Race-by-race preview and tips for Walcha on Friday

Follow the good 3 and follow the right path.

RACE 1

8. Silent Serenade She is an ideal and consistent mare who finished fourth in a weaker race and eventually went the further distance. He established himself well in successive races at Tamworth and Muswellbrook and then completed a deeper first just eight days ago. He retreated to cover and the rapid return is a strong and steady indication that he is ready to run this distance. 7. Zo Ruffle He wins the same race as the top pick and, in a significant gear change, makes an economical run at second place in the home draw. 3. Magic Merlin Lucky is a three-year-old from Vega and a big market watcher in his debut after two tries. 1. Lucky to Land continues after a long pause and can calculate small money. There is a big difference with the rest.
How to play: Quiet Serenade for the win.

RACE 2

6. Kakoda It looks like this virgin is at his mercy and could start a potentially exciting career with a bang. A strong filly from Graff signaled her ability with a seven-length romp in a recent Scone trial. 2. Spelling Publication In his second start he can improve sharply with the continuation of the winks and run the quinella. 1.Heta Well-coached and consistently making his debut for a leading country with a soft debut, another starter is, 5. Cheating LilibetHe is pulled by the famous sprint ancestor Cosmic Force to achieve a solid run.
How to play: Kakoda wins.

RACE 3

6. Love She is a lightly raced mare who has improved enough to claim a second win in only her fifth start. Getting stuck with OK in a deeper grade 1 at Tamworth 15 days ago and falling a minute behind from a softer draw are the big keys. 2. Signatories Once supported from $3.20 to $2.90, it may bounce back from the sigh after an initial weak effort in Scone. 3.Amaron is honest and returns for his first run since the spring for an underrated country stable that has a good track record with new runners. 5. Broken Wings He’s better suited here after reloading after an eight-week break, leaving the tougher country company, but still on the cards. 1. SmugglingHaving returned to the trials in the current preparation phase is some value gained from a solid final pull.
How to play: Amoruso will win.

RACE 4

4. Aye Aye Captain a scorned five-year-old who is ready to win again deep into the campaign. She led until the final few furlongs against similar opponents before working home beautifully in a preview of a stronger Grade 4 Country Championships at Taree. 3. Four Degrees Even though there were better races, this was quite disappointing due to the low pace in preparation. Here it’s a draw to get a smooth run as the blinkers go out and NSW’s leading country jockey stays in the game. 1. Winged After two strong efforts against deeper opposition, his rating dropped and he jumped out from the front in a similar race for the first time in early December. He is a versatile galloper but the 4kg rookie keeps changing the same top circle. 5. Close Your Eyes pulled low and 6. Skate OpenSecond, both can add value to exotic games.
How to play: Aye Aye Skipper will win.