Coffs Harbour (NSW) – Heavy 8
R1 – TAB Venue Mode Country Boosted Showcase Mdn Hcp (1400m, Maiden SW)
Analysis
GRAFTING (2) was competitive when fresh and comes from a capable yard, clearly the one to beat. TAWFIQ TOM (8) backs up quickly and draws the inside alley, worth consideration. TOUGH AS TUNGSTEN (3) debuts for a stable that can produce them ready, needs luck. AND ONE (1) steps out for the first time for Gary Nielsen and has minor claims.
Selections
- Grafting (8) – $1.60
- Tawfiq Tom (1) – $5.50
- Tough As Tungsten (2) – $13.00
- And One (5) – $8.50
R2 – Happy 70th Birthday Mr & Mrs McDonough Showcase Mdn Plt (800m, Maiden SW)
Analysis
UNITE THE STARS (5) resumes off a spell and has trialled well, looks hard to beat. MISS COMO (7) also returns fresh and benefits from the inside draw, main danger. HIGHLAND FORCE (6) debuts and is worth keeping safe. WHATSTHETIMEMRWOLF (2) drops back in grade first-up and can feature.
Selections
- Unite The Stars (8) – $2.70
- Miss Como (1) – $4.00
- Highland Force (7) – $9.50
- Whatsthetimemrwolf (5) – $5.50
R3 – Great Northern Crisp Super Maiden Hcp (1200m, Maiden Hcp)
Analysis
JADE TREES (1) went close when favourite first-up and looks well suited here. XTREME (3) improved late at Taree and should strip fitter second-up. SUNSTAZ (7) has been consistent and narrowly missed last start, strong each-way claims. SUNVOLT (5) makes debut and could surprise.
Selections
- Jade Trees (8) – $4.20
- Xtreme (4) – $5.00
- Sunstaz (6) – $3.90
- Sunvolt (3) – $7.00
R4 – Welcome Hospitality Showcase F&M BM58 Hcp (1000m)
Analysis
COME ON GLAMOUR (1) maps perfectly from the rails and is in winning form, the one they have to run down. LOVE ‘N’ ROCKETS (2) resumes off a solid trial and can run well fresh. TE PANI (4) hasn’t fired recently but comes from a stable to respect. DUBALENE (8) also resumes and has trialled well enough to figure.
Selections
- Come On Glamour (1) – $1.75
- Love ‘N’ Rockets (12) – $10.00
- Te Pani (11) – $21.00
- Dubalene (8) – $18.00
R5 – Magic Millions March Yearling Sale Showcase CG&E BM58 Hcp (1000m)
Analysis
SEND A TELEGRAM (6) returns from a break and looks well placed first-up. LOVE RAT (4) can improve sharply after a disappointing run on soft ground. SPEEDY TARGET (7) has ability and should be competitive. MONTE OUTLANDER (2) was scratched.
Selections
- Send A Telegram (4) – $3.10
- Love Rat (3) – $8.00
- Speedy Target (2) – $4.80
R6 – Evergreen Turf NRRA Country Championships Qualifier (1400m, Class 5 SW)
Analysis
NEXT PAY RUN (4) comes off a soft-track win at Grafton and has been in strong form this campaign, slight edge. SCRIPTED (14) drops from metro company and has been competitive at that level, major threat. BARELLO (6) has placed this prep and can run into the money. CONSIDERED (9) has won four straight and draws well, must respect.
Selections
- Next Pay Run (10) – $11.00
- Scripted (14) – $2.60
- Barello (5) – $23.00
- Considered (1) – $6.00
R7 – Spare Chef Catering Showcase Class 1 Hcp (1400m)
Analysis
PATRIOTICINTENTION (3) draws ideally and represents a stable in form, leading chance. SOURCES LINK (9) broke through last start and can build on that. KID BILLY (6) has previous Coffs form and can’t be dismissed. FOOLS PLAY (12) has been competitive here and draws to get a run.
Selections
- Patrioticintention (1) – $6.00
- Sources Link (5) – $10.00
- Kid Billy (7) – $7.50
- Fools Play (2) – $11.00
R8 – Bayrange Group Showcase BM66 Hcp (1600m, SW)
Analysis
ZELESTIAL (5) maps to control the race from a good gate and has been consistent this prep, top pick. IN THE FINE PRINT (4) has a strong Coffs record and rates the main danger. SPICY WINGS (9) has been competitive throughout the campaign and appeals each-way. FAIZA STAR (12) arrives in winning form and could surprise.
Selections
- Zelestial (1) – $2.60
- In The Fine Print (4) – $12.00
- Spicy Wings (6) – $6.50
- Faiza Star (2) – $10.00
