ARMIDALE (NSW) – GOOD 4
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R1 – Country Boosted Maiden Hcp (1400m) – 13:55

2. Naftali (4) – $4.20 — Strips fitter second-up and the step to 1400m looks ideal; genuine winning hope.
3. Zougo Boss (1) – $5.00 — Has been around the mark consistently and draws to get a soft run; solid each-way.
4. Speed Of Swallows (8) – $26.00 — Can improve with the right tempo; value runner for wider exotics.

R2 – Maiden Hcp (1100m) – 14:30

11. It’s A Written (11) – $13.00 — Resuming and has shown enough in prior form to be competitive fresh.
12. Territory Style (12) – $4.80 — Proven at this level and should be strong late; main danger.
13. All Too Sheik (3) – $16.00 — Second-up and likely to settle handy again; can feature.
14. Invinciboo (2) – $15.00 — Consistent type who rates as a place chance in this lineup.

R3 – BM58 (1900m) – 15:05

4. Toulon Factor (7) – $10.00 — Dominant last-start win and stays in suitable grade; hard to knock.
5. Tycoon Lad (11) – $3.90 — On the quick turnaround and racing well; clear threat.
6. Peak Road (4) – $19.00 — Up in trip which suits perfectly now; each-way value.
7. Dipierdomenico (2) – $5.00 — Better suited coming back in distance and can run on strongly.

R4 – Class 1 Hcp (1300m) – 15:40

3. Chica Del Mar (1) – $1.50 — Ideal draw and finds a winnable race; the one they have to beat.
4. Souls Companion (10) – $6.50 — Broke the maiden nicely and should improve again; main danger.
5. Smiling Amos (7) – $14.00 — Honest type who can take advantage if leaders tire late.
6. Tourtel (11) – $17.00 — Strong winner last start and capable of adding value to multiples.

R5 – Guyra Cup (1400m) – 16:20

1. Rhythm Is A Dancer (7) – $6.00 — Closed well last run and the drop in distance suits; top hope.
2. Rematch (1) – $3.00 — First-up off a long spell but trial form reads well; major player.
3. The Hanger Cat (3) – $13.00 — Can improve sharply if able to settle better; fringe chance.
4. Puzzle Designer (8) – $14.00 — Holding form and worth consideration for the minors.

R6 – BM58 (1100m) – 16:55

3. Four Degrees (12) – $3.90 — Resuming but comes to hand quickly and has won two straight; strong claims.
4. Master Gee (9) – $6.50 — Narrowly beaten last run and stays well placed in this class.
5. Haiku Star (8) – $9.00 — Should improve second-up and capable of running into the finish.
6. Reprisal (1) – $8.00 — Maps well from the draw and has each-way appeal.