Selections based on a soft track.

Race 1

8. Stronghold is a colt by Harry Angel making his debut and he’s had three trials in preparation. His most recent two have been solid with a close-up fourth at Randwick before a win in a heat at Rosehill. He’s drawn ideally here in barrier two and gets his chance to start his career with a win. 9. Viva Macaco had trialled well before debuting with a close second at this track on July 2 and he looks set to run well again. 5. Real McCoy has had five trials in total leading into this first race start and he comes here after two recent efforts in which he’s finished sixth and seventh at Warwick Farm. He bears close watching. 2. Iniesta had two starts in August and September last year and has had two solid trials in preparation for this resuming run.

How to play it: Stronghold WIN.

Race 2

14. Zunesha has only had two starts and finished second in each of them at Kembla Grange and Wyong. She was an odds-on favourite in the latest of them and looks to have the talent to be breaking through in this. 11. Mobilise is on debut and her latest two trials have been solid enough to be rated a chance here. 5. Magic Kaya is on debut after a number of trials, and she was close-up when second in the latest at Warwick Farm. 2. Appin Opal is a last-start Warwick Farm placegetter that can show up again.

How to play it: Zunesha WIN.

Race 3

4. Che Ole has been placed in three of six starts including her last two thirds at Parkes and this track. She’s drawn the inside gate here and gets her chance to break through. 3. Orange Tsunami battled on well when a last-start third at Wyong and shouldn’t be underestimated in this. 8. Sirius Moss has been placed in her latest three starts and should be in the mix again. 1. Blazing Future was down the track when resuming but can improve sharply in this small field.

How to play it: Che Ole WIN.

Race 4

7. My Shareena raced on the speed and fought on well when a last-start second at Newcastle when last produced. She is on the quick back-up here and the step-up in distance looks as though it will suit. 10. Ruskana has been racing well with placings at his latest two starts and can be thereabouts again, while 6. Wizard’s Star was a last-start third at this track and warrants respect. 3. Longinus is capable of doing better than recent runs.

How to play it: My Shareena WIN.

Race 5

1. Sono Immortale is on debut after three strong trials including a latest second at Wyong behind city winner Dusty Bay. He looks ready to run a bold race against this company. 4. Ironblood Empress ran well when fourth at her first start on the Kensington track behind Consulate and only needs to overcome an awkward alley to be right in the finish of this. 5. Cape Douglas ran well enough when a last-start sixth at this track and has claims on that effort, while 11. Share The Joy is resuming after a trial win at this track and has place claims.

How to play it: Sono Immortale EACH WAY.

Race 6

1. Castagnola was a Kensington track maiden winner in January at his second start. He ran well when fourth at Gosford before being spelled and resumed with a close-up fifth at Wyong. He is ready to break through again here. 2. The Replicant has been below best at his last two starts but can bounce back against this opposition. 4. Flying From Above ran well when a last-start fourth at this track and can show up, while 6. Silver Tempest can improve on his recent form.

How to play it: Castagnola WIN.

Race 7

3. Last Druid has been in great form with a win at this track four starts ago being followed by a sixth at Warwick Farm when beaten less than a length and then another win at Gosford. He went down narrowly when a last-start second at Rosehill and is set to perform well again. 6. Philatelic is a former Godolphin galloper resuming for a new stable after two trials and bears close watching. 1. Etched In Time is handy at best and can run well fresh. 10. Spiritualistic was a Nowra winner two starts ago with claims.

How to play it: Last Druid WIN.

Race 8

13. Seven Days was a maiden winner at this track last December and was first-up from a spell when finishing second at this track earlier this month when beaten less than a length. She should have derived benefit from that hit-out and can get back into winning form here. 10. Silk Lace won two in a row at Newcastle in April and May and has raced well when third in two subsequent runs. 8. Spare won by a big margin at this track at his second start and bears close watching again, while 2. Gambler can improve sharply on a resuming effort at this track.

How to play it: Seven Days WIN.

Best Bets: Race 6 (1) Castsagnola.

Race 7 (3) Last Druid.

Best Value: Race 5 (1) Sono Immortale.

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