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Herald Sun
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Herald Sun
Warwick Farm best bets, inside mail for Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Racenet and The Daily Telegraph form analyst Adam Sherry provides his best bets and race-by-race analysis for Warwick Farm on Wednesday. • PUNT LIKE A PRO: Become a Racenet iQ member and get expert tips – with fully transparent return on investment statistics – from Racenet's team of professional punters at our Pro Tips section. SUBSCRIBE NOW! ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ WARWICK FARM TIPS BEST BET Race 5 No.10: AMERICAN STARLET Nice run first-up. Suited up in trip and down in grade. NEXT BEST Race 3 No.4: KILONOVA Scored a good win on debut. Can kick off this campaign the same way. VALUE BET Race 7 No.1: HOOLIGAN TOMMY Back from a Midway run. Big win before that. BEST EXOTIC Quinella Race 3: 4 / 2, 3 QUADDIE Race 4: 1, 4, 7 Race 5: 2, 8, 10 Race 6: 2, 4, 7, 9 Race 7: 1, 5, 8, 12 JOCKEY TO FOLLOW ASH MORGAN looks a good chance in the TAB Jockey Challenge. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ WARWICK FARM INSIDE MAIL RACE 1: 3YO MAIDEN PLATE (1200m) FROM THE PEAK (4) started an odds-on favourite on debut at Newcastle in March where she was left to lead and run down late by Maybe Moet. Led and held out Sovereign Hill in her latest trial at Randwick. MISS JONES (5) was bumped on the turn when fourth to Regimental Colours here first-up before a second behind Glorious Moments at Canterbury. THE STARS (7) was good in her first campaign including a nose second to Scalable at Canterbury and a third to Kilanova at Rosehill. Has been good in both recent Randwick trials. BET: FROM THE PEAK to win. RACE 2: 2YO F MAIDEN PLATE (1200m) MERCY ME (6) is a first starter by Hellbent. Made steady ground under a hold when second in her Beaumont trial. Led and responded when shaken up to win her Wyong trial from Raging Force. BESIDE THE OCEAN (1) is a half-sister to Farnan by Zoustar on debut. Sat outside the leader to win her first Rosehill trial. Closed nicely late when second to Magical Star in her second heat on June 20. SEQUISTA (12) was just behind the placegetters behind Tempted and Agarwood before a close third to Pillow Fight at Canterbury. BET: MERCY ME each-way. RACE 3: BENCHMARK 64 (1200m) KILONOVA (4) was backed from $5 into $3.50 on debut at Rosehill in February. Proved the market move right with a handy long-neck win from Fleeting Spirit over the 1200m. Was strong through the line without any pressure when just behind the placegetters in both recent trials. VERMICELLA (3) won on debut over 1200m at Queanbeyan and kicked off last campaign with a narrow win over the same track and distance. Wasn't pushed when third in her June 21 Queanbeyan trial. VANESSI (2) will take improvement from her first-up third to Livin' Thing on the Kensington. BET: KILONOVA to win. RACE 4: 5YO+ BENCHMARK 72 (1000m) ELEGANT EMPRESS (7) was good in her first two runs back from a spell over 1100m on heavy tracks in town. Appreciated a drop back in grade and distance to score a gutsy win over 900m at Newcastle after racing wide. Has three wins and three placings over the 1000m. ROMEO'S CHOICE (1) the class runner resuming here. First go over 1000m but goes well fresh, gets a 3kg claim and was sharp in his 796m trial win here. ZARAGOZA (4) was a close second to Livin' Thing over 1000m at Kembla before a win and another second over that same track and distance. BET: ELEGANT EMPRESS each-way. RACE 5: 4YO+ BENCHMARK 72 (1400m) AMERICAN STARLET (10) went back to last from her wide gate and made up a lot of ground to finish a two-length fifth behind Motoscafo in a 1200m Midway at Rosehill when resuming on June 14. Drawn ideally suited stepping up to 1400m. MORITZ GIRL (8) won a 1600m Highway from Fiorsum Fred at Randwick before a close second on the Kensington and a third in the Bega Cup last campaign. Will be improved by her first-up third to Denman Star at Canterbury. BELIEVE IN ANGELS (7) is backing up from a fifth on the Kensington