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Not far away on debut when fourth and there is plenty of room for improvement. In good hands and getting the inside draw should take it close.
Main Danger
10 Sapling
F: 7x421B(6)W(55.0)
( J-Ashley Morgan )
( T-Sara Ryan )
Capped off solid form with a win and it's capable of winning again. Best-backed runner throughout the week, so that warrants attention.
Next Best
11 Spice Prawn
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 46xB(8)W(55.0)
( J-Andrew Adkins )
( T-Peter Snowden )
The early favourite before drifting a touch in the market. A strong winning chance following two tough races during its first prep.
Consider
9 Crimson Wings
F:B(3)W(55.5)
( J-Alysha Collett )
( T-Richard & Will Freedman )
On debut for a stable that knows how to get them up and running early. Gets in with a good weight and it could be competitive here.
Longer Odds
1 The Magic Man
F: 229x8B(9)W(58.0)
( J-Reece Jones )
( T-Paul Perry )
Better than its two starts either side of a spell, so it should be given another chance at long odds.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 11.60
Place1 5 $ 3.50
Place2 11 $ 1.80
Place3 12 $ 3.60
Quinella 5:11 $ 32.10
Trifecta 5:11:12 $ 1152.70
First4 5:11:12:10 $ 3951.70
Race 2 - Midway Handicap (Bm72)
Time: 1:52 PM | Distance: 1300 m | Prize $ 129600
Top Pick
6 Harry's Bar
Dividend : $2.90, $1.40
Won
F: 20x34B(5)W(56.0)
( J-Jean Van Overmeire )
( T-Paul Murray )
Better for two runs this prep and it hasn't been missed in betting markets. Overdue a winning effort and this would be the race to get it done.
Main Danger
2 Denman Star
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 145x1B(4)W(59.5)
( J-Zac Lloyd )
( T-Angela Davies )
A four-time winner, including fresh up. Solid enough effort to suggest that it could remain unbeaten this prep. Include at each-way odds.
Next Best
11 Pretty Tavi
Dividend : $1.60
Place
F: 425x3B(3)W(53.5)
( J-Reece Jones )
( T-Jack Pilkington )
Not always the easiest runner to follow but it could find its best form in Sydney. Solid enough recent efforts to stick with it.
Consider
1 Rolling Magic
F: x46x1B(9)W(61.0)
( J-Benjamin Osmond )
( T-Richard & Will Freedman )
Nothing wrong with its fresh up effort and it could go well again. 2kg comes off its back, which helps with the big weight.
Longer Odds
8 Close Encounter
F: 4x316B(2)W(54.5)
( J-Andrew Adkins )
( T-Kerry Parker )
A winner already this prep and it shouldn't be far away this time around. Not far away from them last time out.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 2.90
Place1 6 $ 1.40
Place2 2 $ 2.00
Place3 11 $ 1.60
Quinella 2:6 $ 6.20
Trifecta 6:2:11 $ 38.80
First4 6:2:11:8 $ 170.40
Double 5:6 $ 47.10
Race 3 - Tab Highway Hcp (C2)
Time: 2:27 PM | Distance: 1100 m | Prize $ 129600
Top Pick
2 Highway Strip
F: 1x22xB(5)W(60.5)
( J-Josh Parr )
( T-Danny Williams )
A nice type resuming and it has yet to produce a bad run throughout its career. Drawn to get all favours and it can carry the weight to victory.
Main Danger
9 Pony Soprano
F: 5x17xB(6)W(57.5)
( J-Anna Roper )
( T-R J Agnew )
Smashed in betting after opening at $16. That's a big move, but not surprising considering it won fresh up last prep. Watch the market.
Next Best
6 Ritzsun
F: 34223B(2)W(59.0)
( J-Winona Costin )
( T-Scott Singleton )
Backed and beaten a few times this prep but we're putting it in selections again. Paying much better odds this time around, so add for value.
