Dubbo Racing Tips

Race 1 – Triple M Country Boosted Showcase Maiden Handicap (1000m)

Zubba Storm looks well placed first-up after competing in stronger company before the spell. The drop back to country grade and favourable draw are major positives, while proven fresh form suggests he can make a winning return. Head Kahuna has been ultra-consistent this campaign but may again have to settle for a minor placing.

Selections:

1. Zubba Storm ($2.00)
2. Head Kahuna ($3.60)
3. Media Spin ($11.00)
4. Folly’s Stardom ($18.00)

Race 2 – Kings Hall Jewellers Showcase Silver Goblet (1100m)

Honniball Drive produced an excellent debut effort when narrowly beaten at Gunnedah and should take natural improvement into this assignment. The experience edge over several rivals is significant and the wet conditions shouldn’t pose any concerns.

Selections:

1. Honniball Drive ($2.60)
2. Rubelin ($4.00)
3. Time For Speed ($6.00)
4. Miss Andreas ($9.00)

Race 3 – Hahn 3.5 Showcase Super Maiden Plate (1300m)

Northern Exposure appeals as the value runner of the race after a strong first-up placing at Narromine. He has previous Dubbo form and should appreciate the rise in distance. At double-figure odds, he looks capable of causing an upset.

Selections:

1. Northern Exposure ($13.00)
2. Boncapo ($2.70)
3. Italus ($2.90)
4. Forwarding ($12.00)

Race 4 – Nuturf Country Boosted Showcase Class 1 Handicap (1100m)

Starverna has done little wrong this preparation, finishing in the placings at every start. The strong Scone form reads exceptionally well for this race and she looks the clear horse to beat despite the short odds.

Selections:

1. Starverna ($1.45)
2. Ruby Harmony ($19.00)
3. Golden Vader ($12.00)
4. Almost Maybe ($16.00)

Race 5 – Dubbo Plasterboard & Building Supplies Showcase Class 1 Handicap (1100m)

Cool Space represents excellent value in an open contest. The gelding gets weight relief and should appreciate the heavy conditions. With several key rivals resuming, he can improve sharply at attractive odds.

Selections:

1. Cool Space ($11.00)
2. Spring Prospect ($4.00)
3. Proper Twelve ($2.40)
4. Chappolicious ($4.40)

Race 6 – Bourke Street Butchery Showcase Benchmark 82 Handicap (1000m)

Iowna Benz brings the strongest recent form into the race and maps perfectly from barrier two. His effort at Canberra was full of merit and this looks an ideal opportunity to add another win to his record.

Selections:

1. Iowna Benz ($1.75)
2. Castlebar Road ($8.00)
3. Gail Jeanette ($3.80)
4. In Spades ($10.00)

Race 7 – Castlereagh Hotel Winter Country Classic Qualifier (1300m)

Jamacri gets a favourable draw and should enjoy a much better run than recent starts suggest. The mare has been competitive in stronger races and looks well placed in this grade at each-way odds.

Selections:

1. Jamacri ($6.00)
2. Josephine ($5.50)
3. Tiye ($5.50)
4. Kelilah ($9.00)

Race 8 – Inland Petroleum Winter Country Classic Qualifier (1300m)

Call Me Terry looks the value play after an encouraging run at Parkes. The step back into this grade suits and the gelding is capable of producing a sharp improvement at generous odds.

Selections:

1. Call Me Terry ($13.00)
2. Iknowyou ($5.50)
3. Spanish Night ($11.00)
4. Green Pineapple ($7.50)

Race 9 – Henderson’s Menswear Showcase Benchmark 82 Handicap (1400m)

Kranich drops back to a suitable level after racing well at Scone and should get every chance to finish over the top of them late. His consistency this preparation has been excellent and he looks the runner to beat in the finale.

Selections:

1. Kranich ($2.70)
2. New Pharoah ($4.60)
3. Scopics ($7.00)
4. Green Run ($8.50)

Best Bet

Race 6 – Iowna Benz ($1.75)

The classy sprinter brings superior recent form, maps perfectly from barrier two and looks ideally placed to continue his strong preparation.

Good luck if you’re having a bet at Dubbo and keep an eye on any late track or market moves before placing your wagers.

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