Taree (NSW) – Soft 6
R1 – Cafe Nosh Country Boosted Maiden Handicap (1400m)
Course Of Action (1) showed good ability on debut and looks well placed to go one better here. Gaelic Reward (5) drops back to this level and should be competitive. Zorko (3) returns with gear changes and can improve, while Ms Hubble (10) was solid first-up and remains in the mix.
Selections:
- Course Of Action (9) – $2.80
- Gaelic Reward (8) – $21.00
- Zorko (4) – $17.00
- Ms Hubble (5) – $3.70
R2 – Gloucester Cup BM62 Handicap (1000m)
A fairly even race at the top. Grassburn (1) resumes and looks well placed to strike fresh. Send A Telegram (6) comes from a good yard and can improve sharply. Sheila’s Fanta Sea (7) has a solid record at the track, while Zedari (3) resumes off a long break but has trialled well.
Selections:
- Grassburn (8) – $3.90
- Send A Telegram (3) – $12.00
- Sheila’s Fanta Sea (7) – $5.25
- Zedari (1) – $3.60
R3 – Sky International Maiden Plate (1250m)
Airburst (7) brings strong recent form and looks a major player here. Foxy Prague (5) should strip fitter and improve. Longchamp Lad (3) has been close to a win and is a clear danger, while Lilii Borea (13) can build on her latest effort.
Selections:
7. Airburst (6) – $6.50
5. Foxy Prague (3) – $21.00
3. Longchamp Lad (10) – $2.10
13. Lilii Borea (13) – $26.00
R4 – Inglis Xtra Bonus Maiden Handicap (1000m)
A race with limited exposed form. Jasira (3) was strong first-up and looks the one to beat. Rockbarton Marshal (4) debuts for a capable stable and must be respected. Busy Bee (8) is another first starter with upside, while Bonjour Bill (5) resumes and could improve.
Selections:
3. Jasira (11) – $1.35
4. Rockbarton Marshal (10) – $13.00
8. Busy Bee (3) – $12.00
5. Bonjour Bill (12) – $14.00
R5 – Inglis Xtra Bonus Maiden Handicap (1000m)
Tempo could be moderate here. Cherry Jubilee (9) has been consistent and looks ready to break through. Anyways (6) continues to perform well and is a major threat. Miss Bugatti (8) can improve second-up, while Ordinary Angel (3) is worth keeping safe on debut.
Selections:
9. Cherry Jubilee (12) – $9.50
6. Anyways (5) – $1.95
8. Miss Bugatti (7) – $29.00
3. Ordinary Angel (2) – $7.00
R6 – Benchmark 66 Handicap (1250m)
Vierville (3) has been around the mark this prep and looks well suited here. Savvyrocker (4) continues to race well and should be competitive. Royal Teens (7) gets the inside draw and has claims, while Toy Story (11) can improve second-up.
Selections:
3. Vierville (6) – $3.60
4. Savvyrocker (10) – $3.90
7. Royal Teens (1) – $10.00
11. Toy Story (8) – $10.00
R7 – Vale Trent Potts BM66 Handicap (1250m)
The top two look hardest to beat. Rockbarton Angel (3) brings solid form and gets the nod. Toomuchinformation (11) has ability and can feature. Crowie’s Shout (1) was strong first-up and is a danger, while Cool Az Aletta (12) can improve again.
Selections:
3. Rockbarton Angel (6) – $3.10
11. Toomuchinformation (9) – $12.00
- Crowie’s Shout (5) – $5.25
- Cool Az Aletta (3) – $12.00
R8 – Benchmark 58 Handicap (1600m)
A competitive race with little between the chances. Melaten (6) maps well from the inside and looks a leading hope. Amalfi Amore (4) is racing consistently and should be thereabouts. Deep Drive (3) was solid fresh and can improve, while Prince Is Game (9) also has claims.
Selections:
6. Melaten (1) – $6.50
4. Amalfi Amore (5) – $7.00
3. Deep Drive (4) – $10.00
9. Prince Is Game (3) – $7.50
R9 – XXXX Country Boosted BM58 Handicap (1400m)
Looks a race between a couple of key runners. Mosgiel Daisy (2) can bounce back and gets the nod. Aye Aye Skipper (4) should get a soft run from the inside and is a major chance. King Soleil (10) maps well and can feature, while Battledance (6) is another strong contender.
Selections:
2. Mosgiel Daisy (7) – $6.00
4. Aye Aye Skipper (1) – $6.25
10. King Soleil (2) – $6.50
6. Battledance (13) – $7.00
