Source :- THE AGE NEWS
Race 1: MIDWAY HANDICAP (1300M)
14. She Swings has the race shape against her in this grade two weeks ago but she ran some excellent sectionals behind Smashing Time who led all the way. She was similarly smart two runs back on a heavy track so whatever ground presents doesn’t faze her. 2. Cold Brew is a month between runs having resumed in the same race as She Swings on heavy ground, running a closing fourth. Extra ground is a plus and he looks a threat. 4. Presides is racing well with a win over Smashing Time three runs back then a heavy track win on his home deck a few weeks ago. Any rain would be a bonus. 5. Cape Byron found the line pretty well when resuming at Warwick Farm on a soft 7 and the tick back to Midway grade is handy. Honest type, who should be open to some improvement fitness wise.
How to play it: She Swings to win.
Race 2: TAB HIGHWAY HANDICAP (1500M)
7. Red Rags To Bulls is perennially luckless but that’s a side effect of her tendency to get back in the field. Her run two weeks ago was excellent, she didn’t get the breaks until it was over, and it was a similar story the run prior. Drawn slightly better this time, may be able to be a little more forward and handles all ground. 12. Saintly Sands is in career best form with dominant performances at Warren and Scone this month on soft ground. Was able to settle closer last time so she is versatile and while coming back 200m is probably not ideal she should run well. 4. Hammoon Sensation will need some luck from the wide gate but he is a go forward horse generally and the 1500m start is very fair. Just unable to get momentum last start and kept coming, extra 100m a plus. 2. Navy Buoy was second-up into the Wingham Cup at Taree and hit the front before being nailed late on a heavy track. Expect him to roll forward from wide out.
How to play it: Red Rags To Bulls to win.
Race 3 : KIA ORA BLOODLINES TO HEADLINES HANDICAP (1100M)
9. Gorgeous has been a little costly to follow of late but everything went wrong for her last time in a similar race yet she still hit the line to be beaten under a length. That was after not settling early and racing wide. Was sound on a wet track two back and could bounce back as she’s got the talent. 3. Benevac is close to a win, both runs back have been excellent and she didn’t have the best of runs either in running second in the same race. Whether she’s back and wide could be the issue but she’s a big chance. 7. Jarrito is a very well-bred and promising filly who cruised home when resuming on the Kensington track earlier this month. Jumps a couple of grades but that’s not as big a deal this time of year. 11. Lady Invictus is coming off a maiden win at Warwick Farm at her second race start. She led all the way there and should be better for it. If she’s above average she could make the step up too.
How to play it: Gorgeous to win.
Race 4: IRRESISTIBLE POOLS AND SPAS HANDICAP (1400M)
6. Tarzing put the writing on the wall first-up when a closing third behind Surf’s Up over this track and trip two weeks ago. Ridden back on that occasion, he produced some nice closing sectionals. Same trip but draws a lot better, he was well-supported fresh and while an extra 100m or 200m would be lovely if that support continues second-up he should take some beating. 17. Maybe Moet left it all too late when running from well back behind Bella Corazon over 1300m third-up. She was an eye-catcher on the heavy track prior to that and based on how she’s been hitting the line, 1400m can suit. 5. Big Papa is a progressive type and was strong when ridden on the speed second-up and never appeared in trouble. Jumps 6kg and draws wide but goes forward and with a touch of early luck should take some beating. 10. Konsa shrugged off his maiden status with a soft Kensington win third-up and a wet track would be of no concern. Big class hike but well worth throwing into the mix.
How to play it: Tarzing to win.
Race 5: FIND YOUR ETERNAL WARRIOR @ THE CHASE HANDICAP (1400M)
No reason to jump off 1. Surf’s Up that was able to land a lot handier to the speed at Rosehill two weeks ago and capitalised with an easy win. Rises 1.5kg and has almost an identical set-up with barrier one. Track conditions don’t worry her and she has to be the one to beat again. 9. Bella Corazon can do a few things wrong early in her races but she got it right over 1300m second-up. She rarely runs a bad race regardless of whether she jumps with them or not and no reason she won’t hold her form. 15. Virgil’s Gift was six weeks between runs when she was beaten in a close finish at Kensington a few weeks ago. Imagine she looks to go forward and put herself on the speed and has a show. 2. Flying Embers did a big job to finish as close as she did in the Midway at Randwick a month ago, under the 60kg after settling well back. Loves the sting out of the track and the claim helps. Definite chance.
