Race 3 – 2:25PM O’DONNELL & HANLON SHOWCASE BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP (1250 METRES)
9. Ranhita was a maiden winner at Narromine four starts ago and since then has been just behind the placegetters, the latest being at Quirindi when a last start fourth. She’s racing well enough to give this a shake.
Dangers: 1. Power Flash is a two-time Ipswich winner that hasn’t raced since a last start ninth at Doomben at the end of July. She resumes here and has the talent to show up. 4. Whispering Cate has only won two of 36 but has had a further 11 placings. She was placed at Port Macquarie when resuming and can figure again.
How to play it: Ranhita EACH WAY.
Race 4 – 3:05PM SEABREEZE HOTEL STH WEST ROCKS SHOWCASE MAIDEN HANDICAP (1250 METRES)
9. Happy Cappy ran his best race yet when third at Tamworth two starts ago when second-up from a spell. He was since down the track at Kembla Grange but should find this easier.
Dangers: 1. Nay Pee Cee has been placed in two of his six starts and while he disappointed at Taree last time out he can improve here. 8. Chillcuz has looked good in two trials and is set to run well on debut in this.
How to play it: Happy Cappy WIN.
Race 5 – 3:40PM STEVE KEIR MEMORIAL BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP (1000 METRES)
9. Heir Apparent did the job well to score at Port Macquarie when resuming from a spell and since backed that up with a solid third at the same track behind Dis Is Heaven. He’s drawn well here and can run well again.
Dangers: 7. Dis Is Heaven ran second to Heir Apparent two starts ago and then won well when last produced. He has the ability to give his opposition plenty to worry about here. 1. Buck Pharoah has been just behind the placings in his latest four starts and could show up without surprising.
How to play it: Heir Apparent WIN.
Race 6 – 4:20PM CRYSTALITE SHOWCASE SUPER MAIDEN (1450 METRES)
10. Powerful Dragon had a number of trials spread across a couple preparations before debuting with a third at Scone when beaten just over a length. He looks talented and this is well within his reach.
Dangers: 12. Golden Copper ran well when a last start second at Grafton. She’s been placed in three of 10 starts and has the ability to perform well again here. 7. Bondi Prophet has been placed in two of his four starts and should be in the thick of things again on his best form.
How to play it: Powerful Dragon WIN.
Race 7 – 4:55PM AKUBRA HATS KEMPSEY CUP (1450 METRES)
2. Jack Duggan had been racing well with a few close-up efforts before a seventh in Midway grade at Rosehill before having a break. He is fresh for this and has the advantage of gate one with Aaron Bullock to ride.
Dangers: 7. Bold Hoi Ho ran home well when second at Grafton when last produced and has a handy record. He should run well from the good gate. 3. Tinka’s Lad has won six of 33 and wasn’t beaten too far at Hawkesbury last time out.
How to play it: Jack Duggan WIN.
Race 8 – 5:35PM GEOFF STEINMETZ MEMORIAL COUNTRY BOOSTED BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP (1450 METRES)
1. Bellzen has been racing well having won his latest two starts, the latest of them being at Casino. He is racing well enough to go on with the job.
Dangers: 2. Havieron was a winner at Coffs Harbour four starts ago and has run well in each of his three runs since then. He should show up again here. 6. Give It A Nudge wasn’t beaten far when placed two starts ago and can figure again.
How to play it: Bellzen WIN.
Best Bets: Race 5 (9) Heir Apparent; Race 8 (1) Bellzen.
Best Value: Race 3 (9) Ranhita.
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