Consider
4 Shropshire Lad
Dividend : $8.20, $2.60
Won
F: 9x120B(10)W(60.5)
( J-Benjamin Osmond )
( T-Rodney Northam )
Showed good form earlier this prep before not getting the best of runs last time out. Gets a good chance to bounce back with the right run.
Longer Odds
12 Poseidon's Son
F: x1x12B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Tom Sherry )
( T-Cody Morgan )
A consistent type that could sneak under the radar at odds. Worth including to boost payouts.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 8.20
Place1 4 $ 2.60
Place2 1 $ 1.90
Place3 8 $ 6.40
Quinella 1:4 $ 28.30
Trifecta 4:1:8 $ 1463.80
First4 4:1:8:2 $ 5530.80
Race 4 - Stuart Macdermid Handicap (Bm72)
Time: 3:01 PM | Distance: 1500 m | Prize $ 172800
Top Pick
1 Don't Forget Jack
F: x1912B(1)W(61.5)
( J-Molly Bourke )
( T-Annabel & Rob Archibald )
Solid enough form this prep, including two wins. An awfully tough field to pick a standout, but punters get value odds for this runner.
Main Danger
11 Sister Daae
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 35x16B(7)W(54.5)
( J-Zac Lloyd )
( T-Chris Waller )
A winner fresh up and getting down in the weights could make all the difference this time around. In good hands and the money has come.
Next Best
2 Mr Verse
Dividend : $2.80
Place
F: 231x1B(8)W(60.5)
( J-Ashley Morgan )
( T-Tony & Calvin McEvoy )
Scored wins either side of a spell and that form is tough to overlook. Needs to go to another level to win again, but it's not without a chance.
Consider
7 Hopper
F: x1256B(10)W(57.0)
( J-Tom Sherry )
( T-Peter Snowden )
Another runner with recent winning form, and it just needs a good run in transit to push them close. Should threaten to win at some stage.
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
3 Maori Chief
F: 11043B(2)W(59.5)
( J-Benjamin Osmond )
( T-Chris Waller )
Should have finished closer last time out after getting no room late. A nice type and we can't believe the value odds available.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 12 $ 8.80
Place1 12 $ 3.00
Place2 11 $ 1.70
Place3 2 $ 2.80
Quinella 11:12 $ 14.20
Trifecta 12:11:2 $ 291.10
First4 12:11:2:8 $ 1636.10
Race 5 - Private Life @ Coolmore Handicap (Bm78)
Time: 3:35 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 172800
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
5 Spywire
Dividend : $1.40
Place
F: x03x2B(6)W(59.0)
( J-Chad Schofield )
( T-Ciaron Maher )
It has form around some smart types, including Storm Boy. Due a win and this race is there for the taking. Should win on talent alone.
Main Danger
6 Yoshinobu
Dividend : $6.10, $1.80
Won
F: x500xB(4)W(58.5)
( J-Tom Sherry )
( T-Annabel & Rob Archibald )
Well-backed despite failing to fire at its last two starts last prep. In good hands, and it pays to follow betting moves from the stable.
Next Best
2 Flying Destiny
F: 25x02B(2)W(60.5)
( J-Ashley Morgan )
( T-Michael Freedman )
Didn't fire fresh up but it showed quick improvement to place last time out. A repeat of that effort could be enough to take it close here.
Consider
10 Axius
F: 219x1B(3)W(55.5)
( J-Dylan Gibbons )
( T-Ciaron Maher )
A fresh up winner that gets in light with 55.5kg on its back. It hasn't been missed in betting markets, and we're happy to include it in picks.
Longer Odds
4 The Great Houdini
F: 9x161B(1)W(59.5)
( J-Josh Parr )
( T-Gregory McFarlane )
A two-time winner this campaign, so it's good enough to win again. Meets a harder field but it has upside.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 6 $ 6.10
Place1 6 $ 1.80
Place2 7 $ 2.30
Place3 5 $ 1.40
Quinella 6:7 $ 26.10
Trifecta 6:7:5 $ 178.30
First4 6:7:5:10 $ 671.20
Race 6 - Myplates Handicap (Bm78)
Time: 4:10 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 172800
Top Pick
1 Dollar Magic
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 3x230B(3)W(60.0)
( J-Reece Jones )
( T-Scott Singleton )
Disappointing last time out but it likes to bounce back from a rare poor showing. Form prior is good enough to handle this field.
