Selections based on a soft track.
Race 1
3. Millepied is a former Victorian who was unplaced in seven runs down south before debuting for the new stable, with a third at Binnaway. He hasn’t found an overly tough race to compete in here and gets his chance to break through. 8. Withania finished second in the same race Millepied contested at Binnaway and looms as a chance again on that effort. 6. Inquisitrix hasn’t been too far away despite being unplaced in all three runs since resuming and a bold showing is on the cards. 5. Harsh Mistress is also coming out of the Binnaway event in which she finished fifth.
How to play it: Millepied WIN
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Race 2
12. Tucklan is a Casino Prince filly on debut and has had two trials either side of a break. She ran second in the last trial at this track and has drawn ideally here. A forward showing is expected. 3. Twining Lass made his debut with a third at this track and followed that up with a fourth at Dubbo at his only other start. He should figure prominently again here. 11. Outlaw Annie is on debut and ran third in a trial at Narromine. She was safely held in that, but could show up here. 6. I’m Independent showed improvement when resuming from a spell last time out with a third behind Pressnell at Dubbo. She’s drawn well enough here to play a part in the finish with a repeat of that effort.
How to play it: Tucklan WIN
Race 3
11. Lady Lilibet resumed from a spell with a midfield effort at Scone and followed that up with a fifth at Quirindi when not disgraced. The step-up in distance looks like it should suit, and she gets her chance to break through here. 6. Omikami has finished in the placings in each of her latest two starts and can run into the placings again. 9. Sweet As A Kiss had been racing well before breaking through with a strong victory at Narromine at her latest start and she can be in the finish again despite the wide draw. 5. Instead finished fourth behind Sweet As A Kiss last time out and can get into the placings.
How to play it: Lady Lilibet EACH WAY
Race 4
9. Best Defence has been racing well with placings in his latest two starts at Dubbo and Narromine. He’s drawn well here and gets in well with the claim from Zoe Hunt. 11. The Git Up was resuming from a spell when finishing second behind Pressnell at Dubbo. She’s been placed in six of 10 starts and warrants respect. 10. Helen’s Crown ran well when a last-start placegetter at Narromine, while 7. Marvel Man is on debut for a new stable and is worth including.
How to play it: Best Defence WIN
Race 5
2. Micro Mikki was having his first start for a new stable when justifying a short quote on the back of an easy trial win to score a narrow win at Narromine over Best Defence. He’s drawn well here and gets his chance to go on with the job. 3. Pressnell returned from a break in good order to score a dominant win at Dubbo. He can go on with the job now he’s broken through. 6. Joy Of The World broke through with a strong last start Bathurst victory, while 5. Dusty Vermeer has shown enough ability to be rated an each-way contender.
How to play it: Micro Mikki WIN
Race 6
6. Willinga Karisma resumed from a long spell with a close-up effort at Orange despite finishing eighth and backed that up with a solid fifth at Dubbo. She ran well at Narromine again last time out when looking the winner only to be run down late by Podcast, which since ran well at Mudgee when just behind the placings on Sunday. Willinga Karisma has drawn wide but has the services of Kody Nestor. 5. Rich Street had been racing well with wins at Coonamble and Orange either side of a third at this track. She since was midfield at Dubbo and has the talent to make an impact again in her current form. 10. Dolly Jayne hit the line well when second at Gunnedah when last produced and can get into the money again. 7. Tropicana’s Cube won well at Coonabarabran two starts ago, then was close-up when fourth at Dubbo last time out.
How to play it: Willinga Karisma WIN
Race 7
1. Cumboogle has returned to racing in great form this campaign with three straight wins at this track, Orange and Quirindi. He has been carrying big weights and will again here, but has the benefit of Zoe Hunt’s apprentice allowance. 2. Divine Sinner ran third behind Cumboogle at Orange before hitting the line well to score a last-start win at Narromine. He can make an impact again. 6. Rebel Dreamer comes into this on the back of a last-start win at Mudgee, and she looms as a chance here with a repeat of that performance. 7. Invasive hit the line well to finish second behind Divine Sinner at his last start and could get into the money again.
How to play it: Cumboogle WIN
Best bets
Race 4: (9) Best Defence
Race 6: (6) Willinga Karisma
Best value
Race 3: (11) Lady Lilibet
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