Race-by-race tips and previews for Friday’s Goulburn meeting
Neil Evans
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Race 1
8. Snow Time A tough-as-a-tick three-year-old Canberra boy may finally be able to play second fiddle for a long time. The winner has beaten all bars in her last five, on many different courses and often by very small margins. He is untested in heavyweight but has won three times in soft and is looking for more ground. 2. Hold the Door He was the first winner with a dominant front row here two starts ago before riding the metropolitan BM 64 when he had to do a lot of work early. We can respond by returning to the country level, but that course is still unlikely. 3. Knight of Rhodes The guys from the Matthew Smith stable are on better form here and in better shape after their horror run at Newcastle; while stablemates 1. Greek God third and third 5. Aerostern Brother also away; Both can fill petty cash.
How to play: Time for Snow to win
Race 2
5. See the Diamond The wet track sire is in Prague and could make his debut running for a leading provincial stable. He crossed the line well in two tries and pulled away to go out. 2. Cold Gin She is a thriving city mare and attracts the inner fourth. 3. King for a Day It is a production owned by Kingman and follows the market closely for the first time for the Smith shipyard after two attempts. 4. Russian Reign He crossed the line solidly in two comebacks following a spell, but whether the ground was heavy was questioned. 6. Arizona Lover In a tough race, second place is by far the best.
How to play: See Diamond to win
race 3
4. Hard as Stone He is trained on the course and may improve enough to pass the race in just his second start. We continued to chase a resourceful maiden at Corowa, staying on this ride and gear changes were made. He was scratched from Albury on Tuesday to be rescued for this. stablemate 6. Forty-Three Beans A natural threat heading into his third start after a run at a place in Wagga. He retreats for cover and finds a race with less depth. 2. Glenn’s Legacy He also trains here and is a great second-developer. Beware that the winner comes from somewhere else, but stay safe 7. Rockabye Roxy The second for a crafty Canberra stable continues preparations.
How to play: Hard as a Stone to Win
race 4
4. Big Vision another locally trained and will be hard to stop in an open race, coming back from much deeper CL3 Speedway company when beaten two lengths. Two of his three career wins have come softly, the winks continue and one of the country’s best non-metro jockeys is at the wheel. 6. Wandaye It is a big betting hour that continues after a 45-day break and a Rosehill trial win for a leading metro stable. 3. Tommy Brochure A lightly raced five-year-old Canberra also comes out on top. He was competitive in some deep races last season and will handle the conditions. space with the rest governed by 2.Zoufield fupshifting with gear change and 8. It’s in the Eyes and won his only start at this track in CL1 two runs ago.
How to play: Big Vision to Win
race 5
4. Undecided The improving four-year-old Randwick is well placed to take second place after a long break, although there is a wide gap. He struggled against some skilful city maidens early in his career before coming to prominence at Hawkesbury over a year ago. He suffered some setbacks before coming back last from two tries with a solid closing effort in the CL1 state, where the winner broke into some nifty splits. This causes the quality to drop and he tends to calm down and find the middle of the straight. keep safe 9.Vereeva He loves wet tracks and can quickly reduce third place in weight. 6. Passed The possibility of relegation in the third grade is over 2. Vinolas Three wins from nine starts have all come on rain-affected ground. 3.Ditterich He is a reliable weight mover, appearing in four of the final five.
How to play: Undecided about winning
race 6
7. I’m done She is a progressive metro filly ready to take fourth place. He did his best in the country until late on Saturday before heading back to work at home with a handy supergirl. It provides good form lines for a race like this and is bred to handle wet tracks. 2. Look Here He’s reaching peak fitness and will move forward from a wider draw, but he’s unproven in his run and short enough in early markets. 5. Let’s be honest He worked well at home in his last two matches and earned a draw to protect. The market will tell a big story 6. WairarapaPierata’s debut is a strong mare behind three soft trials for the Waterhouse-Bott stable and is bred to enjoy the going. 4. Roy Kelton is a developer who takes great chances with the gear changes in the game.
How to play: I’m over winning
race 7
10.Roonami It hit the line impressively to take second place after being supported from $2.50 to $2.35. This is a tougher and wider race, but it’s on the rise and there’s no worry of skipping a kilometer. It is drawn for protection early and can be strong late. Watch the bets on the Randwick mare 8. Mamma Mia returns significantly in fourth place in the class, with winks replacing winkers. 6. Sweet Treats The quality of a fit and developing mare will decline, but the sigh may not be so positive later in the day. 2. Dunwithya is lightly raced and can run a new race with large margins in two progressive attempts. 14. Shezain She is a progressive mare and will come second after the break if she starts this race instead of the last race after working late at home with deeper companionship. Add 3. Adiajfirst-time national winner and 12. Turn Left The trio and the top four are deep into a long preparation.
How to play: Roonami will win
race 8
9. Careless Behavior He is a talented infield runner and although he is wide open he could return with good odds for only his fourth start in another open race. It made useful strides after winning its maiden last spring, and although it has not been publicly tested, it is reported to work well. It thrives on wet tracks. 2. Olington Road It’s encouraging to have won both starts so far, with the final close coming from behind to take CL1 here. The extra long coat looks ideal and has proven itself in all conditions. 5. Shezain (Also accepted in R7) where he performed well in second place in CL2. 7. Kirwans Bridge He was trained there and after jumping back two starts on his debut, he finished just a neck off the final start from Olington Lane. Local 8. Brass Monkeys In second place is a wider range of exotic products.
How to play: Reckless behavior to win
BEST BETS:
Race 4: (4) Big Vision
Race 5: (4) Undecided
BEST VALUE:
Race 6: (7) I’m Done
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