(Selections based on a soft track)
Race 1 – 12:50PM SHINZO AT COOLMORE COUNTRY BOOSTED MAIDEN PLATE (1300 METRES)
3. Homeland has only had two starts and he has performed very well in each of them. He was midfield at this track on debut, and then hit the line well to finish fourth at his only other start. He is primed for this and should take plenty of beating.
Dangers: 8. Naftali won a trial before debuting with a fourth at Dubbo when not beaten far. He has ability and should run well in this if he can repeat his latest effort. 4. Tarrant County is having his first start and was placed in a trial leading into this. He’s drawn well and a forward showing would not surprise. 6. Red Rags To Bulls has had two trials in preparation for this debut and could be placed.
How to play it: Homeland WIN.
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Race 2 – 1:30PM EMIRATES PARK MAIDEN HANDICAP (900 METRES)
10. Upwardly Mobile had a trial at the end of last year and finished third in that hitout at Tamworth. She has since had another trial at this track earlier this month in preparation for this debut, and she again ran well. She’s drawn well and should perform well.
Dangers: 8. Pride To Follow is having her first start and has won a trial leading into this. She looks talented and only needs to overcome a wide alley here in order to be competitive. 1. Here Comes Hogan has been placed in one of his three starts and resumes here. He’s a recent trial winner at Kembla Grange and should take plenty of beating. 3. Missy Moss is on debut and won a trial in easy fashion here last November. She should be ready to run well in this.
How to play it: Upwardly Mobile EACH WAY.
Race 3 – 2:06PM INGLIS DIGITAL JUNE LATE SALE – BIDDING CLOSING WEDNESDAY COUNTRY BOOSTED CLASS 1 HANDICAP (1200 METRES)
2. Clear Thinking is a well-bred mare that looks to have untapped potential. She impressed in trials before being scratched behind the barriers when unable to load at Newcastle when supposed to be at her debut. She subsequently ran second in a Tamworth trial before finally debuting and scoring a dominant victory at this track as a $1.50 favourite. She’s drawn wide here but looks to have the ability to go on with the job and score again.
Dangers: 7. Antisocial ran well when finishing second at Quirindi two starts ago, then hit the line well and wasn’t beaten far when fourth at this track on cup day. She has the ability to give this a shake. 8. You Have To Go broke his maiden when winning at Dubbo last time out, and he could be placed if he can run up to that effort. 10. Speck was a winner on debut at Dubbo, and she followed that up with a fourth at that track at her only other start. She can make an impact here with a repeat of those runs.
How to play it: Clear Thinking WIN.
Race 4 – 2:40PM ADMIRE MARS AT ARROWFIELD MAIDEN PLATE (1100 METRES)
1. Beauty Edge is on debut here and has had a good grounding. He had three trials late last year and early this year, then has had a further two trials in the last couple of months leading into this. Aaron Bullock takes the ride and he should be set to run well.
Dangers: 2. Eclair Vitality is on debut and has looked good in his trials. This looks to be well within his capabilities. 4. Taipan Legend has been placed in two of eight starts and can show up here if he’s at his best. 11. Oh Deer is on debut and her latest trial was OK. She could sneak into the placings.
How to play it: Beauty Edge WIN.
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