Warwick Farm hosts Sydney’s midweek meeting on Wednesday with six races, starting at 3:00pm. The track was rated a Good 4 when tips came out, so the wet form from recent weeks matters less here.
She’s An Artist in the last is our best bet. Savvy Spy in the staying race and Komodo Dragon in Race 3 are the next most confident plays. Love Story is a short-priced favourite in Race 5, and we think she is the right one, but the price leaves little room for error.
Race 1 - Asahi Super Dry Plate (1400m)
Selection: Snitzel’s Girl Current odds: $4.80
Snitzel’s Girl ran a strong second at Rosehill on a soft track last start and gets the blinkers on for the first time. She has drawn the inside gate, which should give her every chance. Glenorchy was close to winning at Kembla Grange and is the main danger. The Roaring Sun has placed in both of her starts and trialled at Randwick since. Quarterback placed fresh at Rosehill at a long price and should be fitter.
Selections:
- Snitzel’s Girl - $4.80
- Glenorchy - $5.50
- The Roaring Sun - $5.00
- Quarterback - $4.20
Race 2 - Yarraman Park Stud Handicap (2400m)
Selection: Savvy Spy Current odds: $3.00
Savvy Spy won at Hawkesbury last start and has been improving with each run. He has the tactical speed to get a good position over 2400m. Andron has won his last two, at Rosehill and Hawkesbury, and is the main danger. Nkosi was well beaten last start for Ciaron Maher but has a good draw and can bounce back. Criteria has won at Kembla Grange and placed at every other start this preparation.
Selections:
- Savvy Spy - $3.00
- Andron - $5.00
- Nkosi - $4.00
- Criteria - $6.50
Race 3 - Ranvet Handicap (1400m)
Selection: Komodo Dragon Current odds: $2.20
Komodo Dragon is a metro winner at Randwick and ran on for fourth at Eagle Farm last start. He gets the inside draw and the 1400m suits. He is the clear favourite and hard to beat. Verbil was second here last start, backs up after seven days and has James McDonald riding. Stallone won well at Hawkesbury on a soft track and has two wins from six runs this preparation. Felix Majestic has placed often in metro company.
Selections:
- Komodo Dragon - $2.20
- Verbil - $4.80
- Stallone - $6.50
- Felix Majestic - $7.00
Race 4 - All Too Hard @ Vinery Stud Handicap (1100m)
Selection: Scenic Point Current odds: $4.20
Scenic Point was heavily backed and narrowly beaten at Randwick last start, and her form at the distance is strong. She is our pick in a race we think is between three horses. Ellipsis ran third first up at Rosehill and drops in class, so she is the main danger, although she carries more weight. Hellabella won at Hawkesbury last start. Manukau is the each-way option for Michael Freedman.
Selections:
- Scenic Point - $4.20
- Ellipsis - $3.70
- Hellabella - $13.00
- Manukau - $7.00
Race 5 - Toyota Forklifts Handicap (1400m)
Selection: Love Story Current odds: $1.55
Love Story won her maiden easily at Randwick on a soft track and has started her career very well. She is a short price, but we think she is better than this field. Chilli Margs is the main danger after a third first up at Rosehill, and she has won both of her second-up runs. Performance only just missed at Kembla Grange. Diddle Dumpling drops in grade with the winkers off.
Selections:
- Love Story - $1.55
- Chilli Margs - $8.50
- Performance - $18.00
- Diddle Dumpling - $11.00
Race 6 - TAB Handicap (1200m)
Selection: She’s An Artist Current odds: $2.70
She’s An Artist has placed twice in three runs this preparation in metro company and finished strongly at Rosehill last start. She drops back to a more suitable class and is our best bet of the day. Amazing Eagle has been racing in stronger races and is the danger at a good price. Navy Pilot also drops in class and finishes well. Hillier has a good first-up record and is a place chance.
Selections:
- She’s An Artist - $2.70
- Amazing Eagle - $9.50
- Navy Pilot - $8.00
- Hillier - $5.50
