting from track eight behind the starting car makes the task demanding, and it looks like a tough journey. Nevertheless, his capacity is so high that he must be counted on again, even under such conditions.

V85-7 – Solid lock.

Clear winner candidate in the form of the fantastic 2 A Fair Day . 2 A Fair Day has belonged to the absolute elite among Swedish trotting horses in recent years, and has opened this year's season brilliantly with two wins in two starts. He looked very good last time at Halmstad, where he was allowed to control the pace as he wished from the lead and then went away to an easy victory with a quick finish. At the same time, he has given a very good overall impression in both of this year's races. According to the stable, he has continued to feel good in training, and his form should be where it should be. Now it will also be shoeless all around, which further raises expectations. With a perfect starting track, everything is in place for Oscar Ginman to be offensive again from the start, and there are many indications that A Fair Day will be in the lead early on. In other words, the conditions are very good, and even though this will be a real test of strength on the road to bigger tasks, he appears to be a natural first choice with a very good chance of victory. However, I want to lock the race on two horses, as there is a solid opposing candidate.

5 Mellby Jinx is a very capable competitor, shows great desire to race and belongs to the top elite. In his debut of the year at Bjerke two weeks ago he finished brilliantly in fourth place after a calm race at the back of the field, and with that race in his body his form should have been further strengthened. With a better starting position this time, trainer and driver Daniel Wäjersten is likely to be more offensive from the start, and the first 500 meters could be very fast-paced. If he manages to challenge for the lead, a lot can be done, because the close battle will probably be absolutely decisive. With his form on the rise and his capacity well documented, Mellby Jinx appears to be the hottest contender in the race and someone who can really help shape the outcome.

V85-8 – Clear first choice

6 Follow Him is a very nice trotter who showed a high level already last year, when he took four wins and a second place in only six starts. This year he has followed up with good performances, with a win and a second place in two starts in the V85 context. Last time at Åby in mid-February he delivered a very good effort, where he fought bravely after going outside the leader for much of the race and only had to give up with his honour intact. After that start this race has been a clear goal, and he is therefore very well prepared. This is a horse that can have a great season ahead. If he gets a fairly suitable race schedule together with Dwight Pieters, he should have a top chance of winning this race. He appears to be a clear first choice.

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