Race 5

3. Power Ballard had a couple of runs in the summer and didn’t really fire but travelled well in his latest trial, scoring over 900m. Sting out of the track is ideal, and he’s drawn to either lead or be right there. 2. Hellbent On You was a late scratching from Warwick Farm last week, she’s not far off a win at this level after placings in two starts since a Hawkesbury win fresh. Has to be respected. 6. California Sunrise resumed with a closing third at Warwick Farm six weeks ago. Had a tickover trial
and she’s one of the chances.
How to play it: Power Ballard WIN

Race 6

4. Maori Chief is coming off a maiden win, but it was a strong one on soft ground here on Anzac Day. Was an easing favourite but won clearly and can only be fitter for the first-up success. Should have every chance to repeat. 16. Mignonette is another last-start maiden winner, and she ran right up to strong support in scoring well at Newcastle on a heavy track. On the up, and no reason she couldn’t feature. 13. Kilkenny was sent out a $1.35 favourite and had no trouble scoring a maiden win at Kembla on a good track a few weeks ago. An eight-length margin might be flattering, but she’s going in the right direction now.
How to play it: Maori Chief WIN

Race 7

8. Golden Smile has been improving with each run and scored an easy all the way maiden win over a similar trip at Newcastle fourth-up. Obviously up in grade here, but not by much and looks to have a good racing pattern. Can show up again. 7. Swelter won at Hawkesbury in March, then made some ground without threatening in the Adrian Knox. Freshened back to her right grade, she’s capable of bouncing back. 6. Tenniel was a bit too strong on a heavy track at Newcastle when finding form then back onto good she didn’t do a lot at Canterbury. Inclined to give her another chance on a wet track.
How to play it: Golden Smile WIN

Race 8

4. Anderson Bridge has put the writing on the wall in two runs back that he’s ready to break through. Was way too far back last time at Randwick but surged to the line nicely to run fifth. Down in class, up in trip, and this is his chance. 10. Ella Hazel won at Wyong on a heavy track, then outclassed in two group 1s for the fillies behind Treasurethe Moment. Freshened and back in trip, she has a good case. 3. Sacro Catino proved his maiden win as no fluke with a solid second at Canterbury, where he hit the lead but was nabbed in the last 50m. Sure to run well.
How to play it: Anderson Bridge WIN

Race 9

14. Sydney Bowler had no luck at all at this track and distance last time, shuffled back to last on the turn before weaving through to go under by a length and a half. Arguably should have gone close. No harder here. 7. Little Cointreau resumed in the same race and worked to the line typically well to run fourth at his second run back. Rarely runs a bad one, and if they’re down the outside,e that’s where he’ll be. 10. Bright Red is first-up, and while she hasn’t won fresh she was consistent all through last prep without winning. Will improve on whatever she does.
How to play it: Sydney Bowler WIN