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12:24
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VIATEK SHOWCASE COUNTRY BOOSTED MAIDEN PLATE 1280m
Many of these step out for the first time so a genuine tempo is expected. NAFTALI (3) brings the best form and strongest ratings to this average contest. Surged late from last on the turn when fourth over 1100m at Scone. Strips fitter and can race a little closer from the good draw. Will relish the extra distance. ATENTA (7) superbly bred filly by Lonhro out of multiple Group winning mare Streama on debut for the Lou Mary stable. Has impressed in her two latest trials and will handle the conditions. TARRANT COUNTY (4) returns from a lengthy break. Back without a trial and has placed in the heavy conditions. Minor claims best. GHAZNAVI (1) chipped away late on resumption when third over 1100m at Mudgee. Well drawn with a few gear changes and must be kept safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Naftali to win with race fitness on his side. |
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2
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12:59
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HORSEPOWER SHOWCASE STAR KINGDOM 2YO C&G HANDICAP 1000m
Many of these two-year-olds step out for the first time so a strong pace is anticipated. JET (4) well-bred Zoustar colt out of stakes-winning mare Villami on debut for the Waterhouse & Bott yard. Two recent trial wins have been impressive and gets his chance in this contest. FASVARA (2) Farnan colt from a Hurricane Run mare on debut for the Kris Lees yard. Fitted with three recent trials and like the way he finished off when winning an 845m Wyong trial. Blinkers go on and gets his chance. GEMOLOGIST (3) is a two-year-old gelding by Graff from Tangerine on debut for the Minervini yard. Coming along well at the trials at Newcastle and stays in the mix. HINTO (8) only runner with race experience. Had no luck from the draw when seventh over 1000m at Tamworth on April 24. Slim claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Jet to take catching. |
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3
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01:34
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PIRTEK MUSWELLBROOK SHOWCASE 3YO&UP SUPER MAIDEN HANDICAP 1000m
Good early pressure anticipated with a large contingent of unraced runners. HE'STHECHIEF (3) drifted late in betting on debut when a respectable fifth over 1100m at Scone. Bullock sticks from the inside draw and will prove hard to run down. MOONSHOT (2) is a three-year-old gelding by Too Darn Hot from Moone's My Name on debut for the Nathan Doyle yard. Much better showing at his latest trial when placing over 1000m at Newcastle. Blinkers go on and gets his chance from the draw. SIGNATORIES (4) yet to fire in two career runs and resumes from a lengthy spell. Back without a trial and expecting to see sharp improvement today. JAKUBIK (1) Rubick gelding out of Janneke on debut for the Minervini stable. Fitted with the two average trials and can run into the placings. SUGGESTED PLAY: He'sthechief to win. |
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4
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02:09
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ARROWFIELD SHOWCASE MISS FINLAND 2YO FILLIES HANDICAP 1000m
Plenty of unraced runners engaged which muddies the map a little. It is fair to assume a solid tempo. VITTOZZI (10) Trapeze Artist filly from the Nathan Doyle stable lining up for her first race start. Has shown potential in two trials and expected to go close. ZUMBO (1) resuming after creating a big impression on debut as favourite, when racing on the pace to salute over 1000m at Grafton. Can keep the winning momentum going despite drawing out. BACKHANDER (5) first starter by Graff out of Clever Dolly from the Archibald stable. Got through the heavy conditions when second in an 845m Wyong trial. Must be kept safe. ST FAITH'S (9) is a filly by Churchill from Fama on debut for the Archibald stable. Was runner-up in a trial at Warwick Farm over 819m. Will get through the going and must be kept safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Vittozzi and Zumbo to fight it out. |
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5
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02:44
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BROADLANDS MUSWELLBROOK SHOWCASE BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1500m
A race that lacks early pressure on paper. BERTIE (2) comes here with sound figures over this track and trip and loves the conditions. Found a strong race after surging late when fourth over 1500m at Newcastle in BM68 company. On the quick backup and he gets the right tempo. Each way. TULIPWOOD (7) working towards another win and the form out of her last start second over 1400m at Orange has been franked. Will be strong late. PAPPIANA (8) finally got off the mark at start twelve when saluting with a hard-fought victory over 1400m at Tamworth. Maps well and capable of winning again. TRAJECTILE (4) kept safe in betting when resuming with a plugging ninth over 1500m at Newcastle. Has a decent second up record and proven on a heavy track. Improver. SUGGESTED PLAY: Bertie each way. |
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03:19
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GODOLPHIN TIARA BENCHMARK 74 SHOWCASE HANDICAP 1450m
Moderate tempo with Sebilla leading the way. GENTILESCHI (1) talented mare resuming with a sound first up record. Two of her three wins have come over this trip and finds a winnable race with Bullock aboard. Fitted with the one 1000m trial and look for her launching late. BELLA KATHLEEN (8) unwanted in betting when having her first run for the Minervini stable, surprising with a dominant on pace win over 1500m at Newcastle. Placed on rain affected going and leading apprentice rides. Each way. BALLINDERRY SAL (2) jumps sharply in weight after making it two wins in succession when a fast finishing winner over 1400m at Randwick in Highway class. Drops in grade and unbeaten on heavy tracks. Will be surging late. BUBA (4) back in trip and grade after finishing a plugging third over 1850m at Newcastle. Saves her best form for the wet tracks and not to be underestimated. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 1,8,2,4. |
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7
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03:54
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HUNTER THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS ASSOCIATION SHOWCASE BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP 1000m
Harbour Gold should find the front with Kaiyu and Move She Can on his heels. WATER LAD (5) working towards a win and drops further in weight on the quick backup. Closed off strongly with the 60.5kg when a narrow third over 1000m at Tamworth. Back in class and placed at this track. Gets his chance from the draw. MOVE SHE CAN (10) resumes. Has a handy win record and expected to take catching after scoring a head win over 1000m at Scone last November 11. Leading prospect. HARBOUR GOLD (3) first-up for this with a good fresh record. Faded late after being used up early when seventh over 1200m at Tamworth. Sure to be thereabouts. KAIYU (6) smart filly resuming. Had no luck from the gate when a tiring thirteenth over 1000m at Randwick in Highway class last December. Back without a trial and will appreciate the claim. SUGGESTED PLAY: Water Lad to win. |
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04:34
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TAB.COM.AU COUNTRY BOOSTED SHOWCASE BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1280m
Intoxication and Martindale Dancer will press forward in a keen battle for the lead. NAVY STEEL (7) lightly raced gelding with upside. Finally drawn a low barrier for this after powering late when fourth over 1100m at Scone. Gets the right tempo and regular rider sticks. Hard to stop. NEWS BOUND (3) set to peak fourth up with Andrew Gibbons going aboard. Just over three weeks between runs when chipping away to run fifth over 1200m at Mudgee. Will get back from the gate and finish off strongly. INTOXICATION (13) disappointed as fav when jumping in trip for a dismal ninth over 1400m at Tuncurry. Assess on earlier efforts over this distance range. Capable of bouncing back. STRAAND CARE (5) lightly raced gelding capable of better after struggling in the conditions when fifth over 1100m at Armidale. Has several gear changes today and stays in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Navy Steel to win. |
