Port Macquarie
R1 – Beechwood Hotel Country Boosted Mdn Plate (1200m)
Preview:
Looks a one-horse race on paper. IMMORTAL STORM (5) has been around the mark in all three starts and only just missed last time at Grafton. Ready to win. CARRY MY MONEY (1) ran well fresh placing third at Taree and can hit the frame again. THE BIG TICKET (3) was midfield at Grafton but is not hopeless.
Selections (Betfocus):
5. Immortal Storm (3) — $1.20
- Carry My Money (4) — $23.00
- The Big Ticket (8) — $19.00
R2 – Hastings Hotel Mdn Hcp (1000m)
Preview:
Tempo looks moderate. MYRIAD (2) resumes off a long spell with a sharp trial and should prove hard to hold out. EX WIFE (1) has been ultra-consistent this prep and drops to an easier race — clear danger. BROWN SUGAR (5) debuts and can show ability, while MARS LANDING (6) resumes and may grab a minor placing.
Selections (Betfocus):
2. Myriad (2) — $2.40
- Ex Wife (3) — $5.00
- Brown Sugar (7) — $5.50
- Mars Landing (8) — $26.00
R3 – Cellarbrations Mdn Hcp (1500m)
Preview:
TALK ABOUT LAYLA (4) has finished top three in both runs and looks ready to score. KOOKY (2) backs up quickly after a solid effort and can feature. SARA’S ROCKET (3) is honest and suited back to this company. TEMPLE BELLS (9) closed strongly last start and again appeals for multiples.
Selections (Betfocus):
4. Talk About Layla (10) — $2.30
2. Kooky (8) — $15.00
3. Sara’s Rocket (6) — $5.00
9. Temple Bells (9) — $12.00
R4 – Settlers Inn Country Boosted BM58 (1000m)
Preview:
Hard to go past the top two. SAVVYROCKER (2) backs up quickly after a narrow defeat at Kempsey and looks perfectly placed. SHE’S A WILD ONE (7) comes off a strong maiden win and should measure up. MISS MAZERATI (6) can improve second-up, while AYE AYE SKIPPER (1) resumes and must be kept safe on the fresh trial form.
Selections (Betfocus):
2. Savvyrocker (5) — $2.90
7. She’s A Wild One (7) — $5.00
6. Miss Mazerati (2) — $6.50
- Aye Aye Skipper (4) — $2.90
R5 – Tacking Point Tavern BM58 (2000m)
Preview:
Top two look the key hopes. HIGHLAND HUSTLE (7) was well backed and just missed last run — this looks her race. YAMBA’S GIRL (6) tried hard at Taree and is right in contention again. FULMEN FILOU (3) returned with a solid second at Moree and has upside. QUICK BUCK (2) can improve if the tempo suits.
Selections (Betfocus):
7. Highland Hustle (5) — $8.00
6. Yamba’s Girl (7) — $8.00
3. Fulmen Filou (11) — $4.40
2. Quick Buck (2) — $4.80
R6 – Flower Hotels BM66 (1500m)
Preview:
Even contest. GOLDEN HONOUR (5) was close up when resuming and should relish the extra distance. NAUGHTY NURSE (10) was a strong runner-up at Muswellbrook and is again a leading chance. WILDERNESS STAR (11) had excuses at Grafton and can improve. PHOENIX POWER (7) drops back slightly in trip and fits the race pattern.
Selections (Betfocus):
5. Golden Honour (12) — $9.00
10. Naughty Nurse (11) — $4.80
11. Wilderness Star (3) — $8.50
7. Phoenix Power (5) — $10.00
R7 – Lake Cathie Tavern Hcp (C1, 1100m)
Preview:
Small field but strong top pick. SHOTGUN BELLA (5) resumes after a short break and looks perfectly placed to strike again. IRON FURY (2) ran a bold second fresh and should chase hard. ETOILE FILANTE (1) strips fitter second-up and can improve sharply. BLUE BAYOU (6) has been around the mark and can grab a placing.
Selections (Betfocus):
5. Shotgun Bella (1) — $1.80
2. Iron Fury (5) — $4.40
- Etoile Filante (6) — $6.50
- Blue Bayou (8) — $17.00