last week. BET: AMERICAN STARLET to win. RACE 6: BENCHMARK 72 (1600m) HOPPER (7) was well backed first-up and was good beating Gunroom who won his next start. He followed with a game second to Mickey's Medal at Rosehill before a handy fifth to Rotagilla at Randwick. Blinkers go on. PINK SHALALA (9) broke his maiden in a BM64 at Canterbury in February after three minor placings. Has finished in the money at his last three runs, the latest a third to Hasty Honey on the Kensington last week. NANA'S WISH (2) was just the placegetters in two Victorian runs before scoring a handy win from No Drama at Canterbury on June 18. BET: HOPPER to win. RACE 7: BENCHMARK 64 (1600m) HOOLIGAN TOMMY (1) was impressive winning at Kembla two starts ago when he came from back in the field and raced away to score by over three lengths from Stay Tuned. Stepped up to a Randwick Midway when sixth to Callistemon on June 21. Back in grade and gets a 3kg claim. SISTER DAAE (8) defied a betting from $2.50 to $4 when she charged home down the outside to beat Invisible Magic in a Kensington Super Maiden on June 11. Has had an easy trial since. AROHA STONE (10) followed a close second to stablemate Caltsar at Kembla with a good win at Gosford. Ready for the step up to metropolitan company. BET: HOOLIGAN TOMMY each-way.
Herald Sun
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Herald Sun
Adam Sherry's tips, inside mail for Canterbury on Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Form analyst Adam Sherry provides his best bets, value selection and race-by-race analysis at Canterbury on Wednesday. • PUNT LIKE A PRO: Become a Racenet iQ member and get expert tips – with fully transparent return on investment statistics – from Racenet's team of professional punters at our Pro Tips section. SUBSCRIBE NOW! ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ CANTERBURY TIPS BEST BET Race 5 No.7: HELL TO PAY Runner-up in both runs this campaign. Hard to beat. NEXT BEST Race 7 No.10: KENMARE BAY Has placed in four from five this time in. Drawn well and can break through. VALUE BET Race 4 No.8: ERAANTYVA Has been working home well and will appreciate a step up in trip. BEST EXOTIC Quinella Race 5: 7, 8 QUADDIE Race 4: 1, 2, 8 Race 5: 7, 8 Race 6: 1, 2, 8, 10 Race 7: 9, 10, 12 JOCKEY TO FOLLOW TOMMY BERRY has some nice rides and looks a chance in the TAB Jockey Challenge. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ CANTERBURY INSIDE MAIL RACE 1: 2YO FILLIES MAIDEN (1100m) SWORDPLAY (11) is a sister to the five-time stakes winner Recommendation who won a Bletchingly Stakes on a Heavy 8. This filly led all the way for a big win on a Heavy 8 in her Apr 29 Warwick Farm trial and was ab even bigger winner her May 9 Rosehill heat. PENPEL (2) had shown nice ability in her trials and debuted with a second behind the impressive Agarwood at Warwick Farm on May 7. Will take improvement from the experience. MISS LOLA (7) is a granddaughter of Group 2 winner, Vormista. Nice effort to win her May 22 Warwick Farm trial. BET: SWORDPLAY to win. RACE 2: 2&3YO MAIDEN (1250m) INDIGO STAR (5) ran some handy races in his first campaign including a three-quarter-length second to Llewellyn on a heavy track at Kembla. Has been gelded and closed nicely in both trials this time in. GUNROOM (1) is knocking on the door having placed in four of his six starts. Led when runner-up to Maori Chief on the Kensington two starts back before being caught late by Hopper at Warwick Farm on May 7 after eyeballing the leader. PROVISEUR (4) came from back in the field for fourth when resuming in that same Warwick Farm race. Inconvenienced near the 200m when sixth to Inside Man here on debut. BET: INDIGO STAR each-way. RACE 3: BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP (1250m) QUEEN'S RHAPSODY (5) resumed for a new stable with a smart win from Missie Lee in a Provincial 3YO Maiden at Hawkesbury on a Soft 7 May 15. Placed second in both runs here behind Flying For Fun and Gerringong last November. Wide gate the query. STRAAND BEAUTY (1) led and got to the middle of the track looking for better