How To Play It: Surf’s Up to win.
Race 6: RANVET STAYERS CUP (2400M)
Every chance for 9. King Pedro to post a deserved win after a couple of near misses in recent starts. Went for home on the turn at Gosford and was cut down then held up and a vital stage, had to wait before launching to just fail over 2000m two weeks ago. Down in the weights, proven at the trip and in all conditions and drawn nicely. Plenty to like about him. 2. Black Run is a tough on pace stayer that kept fighting when runner-up in the Winter Cup to Thebudgiesmugla. Claim helps offset the class drop and he will give a good account again. 4. Pinhole has improved with each run this time in and drops 7kg on his win over this distance at Kensington on June 10 where he started favourite. 5. Sounds Unusual is on the back up after an even effort over 1800m last week behind Tazima which looked like the run he had to have to bridge the gap between his Rosehill win on May 30 and this race. Keep safe.
How To Play It: King Pedro to win.
Race 7: ROSEHILL BOWLING CLUB HANDICAP (1800M)
17. Existential Bob suggested he’s back in great order with a slashing second over the unsuitable 1400m at Kensington. The winner there has since run well in this sort of grade and the extra distance is up his alley. Versatile from a race pattern perspective and while his second-up record doesn’t read great, he’s not run that well fresh previously. No surprise to see him back it up. 8. Perfect Play doesn’t win out of turn with four from 40 but he’s regularly around the mark (20 other placings to his name) and was sound behind Nobler over 2000m last time. He’ll be around the mark. 3. Inquiring Minds held his ground over the 1500m off a seven-week gap so the step-up will be handy. Likes the sting out and expect he can improve. 9. Hovland ran up to the support when running over them at Warwick Farm over a mile earlier this month. Handles all ground.
How To Play It: Existential Bob to win.
Race 8: TAB W J MCKELL CUP (2000M)
6. Zaphod is racing well at this level of late with his second in the Gosford Cup and close up third over this track and trip a month ago in the Lord Mayors Cup. A bit of give in the ground is in his favour and quite like the draw to give him a smother in the early stages. There’s probably not a lot between a few of these, so the run in transit will be important. Looks a good chance. 4. God’s Window was a winner over the mile second-up on a heavy track and stayed at the trip when a handy second behind the in-form Formal Display. Ready for the 2000m and he’s a logical danger. 2. Know Thyself comes through the same race as the favourite and he wasn’t disgraced after a wide run, if anything he was still coming through the line. Aided by the showers and interested to see how he goes first time at the trip. 1. Golden Path won this race two years ago on a heavy track and he’s been racing okay against stronger company in his past couple in Brisbane. Chance to bounce back to his best.
How To Play It: Zaphod to win.
Race 9: SCHWEPPES HANDICAP (1200M)
14. Sanctified is enjoying a handy preparation. He was a big winner from off the speed on a heavy track at Warwick Farm then sat much closer and held his ground behind Big Papa two weeks ago. Draw looks suitable for him to reduce his early workload and he has form on all ground. Sure to run well. 15. Exit Fee is coming out of Highway grade but he’s having a smooth preparation which is showing in his form. Bumped into a smart one last week when runner-up and getting down in the weights is handy. He’s capable of showing up in this class. 5. Just Too Fly returns as a gelding and he looked good winning his most recent trial last week. Came from Western Australia with a reputation as being promising so interested to see how he performs with the gear change. 12. Couples Retreat was a winner on a heavy track two runs back, though she had her chance, only beaten a couple of lengths by Shropshire Lad last time. Each-way chance.
How To Play It: Sanctified to win.
Race 10: PETALUMA HANDICAP (1500M)
10. Mr Chaplin produced a slick late burst to score at his Australian debut at Randwick a few weeks ago and you’d imagine he has a good deal of upside on that. He’s able to take a position again from a handy draw, he doesn’t have any real wet track form so that could be a leap of faith, but that aside he should go well. 14. Emirate was most effective when leaving his run late as he scored over this course two weeks ago. He drops 3kg, handles all ground and if he can repeat the effort he could win. 2. Hollywood Hero always runs better second-up so his first-up third is a good sign. Back a notch in class and expect him to be running on strongly. 1. Elliptical was excellent fresh in the same race, making good late ground from the tail. He will want further but if it becomes a test it’ll give him a chance at odds. 9. Mawjood is racing so well of late, winning over this course on a heavy track before being ambushed by Emirate.
How To Play It: Mr Chaplin to win.
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