Race-by-race preview and tips for Sunday's meeting at Muswellbrook
Selections based on a soft track
Race 1
2. Raging Force has had only one start, and that was in the Breeders Plate at Randwick in the spring. He finished sixth in that event after winning a trial, and was then spelled. He's had another trial leading into this resuming run and finished third. He has the advantage of barrier one and looks to have the class to make a winning return. 7. Issy's Star is a filly on debut, and she's had two trials either side of a break in preparation. She's drawn well and is set to run a bold race. 5. It Stays In Vegas debuted with a fifth at Scone in January and returns from a break here on the back of a Gunnedah trial victory. 4. Velka is making his debut after two trials in January and a recent one on April 30, in which he scored a win, at Tamworth.
How to play it: Raging Force WIN.
Race 2
7. Dendina debuted at Narromine in August, 2023, and ran third as a well-backed favourite. She hasn't raced since but has had three barrier trials spread over a lengthy period, the latest a fourth at Wellington last month. She has the talent to give a good sight fresh. 8. Last Lalique is a filly on debut that had three trials last year and has had another one at Gunnedah last month in which she ran second in preparation for this. 10. Priscila Statement ran third in a Beaumont track trial at Newcastle and debuts here from the inside barrier. 1. Brummagen resumes from a long spell after a solid third in a Wellington trial.
How to play it: Dendina EACH WAY.
Race 3
5. Image Of The Sun has been mixing her form since resuming from a spell. She failed to beat a runner home when resuming then finished second at Quirindi before a down-the-track effort in Highway grade at Scone. This looks a better assignment and the step up in distance should suit. 2. Cascade Mountain has had three straight wins and can take a power of beating again. 1. Ring Ahoy has talent on his day and can show up without surprising. 8. Deemee has been placed in three runs since scoring at Dubbo, and is a chance again.
How to play it: Image Of The Sun WIN.
Race 4
11. Pensativa had been racing well before a spell with a win at Gunnedah and a second on the Beaumont track at Newcastle. She resumed with a good fourth at Scone and has drawn well in gate one. 8. McKeon hit the line well to win at Gosford in Highway grade last time out and can be a major force again. 9. Zenti was placed at Tamworth in his latest start and warrants place thought again. 3. Inferencia won a couple on end at Newcastle and Rosehill before a last-start sixth at Warwick Farm.
How to play it: Pensativa WIN.
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