ground before being caught late by Dashing Rupert when resuming on a heavy track at Kembla. Placed second to Outback Miss at her last run here in February. TITANIUM MISS (4) dropped in class when second to Bend The Knee at Wyong before a close second to Equilibrist at Kembla. BET: QUEEN'S RHAPSODY to win. RACE 4: BENCHMARK 72 F&M HANDICAP (1550m) ERAANTYVA (8) settled well back before closing strongly to be beaten just over a half-length when third to Piperita over 1400m on the Kensington on Apr 25. Again settled back when fifth to Drift Net over 1300m at Warwick Farm. Up to 1550m here, drawn to settle closer. Can give this a shake. CANARA (2) was held up from the 400m to the 300m when a two length third to Maori Chief when resuming over 1300m on a heavy track on the Kensington on May 14. Will appreciate the step up in trip. JUST FEELIN' LUCKY (1) scored a handy first-up win at Newcastle before a second to Drift Net at Warwick Farm. BET: ERAANTYVA each-way. RACE 5: BENCHMARK 72 C,G&E HANDICAP (1550m) HELL TO PAY (7) kicked off his preparation with a second behind the promising Engine Room over 1250m on the Kensington before a neck second to Maori Chief over 1300m on a Heavy 8 on the same course. Looks ideally suited stepping up to 1550m. PINK SHALAA (8) ended his last campaign with a well-deserved win from Up To Mischief over this track and distance after placing inn his previous five starts. Resumed this time at Warwick Farm on May 7 without a trial when a length-and-a-half sixth to Secure. INVADE AND CONQUER (9) was caught on the line when a nose second to Hyperbolic at Kembla last start. BET: HELL TO PAY to win. RACE 6: BENCHMARK 72 4YO+ HANDICAP (1250m) ONE DESTINY (1) led all the way to beat Wave Breaker at Warwick Farm on Apr 16 before a handy third to Able Willie at the Hawkesbury stand-alone meeting on May 3. May not have handled the quick back-up when last behind Lulumon at Gosford on Cup day a week later. MOGWAI (2) made his debut for a new stable at Kembla on Dec 28 where he led all the way to beat Tartana. Stepped up to city grade second-up when a close third to Zondee at Rosehill over 1500m. PESCHIERA (10) returns to Sydney off a nice all-the-way win at Sandown-Lakeside. BET: ONE DESTINY to win. RACE 7: BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP (1900m) KENMARE BAY (10) is knocking on the door. Was caught wide early and worked forward to get outside the leader when sixth at Gosford. Was checked early and then raced keenly when third to Ella Hazel on the Kensington last start. Gets a nice run from the good gate. MILLIE DE LUNE (12) scored a big win from Pieronimo in a Newcastle Super Maiden on May 3 before a fourth to Warrior For Peace at Scone on Cup Day. DYNAMIC ONE (9) was runner-up to Taumata at Wagga before coming to town when second to Ella Hazel on the Kensington. BET: KENMARE BAY to win.
Courier-Mail
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Courier-Mail
Newcastle Monday tips: Lunaite to rise again
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Racenet and The Daily Telegraph form analyst Adam Sherry provides his best bets and race-by-race analysis for Newcastle on Monday. The Form: Complete NSW Racing thoroughbred form, including video replays and all you need to know about every horse, jockey and trainer. Find a winner here! NEWCASTLE BEST BET Race 6 No. 6: LUNAITE Scored a big win here last start and hard to beat again. NEXT BEST Race 5 No. 6: LUNE D'EXCELLENCE Not a lot of luck when held up when resuming. Has trialled very well on the heavy. VALUE BET Race 8 No. 1: DREAMDEEL Rewarded for his consistent form with a win at Gosford last start. Good chance again. QUADDIE Race 5: 4, 6 Race 6: 6, 7, 8 Race 7: 1, 6, 7 Race 8: 1, 8, 9, 10 JOCKEY TO FOLLOW Aaron Bullock is going to be popular in the TAB Jockey Challenge. Aaron Bullock has a good book of rides at Newcastle. Picture: Getty Images INSIDE MAIL – NEWCASTLE RACE 1: VARLEY GROUP 3YO&UP MAIDEN HANDICAP 900m PRATT (1) resumes from a spell for a new stable. Led all-the-way in his Beaumont trial on heavy ground on Apr 16 then under a hold when just