Kensington (NSW) – Good 4
R1 – Drinkwise Plate | 1100m
A small field with limited tempo, which should suit the better-positioned runners. Miss Supernova resumes off a trial and looks ready to improve, while Artgirl brings handy form and can run well fresh. Agatha has trialled strongly after a long break and looks the obvious danger. Cherry Jubilee is fit and can add value to exotics.
Selections
4. Miss Supernova — $3.60
2. Artgirl — $5.00
- Agatha — $1.60
- Cherry Jubilee — $81.00
R2 – Kia Ora Bloodlines To Headlines Handicap | 1100m
A big 2YO maiden with plenty of debut runners and market moves important. Moscatel draws perfectly on debut and looks a key hope. Zousika comes from a strong camp and must be respected, while Laconic Livo has the stable profile to run a race. King Of The Nile has trialled well and maps to get every chance.
Selections
12. Moscatel — $2.80
17. Zousika — $12.00
3. Laconic Livo — $17.00
18. King Of The Nile — $4.80
R3 – Ranvet Handicap | 1550m
This looks to revolve around the main chances. Made In Italy strips fitter second-up and should be right in the finish. Cellphone looks ready to peak rising to 1550m and the blinkers going on adds interest. Aurora Effect has trialled since a strong last run and maps well. Love ’N’ Glory can improve and has each-way claims.
Selections
6. Made In Italy — $3.00
2. Cellphone — $4.20
7. Aurora Effect — $4.60
4. Love ’N’ Glory — $11.00
R4 – Midway Handicap | 1300m
There should be enough speed to give the main chances their opportunity. Probability Theory was impressive fresh and should get a soft run from the draw. Common Goal comes off a dominant on-speed win and can measure up. Lighthouse Lass has been ultra-consistent this prep and looks ready to go close again. Fuadee returns to town and can run well at odds.
Selections
3. Probability Theory — $3.50
5. Common Goal — $11.00
10. Lighthouse Lass — $5.00
2. Fuadee — $17.00
R5 – TAB Highway Handicap | 1300m
Lord Remlap is unbeaten and looks hard to beat again, though this is a stronger test. Big Opinion maps well and should be close to the speed. Speedy Henry is on the quick backup and will be charging late, while Favour The Bold comes off a win and deserves respect.
Selections
11. Lord Remlap — $2.45
10. Big Opinion — $8.00
7. Speedy Henry — $6.50
9. Favour The Bold — $11.00
R6 – Ole Kirk @ Vinery Stud Handicap | 1100m
A competitive sprint with plenty of speed engaged. Pasadena was dominant winning fresh and has upside. Silencio Porfavor maps well and can improve with weight relief, while Young Mister Grace has ability and can bounce back. Tuscany comes off a strong maiden win and remains a big chance.
Selections
6. Pasadena — $5.50
5. Silencio Porfavor — $12.00
- Young Mister Grace — $9.00
- Tuscany — $3.90
R7 – Schweppes Handicap | 1550m
A tactical race with limited speed. Sounds Unusual resumes at a suitable trip and gets weight relief, making him a strong hope. No Drama should control the tempo after an all-the-way Rosehill win. Walking Painting improves second-up and maps well, while Bestower resumes and can finish strongly.
Selections
4. Sounds Unusual — $5.00
- No Drama — $6.00
- Walking Painting — $6.75
- Bestower — $5.50
R8 – Asahi Super Dry Handicap | 1250m
Pimlico was dominant fresh and draws to get every chance, though this is a tougher grade. Battle Hymn drops back in class and can improve, while Kiss Goodnight is racing well and gets in with a lighter weight. John Dory resumes off a trial and looks a value chance.
Selections
9. Pimlico — $2.75
2. Battle Hymn — $6.50
10. Kiss Goodnight — $12.00
7. John Dory — $12.00
R9 – The Autumn Sun At Arrowfield Handicap | 1800m
A strong staying race with several progressive types. Freddie Bassett won well last start and should keep improving. Shangri La Impact maps to get a soft run and looks ready at 1800m. The Big Blue is another last-start winner with upside, while Koolibah is chasing three straight and has the closing strength to win again.
Selections
8. Freddie Bassett — $8.00
5. Shangri La Impact — $5.00
13. The Big Blue — $7.50
7. Koolibah — $2.80
R10 – TAB Handicap | 1100m
A strong race to close the card. Casserousse was excellent fresh and should be fitter after a trial since. Lull resumes off a trial win and has the speed to be in the right spot. Sapphire Rose has trialled well for her return and looks talented, while La Basilique is chasing three straight and cannot be ignored.
Selections
3. Casserousse — $4.00
8. Lull — $6.50
9. Sapphire Rose — $5.75
7. La Basilique — $5.50
