Orange has seven races on Monday and the track is a Good 4. Several runners on this card have run well at Orange recently, and that form gives them an edge here.
Macaroon in Race 2 is our best bet. Three Wishes in Race 3 and Naval Officer in Race 6 are the other horses we like most. Can Do It in Race 7 is our value play to finish the day.
Race 1 - On-Trac Ag Orange & Bathurst Maiden Handicap (1600m)
Selection: Farcolo Current odds: $3.10
Farcolo ran poorly at Hawkesbury, but he has drawn barrier 1 and should get the run of the race back in country class. Grey Belief was narrowly beaten at a big price at Coonamble, has placed three times this campaign and should be up on the speed. Kojak has placed five times this campaign and should be suited by the longer trip. Iron Rebel wears blinkers for the first time.
Selections:
- Farcolo - $3.10
- Grey Belief - $4.80
- Kojak - $6.50
- Iron Rebel - $6.00
Race 2 - Pirtek Orange Class 1 Handicap (1400m)
Selection: Macaroon Current odds: $1.90
Macaroon is our best bet of the day. He broke his maiden here last start, has started his career well and should settle handy for Amber Riddell and Bjorn Baker. Class 1 is only a small rise. Dundeel Flyer was just beaten first up at Cootamundra and will finish fast, so he is the main danger. Dunwithya has the rail draw, and The Contractor should be fitter with the blinkers off.
Selections:
- Macaroon - $1.90
- Dundeel Flyer - $3.90
- Dunwithya - $6.50
- The Contractor - $5.00
Race 3 - Orange Vet Hospital Maiden Plate (1300m)
Selection: Three Wishes Current odds: $4.20
Three Wishes ran third here last start and has placed three times from five runs this campaign. She is the most reliable horse in the race at a fair price. Invasion is favourite, has drawn barrier 1 and should get a soft run. Winter Garden ran second here and should go well again. Too Hot To Handle finished strongly first up at Goulburn and is a good place chance.
Selections:
- Three Wishes - $4.20
- Invasion - $2.80
- Winter Garden - $6.00
- Too Hot To Handle - $3.10
Race 4 - Angullong Wines Country Boosted Maiden Handicap (1000m)
Selection: Eddy The Greyt Current odds: $2.30
Eddy The Greyt ran third here on debut and should be better for that run. He has early speed, and Clayton Gallagher rides for Gayna Williams. Isle Of Wight resumes after 30 weeks but won a trial, so he is a genuine danger fresh. Nightwalker ran fourth here first up and gets a lighter weight. Aerialize is a place chance at long odds.
Selections:
- Eddy The Greyt - $2.30
- Isle Of Wight - $2.40
- Nightwalker - $8.00
- Aerialize - $15.00
Race 5 - Australian National Field Days BM58 Handicap (1300m)
Selection: Onyspeed Current odds: $3.70
Onyspeed was beaten a long way first up on a soft track at Dubbo, but he usually runs well second up. He is back on good ground and up in trip. Vinari was beaten narrowly as favourite at Cootamundra and is in form, so he is the main danger. Sweet Treats resumes from the inside gate with the blinkers off. Champions League is the roughie.
Selections:
- Onyspeed - $3.70
- Vinari - $2.70
- Sweet Treats - $4.40
- Champions League - $17.00
Race 6 - Bank Orange BM58 Handicap (1600m)
Selection: Naval Officer Current odds: $5.00
Naval Officer was only just beaten here last start and has placed in two of three runs this campaign. He carries more weight this time but is in good form. Grafology broke his maiden well at Tamworth and has drawn barrier 1. Take The Chance led all the way to win at Leeton and will be on the speed again. Ferrari Man has strong form at Orange but has drawn very wide.
Selections:
- Naval Officer - $5.00
- Grafology - $3.30
- Take The Chance - $5.50
- Ferrari Man - $10.00
Race 7 - Spanline Orange & Bathurst Country Boosted BM50 Handicap (1000m)
Selection: Can Do It Current odds: $5.00
Can Do It ran third here first up and was second at Dubbo the last time he raced second up. At $5.00 he is our value play to finish the day. Xceptional Spirit and Media Coverage both placed at Queanbeyan and have the speed to cross from wide gates. Travelon Dory faded first up at Queanbeyan but can improve. Wellspring won at Grenfell last start.
Selections:
- Can Do It - $5.00
- Xceptional Spirit - $3.90
- Travelon Dory - $8.00
- Wellspring - $8.50
