Warrnambool races on Friday with eight races, starting at 2pm. The track was rated a Good 4 at the time of writing. Fixed prices had not opened when we wrote this preview, so there are no prices below. Check the market before you bet.
Charming Deel in Race 8 is our best bet. Vulcana (Race 1) and Big Vee (Race 3) are the maiden runners we rate highest. Kid Dynamite in Race 5 is the one we want to follow in a strong sprint.
Race 1 - Pearsons Nursery Maiden Plate (1400m)
Selection: Vulcana
Vulcana placed at both her starts, including a second at Ballarat, and wears winkers for the first time. That could make the difference. Symphony Sista ran second here at her only start and has drawn the inside. Plucky Enuff and Sophia’s Legacy back up quickly and are the place chances.
Selections:
- Vulcana
- Symphony Sista
- Plucky Enuff
- Sophia’s Legacy
Race 2 - Warrnambool Sheetmetal BM66 Handicap (1400m)
Selection: Till Queen
Most of this field is resuming, so trials are the best guide. Till Queen placed in a trial and has the Holly Durnan and Archie Alexander combination, a pairing worth respecting. Seethru won first-up last preparation and placed in a trial. Racey Casey drops in grade off a fair run at Cranbourne. Il Cielo needs to improve.
Selections:
- Till Queen
- Seethru
- Racey Casey
- Il Cielo
Race 3 - Warrnambool Football and Netball Club Maiden Plate (1200m)
Selection: Big Vee
This field lacks depth. Big Vee has placed twice from four runs this preparation, wears winkers for the first time and should be on the speed. Victimised resumes off a trial win at Colac. Native Dance is a first-starter from the inside gate, and Dramatic Dream was only a length off the winner at Echuca.
Selections:
- Big Vee
- Victimised
- Native Dance
- Dramatic Dream
Race 4 - Northpoint Liquor Bottle-O Maiden Plate (1000m)
Selection: Danseur Noble
This race is wide open, with first-starters at the top of the market. Danseur Noble debuts for John Macmillan from barrier 1, so watch the betting closely. Gunnatippatinnie is another first-starter. Last Piece has the best form after a third at Balranald. Madame Petite has drawn the inside for a strong stable.
Selections:
- Danseur Noble
- Gunnatippatinnie
- Last Piece
- Madame Petite
Race 5 - Midland Irrigation BM62 Handicap (1000m)
Selection: Kid Dynamite
Kid Dynamite was only just beaten here first-up and should improve second-up. He finishes strongly, which suits a race with plenty of speed. What Once Was led all the way to win at Swan Hill and will make him chase. Hellfire Jess won fresh at Mount Gambier. Just Bolts has drawn the inside.
Selections:
- Kid Dynamite
- What Once Was
- Hellfire Jess
- Just Bolts
Race 6 - Lifetime Trophies BM66 Handicap (1200m)
Selection: Dantooine
Dantooine resumes off a trial win at Colac and was just beaten first-up last preparation. He has drawn the inside. Ballynacally led and placed here last start and should be fitter. Danzsin won first-up last preparation. Thinking Sensation has won twice this campaign.
Selections:
- Dantooine
- Ballynacally
- Danzsin
- Thinking Sensation
Race 7 - Lady Bay Resort BM62 Handicap (2350m)
Selection: No Rumours
No Rumours ran ninth at Bendigo, but that run is easy to forgive and he can bounce back over this staying trip. Phoenician has placed three times from five runs this preparation and is the main danger. Genrichero placed in a trial during a short break. Callawadda placed at Echuca and should be fitter.
Selections:
- No Rumours
- Phoenician
- Genrichero
- Callawadda
Race 8 - Nevcon Structural Steel BM62 Handicap (1700m)
Selection: Charming Deel
This is our best bet. Charming Deel has placed twice at Warrnambool and is from a strong stable. She has the speed to cross from a wide gate. Parkrun won here last start at big odds and has drawn the inside. Limosa can bounce back from a poor run at Morphettville. Carnival Riches won at Bendigo.
Selections:
- Charming Deel
- Parkrun
- Limosa
- Carnival Riches
