Race-by-race preview and ideas for Thursday assembly at Muswellbrook
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By John Schell
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(Picks based mostly on a gentle observe)
Race 1 – 1:50pm: TEAM THOROUGHBRED NSW COUNTRY BOOSTED MAIDEN HANDICAP (1280m)
4. Zippo Concept was resuming from a spell when she settled again within the discipline at Scone. She hit the road properly to complete third behind Tarabeau in that occasion and strips fitter for this. Zippo Concept has drawn properly sufficient on this to take up a more in-depth place if desired.
Racing returns to Musswellbrook on Thursday.
Risks: 3. Takemine ran properly on debut when ending fourth at Scone and must be higher for that have. 1. Dysart can be on debut and has seemed good in his two most up-to-date trials however will want luck from the skin gate. 7. Jody Lady disenchanted final day trip however her earlier kind was sturdy sufficient to be rated a spot probability on this.
play it: Zippo Concept WIN.
Race 2 – 2:25pm: TAB CLASS 2 HANDICAP (1750m)
7. Opus was having his second run again from a spell when he powered house from again within the discipline to attain a commanding victory at Taree final day trip. He was having simply his third begin in a race on that event and appears to have loads of upside.
Risks: 4. Bliss seemed good successful a pair on finish at Warren and Mudgee then was midfield at Coonamble final day trip. She steps up in distance for this and may bounce again. 1. Jamrock has had three runs again from a spell and must be primed to point out his finest on this. 3. Rolled Gold comes into this on the again of a Gunnedah victory and is deserving of some thought once more.
play it: Opus WIN.
Race 3 – 3:05pm: HORSEPOWER CLASS 2 HANDICAP- HEAT OF THE RISING STAR (1000m)
10. Laborious To Dismiss has solely gained two races from 28 begins however has an additional 14 placings to her title. She is resuming from a spell on this and carried out properly in a latest trial to arrange. Was positioned in her solely run at this distance.
Risks: 4. Elegant Empress is a metropolis placegetter that resumed from a spell with a final begin second at Queanbeyan. She wasn’t disgraced in more durable races than this final marketing campaign and this seems properly inside her attain. 12. Zoe Shark was a winner at Quirindi two begins again then ran properly at Gosford final day trip. She is without doubt one of the probabilities right here. 3. Who Goes There impressed successful his first two begins as favorite earlier this yr then resumed with a down-the-track effort at Gosford final month. Anticipate enchancment on this.
play it: Laborious To Dismiss EACH WAY.
Race 4 – 3:40pm: PIRTEK MUSWELLBROOK MAIDEN HANDICAP (900m)
10. Magnucat is on debut right here however has had numerous trials in preparation. She had two hitouts earlier within the yr then was turned out for a break. Has since returned with a Hawkesbury trial win earlier than ending an in depth second in a Warwick Farm project. She’s drawn a bit huge on this 900m occasion, however anticipate her to point out sufficient pace to be distinguished.
Risks: 3. Tremendous Story ran properly sufficient at Gosford when resuming then backed that up with a strong final begin second to Tarabeau at Scone. 1. Most Trip is on debut for coach Damien Lane and has the providers of Aaron Bullock which is in his favour. 6. Catchy Tunes confirmed some enchancment final day trip and will sneak into the placings.
play it: Magnucat WIN.
Race 5 – 4:20pm: TAB COUNTRY BOOSTED BM 66 HANDICAP (1500m)
11. Tapa Kick was positioned in every of his first 4 begins earlier than being spelled. He since seemed good in a trial at Scone earlier than resuming at Gosford when hitting the road properly to attain a powerful win as favorite. Tapa Kick steps up in distance on this.
Risks: 2. Zoffany’s Gaze was hitting the road properly when ending fourth at Tamworth at his newest outing. 3. Burraneer Buoy gained properly at Tamworth two begins again then ran properly sufficient on the identical observe final day trip when ending fourth. 5. Musical Affair has had two runs again from a spell for a 3rd at Narromine and a close-up fourth at Coonamble. She’s prepared to supply her finest right here.
play it: Tapa Kick WIN.
Race 6 – 4:55pm: MAGIC MILLIONS GOLD COAST SALES 9-16 JANUARY CLASS 1 HANDICAP (1280m)
2. Ferro Vero began as an odds-on favorite at Scone when resuming from a spell and he attacked the road strongly to attain a slim however spectacular victory. Ferro Vero since went to the town when down the observe in Freeway grade, though he wasn’t overwhelmed far.
Risks: 5. Sizzling Bandit had a second at Muswellbrook and a win at Scone in his preliminary racing preparation then resumed from a spell with a midfield effort at Scone final month. He’s price one other probability on this. 4. All the time In has been positioned in every of her newest two begins at Kembla Grange and Wyong and he or she is price thought right here regardless of the huge barrier. 7. Inventory The Rose has been racing properly and scored properly at Tamworth final day trip.
play it: Ferro Vero WIN
Race 7 – 5:35pm: HUNTER THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS ASSOC. MAIDEN PLATE (1500m)
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12. Picture Of The Solar was on debut at Scone when settling properly again within the discipline earlier than charging house late for a 3rd when overwhelmed simply over two lengths. She might be higher for that have and the step up in distance ought to go well with.
Risks: 14. Up And Comer took on more durable firm in two begins earlier within the yr then resumed from a spell with a 3rd at Orange when not overwhelmed far. She will determine prominently right here. 1. Medinah ran properly when ending second as favorite at Scone final day trip and has been positioned in 4 of his 9 begins. 2. Sovereign Dane was positioned at Hawkesbury at his second race begin final marketing campaign and resumed from a spell with a fourth on the Beaumont observe at Newcastle when no match for the winner. He will be thereabouts on this with out shocking.
play it: Picture Of The Solar EACH WAY.
Greatest Bets
Race 6 (2) Ferro Vero.
Race 7 (12) Picture Of The Solar.
Greatest Worth
Race 3 (10) Laborious To Dismiss.
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