Race 3 - 2:35PM PRECISE AIR HANDICAP (1400 METRES)

1. French Endeavour was a sitting shot for the winner when run down late by Ravello first-up at Warwick Farm two weeks ago. Back a notch in grade to fillies and mares and in the small field will get every chance to go one better.

Dangers: 5. Pippie Beach improved on her first-up run to narrowly prevail at Rosehill last week giving 3kg to the runner-up who was favourite. Different set up from the outside in the small field but hard to ignore. 2. Zarrose wasn’t disgraced in Group 3 company in the Tibbie at Newcastle so coming back in grade is in her favour. Has a nice turn of foot as she showed winning three runs back so worth including. 6. Terrestar comes through the same race as French Endeavour and she enjoyed the run of the race behind the leader there and just held ground to run fourth. Inside gate again so she’ll likely have a similar run and is in the mix.

How to play it: French Endeavour WIN.

Race 4 - 3:10PM OLE KIRK FIRST YEARLINGS HANDICAP (1400 METRES)

4. Captain Furai is a promising gelding who won three of his four starts in his first campaign. Trialled twice and not pushed around in either. He’s the horse with the most upside in this race and the trip fresh is perfect for him. Hard to see him not being in the finish.

Dangers: 2. Heman found the line with plenty of purpose when resuming at Warwick Farm behind Revello, running into third. Can only be better for that and represents some sort of threat. 5. Pure Alpha was disappointing when resuming at Randwick as a $6 chance, but he is entitled to another chance. Won both starts at this track and has blinkers on so there’s a platform for him to bounce back. 3. Zouatica boxed on OK in the Panorama when resuming at Bathurst last month and if he happens to find the lead and get control he could take some running down.

How to play it: Captain Furai WIN; Trifecta 4/2,3,5/2,3,5.

Race 5 - 3:45PM RANVET HANDICAP (1250 METRES)

1. Deprivation should get across from the outside gate and if he does then he’ll be hard to catch again. Only defeat this prep was a narrow one to Sir Artie and that horse has won again since. Racing in great form and has strong claims.

Dangers: 5. African Daisy did everything but win a race last preparation but she was consistent and while stepping out of mares company she gets some weight relief for it. Will be on the speed somewhere and no surprise if she breaks through. 3. Crafty Eagle is talented enough to win this on his day but he’s had a few issues getting to the post this time in. Last trial was August 19 but he does run well fresh and can’t be overlooked. 6. Iconic Treasure put two together before hitting the lead at Newcastle last time and finding a couple better late. Blinkers go on and he’s not without a chance.

How to play it: Deprivation WIN.

Race 6 - 4:20PM NATIVE TRAIL @ DARLEY HANDICAP (1250 METRES)

7. Extremely Hardys has been in and scratched a couple of times but kept ticking over with a trial last week. Looked smart leading all the way on debut at Canterbury back in July on a heavy track and expect she will take some running down at a likely short price.

Dangers: 4. Seascape is the logical danger, she was well supported at Canterbury last time out and was run down late by Countyourblessings in a similar sort of race. Has that match fitness so if there’s a weakness in the favourite she has that edge. 5. Star Act will be fitter for a solid enough first-up placing at Warwick Farm two weeks ago and the extra 150m will definitely be in her favour. Sure to be around the mark again. 9. Trafalgar Square is not to be underestimated coming back from tackling a pair of Group 2 races against the fillies. She’s shown enough talent to suggest she’s not without an upset chance.

How to play it: Extremely Hardys WIN; Trifecta 7/4,5,9/4,5,9.

Race 7 - 4:55PM MAURICE AT ARROWFIELD HANDICAP (1300 METRES)

8. Komodo Dragon is an up-and-coming gelding who has looked good in two easy provincial wins at Kembla Grange in August as a short priced favourite. Freshened up but did have a tickover trial a week or so ago and the hat-trick looks well within reach.

Dangers: 4. Rapbidash was placed in the Country Championships Final two starts back before an even run under a big weight in Highway grade before a spell. She’s trialled well leading into this and with the 3kg claim she should be hitting the line strongly. 2. Sonofdec is a handy type resuming since having a shot at the Queensland Derby. Just the one trial and while this is a touch short of his best he could sprint well fresh. 6. Heed The Omens makes his Sydney debut after five starts in Victoria in his first campaign. Hard to get a good line on his trials but drawn well and if there’s any support he’s in the mix.

How to play it: Komodo Dragon WIN; Trifecta 8/2,4,6/2,4,6.

Race 8 - 5:30PM TAB HANDICAP (1800 METRES)

4. Tympanist is not without a good each-way chance back onto a track he loves. Wasn’t beaten far off a two-month break at Warwick Farm over a mile and in a wide open race, at a track he’s won four from nine on, with the right run he could ambush them late.

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Dangers: 3. Green Belt looks the horse to beat, made a mid-race move to find the lead a long way out at Canterbury last time before being nabbed late. A repeat performance should see him in the finish. 13. United Kingdom has seemed to have had his chance in two thirds behind Rock Empire this time in so may be slightly unders but at the same time can’t be left out. He’s drawn ideally and it’s a winnable race so he has to be respected. 10. Colours Of Autumn won easily at Newcastle before up in class and an even fourth at Warwick Farm over a mile. Honest mare and she’s one of the chances.

How to play it: Tympanist EACH-WAY.

Best Bets: Race 3 (1) French Endeavour; Race 4 (4) Captain Furai

Best Value: Race 8 (4) Tympanist

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