Race 1 – Elders 3YO Class 1 & Maiden Plate 1500m
Genzano blitzed a Scone Maiden field last start and is extremely talented. The longer trip is ideal and
so is the long straight. She is up in class but is good enough.
Ritzytwenties will probably lead and he was rundown last race at Kembla.
Hard Pick won well at Hawkesbury.
Selections: 4 – Genzano 2 – Ritzytwenties 1 – Hard Pick
Race 2 – Paterson Tavern Super Maiden Plate 900m
Spiritchaser has been placed in four of eight starts and resumes well. She has trialled well and is very
quick. She has been placed in her only two starts on this track.
Duke of Bronte was run down late on debut one.
Willingale was narrowly beaten here last start.
Selections: 4 – Spiritchaser 2 – Duke of Bronte 8 – Willingale
Race 3 – Hunt Hospitality Midway Benchmark 64 Handicap 900m
Forms Of Fear lead and was run down late when runner up on this track last time. He is quick and
can overcome the wide draw.
Off Da Hizzle resumes and was a Gosford winner back in December.
Omar is consistent.
Selections: 3 – Forms Of Fear 10 – Off Da Hizzle 4 – Omar
Race 4 – Huxley Hill Benchmark 64 Handicap 1900m
Natural Deduction is a nicely bred blue blood which toughed it out to win impressively on this track
last start. He is bred to stay so the step up to 1900m won’t be a problem.
Four O’clock Knock was unlikely last start.
The Hungarian is the clear runner.
Selections: 7 – Natural Selection 2 – Four O’clock Knock 1 – The Hungarian
Race 5 – First National Maitland “Maitland” Cup Provincial Benchmark 68 Handicap 1500m
Big Happiness is ready to win after two solid performances this prep. He has barrier 1 and Bullock
rides. Four of his five wins have been on soft tracks and showers are forecast.
Street Candi just missed at Hawkesbury second up and has a chance.
Takara Star won two on the trot before a spell.
Selections: 1 – Big Happiness 6 – Street Candi 8 – Takara Star
Race 6 – Newcastle Car & Truck Rental CG&E Maiden Handicap 1300m
Binghamton has three places in four starts last prep and is second up. He closed off nicely at
Hawkesbury first up and he draws well and rides well on big tracks.
Smart Action was favourite when a closing two lengths from the winner on debut at Hawkesbury
recently.
Oakfield Badger was runner up on debut at Taree.
Selections: 3 – Binghamton 2 – Smart Action 1- Oakfield Badger
Race 7 – Hunter Land Management F&M Maiden Handicap 1300m
Miss Bayles has been runner up in two of her three starts and has her foot on the till. She led when run
down late at Kembla last start.
Nicci’s Gem is trialing well and was placed on debut here in April.
Oakfield Zena is also trialing well.
Selections: 5 – Miss Bayles 6 – Nicci’s Gem 3 – Oakfield Zena
Race 8 – ACG Class 1 Handicap 1300m
Panic can be forgiven for a poor performance on this track last start. His two previous starts resulted in
a Nowra win and a Kensington placing. The rails barrier is gold.
Let’s Go Bro has a good record and was just beaten first up.
Rapt is smart and is flying.
Selections: 7- Panic 1 – Let’s Go Bro 9 – Rapt