Race 1 – Lamborne Partners Insurance Class 1 & Maiden Plate 2200m
Hampden has put the writing on the wall with two close seconds in his past two starts. He was very unlucky when beaten a noose on this track on April 1 after being held up in the home straight and having to change course. Two of his three starts in Australia have been at Newcastle.
Bluebird Bay will appreciate the strip up in distance and he is ready to peak third up.
Always Right is lightly races and beast Hampden here last start.
Selections: 6- Hampden 3- Bluebird Bay 4- Always Right
Race 2 – Dalton Partners Maiden Plate 1200m
Damian resumes from a spell and has had two soft trials. The colts only start was at Wyong in January when he ran on strong to go down by a head. He has drawn barrier two and will only carry 54 kilograms.
Passalacqua had good form last prep, and he was doing his best work late first up while Sheriffs Star is consistent.
Selections: 8- Damien 4- Passalacqua 6- Sheriff’s Star
Race 3 – QMF Construction Maiden Plate 1200m
The Godolphin filly Blue Willow is in debut after a number of trials. She has performed well in two trials in March but has to overcome the outside barrier.
Trounce is an I Am Invincible filly with Ciaron Maher, and she is trialling well enough for her debut run.
Rose Of Dubai is another first starter with good trial form.
Selections: 4- Blue Willow 10- Trounce 7- Rose Of Dubai
Race 4 – Insight Building Services Super Maiden Handicap 1500m
Sisu Spirit resumes after a Hawkesbury trial win on March 25. He has only had two starts and on debut on this track in October he was beaten a head by French Ruler. Anna Roper will claim 1.5 kilograms and the blinkers come off.
Ivy Legend is close to a win after a fast finishing second at Kembla in her second race start on March 22.
Tempranillo from the Waller stable wasn’t far away on debut.
Selections: 1- Sisu Spirit 5- Ivy Legend 6- Tempranillo
Race 5 – Century 21 Aaron Walter Class 1 Handicap 1500m
Éclair Encore was placed on this track first up on March 20 and the Japanese bred filly will be fitter this time. Prior to a spell she was beaten less than two lengths in the Group 3 Spring Stakes on this track in November. Kris Lees has booked his 2-kilogram claiming apprentice Ben Osmond to ride the filly and the barrier is okay.
Oakfield Saturn was very impressive in an easy Gosford win on debut recently and has genuine speed.
Trajectile could sprint well first up.
Selections: 1- Éclair Encore 4- Oakfield Saturn 7- Trajectile
Race 6 – Aplas Group Benchmark 64 Handicap 1850m
Webejamin has had three starts on this track for a win and two seconds. She outstayed the opposition to win over this trip last start on March 20 and the mare was narrowly beaten here two starts back.
Alcabeel was run down late on this track last start and Full Metal Jacket has a chance
Selections: 8- Webejamin 3- Alcabeel 5- Full Metal Jacket
Race 7 – Team EST Benchmark 68 Handicap 1200m
Remember Jack is at double figure odds, but he is capable of winning this race. His first up run in a quality sprint race on Muswellbrook Cup Day was an eye catcher when he came off the tail of the field to finish fourth. He has raced well in the Highway grade on Metropolitan tracks.
Just Feelin’ Lucky went for a spell after a four length win at Kembla in October and she trialled nicely at Rosehill recently.
Sarrismo has had two starts, both at Hawkesbury in November for a win and a placing.
Selections: 5- Remember Jack 14- Just Feelin’ Lucky 12- Sarrismo
Race 8 – Osbourn Law Benchmark 68 Handicap 1600m
Fiftyfivechevy came from a mile back when an easy winner at Canberra on March 26. He has barrier one and the long straight is ideal.
Criteria is a Kiwi with sound form and Hinchinjive can run well.
Selections: 12- Fiftyfivechevy 10- Criteria 7- Hichinjive