Kyneton holds its Cup meeting on Wednesday with nine races, headlined by the Kyneton Cup over 2006m. The track was rated a Soft 7 this morning after being in the heavy range on Tuesday, with afternoon showers forecast, so expect a wet surface all day. The rail is in the true position and the track has raced fairly, although runners tend to fan wider in the straight as a wet day goes on. There are a number of scratchings across the card, so check the final fields before you bet.
Our best bet is Bacash in Race 4, who was narrowly beaten at Morphettville last start, handles the wet and drops to an easier grade. Lady Sadler (Race 5) is the next best, and Prince Eric is our value play in the Cup.
Race 1 - Carlton Draught Maiden Plate (1103m)
Selection: Jackpot Park Current odds: $3.30
Jackpot Park resumes for a new stable and ran two strong races last campaign when finishing off well, the latest a third at Bendigo. He has trialled sharply and could be ridden closer to the speed this time. Johnny Tightlips is the main danger, a reliable type who ran second at Kilmore and suits the drop back in trip. Valentina Girl wears blinkers for the first time from the inside gate after a plain debut, and Sabrina has jumped out well between runs.
Selections:
- Jackpot Park - $3.30
- Johnny Tightlips - $3.30
- Sabrina - $4.20
- Valentina Girl - $5.50
Race 2 - Macedon Ranges Glass Emerging Stars Series Heat 1 (1203m)
Selection: Flyaway Current odds: $3.00
Flyaway resumes after 18 weeks off a placed trial and produced a good third at Sale last time in. He should get a run behind the speed and finish well. Bourne Legacy is the clear danger after running second at this track first-up, and he should be on the pace. Front Page Edition finished well for third on debut at Cranbourne and can improve.
Selections:
- Flyaway - $3.00
- Bourne Legacy - $3.70
- Front Page Edition - $8.50
- Avedis - $26.00
Race 3 - Ambrosia Kyneton Maiden Plate (1454m)
Selection: Silky Seth Current odds: $3.10
Silky Seth has placed twice from four runs this preparation and his fourth on a heavy track at Sale was a fair effort. He should roll forward from the wide draw and is hard to beat in this grade. Misneach resumes after 27 weeks off a trial win and looks the main danger, while Emanating gets blinkers for the first time and is worth forgiving after a quiet run on the synthetic.
Selections:
- Silky Seth - $3.10
- Misneach - $3.20
- Emanating - $4.40
- Platinum Rush - $10.00
Race 4 - Kyneton Electrics BM74 Handicap (1203m)
Selection: Bacash Current odds: $2.90
Bacash was beaten narrowly when well backed at Morphettville last start and drops to country company here. He has wet-track form, should push forward from barrier 3 and has a fitness edge on several of these. This is our best bet of the day. Job Done is the danger. He has won both of his career first-up runs and drops in grade, although he may not get an easy run. Attachments also drops in class and Enna’s Dream should appreciate the wet ground.
Selections:
- Bacash - $2.90
- Job Done - $2.80
- Attachments - $4.60
- Enna’s Dream - $7.50
Race 5 - 360 One Advisors & Accountants Fillies & Mares BM66 Handicap (1103m)
Selection: Lady Sadler Current odds: $3.00
Lady Sadler is first-up after 24 weeks, but she has trialled well three times and won fresh last campaign at Cranbourne. She maps for a good position and should handle the wet. We rate her a strong chance. Bliss Bomb is the main danger after running second here when well backed, and Mystic Reign resumes for a new stable dropping in grade. Tapo should lead and has form on wet ground.
Selections:
- Lady Sadler - $3.00
- Bliss Bomb - $5.00
- Mystic Reign - $6.00
- Tapo - $7.00
Race 6 - Evolve Interiors BM66 Handicap (1856m)
Selection: Winter Nights Current odds: $3.60
Lunar Force is scratched, which opens this up. Winter Nights ran on well for third at Kilmore in a stronger race and drops in weight, so the extra distance should suit him. Durban Harbour stuck on for fifth at Ballarat and is a reasonable each-way option. Who I Think I Am led all the way to break his maiden at Warrnambool, and His Finest Hour backs up quickly with blinkers on for the first time.
Selections:
- Winter Nights - $3.60
- Durban Harbour - $5.00
- Who I Think I Am - $8.00
- His Finest Hour - $7.50
Race 7 - Woodside Park Classic BM70 Handicap (1454m)
Selection: Regal Tycoon Current odds: $2.50
Regal Tycoon ran third, beaten a length, at Cranbourne, has since won a trial and now drops to a country race. He should show early speed and is the one to beat. Sunlit Serenade resumes after 24 weeks but won first-up last preparation. Delivering is improving and gets a useful claim, and Seeyou Raider is chasing a third straight win after wins here and at Kilmore.
Selections:
- Regal Tycoon - $2.50
- Sunlit Serenade - $5.50
- Delivering - $6.00
- Seeyou Raider - $9.50
Race 8 - Bet365 Kyneton Cup (2006m)
Selection: Prince Eric Current odds: $4.80
Placo and Foujita San are both scratched, which takes two key chances out of the Cup. Prince Eric finished within two lengths of the winner in a Group 3 last start, drops to easier company and has drawn barrier 2, so he should get a soft run in midfield. He is our value play. The Pendragon won the Horsham Cup and that race has produced good form since, so he is the main danger. Sun Gift drops in grade with a better draw, and Yahoo Bar wears blinkers for the first time on a seven-day back-up.
Selections:
- Prince Eric - $4.80
- The Pendragon - $3.40
- Sun Gift - $3.60
- Yahoo Bar - $6.00
Race 9 - Prendergast Earthmoving BM62 Handicap (1203m)
Selection: Please Me Do Current odds: $6.50
Chasing Rainbows, Brutal World and Holding Captive are all scratched, so the last is now wide open and we would keep stakes small. Please Me Do has won at Kyneton and placed once this preparation, so she is a fair each-way option at the price. Bold Bordeaux has a jockey and stable combination in good form and can bounce back from a poor run at Geelong. Thinking Sensation has been going well this preparation and should be on the pace. Prices for the other runners were not available when we checked.
Selections:
- Please Me Do - $6.50
- Bold Bordeaux
- Thinking Sensation
- Miss Ellaneous
