By John Schell
Selections based on a heavy track
Race 1
8. Shuttering had a number of trials before debuting in the Inglis Challenge at Scone and running an even race when finishing fifth. She was only beaten 3.5 lengths in that event and should have derived benefit from the experience. 2. Swexan is a stablemate of Shuttering that is on debut here. He has had two trials to be fitted for this and bears close watching. 7. Sapphire Rose debuts here. She won a trial in November and has since had another two trials leading into this and has been placed in each. She’s drawn well and looks primed to run well. 1. Golden Straand is a Snitzel colt on debut that has had three recent trials and finished second in the latest two. He looks set to run well.
How to play it: Shuttering EACH WAY.
Racing heads back to Wyong on Sunday.
Race 2
10. Rainbow Goddess had good form at the end of her last preparation being placed in three of four before the break. She had two trials and ran well in both before resuming with a second at Hawkesbury. She will be better for that run and has the advantage of gate one here. 1. Inncourt is an import having his first Australian start. He is a recent trial winner that is set to run well fresh. 3. Prince Harrison won a Warwick Farm trial before resuming with a midfield Kembla Grange effort and he can show up in this. 9. Oakfield Zena was placed two starts ago and can lift on a last start failure.
How to play it: Rainbow Goddess WIN.
Race 3
1. Harlex resumed from a spell with a dominant Newcastle victory then stepped up in grade and ran well when fourth at Scone during the carnival there. He’s drawn to get the run of the race here and can bounce back. 2. Pratt was first-up when scoring easily at Newcastle last time out and bears close watching again. 4. Explosive Torpido has performed well in both runs back from a spell and is one of the chances again, while 5. Estephania failed to beat a runner home when resuming but strips fitter for this.
How to play it: Harlex WIN.
Race 4
4. Diamond Show settled back in the field but once finding clear running in the straight hit the line well to score a strong win at Hawkesbury when last produced and she can go on with the job. 5. Twilight Elegance resumed with a Kembla Grange win and is worth including among the chances. 3. Iceman hit the line well late for a last start third and only needs to repeat that effort. 6. November Air has been racing well with a Canberra win before two recent minor placings.
How to play it: Diamond Show WIN.
Race 5
9. Why Why Why was on debut in a small field at Goulburn when running well to finish third. He’d had two trials before that and should be primed to run well here. 12. Reverberates has been placed in two of three runs since resuming, the latest being a second at Hawkesbury. 2. Jump In The Line has been down on form in two runs back from a spell but can improve. 1. Belgrano was safely held when midfield at Hawkesbury last time out but is capable of getting into the placings.
How to play it: Why Why Why EACH WAY.
Race 6
7. De Louviere had a string of placings before following a fifth at Hawkesbury with a last start second at Newcastle when not beaten too far. He has the talent to make an impact in this grade. 6. Ocean Diva was placed at Gosford before scoring at Hawkesbury and was then placed at that track at her latest start when having her chance. 3. Mizella wasn’t disgraced at Canterbury last time out and will find this a shade easier, while 2. Whetu ran well in a small field at Goulburn when last produced.
How to play it: De Louviere EACH WAY.
Race 7
4. Divine Bene led throughout to score a strong win at Gosford last week. That was his second win since resuming with a couple of placings as well and he is a chance to go on with the job with a repeat. 2. French Marine was back to his best when scoring at this track at his latest start and warrants respect again. 1. Flying Argyle was in good form winning a couple last campaign before failing in tougher grade before the break. 5. Swift Gun resumes after two trials and a forward showing wouldn’t surprise fresh against this company.
How to play it: Divine Bene WIN.
Race 8
11. Indefensible broke through to score a maiden win on the Acton track at Canberra when last produced. She was favourite in that event and can go on with the job here. 4. Magical Moments won in maiden grade at Newcastle back in December before a close second at this track before being spelled. She’s had two trials leading into this. 2. Broadway Follies finished second last time out at this track and has had a trial to be kept up to the mark. 1. Mad Darcey is talented at bet and shouldn’t be underestimated.
How to play it: Indefensible EACH WAY.
BEST BETS:
Race 2: (10) Rainbow Goddess
Race 3: (1) Harlex
Best Value:
Race 8: (11) Indefensible
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