Selections based on a soft track.
RACE 1 – 12.20PM: MEMBERS RACE DAY METRO & PROV MAIDEN HANDICAP (1500m)
1. Disco Mo wont find a better chance to post a win than this race. Hell lead or sit second and only has to reproduce his last couple when beaten by a couple of handy types, the latest at Randwick, to break through.
Punters will cast their eye over an eight-race card at Hawkesbury on Thursday.Credit:Brendan Esposito
Dangers: 3. Judicator is the logical danger as he has the upside factor from just the one start so far. No match for a smart winner at Wyong but did find the line like hes looking for more ground which he gets here. 2. Dambulla didnt trial the best at Randwick a few weeks ago but stays under notice coming from the in-form Maher and Eustace stable. If he runs up to his February trial hed be some chance. 4. Braidwood Gold failed at Bathurst last start and her form has been patchy at best. Doubt she can win but on her Wyong run could jag a minor placing.
How to play it: Disco Mo to win, trifecta 1/2,3,4/2,3,4.
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RACE 2 – 12.55PM: PINK FINNS CHARITY 3YO MAIDEN HANDICAP (1000m)
1. Youre Next is in the same boat as Disco Mo in that this race looks his for the taking. Runner-up at his first two starts at Canterbury to smart three-year-olds then disappointed when favourite fresh at Warwick Farm. This is his race to lose.
Dangers: 2. Monstrosity looks to be well named given his size and he might have been beaten five lengths in his latest trial but he worked home impressively from the back. Likely to improve on whatever he does here but is worth keeping safe. 3. Aloneinabaa won the trial over Monstrosity after being on the speed throughout. Didnt lead in his two race starts to date but was competitive fresh. Definite chance. 8. Mandalong Sera has had a few chances but stayed on well here on a heavy track last start and if she runs up to that is an each-way chance.
How to play it: Youre Next to win, trifecta 1/2,3,8/2,3,8.
RACE 3 – 1.35PM: ROBERT OATLEY WINE MAKERS DINNER 2YO MAIDEN PLATE (1000m)
Tried to go away from 2. Covert Ops but like the first two favourites he does appear to have his chance to post a win. Solid first-up second to Splintex then on the inside of the track when claimed late by Catwalk at Randwick. Sets up well here and entitled to win.
Dangers: 10. Mistress Mouse is an interesting runner which will probably give a sight fresh. Held her ground in good quality maiden before a spell and had excuses on debut. Latest trial she was allowed to run and won well. Definite chance. 1. Arthur In Charge has been around the mark in all three trials to date and a wide barrier isnt necessarily a disadvantage here on a wet track. One to keep a close eye on. 4. Chillichoc held her ground in what looked to be a handy trial at Rosehill a couple of weeks back on a heavy track. Wouldnt shock to see her run a cheeky race fresh.
How to play it: Covert Ops to win.
RACE 4 – 2.10PM: HRC MOTEL MAIDEN PLATE (1100m)
4. Caesura gets one more chance onto a bigger track after placings in two runs back at Wyong. Granted she had her chance last time but with more time to balance up and travel, with the blinkers on, she could easily improve sharply.
Dangers: 7. Menagerie recorded a couple of nice placings in her first preparation and returns with a comfortable trial win under the belt. Expect shell be in the firing line for a long way and any support for her would be significant. 8. Princess Joy Joy wasnt asked for a whole lot in her only public trial so is a bit of a mystery runner. Another where late support could be a good pointer and rather include than dismiss. 2. War Deck is a stablemate to Menagerie and was fancied when unplaced at this track back in November. Just the one trial coming into this and no reason he wont improve this time in.
How to play it: Caesura to win, quinella 4 and 7.
RACE 5 – 2.45PM: KILLAHY EQUINE BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP (1000m)
9. American Salute might represent some each-way value first-up from a spell in conditions hes proven in before a break. Drawn nicely to be just off the speed and after a cruisy trial win he should run well fresh.
Dangers: 6. Lagarde is favourite and was scratched from Canterbury to run here. She was run down over this course almost a month ago at her last run but she never runs a bad race and can be expected to take catching again. 12. Azcannyaz must go in as he ran Lagarde down fair and square when resuming and this isnt any harder. Worse off at the weights but usually runs well second-up so should hold his form. 1. Sedition hasnt trialled publicly as he resumes since February. Placed three of four fresh and right back in class on what hes met in recent runs. Claim helps too so keep in mind.
How to play it: American Salute each-way.
RACE 6 – 3.20PM: THE CHAIRMAN'S MILE CLASS 2 HANDICAP (1600m)
4. El Coyote has hit his straps since being gelded and was quite dominant in winning at Kembla, stretching away late. Shapes as though a mile will only suit him more and from gate one can track the speed. Expecting him to be in the finish.
Dangers: 3. Quick Finance was scratched from Canterbury for this and he backed up an easy Kembla win with another sound effort at Wyong. Hell roll forward and put himself in the firing line. Good chance again. 1. Golden Hits has been a little disappointing since switching back to the provincials after a couple of handy efforts in town. But he has been competitive and should be so here too. 8. Nautibernie ran an acceptable race first-up then a bit below par last time at Wyong. Softer track is in her favour though and now shes Read More – Source
Selections based on a soft track.