caught late by Trounce in his May 7 heat. PERASTA (8) has been up for a while but worth thought on his third to Divine Bene on a Heavy 8 on the Beaumont two starts back. Drawn well. I'M OPINIONATED (7) placed on a Soft 7 at Dubbo last campaign. Just behind the placegetters in both runs back from a spell and at her peak now. Bet: Pratt to win RACE 2: CLICKK MIDWAY 2YO MAIDEN PLATE 900m TYRONE'S POWER (3) eyeballed the leader and went to the front on straightening before finishing third to Regulated Affair at Warwick Farm second-up. DIVO (1) is a grandson of the Hall of Famer, Makybe Diva by Capitalist on debut. Led and cruised to a near two length win in his Apr 9 Scone trial. Sat outside the leader before going to the front near the 400m to win his Apr 24 Wyong trial on a heavy track. THE ROOKIE (10) will be improved by her first-up fourth to Yes Siree on the Heavy 10 at Wyong. Bet: Tyrone's Power to win RACE 3: COASTAL ADVICE GROUP BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 900m HAWKER HALL (5) travelled strongly in front when third behind Leantothemoon on debut as favourite at Hawkesbury on Oct 24. Resumed with a big all-the-way win on a Heavy 8 over this track and distance on Apr 23. Has since won a Beaumont trial impressively. ONE KIND (14) closing in on a win after three handy placings. Was trapped out very wide when a neck third to Dis Is Heaven at Tuncurry and caught deep again when a neck third to Are Ee Que at Wyong last start. Races well this track and distance. Bet: Hawker Hall to win RACE 4: DARREN FARRELLY MEMORIAL (HMF CUP) CUP CLASS 1 & MAIDEN PLATE 2200m TRAPALANDA (2) battled away when fifth to Collect Your Cash at his Australian debut on the Kensington. Stepped up top Saturday grade when fifth to Asgoodassobergets at Gosford on Cup Day. At his peak now and won third-up in Ireland. TOMMY THUG (7) was a handy neck second to the in-form Shangri La Impact over 2000m at Hawkesbury last start. Place twice on the heavy including a third here three starts back. BEARINGS (8) scored her maiden win first-up at Goulburn before a fourth to Rotagilla on the Kensington. Bet: Trapalanda to win RACE 5: DAMAR MINYAK DF SUPER 3YO&UP MAIDEN PLATE 1400m LUNE D'EXCELLENCE (6) was excellent coming from well back to finish a half-length second under a good hold to Pratt in his Apr 16 trial. Went back from a wide gate and was held up early in the straight when a two-and-a-half length fourth to Impressionism over 1300m here first-up. INVISIBLE MAGIC (4) ran much better than his $71 starting price when a length-and-a-quarter third to Hopper on debut at Warwick Farm. Will take improvement from the run. Anamoe's half-sister BLUE WILLOW (3) has been okay on both runs. Bet: Lune D'Excellence to win RACE 6: AARON WALTER CENTURY 21 EDGEWORTH F&M BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1250m LUNAITE (6) was given a long spell after her debut seventh on the Kensington in March last year. Resumed with a two length second to Night Sky at Wyong on Apr 17 then scored a near four-and-a-half length win from Blue Willow on a Heavy 10 here last start. NAUGHTY NURSE (8) was narrowly beaten by Love Child first-up before winning at the Gold Coast. Worked to leaded from a wide gate and raced keenly when eighth at the Sunshine Coast last start. REDUCIO (7) can bounce back from a disappointing run last start. Bet: Luinate to win RACE 7: NEWCASTLE SKIN CHECK CG&E BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1250m FRENCH MARINE (6) didn't have any luck first-up when he was held up in the straight and unable to be tested when a two-and-a-half length eighth to Executive Decision over 1100m at Wyong. Has two win and three seconds from seven starts second-up and is a winner at this track and trip. Likes it wet. MURAL CROWN (1) was okay when fifth to Cassiel first-up at Canterbury then raced flat when second last behind She Conquers at Kembla. Can bounce back. POCKET EIGHTS (7) is two from two on the heavy. Bet: French Marine to win RACE 8: FULTON HOGAN PROVINCIAL BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP 1850m DREAMDEEL (1) was just beaten by Peace Centre at Kembla and less than a length away when fourth to Alabama Fox at Hawkesbury before racing keenly in front and fading behind Fiftyficechevy here on Apr 12. Bounced back with a nose win at Gosford from Ocean Diva who has won since. BELLA KATHLEEN (9) scored a good win at her NSW debut in a Class 1 here before a second to Gentileschi in the Godolphin Tiara at Muswellbrook. Placed all four runs on the heavy. ELIVINA (8) is racing well and has claims. Bet: Dreamdeel each-way
