Race 3 - 4:05PM PINATUBO FIRST YEARLINGS HANDICAP (1000 METRES)

1. Jambalaya seemed to have his chance as favourite when resuming at Canterbury but did sit up outside the leader and was only beaten half a length. Fitter, gets a 2kg drop in his favour and the 100m drop in trip. Should be close to the mark.

Dangers: 6. Froebel Star showed some promise last time in and won a handy maiden back in April that included a subsequent Group 1 winner. Improved well into her second trial and any support would be significant. 4. Brave One looked good winning on debut on a heavy track before jumping to Listed grade and going fairly. Latest trial was okay and is open to improvement. Keep in mind. 2. Don’t Doubt Merlin has won three from four out of town and is entitled to a shot here after a solid win at Wyong a month ago.

How to play it: Jambalaya WIN.

Race 4 - 4:40PM INGLIS CLASSIC SALE 9-11 FEB OUT NOW HANDICAP (1600 METRES)

2. Pioneer Lass wasn’t fancied when she resumed with a solid enough third at Hawkesbury a couple of weeks ago so it was a promising effort. Home track, fitter and extra distance suits. Group 3 placed second-up last prep at this trip so a repeat would be good enough.

Dangers: 5. Lady Superspy is back a notch or two in grade with the restrictions on this race. Looked beaten at Randwick last time before responding and picking up ground again late and has since won a tickover trial. Placed this track and distance three runs back and is a good chance. 3. Zakiyya has been a little disappointing at her last two albeit they have been in BM78 races on a Saturday. Open to an improved showing from her. 6. Flying Step can mix her form but around this trip is when she’s been seen at her best so back 300m on her last couple she could be placed at least.

How to play it: Pioneer Lass WIN; Trifecta 2/3,5,6/3,5,6.

Race 5 - 5:15PM JAMES SQUIRE HANDICAP (1600 METRES)

1. Invincible Spy kicks off at the mile having finished down the track at Group 3 level before a break in June. Gelded and fitter for a couple of trials, with the claim and blinkers first time he can be expected to be hard to run down fresh at this trip.

Dangers: 4. Aix En Provence was a $15 chance when he resumed at Canterbury a couple of weeks ago and there was plenty to like about the way he found the line into third place. Fitter for that, hasn’t done a whole lot wrong and given he races on speed could be a major threat. 8. Our Sassy Lady is an interesting runner out of the Price/Kent yard making her Sydney debut after a fair effort second-up at Kilmore over a mile. Watch betting. 6. Empire Of Art didn’t fire a shot at his Australian debut at Rosehill. There was some specking for him at odds so he might be worth another look as he could only improve.

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How to play it: Invincible Spy WIN.

Race 6 - 5:50PM HAWAII FIVE OH @ VINERY STUD HANDICAP (1200 METRES)

1. Accredited was something of a good thing beaten first-up at Canterbury as he was bottled away from gate one and only got out late to just miss. Won’t have that issue this time and if he can find the right run in transit it’ll take him a long way toward atoning.

Dangers: 3. Union Army is more than capable of winning this if in the right mood and he certainly didn’t get all the favours when a solid favourite at Canterbury first-up. Fitter for that, and drawn to get every chance. 6. Llewellyn is racing well in easier company but gets the chance here to show up after an impressive win at Kembla Grange last month. Lightly raced and looks one of the main hopes. 2. Gelatin resumes for the Widdup stable now and he has a couple of trials under his belt. Best form to date has been on wet tracks, both wins on heavy, but he’s worth keeping safe fresh.

How to play it: Accredited WIN; Trifecta 1/ 2,3,6/2,3,6.

Best Bets: Race 4 (2) Pioneer Lass; Race 6 (1) Accredited

Best value: Race 1 (4) Fly Scotty Fly

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