Queanbeyan races on Tuesday with eight races, starting at 1:15pm AEDT. The track was rated a Good 4 at the time of writing.
Pearler in Race 6 is our best bet. It has won its last two starts at this track. Head Capitalist (Race 2) and Dirty Dani (Race 4) are the most likely winners on the card, and In Circles in Race 7 is the pick of the maidens.
Race 1 - Hotel Queanbeyan Country Boosted Benchmark 50 Handicap (1460m)
Selection: The Glen Current odds: $8.00
This is an open race to start the day. The Glen finished six lengths from the winner at Canberra last start but steps up in distance, and that should suit it. It draws barrier 2 and is worth an each-way bet at the price. Ulysses Blue is the favourite and the main danger. Passing Through won at Gundagai three runs ago and should improve on its run at Wagga. Feedback can bounce back from a quiet run here last start.
Selections:
- The Glen - $8.00
- Ulysses Blue - $3.10
- Passing Through - $6.00
- Feedback - $5.50
Race 2 - TAB Saver Country Boosted Maiden Plate (1200m)
Selection: Head Capitalist Current odds: $2.30
Head Capitalist was only just beaten as favourite at Wagga first up and drops back to a weaker race here. Its tongue tie comes off. It looks the one to beat and should improve second up. Lady Cowan resumes after a 27-week break and is the main danger in the market. Aquilino has placed four times from nine starts this preparation and adds a tongue tie. Termeilian resumes with the winkers off and is also a danger.
Selections:
- Head Capitalist - $2.30
- Lady Cowan - $2.80
- Aquilino - $5.00
- Termeilian - $5.00
Race 3 - Grid Property Group Benchmark 58 Handicap (2000m)
Selection: Delago Serg Current odds: $5.50
Delago Serg backs up five days after a fourth at Sapphire Coast. It has the tactical speed to sit handy over 2000m, which should help it here. Ring Of Fire is the favourite and draws well, so it is the main danger. Big Time Charlie has won more than once at Queanbeyan and should suit the trip. Hard Grunt ran third at Tumut and also steps up in distance. This is an even race and Delago Serg is the each-way value.
Selections:
- Delago Serg - $5.50
- Ring Of Fire - $3.10
- Big Time Charlie - $7.00
- Hard Grunt - $6.00
Race 4 - Dale & Hitchcock Maiden Plate (1000m)
Selection: Dirty Dani Current odds: $1.75
Dirty Dani has placed at every start this campaign, including a second at Coonabarabran last time, and finishes off its races well. The price is short, but it is the most reliable horse in the field. Entirely Oak has placed in all three of its runs at Queanbeyan and draws well, so it is a good each-way chance. Still The Moon returns after a short break with the blinkers off and could improve.
Selections:
- Dirty Dani - $1.75
- Entirely Oak - $6.00
- Still The Moon - $7.00
- Danleo - $4.20
Race 5 - TAB Quaddie Pump Benchmark 58 Handicap (900m)
Selection: Curly Bend Current odds: $4.00
Curly Bend was just beaten as favourite on a soft track at Moruya last start and comes back after a short let-up. It draws barrier 3, so it should be close to the lead. Alabama Hammer is the main danger. It placed at long odds at Newcastle and now drops in grade. The Crusher has had a good start to its career and is back from a 14-week break. Media Coverage won at Tumut last start.
Selections:
- Curly Bend - $4.00
- Alabama Hammer - $3.00
- The Crusher - $4.60
- Media Coverage - $9.50
Race 6 - Crestwood Handicap (BM82, 1600m)
Selection: Pearler Current odds: $4.20
Pearler is our best bet at Queanbeyan. It has won its last two starts here and has very good form at this track. It also draws well. Our Huntress is the favourite after a third at Canberra in stronger company and is the main danger. Good Prize has strong form at Queanbeyan and backs up quickly. Burgundy Girl gets a strong jockey booking and can improve on her last run.
Selections:
- Pearler - $4.20
- Our Huntress - $3.10
- Good Prize - $3.40
- Burgundy Girl - $4.00
Race 7 - Carbids Super Maiden Handicap (1460m)
Selection: In Circles Current odds: $3.30
In Circles has placed in four of its five runs this preparation, then had a run to forget at Goulburn. It has a new trainer and puts winkers on for the first time. It has drawn wide but has the speed to cross to a good position. On The Fly was only just beaten at Wagga at long odds and is the main danger. Banner Banner draws the inside and ran third at Hawkesbury, so it is also in the race.
Selections:
- In Circles - $3.30
- On The Fly - $3.60
- Banner Banner - $3.00
- Lindos - $14.00
Race 8 - Queanbeyan Cup 27 Nov Benchmark 58 Handicap (1200m)
Selection: Royal Memory Current odds: $5.50
Royal Memory usually races well second up. It finished eighth at Canberra first up but draws barrier 2 and should improve. Seaton Moon is the favourite after winning at Taree and is the main danger. Check it is still in the field before betting. Salma’s Star was beaten less than a length first up at Bathurst and also comes into this. You Wish has the blinkers off again and is the each-way chance.
Selections:
- Royal Memory - $5.50
- Seaton Moon - $2.30
- Salma’s Star - $4.80
- You Wish - $8.50