Herald Sun
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Herald Sun
Newcastle Monday tips: Lunaite to rise again
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Racenet and The Daily Telegraph form analyst Adam Sherry provides his best bets and race-by-race analysis for Newcastle on Monday. The Form: Complete NSW Racing thoroughbred form, including video replays and all you need to know about every horse, jockey and trainer. Find a winner here! NEWCASTLE BEST BET Race 6 No. 6: LUNAITE Scored a big win here last start and hard to beat again. NEXT BEST Race 5 No. 6: LUNE D'EXCELLENCE Not a lot of luck when held up when resuming. Has trialled very well on the heavy. VALUE BET Race 8 No. 1: DREAMDEEL Rewarded for his consistent form with a win at Gosford last start. Good chance again. QUADDIE Race 5: 4, 6 Race 6: 6, 7, 8 Race 7: 1, 6, 7 Race 8: 1, 8, 9, 10 JOCKEY TO FOLLOW Aaron Bullock is going to be popular in the TAB Jockey Challenge. Aaron Bullock has a good book of rides at Newcastle. Picture: Getty Images INSIDE MAIL – NEWCASTLE RACE 1: VARLEY GROUP 3YO&UP MAIDEN HANDICAP 900m PRATT (1) resumes from a spell for a new stable. Led all-the-way in his Beaumont trial on heavy ground on Apr 16 then under a hold when just caught late by Trounce in his May 7 heat. PERASTA (8) has been up for a while but worth thought on his third to Divine Bene on a Heavy 8 on the Beaumont two starts back. Drawn well. I'M OPINIONATED (7) placed on a Soft 7 at Dubbo last campaign. Just behind the placegetters in both runs back from a spell and at her peak now. Bet: Pratt to win RACE 2: CLICKK MIDWAY 2YO MAIDEN PLATE 900m TYRONE'S POWER (3) eyeballed the leader and went to the front on straightening before finishing third to Regulated Affair at Warwick Farm second-up. DIVO (1) is a grandson of the Hall of Famer, Makybe Diva by Capitalist on debut. Led and cruised to a near two length win in his Apr 9 Scone trial. Sat outside the leader before going to the front near the 400m to win his Apr 24 Wyong trial on a heavy track. THE ROOKIE (10) will be improved by her first-up fourth to Yes Siree on the Heavy 10 at Wyong. Bet: Tyrone's Power to win RACE 3: COASTAL ADVICE GROUP BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 900m HAWKER HALL (5) travelled strongly in front when third behind Leantothemoon on debut as favourite at Hawkesbury on Oct 24. Resumed with a big all-the-way win on a Heavy 8 over this track and distance on Apr 23. Has since won a Beaumont trial impressively. ONE KIND (14) closing in on a win after three handy placings. Was trapped out very wide when a neck third to Dis Is Heaven at Tuncurry and caught deep again when a neck third to Are Ee Que at Wyong last start. Races well this track and distance. Bet: Hawker Hall to win RACE 4: DARREN FARRELLY MEMORIAL (HMF CUP) CUP CLASS 1 & MAIDEN PLATE 2200m TRAPALANDA (2) battled away when fifth to Collect Your Cash at his Australian debut on the Kensington. Stepped up top Saturday grade when fifth to Asgoodassobergets at Gosford on Cup Day. At his peak now and won third-up in Ireland. TOMMY THUG (7) was a handy neck second to the in-form Shangri La Impact over 2000m at Hawkesbury last start. Place twice on the heavy including a third here three starts back. BEARINGS (8) scored her maiden win first-up at Goulburn before a fourth to Rotagilla on the Kensington. Bet: Trapalanda to win RACE 5: DAMAR MINYAK DF SUPER 3YO&UP MAIDEN PLATE 1400m LUNE D'EXCELLENCE (6) was excellent coming from well back to finish a half-length second under a good hold to Pratt in his Apr 16 trial. Went back from a wide gate and was held