Selections based on a good to soft track.
Race 1 – 12:45PM GALLOPING GROUP HANDICAP (1280M)
7. Smart Moove handled the step from a maiden win to a Class 2 with ease as she cruised home at
Narromine a couple of weeks back. Gets into this race well, has the inside alley and looks very
progressive. Capable of winning again.
Dangers: 3. Highly Desired beat only one home at Mudgee second-up but he should have finished a heap closer. Held up for a run for most of the straight and wasnt really tested out so only beaten three lengths or so isnt a bad effort. Keep safe. 1. Quick Nick was too fast winning at Scone then a shade slow out at Port Macquarie and then engaged in a speed battle for the lead before weakening
late. Has to stretch to 1280m but entitled to another chance. 2. Rogue Runner is a consistent on
pace type and he looked home for a while over this course a few weeks ago but was nabbed late.
Sure to give a big sight again.
How to play it: Smart Moove WIN; Trifecta 7/1,2,3/1,2,3.
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Race 2 – 1:20PM BJS WORKWEAR PLATE (1750M)
2. Christo was a month between runs when touched out at Mudgee then surged late over a mile at
Scone on a two week back-up. Six day back up this time. If he can find a nice spot from the barrier he
gets his big chance to go one better. Hard to beat.
Dangers: 9. Vive Marie is a huge query. Imported mare who didnt beat a runner home in two starts
back in August then spelled again. Latest trial not bad behind Spring Charlie and if she can find her
best she can be competitive. Watch market for a pointer. 6. Dads Blaze might have been a bit stiff
not to win at Scone last start, she was held up and had to come across heels before making a dive.
Form overall is patchy but on latest effort shes in the mix. 8. Milsean is almost as big a watch as
stablemate Vive Marie, as she's not fired in her five starts but showed Group quality prior. Not
disgraced behind Archedemus last time and this is a drop in grade.
How to play it: Christo WIN; Quinella 2 & 9.
Race 3 – 1.55PM TAB.COM.AU STARMAKER HANDICAP (1000M)
1. Cassys Sister strolled in on debut at Quirindi then went straight to Sydney and was far from
disgraced in a strong form race when fourth behind Stronger and Dresden Green, both of which
have run well in town since. Likely leader and take running down.
Dangers: 8. Brazen Gem has had two good trials in Sydney prior to her debut and she scored a soft
win at Warwick Farm on March 7. Expect shell be handy in the run and is a big watch. 5. The Okay
Corral was throttled right down when running third in his second trial which was almost three
months after his first. Well drawn and in very good stable so keep him in mind. 6. Upper East Side
gained an inside run and went on to win his only trial this time in, the same trial as The Okay Corral.
Also drawn well and no surprise to see him show up.
How to play it: Cassys Sister WIN.
Race 4 – 2.30PM TAB.COM.AU STARMAKER HANDICAP (1000M)
1. Depth That Varies couldnt have been more impressive at his only start with a big win at
Tamworth back in October. Settled well off the speed in his trial at Wyong and was very good in
running a close second. Looks to be going well and if he runs up to his debut hell take beating.
Dangers: 5. The Lifeline was the winner of the Wyong trial, he ran out to a big lead and held on to
win by less than half a length. Expect hell look to lead from the wide gate and you have to respect
the Waterhouse/Bott yard bringing him here. 3. Erno showed nice improvement into his second trial
easily accounting for Killin, who has run well since, at Wyong two weeks ago. Wide gate but if he has
speed its not so much an issue. Want to keep him safe. 6. Toto is a local with a couple of handy trial
wins against his name. Did it easily at Wyong in the latest and drawn ideally. Well worth including in
the chances.
How to play it: Depth That Varies WIN.
Race 5 – 3.10PM JOHN DEERE – PVM PLATE (1000M)
First starters hold the key to this race. Taking a punt on 17. Tamlika who is an interesting filly who
trialled at Tamworth almost a month ago and was kept under a very tight hold back in the field in an
open class trial. Market will tell the story but no surprise to see her feature.
Dangers: 16. In Fiore was also a handy trailer before being scratched from its scheduled debut.
Tested out a little late in the trial to be narrowly beaten. In good hands and worth keeping very safe.
14. Peggys Time did a very good job off a wide gate over 900m here three weeks ago, racing four
and five wide and staying on bravely. That says the wide gate isnt as big a concern and she could be
placed again. 4. Spanish Missile was placed at 100/1 here two starts back then backed it up with a
handy effort at Tamworth two months ago. Freshened and trialled okay since. Include in the
chances.
How to play it: Tamlika E/W.
Race 6 – 4:15PM PIRTEK MUSWELLBROOK HANDICAP (1450M)
2. Black Wand was a drifter in betting second-up but hit the line pretty well in a slowly run race to
claim second. Extra 150m in his favour, he will need some luck from a tricky gate but if he goes
forward he should take some beating.
Dangers: 4. Splash Of Lime is racing in excellent form and wasnt disgraced in a Highway at Randwick before cruising home at Coffs Harbour. Versatile type and its hard to leave her out while in such good touch. 6. Hubble ran well first-up at an unsuitable trip here and stepping up in distance is a plus. Probably gets back but look for him to be running on strongly. 11. Londinium is lightly raced and has shown ability. Freshened up since placing at Coffs Harbour in January. Trialled twice and in top stable so bears close watching especially if theres support.
How to play it: Black Wand E/W.
Race 7 – 4:25PM GODOLPHIN TIARA (1450M)
7. Majestic Pedrille ran a super race first-up at Tamworth behind a very much in-form sprinter and
was closing on the line. Fitter, has won here and the extra ground is a plus. She should be right in the finish of this.
Dangers: 5. Valree is a backmarker generally and its interesting that the blinkers go on her here. Ran on well late at Tamworth in the Qualifier two weeks ago. If the blinkers sharpen her up shell take holding out. 8. Je Suis Tycoon has been excellent in two runs back from a break, closing on a quick sprinter at Port MacRead More
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