Dangers: 8. Akahata might be a good longshot second-up. Liked his first-up run at Gosford closing off late onto heels at the finish over 1200m. Probably wants an improving track but the extra ground suits and has each-way claims. 2. Benaud is a promising staying type resuming since a sixth in the Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes. Won on a soft track on debut at Nowra and similar ground here gives him the chance to be in the finish fresh. 9. Paternal was only warming up at the finish as he weaved through to win on debut over 1400m at Newcastle. Up in grade here but sure to be hitting the line strongly again.
How to play it: Stick To Your Guns WIN; Trifecta 3/2,8,9/2,8,9. Odds & Evens: SPLIT.

Race 4 - 4:05PM HYLAND RACE COLOURS HANDICAP (2200 METRES)

1. Greek Hero is racing well without winning and drops in class on even performances at his last few attempts in Saturday company. Only beaten a length by Toomuchtobear last time, handles the wet OK and while 61kg is a small worry is well placed.

Dangers: 6. Don Arcangelo can mix his form a bit as evidenced by his last couple. Closed off well at Canterbury last time beaten half a length and if he puts in that sort of effort can be in the finish. 7. Legend Has It went back to the trials after a disappointing showing here a month ago when in the market. Handy effort before that in a Midway at Randwick and seems to handle all ground. Worth another chance. 5. Just A Jedi is another with mixed efforts of late, won three starts back at Gosford over 1900m though had his chance at Canterbury last time at the same trip. On his best he can show up.
How to play it: Greek Hero WIN; Trifecta 1/ 5,6,7/5,6,7. Odds & Evens: SPLIT.

Race 5 - 4:40PM HARRY ANGEL FIRST YEARLINGS HANDICAP (1200 METRES)

8. Beep Test is a promising filly resuming after enjoying a handy prep in the late winter/early spring. Fitter for two trials back and was asked to win the latest in good style. Placed on a heavy track on debut and both wins on soft so suited here and should run well.

Dangers: 7. Finally Realise is always around the mark in this sort of race and can be expected to be competitive, and chances enhance with an improving track. Boxed on well on the speed at Canterbury last time and is an each-way hope. 10. Roots is another promising type who won on debut at Goulburn (provincial meeting) then chased home Fangirl in a Listed race. Tempo against when beaten before a break. Sure to be hitting the line hard late. 6. Evening Bride won her first two this prep then ran on from last in a small field behind Jal Lei into third. Blinkers on first time and she has a case. 4. Epic Dan isn’t the silliest chance at big odds first-up on his favourite track with soft to heavy ground.
How to play it: Beep Test E/W. Odds & Evens: SPLIT.

Race 6 - 5:15PM VINERY YEARLINGS HANDICAP (1400 METRES)

8. Overlord has his convictions but should run well here. Won on a heavy track first-up, disappointed in an on-pace dominated race at Rosehill then just failed in a similar event here two weeks ago. Don’t mind him drawn out, if he gets some cover he can get last look at them.

Dangers: 12. Carlisle Bay will give a good sight up on the pace, he wasn’t able to get near the front last time at Rosehill in an on pacers race but he still made some ground late into fourth. Likes some give in the track and he can be very competitive. 5. Jailbreak hasn’t put a foot wrong in three runs back in this class and was solid behind Dajraan here two weeks ago running into fourth. Rain-affected track won’t worry him and he’s in the mix. 4. Bethencourt resumes and generally runs well when fresh. Just couldn’t crack it for a win last time but ran three successive seconds in July and after two trials should be around the mark.
How to play it: Overlord E/W. Odds & Evens: EVENS.

Race 7 - 5:50PM TAB HANDICAP (1100 METRES)

8. Eye See Things did have every chance to win first-up but imagine her condition just gave out a little late. Fitter for it, likes some give in the track and has rarely run a bad race so far. Drawn OK to suit the pattern of the day and if there is upside fitness wise she has top claims.

Dangers: 1. Switched should roll forward with the blinkers going on and she’s back in class after two runs in Saturday company behind The Bopper and Forzanini. Doesn’t mind a wet track and this is her chance to hit some form. 4. Hibiscus Lady is capable of running well here, while she’s been about midfield in her three runs back she’s only been beaten small margins and with the wide gate at the end of the day she might be able to sweep home into the finish. 2. Invincible Kiss battled away OK at Kensington last week on the inside but on her previous effort here behind De Grawin on a soft track she could easily figure in the placings if the breaks go her way.
How to play it: Eye See Things E/W. Odds & Evens: SPLIT.

Best Bets
Race 3: (3) Stick To Your Guns
Race 5: (8) Beep Test
Best value
Race 7: (8) Eye See Things

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