Mudgee Horse Racing Analysis for Sunday, May 10th

Mudgee – Good 4

R1 – Ladies Of Mack Griffith Racing Country Boosted Maiden Handicap – 1200m

1. Portofino ($1.60) resumes off a strong trial and brings handy metro form into this maiden, making him the horse to beat from the soft draw. 2. Head Kahuna ($2.80) has been ultra consistent in all career runs and should race prominently again. 5. Nandowrie ($26.00) can improve fresh with blinkers going on, while 3. Moon Dart ($13.00) has claims after a solid Narromine placing.

Tips:

1. Portofino – $1.60
2. Head Kahuna – $2.80
3. Nandowrie – $26.00
4. Moon Dart – $13.00

R2 – Krysties Boutique Mudgee Maiden Plate – 1400m

10. Daisy Duck ($1.95) hit the line nicely first-up and looks suited rising in trip from the inside draw. 6. Stormy Seas ($3.00) profiles well on debut for the Messara/Gavranich yard after trialling strongly. 2. Forwarding ($5.00) comes off a solid effort on the quick turnaround, while 1. Akuma ($10.00) has each-way claims after finishing off well last time.

Tips:
10. Daisy Duck – $1.95
6. Stormy Seas – $3.00
2. Forwarding – $5.00

1. Akuma – $10.00

R3 – Central West Engineering Benchmark 82 Handicap – 1400m

1. How’s It Kev ($3.50) looks ready to bounce back with Aaron Bullock booked and should get every chance from the draw. 2. Ollie’s Secret ($3.00) drops back in grade and maps ideally. 5. Toulon Factor ($7.00) was dominant last start and can measure up again, while 4. Feirme Prince ($5.50) should be charging home late.

Tips:

1. How’s It Kev – $3.50
2. Ollie’s Secret – $3.00
3. Toulon Factor – $7.00
4. Feirme Prince – $5.50

R4 – Ladies Of David J Smith Racing Class 2 Handicap – 1400m

3. Currumbin Alley ($2.70) has returned in strong form this prep and looks the runner to beat after a narrow last-start defeat. 2. Unreal Expectation ($4.60) drops in grade and can improve further second-up. 5. The Contractor ($5.50) has been around the mark all campaign and gets the blinkers added, while 6. My Angel Shell ($15.00) can improve sharply at odds.

Tips:
3. Currumbin Alley – $2.70
2. Unreal Expectation – $4.60
5. The Contractor – $5.50
6. My Angel Shell – $15.00

R5 – Midwestern People Against Violence Benchmark 66 Handicap – 2000m

4. Crown Legend ($4.40) should take catching after another strong front-running effort last time out. 6. Tavijewel ($4.60) comes off an impressive Dubbo win and stays under notice despite the drop in trip. 1. Egyptologist ($3.80) draws well and will be strong late, while 2. Blazing Guru ($5.50) can improve on the seven-day backup.

Tips:
4. Crown Legend – $4.40
6. Tavijewel – $4.60

1. Egyptologist – $3.80
2. Blazing Guru – $5.50

R6 – Happy Mothers Day – Cameron Crockett Racing Country Boosted Class 3 Handicap – 1100m

11. Bolo Miss ($3.00) has been racing consistently all prep and gets every chance from the low draw. 7. Sorrento Palace ($6.00) resumes with strong fresh form and can make an impact first-up. 1. Ditterich ($5.50) continues to race honestly and should be prominent throughout, while 5. Bounding Bon ($6.00) brings strong recent form into the race.

Tips:
11. Bolo Miss – $3.00
7. Sorrento Palace – $6.00

1. Ditterich – $5.50
2. Bounding Bon – $6.00