Scone (NSW) – Good 4

R1 – Kia Ora Country Boosted Maiden Plate (1000m)

A strong maiden to begin the card with several promising runners from leading country and provincial stables. 8. Flirtation ($2.25) has impressed in recent trials and looks ready to make an immediate impact on debut for the Messara/Gavranich camp. 3. Head Kahuna ($7.50) has already produced consistent race form and the blinkers going on could spark further improvement. 1. Copperline ($9.50) resumes after a long spell but showed talent at his only run, while 6. Splash Of Steel ($3.20) maps to get every chance fresh from a soft draw.

Selections
8. Flirtation ($2.25)
3. Head Kahuna ($7.50)

1. Copperline ($9.50)
2. Splash Of Steel ($3.20)

R2 – Magic Millions Super Maiden Handicap (1300m)

A smaller field but still an intriguing maiden with several runners returning from spells. 5. Leovanni ($7.00) has trialled impressively leading into his return and looks capable of measuring up straight away. 2. Agraffe Rocket ($2.90) strips fitter now racing as a gelding and should improve sharply back to country grade. 8. I Am Overs ($11.00) has competed in stronger races than this and can improve with race fitness, while 6. Lyon ($27.00) was excellent at odds last start and adds value to exotics.

Selections
5. Leovanni ($7.00)
2. Agraffe Rocket ($2.90)
8. I Am Overs ($11.00)
6. Lyon ($27.00)

R3 – Muswellbrook Ford Class 1 & Maiden Plate (1600m)

One of the better races on the program with several progressive runners stepping out over the mile. 3. Mister Rizz ($2.60) has trialled strongly for his Australian debut and profiles beautifully first-up at this distance. 1. Currumbin Alley ($16.00) has been racing consistently this prep and gets all the favours from the inside draw. 7. Course Of Action ($34.00) continues to perform honestly and should be around the mark again, while 12. Bird Whistle ($2.30) drops sharply in class and could bounce back quickly.

Selections
3. Mister Rizz ($2.60)

1. Currumbin Alley ($16.00)
2. Course Of Action ($34.00)
3. Bird Whistle ($2.30)

R4 – Select Events 2&3yo Maiden Handicap (1100m)

A competitive maiden sprint featuring a nice mix of exposed form and smart debutants. 2. Dr Hook ($3.00) has gone close in recent starts and gets another opportunity after a narrow defeat last time out. 4. Lord Elrond ($6.50) charged home strongly first-up at Wagga and should improve again second run back. 16. Cormier ($3.50) has trialled nicely ahead of debut and commands respect from the strong stable, while 13. Halcyon Belle ($9.00) profiles as a runner capable of surprising on debut.

Selections
2. Dr Hook ($3.00)
4. Lord Elrond ($6.50)
16. Cormier ($3.50)
13. Halcyon Belle ($9.00)

R5 – Scone Equine Hospital Country Boosted Class 1 Handicap (1100m)

This looks a strong Class 1 with several lightly raced runners showing upside. 10. Chains Of Love ($2.50) resumes with an excellent record and looks very hard to beat if returning anywhere near her best. 7. Jasira ($7.00) broke through impressively last start and can continue progressing this preparation. 6. Sir Herridah ($17.00) has shown promise in both runs this prep and gets blinkers added, while 1. Quasimoto ($23.00) resumed with a win and could measure up again despite the rise in class.

Selections
10. Chains Of Love ($2.50)
7. Jasira ($7.00)
6. Sir Herridah ($17.00)

1. Quasimoto ($23.00)

R6 – Newgate Class 2 Handicap (1300m)

A quality Class 2 contest with several promising gallopers returning from breaks. 8. Pontevedra ($10.00) resumes chasing a hat-trick after dominant wins before the spell and looks a major player again. 5. Lighthouse Lass ($5.50) has stronger metro form than most of these and should appreciate this level. 12. Oakfield Utah ($8.50) remains unbeaten from two starts and deserves respect fresh, while 17. Arapawa ($11.00) has been ultra-consistent this campaign and won’t be far away.

Selections
8. Pontevedra ($10.00)
5. Lighthouse Lass ($5.50)
12. Oakfield Utah ($8.50)
17. Arapawa ($11.00)

R7 – Arrowfield Big Dance Eligibility Scone Cup (1600m)

The feature event of the day looks highly competitive with proven metro performers and in-form country gallopers all holding genuine claims. 1. Tavi Time ($8.00) returns to defend his crown and profiles perfectly third-up for another big run. 6. Churchill’s Choice ($10.00) was dominant in the Hawkesbury Gold Cup and maps to get a beautiful run again. 2. Amor Victorious ($9.00) should control the race near the speed and strips fitter second-up, while 15. Imperialist ($17.00) shapes as the blowout runner after an eye-catching effort last start.

Selections

1. Tavi Time ($8.00)
2. Churchill’s Choice ($10.00)
3. Amor Victorious ($9.00)
4. Imperialist ($17.00)

R8 – Vinery Country Cup Benchmark 84 Handicap (1400m)

A strong Benchmark 84 closes the card with several in-form country specialists engaged. 15. Shotgun Bella ($2.80) boasts an outstanding Scone record and rarely runs a bad race. 9. Kranich ($13.00) has been racing consistently this preparation and gets back to a more suitable trip. 1. Indifference ($27.00) can improve sharply dropping in class, while 4. Hot Bandit ($21.00) has the ability to surprise at odds from a favourable draw.

Selections
15. Shotgun Bella ($2.80)
9. Kranich ($13.00)

1. Indifference ($27.00)
2. Hot Bandit ($21.00)