Selections based on a good track.
Race 1 – 11:45AM INLAND 4WD & TRACTORS COUNTRY BOOST. MAIDEN PLATE (1100M)
11. Richattack comes off a total forgive run at this track a few weeks ago. Form before that was solid with back-to-back close-up efforts at 1000m. Back in grade and while she’s had a few chances from the inside gate she’s an each-way hope.
Dangers: 5. Last Descend had good support first up since February when third at Grafton on a heavy track. Loomed up there so the run will bring him on. Blinkers on and one of the main chances. 9. Icon Of Style chased Goomeri two starts back then solid on pace placing here, both around 1200m. Only needs to hold that form to be in the finish somewhere. 1. Cynic started favourite in the same race and seemed to have his chance running fourth. Was first up so open to improvement.
How to play it: Richattack E/W. Odds & Evens: ODDS.
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Race 2 – 12:25PM CRAIG CHAPMAN BUILDING MAIDEN HANDICAP (1500 METRES)
1. Cenotes has placed in five of his six starts and made ground when running into third at Lismore from a long way back third up. Extra 100m a plus and if it helps him hold a closer spot he should be hard to hold out.
Dangers: 3. Contarelli wasn’t disgraced first up at Newcastle then led and weakened when right in the market at Gosford. Drop to country grade a plus and he will go forward and give a sight. 8. Bonnie Vale hasn’t been far away of late and while beaten favourite here last time she still ran on quite well. Hard to leave out of the chances. 9. Another Super is a 39 start maiden but he’s actually going OK. Drew wide and went for home before the turn when fifth in the same race third up. Each-way.
How to play it: Cenotes WIN; Trifecta 1/ 3,8,9/3,8,9. Odds & Evens: ODDS.
Race 3 – 1:05PM PORT CITY GLASS SHOWCASE CLASS 2 HANDICAP (1500 METRES)
4. Nothing’s Sacred has the hoof on the till after placings at his past couple over this track and distance. Big change here is a softer draw. If he can put himself a little closer in the run this time he’s a big chance to go one better.
Dangers: 7. Cirebon tried hard at Gunnedah third up but was no match for the winner, who has won again since. Maiden win was at this track and she’s one of the dangers. 1. No Quarantine had a big job from last at Murwillumbah two weeks ago and ran on well behind Goomeri who led all the way. Wide gate no help but sure to be hitting the line again. 5. She’s Rewarding has won two races and both have been at this track, she was beaten 0.2 lengths in a similar race here last time and must be considered.
How to play it: Nothing’s Sacred WIN. Odds & Evens: SPLIT.
Race 4 – 1:45PM BEAU MACEY TILING 3YO MAIDEN (1200 METRES)
9. Pridefilly was a drifter in betting on debut but warmed up nicely late when fifth over the 900m at Newcastle. Keep an eye on the market for a push but the txtra ground will suit her and she looks a big improver.
Dangers: 4. Kissing Supido has shown good speed to lead in his two runs back at provincial level and will likely relish the drop to country grade again. Seems to be racing better this time in and if that’s the case he’s a good chance to break through. 8. Grand Horizon has put in a couple of huge performances from the back after drawing wide in successive starts over 1000m here. Much more favourable gate and extra 200m are in her favour. 1. Prime Impact is now with Kris Lees and he’s trialled OK on two occasions. Tended to improve with racing last time in so be guided by the market.
How to play it: Pridefilly WIN; Trifecta 9/1,4,8/1,4,8. Odds & Evens: SPLIT.