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Race 4 3YO & UP BENCHMARK 72 HCP (1900m)
Out over the longer journey for the more seasoned brigade, and it stacks up ideally for tough and underrated five-year-old 5. Brynner deep into the prep, and back over his trademark distance. Charged home to win a weaker grade here over the same trip two starts ago befiore again hitting the line hard into a place on the Kensington track under the same weight. Softer draw means he settles a ltitle closer in the run, and as long as he’s out and rolling past the 600m behind a reasonable tempo, can finish over the top.
Dangers: No question 7. Ring Ahoy is ready to win after working home strong in his last couple, the most recent forced back insde runners behind a slowish tempo. Similarly hard fit, he will look to get to the outside before the turn and surge over them. Keep safe 6. Monarchs Brae who led all the way fourth-up when holding off the former, and a senior jockey takes over. Despite a sharp weight rise, 2. Made By Khan will look to slide across and either contest or control the speed, and if he’s left alone around here will take some catching. Include 3. Our Bambino fifth-up with weight relief; who can add plenty of value into trifecta and first four plays.
How to play it: Brynner to win.
Race 5 3YO & UP FILLIES & MARES BENCHMARK 72 HCP (1550m)
A tricky and tactical all-girls affair here over a middle distance, and it could well play into the hands of an off-speed runner, with several go-forward gallopers in the race. Likely parking a few lengths back, progressive Newcastle mare 4. Lalaguna can make it two wins from her last three over 150m further. Led all the way in weaker class two runs back before finishing strongly in a more than handy BM68 at Hawkesbury. Bit more depth here, but she can settle off the fence and just off the speed before producing a superior final 400m sectional.
Dangers: From the inside barrier and behind a dominant third start maiden win here three weeks ago, progressive 7. Sensory is one of three Waller-trained runners accepted, and a clear threat. Improving 6. Venetian Blue can improve sharply second-up off a five month spell. Watch for any money around staying mare 2. Angel Of Light (also accepted for Randwick on Saturday) who hasn’t started since early August in tougher grade, but draws well and normally comes to hand early in the prep; while 9. Kenyada reloads in deeper company after finishing best on debut at the provincials when well backed at double figure odds.
How to play it: Lalaguna to win.
Race 6 3YO & UP COLTS, GELDINGS & ENTIRES BENCHMARK 72 HCP (1550m)
A far different market shape in the boys’ edition with little depth on offer in a small field. Promising Snitzel colt and hot favourite 8. Head Of The Herd is primed to claim a third career win at just his fifth start, and head towards Saturday company. Was heavily backed before leading and bounding away to bolt in a handy provincial CL1 second-up, and while this is naturally tougher, he looks brilliantly placed dropping to only half-a-kilo above the minimum, and around a circuit that will suit his commanding pattern.
Dangers: Don’t dismiss 3. Taraashoq back in class second-up off a lengthy break, while 7. Enotis resuming off a quiet trial can run into the minor money.
How to play it: Head Of The Herd to win.
Race 7 5YO & UP BENCHMARK 72 HCP (1200m)
Similar level now for the older sprinters, and it shapes nicely for still lightly raced five-year-old 2. Shines who resumes behind a trial win for team Hawkes. Was dominant early in the prep last time against slightly thinner opposition, and with a senior pilot on here, he can stalk the speed before driving home from the 300m.
Dangers: Another one resuming and drawn right alongside, 4. Oakfield Duke was competitive enough in better races last prep, and has been fitted with two trials. The market will tell a story around Gosford-based 3. Diamond Diesel who comes to the city with a smart fresh record behind two progressive trials, but is drawn wide; while 8. Lancaster Bomber deep into his prep is the best of the rest.
How to play it: Shines to win.
Race 8 3YO & 4YO BENCHMARK 64 HCP (1200m)
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Confident Godolphin filly 6. How Dare You can strike second-up in what is now a weakened race. Loved the way she attacked the line late in her first run for four months. With that run under her belt, she can come with a rush late. Her only win so far came at this track in winter, and she’s destined for bigger targets.
Dangers: Progressive mare 7. Rotorua hasn’t started since a smart first-up provincial nine weeks ago, but has been fitted with two recent trials, winning the latest in dominant fashion. 5. Hyde Park resuming off two trials can add value into exotics.
How to play it: How Dare You to win.
BEST BETS: Race 2 (12) YVETTE; Race 7 (2) SHINES
BEST VALUE: Race 8 (6) HOW DARE YOU
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