Taree (NSW) – Soft 6

Code: BBT500

R1 – Sky International Maiden Handicap (1007m)
LOVE YOU ANYWAY has been ultra consistent this prep and was only narrowly beaten last start on a soft track, looks ready to break through. REDZERO led and fought on well at Gosford and should take catching again. KISSAVOS has a strong record when favoured and remains a key player.

Selections:
7. Love You Anyway (4) – $5.25
2. Redzero (6) – $1.80

1. Kissavos (2) – $4.20

R2 – Cafe Nosh CG&E BM58 Handicap (1262m)
TOOMUCHINFORMATION comes off a strong win here and maps perfectly from the inside draw, hard to beat again. DARK JUSTICE resumes but showed plenty winning on debut and has trialled well. TRUMPER can improve sharply with a stronger finish expected, while OUR WARRIOR is racing consistently and stays in the mix.

Selections:

1. Toomuchinformation (1) – $2.30
2. Dark Justice (6) – $3.30
3. Trumper (5) – $4.60
4. Our Warrior (3) – $8.50

R3 – Functions @ MVRC Country Boosted Maiden Plate (1312m)
VARAZZE has a strong record at the track and went close last start, looks a leading chance. ARTIE’S MAGIC set the tempo last time and wasn’t far away late, can give a sight again. FOXY PRAGUE has been around the mark this prep and can figure, while MOONLIGHT DIVA can improve second-up.

Selections:
10. Varazze (6) – $4.20
13. Artie’s Magic (11) – $2.75
4. Foxy Prague (3) – $5.00
8. Moonlight Diva (2) – $7.00

R4 – XXXX Maiden Plate (1614m)
IT’S OK showed ability on debut and drops into a suitable race here, can take a big step forward. OPTIMAL MOMENTS ran well fresh and should improve again second-up. PROPANE faces a tricky draw but has the speed to overcome it, while WILD LEGACY is an outside chance capable of surprising.

Selections:
11. It’s Ok (6) – $7.50
4. Optimal Moments (2) – $2.20
5. Propane (13) – $5.00
12. Wild Legacy (9) – $18.00

R5 – Vale Dianne Larter F&M BM58 Handicap (1262m)
SAVVYROCKER has been in solid form this prep and can bounce back after a plain run. DANCINGONTHEROSSO was dominant on debut and looks highly promising despite rising in grade. SHEILA’S FANTA SEA has a strong record at the track and shouldn’t be overlooked, while COCO DREAMING is a knockout hope.

Selections:

1. Savvyrocker (11) – $5.00
2. Dancingontherosso (5) – $3.80
3. Sheila’s Fanta Sea (10) – $8.00
4. Coco Dreaming (4) – $11.00

R6 – 12 May Gloucester Cup BM66 Handicap (1614m)
OFF THE SCALE drops back in grade and can improve sharply in this company. VILLA CASTINA has been racing well and looks a strong winning chance again. TALANA should get all favours from the inside draw, while PRINCE IS GAME is consistent and in the mix.

Selections:
4. Off The Scale (3) – $3.10
7. Villa Castina (6) – $2.60
2. Talana (1) – $7.50
12. Prince Is Game (9) – $8.00

R7 – TAB Venue Mode BM66 Handicap (1007m)
WHAT A RUSH has the speed to offset the wide draw and has been racing well this prep. GRASSBURN will strip fitter second-up and can improve sharply. PIXIE HALLOW drops in grade and has winning claims, while SAPPHIRE KISS can figure at odds.

Selections:
2. What A Rush (13) – $7.00
7. Grassburn (5) – $6.50

1. Pixie Hallow (6) – $7.50
2. Sapphire Kiss (7) – $12.00

Code: BBT500