up early in the straight when a two-and-a-half length fourth to Impressionism over 1300m here first-up. INVISIBLE MAGIC (4) ran much better than his $71 starting price when a length-and-a-quarter third to Hopper on debut at Warwick Farm. Will take improvement from the run. Anamoe's half-sister BLUE WILLOW (3) has been okay on both runs. Bet: Lune D'Excellence to win RACE 6: AARON WALTER CENTURY 21 EDGEWORTH F&M BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1250m LUNAITE (6) was given a long spell after her debut seventh on the Kensington in March last year. Resumed with a two length second to Night Sky at Wyong on Apr 17 then scored a near four-and-a-half length win from Blue Willow on a Heavy 10 here last start. NAUGHTY NURSE (8) was narrowly beaten by Love Child first-up before winning at the Gold Coast. Worked to leaded from a wide gate and raced keenly when eighth at the Sunshine Coast last start. REDUCIO (7) can bounce back from a disappointing run last start. Bet: Luinate to win RACE 7: NEWCASTLE SKIN CHECK CG&E BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1250m FRENCH MARINE (6) didn't have any luck first-up when he was held up in the straight and unable to be tested when a two-and-a-half length eighth to Executive Decision over 1100m at Wyong. Has two win and three seconds from seven starts second-up and is a winner at this track and trip. Likes it wet. MURAL CROWN (1) was okay when fifth to Cassiel first-up at Canterbury then raced flat when second last behind She Conquers at Kembla. Can bounce back. POCKET EIGHTS (7) is two from two on the heavy. Bet: French Marine to win RACE 8: FULTON HOGAN PROVINCIAL BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP 1850m DREAMDEEL (1) was just beaten by Peace Centre at Kembla and less than a length away when fourth to Alabama Fox at Hawkesbury before racing keenly in front and fading behind Fiftyficechevy here on Apr 12. Bounced back with a nose win at Gosford from Ocean Diva who has won since. BELLA KATHLEEN (9) scored a good win at her NSW debut in a Class 1 here before a second to Gentileschi in the Godolphin Tiara at Muswellbrook. Placed all four runs on the heavy. ELIVINA (8) is racing well and has claims. Bet: Dreamdeel each-way
Mercury
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Mercury
Wyong, Goulburn best bets, inside mail for Thursday, May 8, 2025
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Racenet and The Daily Telegraph form analyst Adam Sherry provides his best bets and quaddie analysis at Wyong and Goulburn on Thursday. • PUNT LIKE A PRO: Become a Racenet iQ member and get expert tips – with fully transparent return on investment statistics – from Racenet's team of professional punters at our Pro Tips section. SUBSCRIBE NOW! ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ WYONG TIPS BEST BET Race 4 No.2: FORMAL Placed four of his five starts since his maiden win. Big chance to win again. NEXT BEST Race 6 No.7: EXISTENTIAL BOB Racing well and gets his chance to break through for his maiden win. VALUE BET Race 8 No.3: MISSILE SEEKER Drops back from Midway company and will give this a shake. QUADDIE Race 5: 1, 4, 6 Race 6: 5, 6, 8 Race 7: 2, 3, 5 Race 8: 2, 3, 5, 6 JOCKEY TO FOLLOW MITCHELL BELL has a strong book of r ides and will be popular in the TAB Jockey Challenge. WYONG INSIDE MAIL RACE 5: PROVINCIAL MAIDEN HANDICAP (1600m) WEST HEAD (1) raced back along the rails and was making ground between horses when a long-neck third to Miss Hvar when resuming for a new stable over 1300m at Kembla. The last 100m was the best part of his race and the step up to 1600m looks ideal. O CARA MIA (6) closed well for a long-neck second to Empusa when resuming over 1500m at Hawkesbury before a second to El Paso over 1850m at Newcastle. JOHNNY SMASH (4) is backing up from his second to Exothrill here last week. BET: WEST HEAD to win. RACE 6: BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP (2100m) EXISTENTIAL BOB (8) was narrowly beaten by Amplify when resuming here before a closing fourth to Full Hao at Hawkesbury. Battled away when runner-up to Maison