Scone Horse Racing Analysis for Saturday, May 16th


Scone hosts a strong 10-race program on a Good 4 surface, featuring the Dark Jewel Classic and Luskin Star Stakes. With progressive runners, quality resumers and plenty of depth across the card, there looks to be solid betting value throughout the meeting.

Scone (NSW) – Good 4

R1 – Scone RSL Midway BM72 Handicap

Viewpoint can bounce back after a flat second-up run and looks better suited at 1700m. Change My Address was dominant winning last start and can go on with it, while Oakfield Saturn had excuses last time and can improve with a better run.

Selections
6. Viewpoint ($4.20)
10. Change My Address ($7.50)
2. Oakfield Saturn ($10.00)

  1. Aix En Provence ($8.50)

R2 – TAB Highway Class 3 Handicap

Autumn King looks well placed dropping back in grade after tackling stronger company, and the mile should suit. Olympian is also better suited back to 1600m, while Moon Sweeper and Xcessive Force both bring strong closing form.

Selections
2. Autumn King ($4.40)
4. Olympian ($4.00)

  1. Moon Sweeper ($6.50)
  2. Xcessive Force ($9.00)

R3 – Yarraman Park Woodlands Stakes

Moscatel was outstanding on debut and looks a serious filly with natural speed and upside. La Gitana resumes off strong juvenile form, while Hellenic Belle is chasing three straight and Seductra looks over the odds.

Selections
3. Moscatel ($2.70)

  1. La Gitana ($8.00)
  2. Hellenic Belle ($9.00)
  3. Seductra ($34.00)

R4 – Kia Ora 3&4YO BM72 Handicap

Nitro returns with strong trial form and looks like a progressive type ready to go on with it. Just Response is chasing a hat-trick, while Lightning Glory and Pimlico both have upside in a competitive race.

Selections
11. Nitro ($3.00)
10. Just Response ($7.00)
6. Lightning Glory ($13.00)
12. Pimlico ($10.00)

R5 – Magic Millions BM78 Handicap

Amreekiyah has plenty of talent and looks well placed dropping in grade. Man Of Worth is racing consistently and should relish the rise in trip, while Warrior For Peace and Cormac T both bring solid recent form.

Selections
16. Amreekiyah ($4.20)
4. Man Of Worth ($3.30)
18. Warrior For Peace ($12.00)
13. Cormac T ($21.00)

R6 – Scone Equine Hospital BM78 Handicap

Durova looks excellent value with a strong winning record and arrives in great form. Wanaruah was solid first-up and can improve, while Hay Street is ultra-consistent and Call Me Gorgeous has to be respected.

Selections
5. Durova ($16.00)
4. Wanaruah ($6.00)
12. Hay Street ($4.80)
7. Call Me Gorgeous ($2.90)

R7 – Coolmore Denise’s Joy Stakes

Akaysha was strong winning last start and should appreciate getting back to 1100m. Agarwood had excuses last time and can bounce back, while Mercy Me keeps winning and Miss Freelove looks a genuine improver.

Selections
2. Akaysha ($7.50)
3. Agarwood ($5.00)
9. Mercy Me ($6.00)
4. Miss Freelove ($12.00)

R8 – Emirates Park Ortensia Stakes

Bev’s Nine strips fitter after a strong return and looks ready to peak. Golden Straand keeps winning and drops in weight, while Our Kobison maps well and The Instructor resumes off encouraging trial form.

Selections
9. Bev’s Nine ($5.50)
15. Golden Straand ($4.60)
11. Our Kobison ($8.00)
2. The Instructor ($6.50)

R9 – Arrowfield Dark Jewel Classic

Surfin’ Bird should get every chance from the low draw and looks ready to improve second-up. Snow In May had no luck last time and can be dangerous, while Arriving Home and Oh Diamond Lil both have claims.

Selections
9. Surfin’ Bird ($2.70)
7. Snow In May ($11.00)
12. Arriving Home ($13.00)
6. Oh Diamond Lil ($8.50)

R10 – Darley Luskin Star Stakes

Linebacker drops back from much stronger company and looks ideally placed freshened for this. Know Thyself has a great fresh record, while Captain Furai is flying and Whinchat has trialled well for his return.

Selections
2. Linebacker ($2.30)
7. Know Thyself ($12.00)
13. Captain Furai ($7.50)
8. Whinchat ($11.00)

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