MUDGEE (NSW) – Soft 5
R1 – Quilty & Gransden Orange Benchmark 58 Showcase Handicap (2000m) – BM58
Analysis
The race shapes as a battle between the leading two. EVER WAS backs up quickly and has been consistent this prep with a win and two placings, making him a solid hope again. JUAN PABLO continues to race well and his latest Gosford placing keeps him right in the mix. BANYAN TREE boxed on strongly at Gosford and the rise in trip may suit. BROADCAST BOOGIE, a winner at Orange two runs back, isn’t hopeless if things fall his way.
Selections
- 6. Ever Was (1) — $6.00
- 1. Juan Pablo (4) — $3.70
- 3. Banyan Tree (2) — $2.35
- 8. Broadcast Boogie (9) — $12.00
R2 – Four In Hand Barossa Shiraz Country Boosted Showcase Plate (1200m) – Maiden SW
Analysis
Likely to be a tactical affair. VICIOUS RUMOUR brings solid recent form and draws perfectly, making her a major player. MAREBELLO resumes and has gear changes that may spark improvement. BELLERATA stuck on well last start and should strip fitter again. STAR WHISPERER debuts and looks one to keep safe.
Selections
- 9. Vicious Rumour (1) — $7.50
- 1. Marebello (8) — $4.00
- 8. Bellerata (5) — $10.00
- 6. Star Whisperer (9) — $3.70
R3 – Yves Premium Cuvee Class 1 Showcase Handicap (1400m) – Class 1
Analysis
The top pair stand out clearly. AMANOAH resumed well with a placing at Gundagai and is tracking nicely. NAFTALI arrives off a breakthrough win and is capable of another bold showing. JAMACRI found the line well first-up and is suited rising in distance. JAGERSCHNITZEL can improve with luck after boxing on at Scone.
Selections
- 4. Amanoah (3) — $6.00
- 3. Naftali (1) — $15.00
- 5. Jamacri (8) — $2.80
- 2. Jagerschnitzel (6) — $2.80
R4 – Whipbird Wines Class 3 Showcase Handicap (1100m) – Class 3
Analysis
MARVEL MAN is in terrific form and again looks the horse to beat. BAYCAT also brings strong, consistent form and shouldn’t be underestimated. BUTTERFLY STYLE resumes with a pleasing trial under her belt and may surprise fresh. MISS SCOOP rarely runs poorly first-up and is capable of featuring.
Selections
- 1. Marvel Man (4) — $3.00
- 4. Baycat (7) — $5.50
- 6. Butterfly Style (2) — $5.50
- 7. Miss Scoop (6) — $16.00
R5 – Mio Capello Prosecco Mudgee Cup Day Sprint Showcase (1200m)
Analysis
STRATIFIED impressed last start at Warren and deserves respect again. LIFE’S A PARTY has been around the mark all prep and another honest run is expected. LAMBAY, fresh off a Gundagai win, has claims. SARATOGA POWER is racing in peak form and must be considered with three wins already this campaign.
Selections
- 3. Stratified (8) — $10.00
- 5. Life’s A Party (3) — $12.00
- 7. Lambay (10) — $6.00
- 2. Saratoga Power (5) — $7.50
R6 – Robert Oatley Big Dance Eligibility Mudgee Cup (1400m)
Analysis
The top two selections look hardest to beat. ISTOLEA MERC backs up quickly, draws ideally and should roll forward — big chance. REMATCH just missed fresh and has trialled since, suggesting improvement is likely. RHYTHM IS A DANCER keeps finding the line and shouldn’t be dismissed. NEW BUSINESS mixes his form but is not entirely out of it at long odds.
Selections
- 3. Istolea Merc (1) — $3.10
- 5. Rematch (6) — $4.60
- 7. Rhythm Is A Dancer (7) — $9.50
- 14. New Business (12) — $51.00
R7 – Wild Oats Wines Country Magic Benchmark 58 Showcase Handicap (1200m) – BM58
Analysis
HALO PHENOMENA resumes and brings strong trial form, making him the one they all have to beat. YORKEL improved sharply first-up and generally goes well second-up. NEWS BOUND has the talent but just needs the race to unfold his way. WAUCHOPE can bounce back after a disappointing fresh performance.
Selections
- 3. Halo Phenomena (9) — $3.70
- 2. Yorkel (7) — $9.00
- 4. News Bound (2) — $4.00
- 9. Wauchope (10) — $16.00