Form analyst Greg Polson is keen to get stuck into Sunday’s meetings at Narrandera and Murwillumbah.
NARRANDERA
Best Bet: Race 7 Deep Space (No. 4)
The Kym Davison-trained Deep Space hasn’t raced in over a year and has an awkward gate to overcome however at the $8.50 available in early betting I am happy to declare the six-year-old son of Deep Field the best go on the Narrandera card at the odds. Both lead up trials have been more than good enough winning the first at Albury racing on the speed before a close second in quick time at Narrandera last start when he settled away from the pace, gets 2kg off for Teighan Worsnop and worth noting the apprentice has been on board in both trials.
Value Bet: Race 1 Alpha’s Bro (No. 2)
Expecting the John and Chris Ledger Alpha’s Bro to improve sharply on the soft 5 track at Narrandera. The three-year-old son of Magnus has raced on three occasions and his fast finishing fifth at Wodonga beaten less than a length two back looks a solid form reference for Sunday’s maiden. A heavy 10 track at Wagga last start worked against Alpha’s Bro and happy to have something at the $17 available on race morning on the drier track stepping up to 1600m.
Race by Race Tips and Value Prices
Race 1: (2) Alpha’s Bro $3.20, (4) Starpoppy $4.50, (8) Hong Kong Fighter $7.00 (1) This Is The Moment $7.00,
Race 2: (7) Open Sky $4.20, (4) Chicane $7.00, (1) Blount County $8.00, (11) Zar Queen $8.00
Race 3: (1) Wilbury $3.20, (10) Schiller Salute $3.70, (4) Whitehart $7.50, (7) Chalayan Miss $10+
Race 4: (5) Classy Joe $3.60, (7) Silverdale Chief $5.50, (1) The Doctor’s Son $5.50, (3) Thistledo $6.00
Race 5: (10) Mighty Feat $6.00, (2) Tauty $6.00, (1) Smart Poppy $6.00, (9) Mahjing $10+
Race 6: (8) Dupride Star $5.50, (2) Shame For Fame $6.50, (9) Improper $7.00, (1) Swagger $7.00
Race 7: (4) Deep Space $2.60, (1) Bullet Rider $4.80, (8) Magnolia Belle $9.00, (7) King Of The Bounty $9.50
MURWILLUMBAH
Best Bet: Race 6 Shesabomb (No. 7)
Smart Missile filly Shesabomb will be having her third start for Annabel Neasham and is ready to win after finishing a close third in a provincial set weight maiden against her own sex at Newcastle last start. The speed ratings returned from the race were good enough for Sunday’s assignment despite taking on the boys and the filly has the luxury of the inside gate with Ben Looker in the saddle. With still scope for improvement at her third run back from a break Shesabomb looks set to return to the winner’s stall for the first time.
Value Bet: Race 5 Chilling Me Softly (No. 8)
Back to 1010m on her home track should see the Matthew Dunn-trained Chilling Me Softly be right in the thick of things in the set weight maiden at big odds. The three-year-old daughter of Better Than Ready found 1100m at Murwillumbah a touch beyond her on a soft 7 track last start however her runner up finish at Port Macquarie over 1008 at Port Macquarie two back rates well for a maiden at Murwillumbah. Tegan Harrison is in the saddle and Chilling Me Softly looks huge overs at the $15 available on race morning.
Race by Race Tips and Value Prices
Race 1: (2) Where’s The Fire $3.80, (7) Throwaparty $5.50, (1) Fortyfive Parklane $7.00, (5) Lady Tulessa $7.00
Race 2: (1) Al Ash Lad $4.80, (6) Icon Of Style $4.80, (5) Golden Shao $8.00, (9) Double Diamonds $9.00
Race 3: (3) Scenic Rim $4.50, (6) Daedalus $4.80, (5) Shotgun Bobby $5.50, (7) Tee Amici $7.50
Race 4: (4) Hey Little Sister $4.30, (5) I Shot The Sheriff $5.50, (2) Hasten Delight $6.00, (6) Burdekin $8.50
Race 5: (8) Chilling Me Softly $3.20, (10) Marleedoone $3.30, (1) Enterprise Legend $4.00, (13) Zonka’s Princess $10+
Race 6: (7) Shesabomb $3.30, (6) Mac Monty $4.70, (8) More Elements $9.50, (14) Jester Statement $10+
Race 7: (16) Take The Kitty $4.90, (13) Bring Me To Life $6.00, (17) Sea Commits $6.00, (1) Shaquila $8.00