After consecutive wins at Bathurst and Newcastle, Warwick Farm gelding 3. Soldier Of Love just faltered late under pressure in heavy ground at Wyong, but can rebound here back on top of the ground, and drawn to get ideal cover. The one to beat.
Dangers: Gulgong mare 2. Sea Lady mixes her form, but last run in the Tiara at Muswellbrook from well off the speed was strong under a big weight. Will obviously sit closer in this smaller field, and rider's 3kg claim is pivotal. Four-year-old mare 6. Bella Deluxe is ready to take the next step fourth-up after hitting the line nicely in her last couple. Was competitive in a Randwick Highway in the spring. Honest Mudgee gelding 1. Kingsbridge is back in trip and class, but weighted to his absolute best while Hawkesbury three-year-old 5. Purton won his maiden this track two runs back, and is continuing to improve.
How to play it: Soldier Of Love to win and first four 3/1-2-3-5-6.

RACE 3 - 2.18PM: EPIROC BENCHMARK 58 SHOWCASE HANDICAP (1300m)

No prizes for any good strike rate in this, but expecting massive improvement second-up from Warwick Farm mare 3. Zabeel's Choice after failing in the heavy resuming at Nowra. Competed in much deeper races late last year, and good barrier offsets big weight.
Dangers: Gulgong four-year-old 5. Dart Street is looking for this trip after sweeping home from the back first-up at Warren while another Gulgong-trained runner 8. Rawson Crossing struggles to win but got home nicely behind smart galloper Super Cyclone at Wellington and gets a big pull in the weights. Mudgee seven-year-old 1. Dubali is first-up for strong stable, and while his fresh form is ordinary, won only previous start this track.
How to play it: Zabeel's Choice to win.

RACE 4 - 2.53PM: TRAIN 365 3YO & UP MAIDEN SHOWCASE HANDICAP (1000m)

Open affair, with a few chances. Hawkesbury mare 8. Silly Sally resumed off a long break with an even run in heavy ground, and was scratched from Hawkesbury on Tuesday to be saved for this.
Dangers: Warwick Farm-trained filly and first starter 10. Glamarama (Zoustar x Nella Dane by Danehill) looked good at the trials, and draws a nice gate for strong trainer/rider combination. Big watch on debutant Bathurst gelding 1. Al Kaphero (Kaphero x That's No Apt by Foreplay) which won a trial in smart fashion this track, and stable is flying with youngsters.
How to play it: Silly Sally to win and quinella 8 and 10.

RACE 5 - 3.28PM: SPANLINE SILVER APPLE - 2YO SHOWCASE HANDICAP (1000m)

Intriguing race dominated by some well-bred first-starters. One of those, Rosehill colt 4. Rubic Honour (Rubick x Charm’s Honour by Strada), turns out for leading juvenile stable off two smart trials, the latest an impressive close second under a hold. Bred to fly.
Dangers:

Dangers: Warwick Farm colt 3. O’Mudgee (Sacred Falls x Contented by More Than Ready) is by a dual Doncaster winner and has trialled nicely twice on rain-affected ground, the most recent ridden out for a strong win. Will be forward for debut, but draws a tricky barrier. Debutant Wyong gelding 1. Contalmaison (Rubick x la Boisselle by Danehill) has shown speed in two forward trials, and while draws wide, stable is renowned for its timing. Keep watch too on debutante Hawkesbury filly 9. Jokes (Deep Field x Cut Up by Lonhro) which trialled nicely while Gulgong filly 10. Missile Rain (Smart Missile x Rain Melody by Lonhro) also won a recent trial, and looks the best of the local region hopes.
How to play it: Rubic Honour to win and trifecta 3-4/1-3-4-9.

RACE 6 - 4.03PM: CENTRAL WEST TRAILERS CUP DAY SHOWCASE SPRINT (1000m)

Competitive burn here. Like emerging three-year-old Warwick Farm filly 8. Showgals which was strong through the line resuming on the heavy at Kembla in what has been a good form race. Bolted in this track against weaker opposition in the spring, and right down in the weights after rider's claim.
Dangers: After three runs in stronger grade, Rosehill-trained six-year-old 1. Latin Boy roared back into the winner's circle at big odds in the Skellatar at Muswellbrook, but saddled with a huge weight here. Lightly-raced six-year-old local mare 3. Absolute Ripper has been campaigning in the city, scoring an upset win three runs back at Warwick Farm and drawn to be in the finish down in weight. Consistent Scone eight-year-old 2. Just A Bullet resumes off a fair open trial, and fresh form is OK while Dubbo seven-year-old and last-start Narromine BM 77 winner 7. Any Blinkin’ Day drops in weight and is best of the rest.
How to play it: Showgals each way and box trifecta 1-2-3-8.

RACE 7 - 4.38PM: THE ORIANA ORANGE GOLD CUP SHOWCASE (2100m)

Feature race, and very keen on six-year-old Cowra gelding 2. Welcome Art getting out to the right trip. Bolted in his hometown cup from off the speed earlier in the year, and made up late ground behind Chocolatier in the Bathurst Cup. Peaks for this.
Dangers: Hawkesbury mare and topweight 1. Letter To Juliette is the class runner, and draws the inside. Was competitive in much tougher metro grade earlier in the year, and made up good ground in the Cup Prelude. Seven-year-old Dubbo gelding 3. Cowboys Karma is a consistent on-speed type which won the Cup Prelude comfortably after being well backed, and should be in the finish. Hawkesbury-trained five-year-old and last-start Wyong winner 5. Itasca is clear best of the rest.
How to play it: Welcome Art to win and box trifecta 1-2-3-5.

RACE 8 - 5.13PM: ANGULLONG CLASS 1 SHOWCASE HANDICAP (1400m)

Not a lot of depth here. Warwick Farm three-year-old gelding 2. Baeed has been a little disappointing after a first-up maiden win at Bathurst, but wasn't beaten far in a stronger BM58 at Muswellbrook last start, and draws a good gate, with a lugging bit on for the first time.
Dangers: Hawkesbury five-year-old 1. Winch gets his chance to repay punters after four straight placings this prep, the latest when flashing home late this track in a BM58, while six-year-old Dubbo mare 6. Our Lady Violet has been finding the line OK,and is best of the rest.
How to play it: Baeed to win.

BEST BETS:
R2 3. SOLDIER OF LOVE
R8 2. BAEED
BEST VALUE:
R6 8. SHOWGALS