Main Danger
7 Tuileries
F: x117xB(8)W(56.0)
( J-Tom Sherry )
( T-Peter Snowden )
It has more upside than most in this field, hence the short odds. Showed good form last prep, and if it's ready to go, it should go close.
Next Best
2 Queen Of The Mile
F: 24x47B(1)W(59.0)
( J-Ashley Morgan )
( T-Michael Freedman )
Better for two runs this prep and we're happy to give it another chance. Punters get each-way odds to snap up.
Consider
9 Useapin
Dividend : $6.70, $1.60
Won
F: 124x6B(5)W(55.0)
( J-Zac Lloyd )
( T-Chris Waller )
There was good early betting support before drifting. Good enough to beat this field with the right run, so it can't be left out.
Longer Odds
6 Art's Alive
Dividend : $2.50
Place
F: 417x3B(4)W(56.0)
( J-Jay Ford )
( T-Brad Widdup )
Solid effort when resuming for third and a repeat of that could be good enough to push these close.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 6.70
Place1 9 $ 1.60
Place2 1 $ 1.90
Place3 6 $ 2.50
Quinella 1:9 $ 13.10
Trifecta 9:1:6 $ 172.10
First4 9:1:6:7 $ 414.60
Double 6:9 $ 39.20
Treble 12:6:9 $ 412.90
Race 7 - Mostyn Copper Handicap (Bm78)
Time: 4:46 PM | Distance: 2400 m | Prize $ 172800
Top Pick
3 Good Banter
Dividend : $2.20
Place
F: x4761B(8)W(58.0)
( J-Benjamin Osmond )
( T-John O'Shea & Tom Charlton )
Scored an overdue win last time out and it's capable of going on with it now. Should relish this level of racing, and the odds are good.
Main Danger
2 Cormac T
F: 31302B(3)W(58.5)
( J-Tom Sherry )
( T-Annabel & Rob Archibald )
Went down fighting when second last time out and it could turn the tables. Just needs the right run in transit to post another top effort.
Next Best
9 Gentileschi
F: 12526B(9)W(55.5)
( J-Reece Jones )
( T-Paul Messara & Leah Gavranich )
Another runner that just needs a good trip in transit. It can be tough to follow but it owns a win this preparation and it could get back to that form.
Consider
10 Fioprospero
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 16523B(7)W(55.5)
( J-Ashley Morgan )
( T-Matthew Smith )
A consistent type and punters get value odds this time around. Worth including in picks at those odds, and it could go under the radar.
Longer Odds
1 Monarchs Brae
F: 99861B(4)W(59.0)
( J-Adam Hyeronimus )
( T-Chris Waller )
It got back to winning form last time out and we're happy to stick with at the double-figure odds.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 9.70
Place1 5 $ 3.00
Place2 3 $ 2.20
Place3 10 $ 2.30
Quinella 3:5 $ 25.10
Trifecta 5:3:10 $ 378.40
First4 5:3:10:12 $ 6862.90
Race 8 - Schweppes Sprint
Time: 5:25 PM | Distance: 1100 m | Prize $ 172800
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
8 Storm The Ramparts
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 21121B(5)W(54.0)
( J-Reece Jones )
( T-Joseph Pride )
Loving its work this preparation and it's good enough to handle this level of racing. Harder here but getting 54kg on its back helps.
Main Danger
12 South Of India
F: 541x4B(9)W(52.5)
( J-Molly Bourke )
( T-Ross McConville )
A solid fourth fresh up and it's better for the run under its belt. A good winner last prep and dropping in class could see it win.
