1 week Ago By Ray Hickson
Selections based on a heavy track. Race 1 9. Cold Gin had a hard luck story to tell out of her debut at Warwick Farm when she went to the line climbing over their backs, beaten just over a length.
Imagine in the small field, she either leads or trails the leader and gets her chance to atone, assuming she handles the ground. 4. Poised was run down by Declichy Boulevard on debut on a heavy track back in June last year and resumes from a decent layoff.
Latest trial looked just fair to the eye. 11. Surf’s Up started $26 in the same race as Cold Gin and had an unimpeded run into second place down the outside.
If she runs up to that performance, she has to be in the finish again. How to play it: Cold Gin WIN Racing heads to Canterbury on Wednesday. Credit: Jenny Evans Race 2 8.
Miss Freelove was strongly supported at her first start and while she did have her chance up on speed, and hit the front, she wasn’t disgraced in holding third. Likely better for that experience, and she’s a good chance. 5.
Jet was a $1 million yearling and makes it to the track with two trial wins this time in. Latest was more impressive, and while drawn wide he’ll roll forward and is well worth keeping safe. 11.
Chatterley has trialled quite well on two occasions and wound up nicely enough into a close second in her latest at Randwick recently. If she’s adept in the heavy ground she’s a good each-way hope. How to play it: Miss Freelove WIN Race 3 5.
Shangri La Impact was solidly supported at her debut at Kembla and went down fighting in a close finish over 1400m. Fitter for that run and imagine they’ll look to lead with her this time. Not seen a wet track yet, but should go well.
6. Tempranillo is on the way up and was a month between runs when runner-up at Newcastle two weeks ago. Should be okay in the wet on breeding and stays under notice.
7. Ant comes through the same race as Shangri La Impact and he basically held his ground in running fifth. Extra trip will suit him, and no surprise if he improves a bit.
How to play it: Shangri La Impact WIN Race 4 4. First Mission returns for his second campaign and was a winner on a soft track in November. Held together nicely in his recent trial, is back as a gelding and draws to get a nice sit behind them.
2. Bellenth was cut down when resuming from almost a year off at Wyong then raced handy as favourite and was just a little flat but held on well to run fourth. Draws well for the first time this prep so he’s well worth another chance.
7. Be Quiet is a month between runs again after a solid on pace second at Wyong behind a handy one. One of the chances.
How to play it: First Mission WIN Race 5 2. Debello should take some catching if his last few are any guide. Too quick two starts back at 1300m at Hawkesbury, then again gave a big sight up 200m when caught on the line.
Draws to find the front. 8. Brave One is going to be popular with his debut heavy track win there for all to see.
Didn’t fire in two subsequent starts and is back as a gelding. Two trials back have been solid, and he is dangerous if he can produce his debut effort. 6.
Cruel Summer has excellent wet track credentials and finds a heavy for the first time in a while. Barrier one and ideal conditions can see him lift. How to play it: Debello WIN Race 6 5.
Naval Commission has a handy fresh record and resumes in his favoured ground at a suitable trip. Was narrowly beaten on a good track when resuming last time in with 4kg more, and no surprise if he runs a cheeky race. 7.
Our Empress Zoe was a popular winner over this course on Easter Monday where she sat handy and got the better of the leader in the last 100m. Just no real wet track form to get confident about. 1.
Body Bob gets the chance to roll across second-up after an even effort under 63.5kg at Canberra. Capable of giving a good account.
How to play it: Naval Commission WIN Race 7 7. Dr Evil gets his chance to show his best back on a wet track. Ran on well two starts ago from well back, then couldn’t get into the on-pace dominated race on a good track here last time.
Right in this. 5. Rematch doesn’t mind the wet and was placed both runs at this track.
Boxed on okay in the Orange Cup last start when fourth on a good 3. Drawn well and should be competitive. 4.
Perfect Play has had a few chances but comes through a reasonably strong race at Hawkesbury when third behind Flying Bandit. Has placed several times in the wet and has another chance. How to play it: Dr Evil EACH-WAY Race 8 2.
Island Dec is back in class after two runs in Group company since her first-up win on a soft 6 at this track. Not beaten too far in the PJ Bell and suited here with good speed engaged. Hard to hold out.
1. Llanddwyn likes a wet track and is fresh since finishing midfield at Randwick in February. Can pull out a big one off a break in suitable ground and has to be respected.
5. Photograph only had the one run last time in and didn’t fire when favourite and no excuses found. Spelled and she did win fresh on a heavy at Scone last time in so the ground is no issue and she’s worth including.
How to play it: Island Dec WIN. Best Bets Race 1 (9) Cold Gin Race 4 (4) First Mission Best value Race 7 (7) Dr Evil Supplied by Racing NSW Full form and race replays available at racingnsw.com.
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