Track Good 3 and ride 5mz 1000m to 250m, Cutaway & True rest apply
Race 1
2. Zaindar is a lightly raced improver and ready to win third again in a moderate affair. He’s stuck fine within two runs back of the spell and the fitter will now find it easier. 1. Patriotic intentions she is tough, bolted from the front in Lismore two starts back and the drop is a plus. 3. Manhattan dress greatly improves the second from the softer stroke, while 4. Another wish is a minor contender for fourth place.
How to play it: Zaindara wins
Racing returns to Ballina on Friday.Credit: Phil Carrick
Race 2
2. Southampton Flare is a well-bred four-year-old who is yet to place from five runs but is still an excellent watch in the market to continue after two improving trials, again for the strong Matthew Dunn stable. It didn’t go far against tougher opposition in the two winter races on either side of the border and was drawn to hiding in an also mediocre line-up. 8. Australia she will be given a chance to break through in quick backup after working late at home and a stronger and more experienced jockey will take over. 3. Dance Gavin Dance he is the first starter from the Royal Symphony to be trained on the course and has a clear exam. 9. Cosmic fun is a mare by Cosmic Force on her blinker debut from an inside draft. 6. Sol Filia is the best of all, improving to third in his first full prep.
How to play it: Southampton Flare to win
Race 3
7. A call to courage is a progressive filly from the Gold Coast set up to make it two wins in a row at third. I didn’t finish it when I was fresh before taking home the best of the trail to break through in Lismore. 1. Extreme spirit he is in good position from the draw to get his second career win overdue. It was competitive in the deeper races across the border and an important gear change was made. 3. Aquatier was beaten out of sight last start at Eagle Farm but over the odds has returned to much easier company from a soft draw over the shorter distance. 6. Elront is a lightly bred Gold Coast filly with lots of early speed. 4. Darling, take care also the quality drops a bit and 8. Jidayubori, continuing with the shift after the soft test, he leads the rest.
How to play it: Call To Courage and win
Race 4
4. Avariella is a debutant from the fashionable King’s Legacy who opens two improvement trials for the underrated Gold Coast stable in a very tricky maiden. Drafted to get into cover, and at value, it shapes up as an ideal starting path. 1. Doubtful rose on court debut Dunn pulls wide but has been good over the line in two attempts and the market will be a big indicator. Stable mate 7. Joanjett is a third start improver. 2. Sarah Sonnets turning on the turn signals at the second start a 3. Steady on the first in the new Beaudesert stable behind two improving tests is also a betting watch capable of finding money; while 9. Navy slippers is better placed from the inside draw after a fair debut on Boxing Day.
How to play it: Avieriella in every way
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