Race 1
Race Summary: Competitive opener. VOLARE E MAMBO has the form and experience to play a leading role, especially from stall gate No 2. THE CROWN finished 2nd on debut over 1400m and should improve but a wide draw does her chances no favours. Youngster QUEEN OF LOVE also finished 2nd on debut and, with the benefit of that experience, could improve to go one better getting 3.5kg from her older rivals.
Selections:
#10 Queen Of Love, #1 Volare E Mambo, #8 The Crown, #2 Arctic Vixen
Race 2
Race Summary: MASTERSHIP improved after gelding to finish a career-best 2nd last time and needn't improve a great deal to open his account. Youngster SAKURAJIMA caught the eye when staying on to finish 2nd over 1450m on debut and should, with the benefit of that outing, improve over this extended distance to pose a threat. DECEPTION PASS, BREATH OF MAGIC and returning MAIN MISSION have the form and experience to make their presence felt too.
Selections:
#1 Mastership, #11 Sakurajima, #2 Deception Pass, #4 Breath Of Magic
Race 3
Race Summary: A PLACE IN THE SUN has won twice and finished 2nd four times in her last seven appearances, so she wouldn't be winning out of turn. However, her stamina/effectiveness over this distance will be tested. GILDA GRAY returned to form with an encouraging 2nd last time but also has stamina doubts. Both MARTINIQUE and GO DREAM MACHINE have no such issues and, as such, ought to be competitive.
Selections:
#1 A Place In The Sun, #4 Martinique, #2 Gilda Gray, #5 Go Dream Machine
Race 4
Race Summary: Tricky. Distance-suited MIGHTY GODDESS returns fresh after a break with legitimate form credentials but could be worth opposing, as she concedes weight to improving last-start winners SPRINGER, PLAY WITH FIRE and ZENOBIA'S GOLD. Youngster FREE IN SEATTLE is another to keep an eye on, especially if taking her place in the lineup (engaged to run at an earlier meeting).
Selections:
#3 Springer, #1 Mighty Goddess, #5 Zenobia's Gold, #2 Play With Fire
Race 5
Race Summary: TO THE RESCUE is maturing and has improved after he was gelded. He wasn't disgraced last time in a stronger race over 2000m so ought to be competitive at this level, despite shouldering a hefty 62kg. FUTUREWOLFF could represent the value in the race having returned this year in good order. He runs well for this 4kg-claiming apprentice and should do so again from a favourable inside starting berth. ROYAL MAZARIN, RYAN'S DREAM and HOLOCENE are in good form and should acquit themselves well, while COPPER JOHN is inconsistent but remains capable of playing a leading role too. SAFE SPACE can earn.
Selections:
#2 Futurewolff, #7 Holocene, #1 To The Rescue, #6 Copper John
Race 6
Race Summary: Tricky. JUDGEMENT DAY has benefitted from the fitting of blinkers and ought to remain competitive under a 4-point penalty after winning a similar contest over track and trip last time. JORDAN ran well in defeat behind a progressive 3yo (to whom he was conceding weight) last time and is likely to fight out the finish with improvement expected in his peak outing. SUPREME DANCE and LA MOOHAL are closely matched on the form of a recent meeting at a higher level over 1700m and are also capable of staking a claim in the finish. SILVANO'S SONG caught the eye after a rest/gelding and can get involved.
Selections:
#3 Jordan, #6 Judgement Day, #1 Supreme Dance, #11 Silvano's Song
Race 7
Race Summary: Those at the bottom of the weights appeal most in this handicap. However, having finished 2nd in his last two starts, CHAMPION WARRIOR is marginally preferred. MARDI GRAS has dropped in the ratings to an attractive mark and finished 2nd under this 4kg apprentice last time when refitted with blinkers (retained for this), so will be competitive if confirming that form/improvement. TIZONA has also sparked improvement off his current mark and the fitting of first-time blinkers could eke out further progress. Returning (gelded) KYOMAI and EMPORIUM, after a much-needed comeback outing, have claims too.
Selections:
#11 Champion Warrior, #10 Mardi Gras, #9 Tizona, #4 Kyomai
Race 8
Race Summary: Good race. Consistent ICE STAR confirmed her liking for this distance with an encouraging last-start 2nd at this level and, even under 61kg, could be rewarded for her consistency. AMBER ROCK is on the up and likely to give cheek to the selection, in receipt of 6kg from gate No 1. GLOBAL THUNDER, after a much-needed comeback outing, is capable of getting involved with blinkers refitted and 1,5kg off her back. EXCHANGE STUDENT, CALLMEWHENUNEEDME and WOMEN OF FAME have earning potential too.
Selections:
#2 Ice Star, #7 Amber Rock, #1 Global Thunder, #4 Callmewhenuneedme
Race 9
Race Summary: Maturing TURBO POWER is at the top of his game and has proven his competitiveness off his current mark in handicaps at a higher level, so is the one to beat. FAST DUTY caught the eye when running on for a fast-finishing 4th over track and trip last time, and ought to challenge if racing nearer the speed. CIRCUS LIGHTS has finished 2nd in consecutive course-and-distance appearances recently so wouldn't be winning out of turn, but he has it all to do from the widest No 12 gate. Last-start maiden winner BOB is open to improvement and shouldn't be underestimated in his return from a break. Tricky!
Selections:
#2 Turbo Power, #6 Fast Duty, #8 Circus Lights, #3 Bob
Best Win: #10 QUEEN OF LOVE
Best Value Bet: #2 FUTUREWOLFF
Best Longshot: #2 FUTUREWOLFF
