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By John Schell

Selections based on a soft track

1. Cascade Mountain won four out of five earlier in the year at Walcha, Coonabarabran, Armidale and Gunnedah. He then ran second at Muswellbrook last month before dropping in distance when midfield here. He had no luck in the straight in the Grafton Cup Prelude at his latest start and is poised to bounce back to form with a trouble-free run against this company. 3. Wolf Club has won two here from his last four race starts and comes into this on the back of a last start sixth at Mudgee. 4. Stockholm ran fifth in the same race Wolf Club contested at his last start. 6. Mr Plume ran home fairly well at this track last time out and can get into the placings.

How to play it: Cascade Mountain WIN.

3. Wanavan has been placed in his last two starts at Scone and Quirindi and gets his chance to get into winning form from the inside draw. The apprentice claim will also assist his chances. 1. Hot Chestnut hasn’t been too far away in his two most recent starts and a forward showing would not surprise. 2. River Biscotte was placed at Port Macquarie in January and resumes here after a second in a Taree trial. 6. By Linda was midfield at Muswellbrook when resuming and is worth including among the main chances.

How to play it: Wanavan WIN.

1. Eagleturn is a Star Turn gelding on debut. He won his first trial at Scone and then finished second in the second of them at Gunnedah. He looks set to run well here. 2. Great Idea ran fourth on debut at this track in March and then resumed with a fifth at Mudgee when not far away. This looks a nice race for him. 4. Mr Bazza is on debut and won a trial at Gunnedah in preparation, while 3. He’sthechief has finished third in each of his past three starts and has bright claims.

How to play it: Eagleturn WIN.

9. Dartbrook was placed in two runs prior to being spelled and has been placed in both runs since resuming, the latest behind the talented Occult at this track. He’s drawn the inside gate here and should get every chance. 1. Rebel Rhapsody has been placed in three of six starts and is first-up here after a third in a Wyong trial. 2. Xerxes resumed with a midfield finish at this track and should be better for that run. 3. Enchanted World wasn’t beaten far when fifth at Muswellbrook last time.

How to play it: Dartbrook EACH WAY.

7. Considered had been placed in each of her first three starts either side of a spell before doing the job in good style when scoring a dominant last start win at Dubbo. She only needs to run up to that effort to be the one to beat again. 1. Oceanfront only had one start last campaign when midfield at Taree. He’s had a trial at Hawkesbury leading into this resuming run and looks set to run well. 6. Visualise finished second at this track two starts ago, before a last start fourth here. 4. Sirius Flyer has had a trial since failing at Muswellbrook and can turn things around in this.

How to play it: Considered WIN.

5. Rajnish was back in winning form when scoring at this track last time out and only needs to run up to that performance in order to be hard to hold out again. 7. Macleay ran third at Dubbo before a last start fourth here behind Rajnish and warrants respect. 4. Danza In The Dark also comes out of the same Rajnish race in which he finished third. He has claims again on that. 6. Wealthy Investor is a last start Dubbo winner that shouldn’t be taken lightly.

How to play it: Rajnish WIN.

1. Deebo had a string of placings to his name before making it win three when scoring at this track in January when leading throughout. He resumes here after a couple of trials and should be ready to sprint well fresh. 10. Saintly Sands ran third on debut here in January and then won at this track before being spelled. She resumes in this. 9. Pee Dee has been close-up in his two most recent midfield efforts and has solid claims. 4. Spanish Night was a winner on debut at Moree before failing here. He can bounce back.

How to play it: Deebo EACH WAY.

8. Speck has a great record and was a winner at Walcha and then at Randwick in Highway grade before being spelled. She resumes here after a quiet trial at Gunnedah and is set to return a winner from the inside barrier. 3. Who Goes There was a last start winner at this track when resuming from a spell and has the talent to go on with the job. 1. Mystery Lad won the Lightning at Walcha in February and was then spelled after an eighth at Quirindi. He’s a trial winner leading into this. 9. Magic Shot resumes after two trials and has the ability to run well.

How to play it: Speck WIN.

Best Bets:
Race 5 (7) Considered.
Race 8 (8) Speck.

Best Value:
Race 7 (1) Deebo.

All the fields, form and replays for Friday's Tamworth meeting