How to play it: Bitoftheblarney EACH-WAY.
Race 4
2. Cosmonova is a handy mare resuming and might get the right set-up with plenty of speed on here to have the last shot at them. Both trials back have been fine and while she’s probably more an 1100m-1200m mare, she’s sure to run well. 3. Passeggiata failed on a heavy track last time out at Rosehill, but only has to run up to her prior second placing there to have a big say. We know she’s fast and if she leads she can take plenty of running down back in class and distance. 4. Wondereach has a consistent record and can forgive a heavy-track failure before a break. Nice recent trial beating Zoubaby.
How to play it: Cosmonova WIN.
Race 5
4. Sly Boots looks well-placed to improve on a solid first-up placing off a long break under a big weight at Canterbury. Drifted a bit in betting there so should have upside and this trip on a dry track are major pluses. Should take some beating. 3. Piggyback worked through the grades last time in and was a Randwick winner at 2000m on a heavy track in June. Closed off well to win her latest trial and kicking off at 1400m suits. Appears a decent threat. 7. Pretty Tavi held her ground well when fifth at Rosehill second-up despite being big odds. Stays down in the weights with the claim and a firmer track should also help. Could surprise.
How to play it: Sly Boots WIN.
Race 6
6. Subarctic is racing in great form and made it three wins from his past four with a tough performance at Newcastle. Rises in weight but this doesn’t look any harder, and he only has to hold his form to be somewhere in the finish. 9. War Star has only had the three starts and comes here after a dominant all the way maiden win at Hawkesbury. Same weight, imagine he’ll lead again and if he’s a progressive type he should take running down. 1. Happy Saturday was never going to be beaten at Wyong last week when he sat behind the two leaders attacking each other, then pounced on the turn. Now he’s struck winning form he could go on with it.
How to play it: Subarctic EACH-WAY.
Race 7
4. Ragga Ragga has been a bit hit-and-miss to date but resumed with a sound third at Canterbury, where she kept coming to the line to be beaten under half a length. Won here in July and has the chance to back up that fresh effort. 3. Up To Mischief tried hard when resuming but couldn’t match the winner at this trip a month ago. Drops in weight and fitter, and from the good draw should be prominent throughout. 6. Miss Rebel fought off plenty of challengers in a Highway at Rosehill a few weeks ago only to be cut down by promising one late.
How to play it: Ragga Ragga WIN.
Best Bets: Race 1 (7) Tempted
Race 5 (4) Sly Boots
Best Value: Race 6 (6) Subarctic
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