Wyong (NSW) — Good 4
R1 – Maiden Plate (1600m)
SURPASSER went agonisingly close last time out and with a similar run should be right in the finish again. BELGRANO gets the winkers on and can improve sharply second-up. WORMINGTON adds blinkers and has been racing honestly in tougher company. BRAINIAC drops back to provincial level and is capable of surprising at odds.
Selections
7. Surpasser (2) — $2.25
- Belgrano (5) — $4.20
- Wormington (4) — $3.60
- Brainiac (7) — $7.00
R2 – Maiden Handicap (1100m)
RHETORIC looks well placed coming back in grade and should enjoy a soft run from the draw. EAGLETURN resumes with consistent form behind him and must be respected. FABRES has trialled since a break and could run well fresh. GRAVEL ROAD debuts for a capable stable and adds intrigue.
Selections
5. Rhetoric (1) — $3.90
3. Eagleturn (6) — $18.00
8. Fabres (8) — $13.00
4. Gravel Road (4) — $5.50
R3 – F&M Maiden Handicap (1100m)
HELLUVA KISS kicks off for a strong yard and shapes as a leading contender on debut. RAVE ABOUT IT brings stable confidence and appeals each-way. COSMIC EAGLE resumes off encouraging trial form and can feature. THE WAY AHEAD has solid credentials and shouldn’t be dismissed despite fading last run.
Selections
5. Helluva Kiss (4) — $7.50
6. Rave About It (2) — $4.60
11. Cosmic Eagle (11) — $10.00
13. The Way Ahead (8) — $27.00
R4 – Maiden Plate (1350m)
GUS THE GREAT drops back in grade after a strong fresh effort and looks a major chance. OVERSHADOW is ideally drawn and should be prominent throughout. EL QASABI has been consistent this prep and remains in calculations. CANADIAN FLING keeps finding the line and can be included in wider plays.
Selections
2. Gus The Great (7) — $7.50
12. Overshadow (1) — $7.50
- El Qasabi (13) — $14.00
- Canadian Fling (12) — $14.00
R5 – Class 1 Handicap (1000m)
MELANITE was dominant winning fresh and is well placed to go on with it. GAMBLER continues to race well and won’t be far away again. HONEY PERFUME returns off a trial and looks a genuine threat. AETERNUM also comes off a front-running victory and must be respected.
Selections
- Melanite (3) — $3.30
- Gambler (2) — $4.50
- Honey Perfume (6) — $6.00
- Aeternum (7) — $6.50
R6 – BM64 Handicap (1100m)
READY AND LUCKY resumes after a winning run and can figure despite the wide alley. ZALE has been flying this campaign and is a major player dropping back in class. WOOTTON LASS returns fresh and could improve sharply. SHOW BUSINESS has trialled since a break and shapes as a danger.
Selections
9. Ready And Lucky (13) — $12.00
- Zale (4) — $14.00
- Wootton Lass (9) — $4.60
- Show Business (14) — $3.30
R7 – BM64 Handicap (1350m)
ANNIE’S ROSE drops back to provincial level and looks well placed. YES SIREE resumes for a strong camp and can run well fresh. IL PASSERO brings city form and rates as a key hope. MAILI has trialled since a spell and could sneak into the finish.
Selections
- Annie’s Rose (3) — $7.50
- Yes Siree (7) — $26.00
- Il Passero (13) — $4.80
- Maili (8) — $20.00
