Scone Racing Tips

Race 1 – Upper Hunter Country Boosted Maiden Plate (1000m)

Oakfield Missouri debuts for a strong stable and comes into this off a trial win. The soft draw helps, and the blinkers going on first-up suggest she should be ready to run well. In a race with limited exposed form, she gets the nod.

Selections:

1. Oakfield Missouri ($2.70)
2. Spellecast ($3.50)
3. Flaunter ($3.70)
4. Pariah Carey ($23.00)

Race 2 – Newgate Class 1 Handicap (900m)

Third Base was narrowly beaten at Newcastle last start and draws perfectly in barrier one. He has early speed, race fitness and looks suited back to the short-course 900m. In a sharp sprint, he should get every chance.

Selections:

1. Third Base ($2.70)
2. Sobek ($2.40)
3. Bent As Hell ($9.00)
4. Flying Molly ($12.00)

Race 3 – Darley Class 1 & Maiden Plate (1600m)

Microgravity was dominant breaking through at Port Macquarie, winning by a big margin on heavy ground. That wet-track form is a major tick on the Soft 7, and he has the profile of a horse still improving. He looks the one to beat.

Selections:

1. Microgravity ($2.00)
2. Dunstall The Gun ($4.40)
3. Grande Diablo ($14.00)
4. Sweet Justice ($10.00)

Race 4 – The Mayor’s Gallop Maiden Handicap (1300m)

Leovanni worked home well fresh at Scone and should improve second-up. He has previous second-up form, and the 1300m looks a suitable setup. With race fitness and a strong jockey-trainer combination, he looks ready to break through.

Selections:

1. Leovanni ($2.90)
2. Astound Beauty ($4.60)
3. Hailstones ($7.00)
4. Immortal Rose ($10.00)

Race 5 – Pryde’s Easifeeds Class 1 Handicap (1100m)

Copperline was strong winning first-up at Scone and looks well placed to go on with it. He has won or placed in both career starts and should take improvement from that return. In a small field, his upside gives him strong claims.

Selections:

1. Copperline ($3.80)
2. Too Darn Finesse ($5.00)
3. Great Heights ($7.00)
4. Very Sirius ($7.50)

Race 6 – Muswellbrook Ford Benchmark 58 Handicap (1700m)

Ocean Tsunami drops back from stronger grade and looks suited in this BM58. He has proven soft-track form and should appreciate getting to 1700m in easier company. If he brings anything close to his best, he can bounce back sharply.

Selections:

1. Ocean Tsunami ($2.60)
2. Saintly Sands ($2.90)
3. Crown Legend ($10.00)
4. Exorbitant Miss ($10.00)

Race 7 – Arrowfield Benchmark 82 Handicap (1100m)

Hellcibell has strong Scone form and looks well placed back at this track. She was close-up last start and should be fitter again, while the Soft 7 should be no issue. In a handy BM82, she appeals as the main winning chance.

Selections:

1. Hellcibell ($4.20)
2. Wave Breaker ($8.00)
3. Tough Guy ($5.50)
4. Up The Front ($8.50)

Race 8 – Horse Capital Country Boosted Benchmark 58 Handicap (1300m)

Jagerschnitzel was solid first-up at Scone and should appreciate the rise to 1300m. He maps to be handy enough in running and gets a strong jockey booking in Aaron Bullock. This looks a suitable race to finish the day.

Selections:

1. Jagerschnitzel ($3.50)
2. Ode So Much ($8.00)
3. Magurtz ($4.20)
4. Extreme Merger ($12.00)

Best Bet

Race 3 – Microgravity ($2.00)

Microgravity was dominant winning on heavy ground last start and looks well suited again on a rain-affected track.

Good luck if you’re having a bet at Scone and keep an eye on how the Soft 7 track plays early.