Scone has eight races on Friday afternoon, starting at 2:10pm. The track was a Soft 5 when the tips came out, so check for any change on the day.
Mainstay in Race 7 has the strongest form on the card. Our main value bet is Valorous Power in Race 3, and Rolling Home in Race 4 is another solid chance. Nearest has been scratched from Race 2 but is still entered in Race 6.
Race 1 - ISEC Class 1 Plate (2200m)
Selection: Tasman Deel Current odds: $1.75
Tasman Deel has placed in three of four runs this preparation and ran third at Tamworth. He gets the longer trip he needs, and Aaron Bullock rides. He is short, but he looks the right favourite. Quirky Princess won a maiden at Tamworth and is the main danger. Dual Award and Ominous both need to improve after poor runs at Coonamble.
Selections:
- Tasman Deel - $1.75
- Quirky Princess - $3.70
- Dual Award - $12.00
- Ominous - $12.00
Race 2 - Coolmore Country Boosted Maiden Plate (1400m)
Selection: Four Inthe Morning Current odds: $1.80
Four Inthe Morning is a first starter by The Autumn Sun for the Cavanough stable. He wears blinkers for the first time and is a short favourite. Without any form, he is better in a multi than as a straight bet. Nett’s Girl has a good draw and can improve on her first-up run at Port Macquarie. Shakespeare’s Girl has winkers removed, and Chasing Camilla ran midfield at Tamworth on a soft track.
Selections:
- Four Inthe Morning - $1.80
- Nett’s Girl - $3.00
- Shakespeare’s Girl - $7.00
- Chasing Camilla - $16.00
Race 3 - TAB Magic Millions Gold Coast Carnival Handicap (1600m)
Selection: Valorous Power Current odds: $4.40
Valorous Power ran second at Eagle Farm before a spell and has trialled. He finishes strongly and drops in grade, so $4.40 is good value. Hammoon Sensation is the favourite after winning at Rosehill and is the main danger. Nova Centauri goes well on a soft track. Zamborghini has won at Newcastle this preparation and is the roughie.
Selections:
- Valorous Power - $4.40
- Hammoon Sensation - $2.10
- Nova Centauri - $3.60
- Zamborghini - $13.00
Race 4 - Kia Ora Class 1 Handicap (1300m)
Selection: Rolling Home Current odds: $2.50
Rolling Home won first up at Muswellbrook and has the early speed to sit close to the lead. He is the most reliable runner in the race. Magurtz ran second here before a break, and Aaron Bullock rides, so he is the main danger. Breakout also won at Muswellbrook and handles a soft track. No No Yes was close at Illawarra at a long price.
Selections:
- Rolling Home - $2.50
- Magurtz - $4.60
- Breakout - $6.00
- No No Yes - $7.50
Race 5 - Pacific Fair Magic Millions Polo & Showjumping Maiden Plate (1000m)
Selection: The Wildling Current odds: $12.00
There is little form in this race, so keep stakes small. The Wildling has placed twice this preparation, including a third at Canberra, and has a good draw. Blighty Boy ran fourth at Port Macquarie first up and comes from a good stable. Frog Rock was only just beaten first up at Muswellbrook. Wootton Touch It is a first starter by Wootton Bassett.
Selections:
- The Wildling - $12.00
- Blighty Boy - $17.00
- Frog Rock - $16.00
- Wootton Touch It - $31.00
Race 6 - Magic Millions Digital Sale Super Maiden Handicap (1200m)
Selection: The Autumn Wind Current odds: $2.20
The Autumn Wind is a first starter by Pierata who won a trial at Scone on 7 October. He is the favourite and has the best guide of any runner. Nearest ran fourth at Muswellbrook and has the inside barrier, with his blinkers removed. Electric Bliss comes from a good stable and drops in grade. Oakfield Virginia ran a good third at Tamworth after a long spell.
Selections:
- The Autumn Wind - $2.20
- Nearest - $4.60
- Electric Bliss - $4.00
- Oakfield Virginia - $8.00
Race 7 - Vale Billy Farrow Class 2 Handicap (1000m)
Selection: Mainstay Current odds: $1.55
Mainstay has won both starts, the latest at Muswellbrook, and Aaron Bullock rides. He is the standout of the day and a strong multi leg. Won’thearmecoming won a maiden at Muswellbrook first up but steps up in class. Panta Rhei won here last start but is also entered at Gosford on Thursday. La Potenza ran second at Muswellbrook and is a long shot.
Selections:
- Mainstay - $1.55
- Won’thearmecoming - $7.50
- Panta Rhei - $8.50
- La Potenza - $17.00
Race 8 - Arrowfield Country Boosted Handicap (1100m)
Selection: Zampano Current odds: $5.00
Zampano ran a good third at Tamworth and has placed twice this preparation. He drops in class and is the pick in an open last race. Warrior For Peace is the favourite. He has won at Scone before and should handle the soft track first up. Hellcibell was just beaten at Muswellbrook and gets a big claim. Sharp Shock has won three times at Scone.
Selections:
- Zampano - $5.00
- Warrior For Peace - $4.20
- Hellcibell - $5.50
- Sharp Shock - $8.50
