R1 – Astute GI Pty Ltd – Rebecca Conlan BM60 Handicap (1900m)

Analysis
AL RAS BLUES (2) continues to hold strong form and steps to 1900m for the first time, looking well placed to make an impact. NIPPA’S NIGHTCAP (3) has been racing consistently and drops back into more suitable company, making him a solid inclusion for multiples. BOMBINATE (5) wasn’t far away at Cooktown and should appreciate the class drop. IT’S BEEN A TREK (4) is another in good form and can easily figure in minor money with a repeat of recent efforts.

Selections
• 2. Al Ras Blues (5) — $3.20
• 3. Nippa’s Nightcap (1) — $3.60
• 5. Bombinate (4) — $15.00
• 4. It's Been A Trek (6) — $3.70

R2 – FGF Bitumen 2YO & 3YO Handicap (950m)

Analysis
SATISFIED MUGS (1) resumed with a strong Cairns win and has a clear class edge in a small field. NORDIC INVADER (4) ran well fresh and should improve second-up. CAROHVIC (3) resumes and has shown enough previously to be included at odds. MINNIE VEGAS (6) gets blinkers applied and may show improvement, making her an outside inclusion for wider exotics.

Selections
• 1. Satisfied Mugs (6) — $1.20
• 4. Nordic Invader (5) — $8.50
• 3. Carohvic (3) — $5.75
• 6. Minnie Vegas (1) — $101.00

R3 – RNR Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Maiden Plate (950m)

Analysis
MALBEC MAN (2) resumes and has been competitive in similar races, making him the one to beat. CHATEAU VON TESS (6) hit the line reasonably last start and strips fitter now. SILVERTURN (5) ran well at odds first-up and can be included again. ROYAL PROPHECY (7) resumes and is capable of producing a forward showing fresh.

Selections
• 2. Malbec Man (5) — $2.60
• 6. Chateau Von Tess (1) — $23.00
• 5. Silverturn (7) — $14.00
• 7. Royal Prophecy (6) — $17.00

R4 – Cashcor Engineering Open Handicap (950m)

Analysis
RECRUITER (4) has been competitive this prep and the removal of blinkers may spark further improvement. BLOOMIN' RIPPER (5) has enjoyed a strong campaign and remains a key contender. MIDAS STAR (3) was dominant last start and can make his presence felt again with a similar effort. FAMILY STAR (2) has enough ability to run into the placings with the right run.

Selections
• 4. Recruiter (1) — $4.40
• 5. Bloomin' Ripper (5) — $3.60
• 3. Midas Star (2) — $5.25
• 2. Family Star (6) — $10.00

R5 – Ladbrokes Odds Surge BM60 Handicap (1400m)

Analysis
REDLIGHTS ON (7) comes off back-to-back wins and remains a major player stepping up again. KICKAGOAL KENNY (6) resumed with a strong run and loves racing at Cairns, making him a genuine chance. CAPICELLA (5) nearly held on last start and stays in the mix. PAR FIVE (2) has strong recent form and can be competitive once more.

Selections
• 7. Redlights On (4) — $10.00
• 6. Kickagoal Kenny (3) — $4.00
• 5. Capicella (5) — $9.50
• 2. Par Five (6) — $6.75

R6 – HPS Contractors BM70 Handicap (1250m)

Analysis
KHABALOV (3) was impressive winning last start and looks suited again here. TURN BIRD (1) is holding solid form and deserves respect. COLOURS OF AUTUMN (4) was narrowly beaten as favourite and rates a key hope again. REGGIE’S BOY (2) resumes and can run well fresh for a place.

Selections
• 3. Khabalov (3) — $5.25
• 1. Turn Bird (6) — $7.00
• 4. Colours Of Autumn (9) — $3.80
• 2. Reggie's Boy (8) — $11.00

R7 – Gary Riches Pty Ltd Class 2 Handicap (1250m)

Analysis
LECONFIELD (5) continues to race well and was unlucky not to win last start, making him the benchmark. ULTIMATE (1) resumes and has trialled nicely, posing a real threat fresh. RUSSIAN SUMMER (3) ran well as favourite last start and deserves respect again. GAZZA’S DIAMOND (7) can improve and is a place hope.

Selections
• 5. Leconfield (6) — $7.50
• 1. Ultimate (4) — $4.80
• 3. Russian Summer (9) — $6.00
• 7. Gazza's Diamond (3) — $18.00

R8 – Red Beret Hotel BM55 Handicap (950m)

Analysis
MR DAMAGE (3) led throughout to score last start and looks set to run well again dropping back to this level. COPPABELLA ROAD (10) is consistent this prep and can feature with a cleaner run. HELL OF A BENTLEY (5) returns and has trial form good enough to include. GUAPO (2) continues to race honestly and is a strong place chance.

Selections
• 3. Mr Damage (3) — $5.50
• 10. Coppabella Road (8) — $9.50
• 5. Hell Of A Bentley (2) — $9.00
• 2. Guapo (7) — $13.00

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