Scone Racing Tips
Race 1 – Upper Hunter Country Boosted Maiden Plate (1000m)
Oakfield Missouri debuts for a strong stable and comes into this off a trial win. The soft draw helps, and the blinkers going on first-up suggest she should be ready to run well. In a race with limited exposed form, she gets the nod.
Selections:
- Oakfield Missouri ($2.70)
- Spellecast ($3.50)
- Flaunter ($3.70)
- Pariah Carey ($23.00)
Race 2 – Newgate Class 1 Handicap (900m)
Third Base was narrowly beaten at Newcastle last start and draws perfectly in barrier one. He has early speed, race fitness and looks suited back to the short-course 900m. In a sharp sprint, he should get every chance.
Selections:
- Third Base ($2.70)
- Sobek ($2.40)
- Bent As Hell ($9.00)
- Flying Molly ($12.00)
Race 3 – Darley Class 1 & Maiden Plate (1600m)
Microgravity was dominant breaking through at Port Macquarie, winning by a big margin on heavy ground. That wet-track form is a major tick on the Soft 7, and he has the profile of a horse still improving. He looks the one to beat.
Selections:
- Microgravity ($2.00)
- Dunstall The Gun ($4.40)
- Grande Diablo ($14.00)
- Sweet Justice ($10.00)
Race 4 – The Mayor’s Gallop Maiden Handicap (1300m)
Leovanni worked home well fresh at Scone and should improve second-up. He has previous second-up form, and the 1300m looks a suitable setup. With race fitness and a strong jockey-trainer combination, he looks ready to break through.
Selections:
- Leovanni ($2.90)
- Astound Beauty ($4.60)
- Hailstones ($7.00)
- Immortal Rose ($10.00)
Race 5 – Pryde’s Easifeeds Class 1 Handicap (1100m)
Copperline was strong winning first-up at Scone and looks well placed to go on with it. He has won or placed in both career starts and should take improvement from that return. In a small field, his upside gives him strong claims.
Selections:
- Copperline ($3.80)
- Too Darn Finesse ($5.00)
- Great Heights ($7.00)
- Very Sirius ($7.50)
Race 6 – Muswellbrook Ford Benchmark 58 Handicap (1700m)
Ocean Tsunami drops back from stronger grade and looks suited in this BM58. He has proven soft-track form and should appreciate getting to 1700m in easier company. If he brings anything close to his best, he can bounce back sharply.
Selections:
- Ocean Tsunami ($2.60)
- Saintly Sands ($2.90)
- Crown Legend ($10.00)
- Exorbitant Miss ($10.00)
Race 7 – Arrowfield Benchmark 82 Handicap (1100m)
Hellcibell has strong Scone form and looks well placed back at this track. She was close-up last start and should be fitter again, while the Soft 7 should be no issue. In a handy BM82, she appeals as the main winning chance.
Selections:
- Hellcibell ($4.20)
- Wave Breaker ($8.00)
- Tough Guy ($5.50)
- Up The Front ($8.50)
Race 8 – Horse Capital Country Boosted Benchmark 58 Handicap (1300m)
Jagerschnitzel was solid first-up at Scone and should appreciate the rise to 1300m. He maps to be handy enough in running and gets a strong jockey booking in Aaron Bullock. This looks a suitable race to finish the day.
Selections:
- Jagerschnitzel ($3.50)
- Ode So Much ($8.00)
- Magurtz ($4.20)
- Extreme Merger ($12.00)
Best Bet
Race 3 – Microgravity ($2.00)
Microgravity was dominant winning on heavy ground last start and looks well suited again on a rain-affected track.
Good luck if you’re having a bet at Scone and keep an eye on how the Soft 7 track plays early.