Louis at Canterbury over 1900m. Looks like he will appreciate the 2100m. PERFECT JUSTICE (6) followed his maiden win an Canberra with two handy seconds before jumping up to the Group 2 Tulloch Stakes when down the track behind Pocketing. Back in grade was third to Junebug here last start and won't be far away again. ALPINE KANDY (5) has claims on her back-to-back wins. BET: EXISTENTIAL BOB to win. RACE 7: F&M BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP (1350m) SUPER NUI (5) jumped from 900m first-up to break her maiden over 1300m second-up at Hawkesbury. She reared at the start and lost a lot of ground before closing strongly when sixth here two starts back and was good again when second to Motoscafo at Newcastle. PELOSA (2) won her maiden in good style from Okami Star at Hawkesbury before going down by a nose to Piperita on the Kensington. Drawn out but is the one to beat. NYMPHADORA (3) was good winning her maiden first-up before s two length seventh to Los Padres at Kembla. BET: SUPER NUI to win. RACE 8: CG&E BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP (1350m) MISSILE SEEKER (3) stood flat-footed and missed the start by two lengths before making up good ground when sixth by Pocketing in a Midway at Randwick on Mar 8. Has been freshened and trialled very well since. WILLIE OPPA (5) broke his maiden with a half-length win from Elegant Artist at Hawkesbury on Feb 20. Resumes here without a trial and expect him to figure prominently. GORBACHEV (6) scored a first-up Super Maiden win from Alpine Ski at Gosford before a sixth at Wyong. BET: MISSILE SEEKER each-way. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ GOULBURN TIPS BEST BET Race 4 No.3: TESSY TEE Nice second at Kembla first-up and can go one better. NEXT BEST Race 3 No.1: MISSION GIANT Narrowly beaten here last start. Can land his maiden win. GOULBURN INSIDE MAIL RACE 4: CLASS 1 HANDICAP (1200m) TESSY TEE (3) led all the way for an impressive maiden win at Hawkesbury in December. Returned with a handy second to Quartz Legend in a Class 1 at Kembla on Apr 19. Does have the outside gate to overcome. ROTHO BRO (2) ran a nice race when third on debut here last November before a spell. Resumed with a big win from A Bar In Paris over 1100m at Mudgee on Apr 20. O'SO DEMANDING (4) will strip fitter from her closing first-up second at Mudgee on Apr 20. BET: TESSY TEE to win. RACE 5: BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP (1300m) RONNY ROCK ART (2) boxed on well for a close third to Chasing A Quid at Gundagai before finishing less than two lengths behind Los Padres at Kembla. Races well on his home track including a win and second from two runs at the trip here. MAHSAY (3) will appreciate a drop in grade from her sixth at Wyong and eighth to Piperita on the Kensington. Was a winner at her last run in country grade at Pakenham on Jan 30. SIDENAY (5) is a winner at his only run here over 1400m. BET: RONNY ROCK ART each-way. RACE 6: BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP (1000m) SPIRITS BURN DEEP (3) overraced outside the leader with the pair establishing a big lead before fading in the straight over 1300m here on Mar 11. Has been freshened for the drop back to 1000m. Won her two starts earlier before a third in a Rosehill Highway. CHEMTRAIL (4) debuted with a handy win from The Main Event at Nowra last October. Resumed here with a half-length fourth to Power Smash on Apr 28. Will be improved by the run. AEGIPAN (2) led in a line of four and was only caught late when fourth to Executive Decision at Wyong last start. BET: SPIRITS BURN DEEP each-way. RACE 7: CLASS 1 HANDICAP (1500m) THE PROFESSOR (1) came from a long way back and worked home between horses to finish second behind the impressive Maison Louis when resuming over 1600m here on Apr 8. Will take benefit from the run. COSMEENA (2) battled away first-up for third behind Invade And Conquer who led all the way for a big win at Kembla on Mar 22 before a fourth to Bella Kathleen at Newcastle. Will be prominent. KAHRABA (5) and SPENCER'S SPIRIT (6) have claims. BET: THE PROFESSOR to win.
