Selections by John Schell
The rail is out 3m from the 1000m to the 300m with the remainder in the TRUE position, whilst the track is rated a Soft 6. The forecast is for constant showers and a top of 19 degrees.
Tuesday 20th May – TAMWORTH
Race 1 - 12:30PM TAMWORTH CITY TOYOTA CLASS 1 & MAIDEN PLATE (2100M) |
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9. LADY LILIBET ($34 on TAB) won a trial at Scone before resuming with a midfield effort at Scone behind Spenzalot. She followed that up with a last start fifth at Quirindi when finishing fifth behind Jason Darren and looks suited by the step up in distance here third-up. 3. Deemee ($2.80 favourite) was a Dubbo winner three starts ago and has since finished second in two runs at Scone and Dubbo, the latest behind Yak. He looks to be a leading contender again based on those efforts. 4. Omikami ($19) made solid ground from back in the field to finish midfield at Wellington when last produced and should be hitting the line well again. 11. Pathelia ($23) was placed in a couple of runs in succession before a midfield Quirindi effort at her last start. She is not the worst here.
How to play it: Lady Lilibet EACH-WAY
Race 2 - 1:05PM FUNCTIONS @ THE TJC MAIDEN HANDICAP (1200M) |
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8. ZELESTIAL ($3.80 fav) is an imported mare that has two runs in the UK before being brought to NSW to her new trainer. She’s had two trials leading into this and has performed well in each of them, winning at Scone and this track. Expect her to be primed for a bold showing. Trainer Kris Lees has a strong hand here with 4. Cornerback ($6) on debut after two trials and he looks set to run well fresh from a good draw. Stablemate 1. Taity ($5.50) is also on debut and has been fitted for this with a number of trials under his belt. The other Lees runner is 2. Enchanted World ($8) and she has also had plenty of trials leading into this debut effort.
How to play it: Zelestial WIN
Race 3 - 1:40PM CONCRETE INDUSTRY SUPPLIES CTRY BOOSTED MDN (1000M) |
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5. MAXANDUS ($3) has only had two starts but has shown talent with a fifth on debut at this track before a second at his only other start, also here. He looks to have plenty of upside and has Aaron Bullock in the saddle from a good gate. 4. Down The Kooka ($14) had three starts late last year earlier this year and followed a couple of fifths with a second at Dubbo before being spelled. He’s had a trial in preparation for this when not beaten far and warrants respect. 7. Considered ($2.20 fav) debuted with a third at Armidale back in November and was then spelled. He’s had two trials leading into this return to racing and won the latest of them at this track. 2. Bawnaglen ($19) resumes here and ran well in a trial at this track behind Zelestial.
How to play it: Maxandus WIN
Race 4 - 2:15PM MCDONALDS TAMWORTH MAIDEN PLATE (1600M) |
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4. PIERONIMO ($2.25 fav) has been racing well with two placings to his name from two races since resuming from a spell at Scone and Newcastle. He’s drawn well enough here and looks overdue to break through with a win. 6. Southerly Buster ($5) was placed in his first two starts at Newcastle before a last start seventh at the same track. He has shown enough to be rated a hope here. 5. Skit ‘N’ Skat ($12) has been placed in one of his four starts and resumed from a lengthy spell with a last start eighth at Armidale. 3. Outspeed ($6.50) resumes here on the back of two recent trials and while he’s yet to figure in the placings he could show up fresh in this.
How to play it: Pieronimo WIN
Race 5 - 2:55PM BENSON EXCAVATION CTRY BOOSTED BM58 HCP (1200M) |
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11. CALICO MISS ($2.15 fav) had looked good in her trials before she debuted at Quirindi to score a dominant victory as a well-backed favourite. She looks to have her share of ability and can go on with the job. 4. Hollywood Good ($8.50) was a winner at Quirindi before being spelled and then resumed with a third at the same track last time out. He’s drawn the rails here and should be prominent. 6. News Bound ($7.50) has shown talent in her career and while she disappointed at Muswellbrook last time out she can bounce back here despite the wide alley. 3. Climate Control ($7) is also drawn wide but has the ability to make an impact if anywhere near his best.
How to play it: Calico Miss WIN
Race 6 - 3:35PM WESTS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP BM58 HANDICAP (1400M) |
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12. TULIPWOOD ($4.80) is a talented type that has a win and three placings from just the five starts and comes into this after a second at Orange and a third at Muswellbrook. She’s drawn well enough in this to get a good run and should take plenty of beating. 13. Exceedaqa ($14) hasn’t been disgraced in her two runs since resuming from a spell and she can show up without surprising. 1. Social Outcast ($5.50) was midfield here two starts ago then won in easier grade last time out. He shouldn’t be taken lightly. 10. Smashing Dancer ($19) wasn’t too far away last time out and should get a good run from the inside gate.
How to play it: Tulipwood WIN
Race 7 - 4:10PM 2TM SPORTS SHOW BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP (1000M) |
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6. ZAMPANO ($2.10 fav) ran a good race when resuming with a third at Muswellbrook and followed that up with a solid effort in Highway grade at Randwick when finishing fourth last time out. He’s drawn the rails here with Bullock to ride and looks the one to beat. 9. Move She Can ($9.50) did the job well to score at Scone at her only run last campaign and then resumed with a solid third at Muswellbrook when beaten less than a length. She should run well in this. 10. Not Written Off ($4.20) is resuming from a spell after two trials and has solid form for a race like this. 5. Takanakuy ($18) hit the line well for a last start second at this track and is worth thought.
How to play it: Zampano WIN
BEST BETS
Race 2, No.8 - ZELESTIAL ($3.80 favourite on TAB)
Race 5, No.11 - CALICO MISS ($2.15 fav)
VALUE
Race 1, No.9 - LILIBET ($34)
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