Coffs Harbour — Heavy 10
R1 – Book Your Tour At Oak Tree Maiden Plate (805m)
A sharp early dash kicks off the meeting and speed will be vital over the short trip in testing conditions. 2. Immortal Storm ($3.20) resumes after racing consistently in stronger company and looks well placed fresh, while 3. Markwell Topsort ($3.20) showed good speed on debut here and should take improvement into this. 5. Charlies ($12.00) hit the line nicely first-up on a wet track and can improve again, while trial winner 4. Casa Mia ($6.50) is worth keeping safe on debut.
Selections:
2. Immortal Storm ($3.20)
3. Markwell Topsort ($3.20)
5. Charlies ($12.00)
4. Casa Mia ($6.50)
R2 – Oak Tree Group Super Maiden Plate (1205m)
This maiden has plenty of depth with several runners arriving in good form. 5. Sunvolt ($2.40) has been around the mark all prep and looks ready to peak stepping up slightly in trip. 7. Hillbilly Hippie ($4.60) charged home strongly first-up and should relish the heavy conditions, while 2. He Is The Kiss ($3.80) brings solid recent form into this grade. 9. Pressipitating ($21.00) can improve sharply back to provincial level.
Selections:
5. Sunvolt ($2.40)
7. Hillbilly Hippie ($4.60)
2. He Is The Kiss ($3.80)
9. Pressipitating ($21.00)
R3 – TAB Venue Mode Benchmark 58 Handicap (2200m)
The staying test should suit runners capable of handling the wet ground and finishing strongly late. 7. Bonfidelity ($6.50) closed off well last start and looks suited stepping up again in trip, while 12. Giddy Gan’s Joy ($6.00) comes through stronger form lines and can bounce back. 6. Alabama Girl ($5.00) has claims despite recent runs, and 5. Redadel ($5.00) brings winning form and early speed into the race.
Selections:
7. Bonfidelity ($6.50)
12. Giddy Gan’s Joy ($6.00)
6. Alabama Girl ($5.00)
5. Redadel ($5.00)
R4 – Final Stage Selling Now Country Boosted Maiden Handicap (1405m)
A strong maiden where recent form should stack up well. 1. Foxy Artist ($2.30) has placed at every run this campaign and looks close to breaking through after another honest effort at Grafton. 12. Varazze ($6.50) gets a quick backup and should appreciate the conditions, while 5. Moonlight Diva ($5.00) has been racing consistently and maps well despite the draw. 13. Virginia Breezes ($9.00) can improve getting back and running on late.
Selections:
- Foxy Artist ($2.30)
- Varazze ($6.50)
- Moonlight Diva ($5.00)
- Virginia Breezes ($9.00)
R5 – Carlton Dry Country Boosted Class 1 Handicap (1405m)
A competitive Class 1 with several lightly raced runners showing upside. 5. High Voltage ($3.20) resumes after a strong start to the career and looks the horse with the most upside. 3. Australasia ($4.20) hit the line well at this track last time and should get every chance again, while 12. Tara Koda ($7.50) has the closing speed to feature if the tempo is strong. 7. Beearetee ($4.00) maps to get a soft run and can improve second-up.
Selections:
5. High Voltage ($3.20)
3. Australasia ($4.20)
12. Tara Koda ($7.50)
7. Beearetee ($4.00)
R6 – Oak Tree Retirement At Coffs Benchmark 82 Handicap (1405m)
One of the stronger races on the card with proven wet-track performers engaged. 7. Yendy ($4.40) has been racing consistently and the blinkers plus wet conditions look ideal. 4. House Of Cards ($3.80) gets gear changes and can improve sharply, while last-start winner 2. Baby Ryan ($2.30) loves this track and is clearly one of the main hopes again. 3. Supreme Command ($9.00) maps perfectly from the inside draw and shouldn’t be overlooked.
Selections:
7. Yendy ($4.40)
4. House Of Cards ($3.80)
2. Baby Ryan ($2.30)
3. Supreme Command ($9.00)
R7 – Golden Years Gallop Benchmark 58 Handicap (1605m)
This looks a wide-open contest with several chances depending on how the track plays. 4. Gavin ($9.00) gets a soft draw and can bounce back sharply in this grade, while 1. Zou Big Boy ($3.20) has been racing consistently and should get every chance despite the wide alley. 13. Queen Of Tayrona ($6.50) can improve back in trip, and 11. Highland Hustle ($6.00) has enough ability to feature with the right run.
Selections:
4. Gavin ($9.00)
- Zou Big Boy ($3.20)
- Queen Of Tayrona ($6.50)
- Highland Hustle ($6.00)
R8 – Retirement Your Way Fillies & Mares Benchmark 58 Handicap (1205m)
Another open race where wet-track form will be crucial. 1. Wanjina Rose ($4.80) was strong late winning here last start and looks capable of going on with it despite the rise in weight. 9. Vetoed ($7.00) resumes with a strong fresh record, while 13. Ourlegseleven ($9.00) is better than recent form suggests. 3. Rethink It ($7.50) hit the line strongly last run and should be competitive again.
Selections:
- Wanjina Rose ($4.80)
- Vetoed ($7.00)
- Ourlegseleven ($9.00)
- Rethink It ($7.50)
R9 – Luxury Abounds At Oak Tree Benchmark 58 Handicap (1205m)
A tricky sprint where several runners return from breaks and market support could be important. 4. Tribbiani ($5.00) resumes after strong previous form and should get a good run from the draw. 12. Fall For Autumn ($3.40) has been racing honestly and maps perfectly, while 13. Venom Wolf ($9.00) has the closing speed to surprise. 7. Set To Prophet ($8.50) gets weight relief and can improve freshened up.
Selections:
4. Tribbiani ($5.00)
12. Fall For Autumn ($3.40)
13. Venom Wolf ($9.00)
7. Set To Prophet ($8.50)
R10 – Spritely Seniors Sprint Country Boosted Class 3 Handicap (1005m)
The meeting finishes with a fast and competitive sprint where early speed will be key again. 3. Rentessis ($2.50) resumes with strong previous form and should take catching, while 6. Inlanda ($4.00) returns from a long spell after an encouraging placing. 10. The Lupercal ($11.00) can improve sharply at odds, and 9. Critical Time ($9.00) has been building nicely this prep and looks ready to peak.
Selections:
3. Rentessis ($2.50)
6. Inlanda ($4.00)
10. The Lupercal ($11.00)
9. Critical Time ($9.00)
