Race 3 - 3:45PM BISLEY WORKWEAR HANDICAP (1500 METRES)

1. Miss Hades hasn’t been able to get into her races in two runs back from wide gates over shorter trips. Has been running on OK but up to 1500m from the much better gate and down 1kg after the claim she has the platform to go close.

Dangers: 4. Concordia Wind has shown a bit of promise and ran up to the support she had at Kensington last time when a closing second behind Darling Downs. One of the chances again. 2. Little Jeanie started favourite in that race and just worked home OK into fourth. Starting to get costly with one win from 11 starts but couldn’t leave her out. 3. Star Act is in a similar boat and was handy all the way when running third at Kensington. Might need some rain around to help her so keep that in mind.

How to play it: Miss Hades WIN.

Race 4 - 4:20PM TRIPLE TIME @ DARLEY HANDICAP (1800 METRES)

1. Morning Sun showed promise in his first Australian prep with placings in all three starts between a mile and 2000m. Likely improves on whatever he does here but fitter for two trials and would be worth keeping safe.

Dangers: 4. Danish Prince could get some on-pace favours in this field. He’s been boxing on OK from outside the lead in Midway company of late, and is capable of giving some cheek. 8. Bestower is a lightly raced mare who showed improvement second-up over 1500m at Newcastle. Was competitive at this level last time in and has to be considered. 2. First Innings didn’t fire over the short trip first-up at Doomben so he will appreciate the sharp rise in distance. Can improve sharply.

How to play it: Morning Sun WIN.

Race 5 - 4:55PM STAR TURN @ VINERY STUD HANDICAP (1500 METRES)

1. Edited By wasn’t able to lead last time at Warwick Farm and just battled finishing midfield. Down in class and on previous couple of efforts at this level he should give a good account with the lead up for grabs. Should fare better here.

Dangers: 2. Congregation was no match for the winner but ran on from last into second behind Zouatica at Kensington a month ago. Back in grade and drawn well so should be one of the major players. 3. Inquiring Minds has been gelded since his handy first local prep and he did run well fresh at this trip before winning second-up. No surprise if he runs well fresh. 4. Dazzle Legend hasn’t been far away in similar races and was close up behind Battleton here on Golden Eagle day. Doesn’t need to improve a whole lot to be competitive.

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How to play it: Edited By WIN.

Race 6 - 5:30PM TAB HANDICAP (1300 METRES)

5. Piercing Arrow went down fighting when resuming at Kensington in September then failed on a wet track here behind Edited By just over a month ago. Has trialled well since and gets blinkers on first time. On a reasonable surface he can take beating.

Dangers: 7. Drift Net had her chance when resuming at Kensington two weeks ago but wasn’t beaten far and strips fitter for it. Both wins to date have been around this trip and she’s a logical threat. 3. Bright Red has performed at a higher level and while she tends to need a run she can sprint well fresh at this sort of trip. Any rain would be a plus for her. 4. Carrazana has shown plenty of talent but only sparingly raced in the past 12 months. He’s a take on trust prospect and any support would be significant.

How to play it: Piercing Arrow WIN.

Best Bets: Race 1 (1) Aye Aye Captain; Race 4 (6) Anderson Bridge

Best Value: Race 6 (5) Piercing Arrow

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