How to play it: Velvet Aeroplane WIN; Trifecta 3/1,6,14/1,6,14.

Race 2 - 12:55PM RAIDERS.COM.AU PLATE (1600 METRES)

5. Primitivo is the best placed horse all month in this Class 1 and maiden coming off an eye-catching sixth at Warwick Farm when resuming. Mile suits, he’s fine with a wet track and all things being equal he should clean this field up.

Dangers: 19. Tribbiani is showing promise and is a good chance if he gets a run in this race. Too good at Goulburn before going under as favourite at Canberra but he’s hard fit and a soft track wouldn’t worry. 8. Zarvalante has one win from 18 starts but he’s racing well at present, and hit the line nicely over this course a few weeks back. He’d be okay on a soft track and is an each-way chance. 4. Parliament was well supported in winning at Gundagai and tried hard up to a mile on a soft track here last time. Ex-Kiwi who could strill be on the up so keep in mind.

How to play it: Primitivo WIN; Trifecta 5/4,8,19/4,8,19.

Race 3 – 1.35PM NSW RACEHORSE OWNERS ASSOCIATION HANDICAP (1400 METRES)

10. Withorn appears to have come back well with a fighting first-up second on a soft track at Wagga testament to that. Was a drifter there so open to plenty of improvement. Drawn well and should land on the speed, so that gives him a very good chance to break through.

Dangers: 8. Provocative Man loomed to win when resuming at Wyong almost a month ago and just levelled out late. Form through the race has been good so far, though, and the bigger track will suit given his run prior to a spell. Go well. 2. Cloud Nine could surprise at odds, his debut at Wangaratta wasn’t bad. He missed the start and was always at the rear but he did pick off a few late. Fitter, gets up in trip here and if he handles the wet he’s a knockout chance. 9. Let’s Get Animal is around the mark with four placings from his last five starts and he’ll be up on the speed somewhere here again. That gives him an each-way chance.

How to play it: Withorn WIN; Trifecta 10/2,8,9/2,8,9.

Race 4 – 2.15PM RIVERINE CLUB HANDICAP (1200 METRES)

13. Tejori has only had the one public trial but it was a very good on and makes her the interesting runner here. Took a few strides to get going then led and cruised away late. Drawn out but has the speed to go forward and take some beating. Any support would be encouraging.

Dangers: 6. Noble Belle won nicely on debut on a heavy track then thrown in the deep end in Sydney and raced outside Erno before boxing away into fifth at Warwick Farm. That was a good effort and her ability to handle the wet is a plus. Good chance. 2. Espinola scored on a soft track at his second start then not disgraced in Sydney behind Time To Reign. Hit the lead in his trial since being gelded and was held together as the winner got to him near the line. Must be kept in mind. 15. Weja was huge odds at his third start but really attacked the line into second here a few weeks back and this is only a bit stronger. Not sure about a wet track but one to throw into the chances.

How to play it: Tejori WIN; Box Quinella 2,6,13.

Race 5 – 2.55PM WAGGA RSL & COMMERCIAL CLUB HANDICAP (1600 METRES)

5. Dashley Dubh hasn’t been far away in a couple of stronger races this time in and her last run at Randwick was better than it looks on paper after copping a check in the straight. This is her right grade, she’s okay on a soft track and up to her preferred trip should be ready to fire.

Dangers: 7. Battle Fury improved quickly second-up with a closing third at Albury and looks ready to try the mile again. Ran fourth on a soft 6 track last time in over 1600m and he’s one of the main chances here. 1. Cha Cha King is right down in class on his last few in open company and if he can repeat his effort from Albury three starts back, where he sat on the speed and finished a close second, he’d be right in the mix. 4. Squidensquizz contested the same race as Cha Cha King last start and he battled on pretty well for an improved third. Tends to handle the wet and is one of the each-way chances.

How to play it: Dashley Dubh E/W.

Race 6 - 3:35PM DAILY ADVERTISER HANDICAP (2000 METRES)

2. Dream Builder has some good form around him from third-up at Canberra and he converted that to a win over this course a month ago. Scratched from Warwick Farm on Wednesday to run here and he has run well on a heavy track in Sydney. Should take beating.

Dangers: 11. Zatsaone is eligible for easier but there was plenty to like about the way she attacked the line at Albury over this trip last time. An each-way chance at least here. 9. Tribbiani was on the speed all the way over a mile at Canberra last time and if he runs here he has to go in the chances. Yet to try this trip but lightly raced, well drawn and could be up to it. 5. Gentleman Max ran last in open company at Albury last time but he’s had 46 tries on a good track and is yet to win. All 10 wins have come on wet ground so if there’s decent rain he could come right into the picture at odds.

How to play it: Dream Builder WIN; Trifecta 2/5,9,11/5,9,11.

Race 7 - 4:15PM XXXX GOLD WAGGA TOWN PLATE (1200 METRES)

19. Forever Newyork hasn’t raced since a game third in the Country Championships heat at Albury in February and won’t know himself with 54kg. Wet track winner at Canterbury two starts back, can race handy or off the speed and can’t see him doing anything but running well.

Dangers: 5. Stephan is honest and won on a heavy track at Warwick Farm before getting well back with 62kg in the prelude and running home late beaten two lengths. Gives away a start again but may be negated by a wet track so has to be respected. 3. Noble Joey is fitter for two runs back and he went down in a close finish at Randwick on a good track, but is much better on softer ground. He’ll be in this for a long way. 12. Ghostly finished midfield behind Stephan at Warwick Farm and has been kept fresh for this. Doesn’t mind a wet track and while drawn wide he’ll get back and be running on. 4. Mercurial Lad is a very good wet tracker drawn to probably lead and he could easily steal it if left alone.

How to play it: Forever Newyork & Stephan E/W.

Race 8 - 4:55PM HARRISONS JOINERY HANDICAP (1400 METRES)

5. Dreaming Of Biscay pulled up with cardiac arrhythmia before a spell but was racing well prior to that. Liked her trial win over a speedy type at Canberra and she has performed well fresh on both occasions. Trip suits first-up and she’s a good each-way chance.

Dangers: 2. Brix hasn’t been tested on a wet track outside of trials but he found the line well first-up at Newcastle into a close third. Drawn well, fitter and if he does enjoy some give in the track he’ll go close. 8. Nicconi Poni didn’t fire at Sandown last time but all her form prior was consistent so she’s entitled to another chance. Bolted in here two starts back, not exposed enough in the wet to be confident but she can never be left out. 6. Palamedes is a handy staying type who produced a solid return at 1300m at Canberra. Handles soft ground and a testing 1400m would be right up his alley. Keep in mind.

How to play it: Dreaming Of Biscay E/W.

BEST BETS

Race 2 - (5) Primitivo
Race 6 - (2) Dream Builder
Best value: Race 9 - (5) Dreaming Of Biscay

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