RACE 1 – 12.20PM: MEMBERS RACE DAY METRO & PROV MAIDEN HANDICAP (1500m)
1. Disco Mo wont find a better chance to post a win than this race. Hell lead or sit second and only has to reproduce his last couple when beaten by a couple of handy types, the latest at Randwick, to break through.
Punters will cast their eye over an eight-race card at Hawkesbury on Thursday.Credit:Brendan Esposito
Dangers: 3. Judicator is the logical danger as he has the upside factor from just the one start so far. No match for a smart winner at Wyong but did find the line like hes looking for more ground which he gets here. 2. Dambulla didnt trial the best at Randwick a few weeks ago but stays under notice coming from the in-form Maher and Eustace stable. If he runs up to his February trial hed be some chance. 4. Braidwood Gold failed at Bathurst last start and her form has been patchy at best. Doubt she can win but on her Wyong run could jag a minor placing.
How to play it: Disco Mo to win, trifecta 1/2,3,4/2,3,4.
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RACE 2 – 12.55PM: PINK FINNS CHARITY 3YO MAIDEN HANDICAP (1000m)
1. Youre Next is in the same boat as Disco Mo in that this race looks his for the taking. Runner-up at his first two starts at Canterbury to smart three-year-olds then disappointed when favourite fresh at Warwick Farm. This is his race to lose.
Dangers: 2. Monstrosity looks to be well named given his size and he might have been beaten five lengths in his latest trial but he worked home impressively from the back. Likely to improve on whatever he does here but is worth keeping safe. 3. Aloneinabaa won the trial over Monstrosity after being on the speed throughout. Didnt lead in his two race starts to date but was competitive fresh. Definite chance. 8. Mandalong Sera has had a few chances but stayed on well here on a heavy track last start and if she runs up to that is an each-way chance.
How to play it: Youre Next to win, trifecta 1/2,3,8/2,3,8.
RACE 3 – 1.35PM: ROBERT OATLEY WINE MAKERS DINNER 2YO MAIDEN PLATE (1000m)
Tried to go away from 2. Covert Ops but like the first two favourites he does appear to have his chance to post a win. Solid first-up second to Splintex then on the inside of the track when claimed late by Catwalk at Randwick. Sets up well here and entitled to win.
Dangers: 10. Mistress Mouse is an interesting runner which will probably give a sight fresh. Held her ground in good quality maiden before a spell and had excuses on debut. Latest trial she was allowed to run and won well. Definite chance. 1. Arthur In Charge has been around the mark in all three trials to date and a wide barrier isnt necessarily a disadvantage here on a wet track. One to keep a close eye on. 4. Chillichoc held her ground in what looked to be a handy trial at Rosehill a couple of weeks back on a heavy track. Wouldnt shock to see her run a cheeky race fresh.
How to play it: Covert Ops to win.
RACE 4 – 2.10PM: HRC MOTEL MAIDEN PLATE (1100m)
4. Caesura gets one more chance onto a bigger track after placings in two runs back at Wyong. Granted she had her chance last time but with more time to balance up and travel, with the blinkers on, she could easily improve sharply.
Dangers: 7. Menagerie recorded a couple of nice placings in her first preparation and returns with a comfortable trial win under the belt. Expect shell be in the firing line for a long way and any support for her would be significant. 8. Princess Joy Joy wasnt asked for a whole lot in her only public trial so is a bit of a mystery runner. Another where late support could be a good pointer and rather include than dismiss. 2. War Deck is a stablemate to Menagerie and was fancied when unplaced at this track back in November. Just the one trial coming into this and no reason he wont improve this time in.
How to play it: Caesura to win, quinella 4 and 7.
RACE 5 – 2.45PM: KILLAHY EQUINE BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP (1000m)
9. American Salute might represent some each-way value first-up from a spell in conditions hes proven in before a break. Drawn nicely to be just off the speed and after a cruisy trial win he should run well fresh.
Dangers: 6. Lagarde is favourite and was scratched from Canterbury to run here. She was run down over this course almost a month ago at her last run but she never runs a bad race and can be expected to take catching again. 12. Azcannyaz must go in as he ran Lagarde down fair and square when resuming and this isnt any harder. Worse off at the weights but usually runs well second-up so should hold his form. 1. Sedition hasnt trialled publicly as he resumes since February. Placed three of four fresh and right back in class on what hes met in recent runs. Claim helps too so keep in mind.
How to play it: American Salute each-way.
RACE 6 – 3.20PM: THE CHAIRMAN'S MILE CLASS 2 HANDICAP (1600m)
4. El Coyote has hit his straps since being gelded and was quite dominant in winning at Kembla, stretching away late. Shapes as though a mile will only suit him more and from gate one can track the speed. Expecting him to be in the finish.
Dangers: 3. Quick Finance was scratched from Canterbury for this and he backed up an easy Kembla win with another sound effort at Wyong. Hell roll forward and put himself in the firing line. Good chance again. 1. Golden Hits has been a little disappointing since switching back to the provincials after a couple of handy efforts in town. But he has been competitive and should be so here too. 8. Nautibernie ran an acceptable race first-up then a bit below par last time at Wyong. Softer track is in her favour though and now shes Read More – Source