Next Best
3 Corniche
Dividend : $2.10
Place
F: 10x0xB(6)W(57.5)
( J-Zac Lloyd )
( T-James Cummings )
Its last two runs haven't been ideal, but we're happy to give it another chance at the odds. Always worth including a Cummings-trained runner.
Consider
2 With Your Blessing
F: 1412xB(7)W(58.0)
( J-Alysha Collett )
( T-John P Thompson )
Nothing wrong with its form last campaign and it's another runner that is good enough to handle this field. Drifting odds aren't too concerning.
Longer Odds
7 Disneck
F: 1148xB(10)W(54.0)
( J-Ashley Morgan )
( T-Bjorn Baker )
Good enough to win consecutive races last campaign and it could get back to its best form here.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 10.70
Place1 10 $ 2.60
Place2 8 $ 1.70
Place3 3 $ 2.10
Quinella 8:10 $ 14.20
Trifecta 10:8:3 $ 328.70
First4 10:8:3:12 $ 981.70
Race 9 - Asahi Super Dry Winter Challenge (L)
Time: 6:06 PM | Distance: 1500 m | Prize $ 216000
Top Pick
10 Thunderlips
F: 12114B(7)W(53.5)
( J-Ashley Morgan )
( T-Bjorn Baker )
It's running well this prep and it's good enough to handle this class. Winning form is good form and dropping in weight is an asset.
Main Danger
1 Robusto
Dividend : $3.30, $1.50
Won
F: 22x02B(4)W(60.0)
( J-Josh Parr )
( T-Bjorn Baker )
It has taken on tougher fields than this, and despite the weight, it's good enough to go close. Chance based on its recent placing.
Next Best
4 Accredited
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: x5913B(6)W(55.0)
( J-Alysha Collett )
( T-Joseph Pride )
An impressive winner two back before looming to win when placing last time out. Chance to get back to winning form at each-way odds.
Consider
11 Saltcoats
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 133x9B(1)W(53.0)
( J-Zac Lloyd )
( T-Chris Waller )
Better than what it showed fresh up and it should be better with that run under its belt. Talented when it's right, so include at nice odds.
Longer Odds
5 Bases Loaded
F: 70x08B(5)W(55.0)
( J-Regan Bayliss )
( T-Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott )
Much better than what it has been showing, so we're happy to give it another chance.
Results
Race Dividends
Win 1 $ 3.30
Place1 1 $ 1.50
Place2 4 $ 1.80
Place3 11 $ 1.90
Quinella 1:4 $ 10.20
Trifecta 1:4:11 $ 61.40
First4 1:4:11:8 $ 443.60
Race 10 - Toyota Forklifts Handicap (Bm88)
Time: 6:41 PM | Distance: 1300 m | Prize $ 172800
Top Pick
4 Bunker Hut
F: 412x4B(1)W(58.5)
( J-Regan Bayliss )
( T-Michael Freedman )
It gets every chance off the inside draw and we're happy with the each-way odds. Good enough to take down this field.
Main Danger
12 Kerguelen
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 2x144B(10)W(55.0)
( J-Zac Lloyd )
( T-James Cummings )
Backed and beaten at its last two starts but perhaps it wants a firmer surface now. Talented and it stays down in the weights.
Next Best
6 King Of Roseau
Dividend : $3.80, $1.70
Won
F: 42201B(6)W(56.0)
( J-Tom Sherry )
( T-Peter Snowden )
It scored an overdue win last start and it could strike while the iron is hot. Money is starting to come for it, which is a good sign.
Consider
14 Little Cointreau
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 43333B(7)W(53.0)
( J-Andrew Adkins )
( T-Joseph Pride )
Looking to improve on four consecutive third placings. Tough to discount that form and we're happy to include it at the current odds.
Longer Odds
7 Watch My Girl
F: 55x08B(9)W(55.5)
( J-Dylan Gibbons )
( T-Ron Quinton )
It could pay to overlook its two performances this prep. Good enough to turn that form around.