By Ray Hickson

Race 1 - 11:00AM TAB HIGHWAY HANDICAP (1200 METRES)

4. Chains Of Love showed her hand that she’s going to develop into a stakes class horse with her game effort second-up in Queensland in Listed company. She sat handy after drawing wide and while the winner was too slick she held her ground gamely. Back to Highway grade, fitter again, she’ll put herself on speed and be the one to beat.

Dangers: 11. Martini Mumma went through the Country Championships series and returns from a freshen up. On her third in a similar Highway when fresh back in January, especially with gate one, she can run well. 1. Exit Fee has put three good runs together this time in, winning over this track and trip a month ago before coming back 100m and staying on for third. He’ll be thereabouts again. 7. She Within was the winner of that Highway two weeks ago where she darted through along the inside from well back in the field. She’s always capable when things go her way and is one of the chances.

How to play it: Chains Of Love WIN ($2.50 TAB Fixed Odds).

Race 2 - 11:35AM MIDWAY HANDICAP (1600 METRES)

8. Perfect Justice looks ready to win third-up after two excellent runs back at this level. Stepped a shade slowly last time and found himself back a bit further than was ideal on the day but still did a good job to run into second. He’s really threatening to win a Midway and this is as good a chance as he’d had.

Dangers: 11. The Mona Lisa comes through the same race and she finished it off nicely enough to run a close fifth. She’s been racing consistently without winning, should enjoy a nice run so she’s an each-way chance at least. 6. Hereward won over this track and distance in January and showed a return to form third-up when leading and battling on okay into a close third at Canterbury. Creeps down in the weights and could give a sight. 5. Tambeloa is more than capable on his day and comes back in grade after tackling the Rough Habit at Doomben a month ago. Trial winner since and no surprise if he gives some cheek.

How to play it: Perfect Justice WIN ($3.60 TAB Fixed Odds).

Race 3 - 12:10PM SCHWEPPES HANDICAP (1600 METRES)

4. Nitro has been a beaten favourite in both runs this time in but they’ve not been bad efforts. Probably should have won at Scone fresh before over racing on a wide run when out to 1400m last time. Still loomed up and wasn’t beaten far. Mile is a big query but if he gets the first half of the race right he has a strong turn of foot for the finish.

Dangers: 5. Bird Whistle fought on strongly after looking beaten when bloused late by Bravissima over this course two weeks ago. Will roll forward again and give a good account up on speed. 9. Celebrity is an interesting runner unbeaten in two runs back in the summer in lesser company. Kicks off at the mile and has trialled okay leading in, races handy and could measure up. 13. Lipstick found the line well late when runner-up at Canterbury in her best effort this time in. Down on the limit and with gate one she’ll do no work so is worth including in the chances.

How to play it: Nitro WIN ($2.90 TAB Fixed Odds).

Race 4 - 12:45PM KIA ORA BLOODLINES TO HEADLINES HANDICAP (1300 METRES)

1. Hello Captain has been super impressive winning both starts this time in and made 62kg look light in the latest of them at Canterbury. Progressive type, sure to enjoy every chance from the inside gate and this doesn’t look a huge class hike. Hard to go past.

Dangers: 3. Pimlico looked good winning at Gosford and Kensington before likely not handling the heavy ground when well beaten at Warwick Farm a month ago. Since trialled well and could bounce back with firmer footing. 7. Front Rank led all the way to his maiden win on debut at Canterbury on a heavy track. Imagine he pushes forward again from the wide alley and if he gets comfortable up front could be dangerous. 9. Nandina chased Hello Captain home two starts ago before a close up fourth at Warwick Farm. Drops 5kg and with the form around the favourite she stays under notice.

How to play it: Hello Captain WIN ($1.90 TAB Fixed Odds).

Race 5 - 1:20PM B&J GUTTERING & METAL ROOFING HANDICAP (1800 METRES)

5. Nasebah was a dominant winner at her Australian debut over this trip then dropped 200m and was held up for runs when a close fourth in this grade two weeks ago. Looks a nice set up for her back to the 1800m and it’s no surprise she’s favoured to bounce back.

Dangers: 3. Shangri La Impact also has to turn things around after failing, likely due to the heavy track though she has won on it before, at Rosehill three weeks back as favourite. Led all the way on good ground before that and is entitled to another chance. 2. Amplify disappointed on the heavy second-up but showed winning at this track back in December she’s capable of a lot better. She has won at this trip previously and could surprise. 1. Bravissima got the gaps at the right time to burst through and score in the lead up race two weeks ago. Weight rise offset by the claim and if she can hold form she’s a chance again.

How To Play It: Nasebah WIN ($2.20 TAB Fixed Odds).

Race 6 - 1:55PM TOYOTA FORKLIFTS HANDICAP (1800 METRES)

12. Sir Dinadan was a bit one paced under 62kg on a heavy track last time so he’ll appreciate the return to firmer ground. Looked a coming winner with his placing over this course on Anzac Day and wasn’t disgraced in The Coast between those two runs. Draws well and entitled to be a major player.

Dangers: 13. Until Valhalla is another getting down in the weights after she ran on okay behind Bravissima two weeks ago. She can mix her form but in an open race she looks a good chance. 9. Tazima is holding his form nicely and comes here with a month between runs after winning over 2000m on a heavy track. No trial in between this time around. Hard to leave out. 8. Tavros is in top form with wins at Scone and then the Gunnedah Cup with a big weight. He’s generally a backmarker and will need the race to pan out in his favour but can’t fault how he’s going.

How To Play It: Sir Dinadan WIN ($7 TAB Fixed Odds).

Race 7 - 2:30PM ENSURE - WORKPLACE RISK SOLUTIONS HANDICAP (1000 METRES)

2. Ice Kool has a hefty weight turnaround against him to deal with but he was so dominant riding a solid speed and dashing away first-up two weeks ago. He can only be fitter, drawn similarly to last time so that’s no negative and expecting he’ll be the one they’re chasing at the 200m.

Dangers: 3. Big Red Tequila is advantaged by a 3kg weight swing in her favour after that closing second when resuming. She’s still going to be conceding a start but if they soften up the favourite then she’s the most likely to be the one swooping on them. 10. Aleppo Pine showed plenty of promise as a two-year-old and has his first run for Richard Litt. Last raced at the end of April and has a trial since so should have some fitness there and draws to have his chance to be competitive. 5. Polyglot is extremely consistent without winning and there's usually a reason when he's below par. The 1000m can be a touch short of his best but no surprise to see him run well fresh.

How To Play It: Ice Kool WIN ($1.75 TAB Fixed Odds).

Race 8 - 3:05PM CACTUS IMAGING HANDICAP (1200 METRES)

2. Bustling will relish getting onto a firmer track than he’s seen in his two runs from over 18 months off the scene. He was game first-up under 62kg then favourite in a stakes race at Caulfield and tried hard on a heavy track. He was a smart youngster in WA who came here with raps on him and his recent efforts suggest he’s close to a peak.

Dangers: 7. Sunshineinmypocket was around the mark in this sort of grade in the summer but everything fell into place off a freshen up as he scored a strong win at the Gold Coast six weeks ago. Kept fresh again, which could be the key, and he’s a logical danger. 12. Eye Of The Fire is very effective fresh winning three of his four attempts, including last preparation, and any support for him would be a nice pointer as he gets down in the weights. 16. Amazing Eagle has to be forgiven for his midfield finish behind Ice Kool second-up, he...

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