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By Ray Hickson

Tips and race by race preview by Ray Hickson for Wednesday’s Kensington meeting. Selections based on a soft track.

4. Sirius Legend showed a fair bit of potential in his first two starts and he’s had a stable change. He’s landed forward in both his trials at 1050m so it’ll be interesting to see where he lands given he’s settled back in both race starts off wide gates so check for tactics changes. Good chance fresh.

Dangers: 2. Indigo Star will likely appreciate the step up in distance after coming back 100m second-up at this track a few weeks ago. Looks a lot better suited and if he’s not too negative from the outside he’s entitled to another chance. 1. Kikiora found the line well late on a heavy track when runner-up at Newcastle off a three month break. Whether that takes some of the speed out of him is a question but have to keep in mind. 3. Invisible Magic has placed in all four starts to date including once at this track and trip and found Kikiora too strong as she weakened late when third at Newcastle. Stays in the mix.

How to play it: Sirius Legend WIN ($4.20 TAB Fixed Odds).

Sirius Legend runs second in a Randwick trial on June 27

7. Ninja has looked handy winning both his trials leading up to his debut. Wasn’t the best away in the latest and settled back before sprinting strongly down the outside to beat a subsequent race winner. Needs to get it right early but hard to beat if he does.

Dangers: 4. Grand Prairie caught the eye on debut at this track in March then close up again up to this distance. Rested and too good in his latest trial at Hawkesbury. Commands plenty of respect. 12. Tuscany is a big market watch having not raced since starting favourite in the Breeders’ Plate back in October. Had an interrupted preparation it seems since then but is worth keeping an eye on. 6. Melanite was well supported first-up at Hawkesbury and ran Gambler to a close margin after conceding a decent start. Wide gate might be against him but has an each-way chance at least.

How to play it: Ninja WIN ($2.40 TAB Fixed Odds).

Ninja wins a Randwick trial on June 27

5. Custom has performed well against some smart youngsters in her four starts and resumes since a handy effort here back in March when third. Won her first trial back in good style and solid enough in the latest on heavy ground. Drawn nicely and should have every chance to feature.

Dangers: 6. Fairway To Heaven has been in and scratched a few times but she showed her share of ability when scoring a runaway Canterbury trial win a few weeks ago. Definite chance. 7. I Am Gone was very speedy in her latest trial win over 740m and has the advantage of a favourable draw. Couldn’t leave out of the chances. 1. Beside The Ocean, a half-sister to Golden Slipper winner Farnan, was a late scratching at the gates last week when fancied. Nothing wrong with her trials and she has a case.

How to play it: Custom WIN ($4.00 TAB Fixed Odds).

Custom runs third in a Hawkesbury trial on July 7

1. Hasty Honey was allowed to control in front three weeks ago over the same course and proved far too strong, scoring an easy win. Up in weight but back to fillies and mares grade and drawn to get a nice run again. Should take beating.

Dangers: 4. American Starlet resumed with a promising effort in Midway grade at Rosehill when well supported at odds then struck a heavy track and just battled at Warwick Farm two weeks ago. Well worth another chance. 2. Bella Khadijah raced right up to her $1.45 quote when resuming at Hawkesbury with a runaway win in much lesser grade. Nice confidence boost for her and could easily go on with it this preparation. 7. Bella Corazon is also coming off an easy win at Hawkesbury and she’s ready for the step up in trip now. Inside gate should see her race a bit handier and she has claims.

How to play it: Hasty Honey WIN ($3.50 TAB Fixed Odds).

Hasty Honey wins at Kensington on June 25

1. Epic Proportions won’t get a better chance to put a win on the board this preparation despite top weight here. Ran well in stronger grade in first two runs back then bumped into a handy one when a fighting second at this track three weeks ago. Ideally placed, shades on, and take stopping.

Dangers: 5. Laurel Hill resumes without a public trial and she was super consistent last time in without winning. Any support would be significant but she should run her usual honest race. 4. Canpikapony kicked off this prep with an upset win at Gosford over 1200m and while back in trip slightly she has drawn the inside so gets the chance to repeat the performance albeit in a stronger race. 7. Vanessi has been a little disappointing in two runs back where she’s appeared to have her chance. Perhaps the heavy was against her at Warwick Farm and right down in the weights she can lift.

How to play it: Epic Proportions WIN ($2.10 TAB Fixed Odds).

Epic Proportions runs second at Kensington on June 25

9. Kyeema found winning form at this track two starts back then a solid effort when up in weight at Hawkesbury in second place. Drawn to effect here and back down in the weights after the claim he will be competitive.

Dangers: 1. Russian Roni has been honest in a couple of country feature races at Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour and was a bit slowly away in the latter which didn’t help his cause. Has a little weight relief here and good enough to show up. 2. Who Ever Thought was scratched from Saturday to be saved for this and he’s a chance of securing a hat-trick after a fighting on pace win at Canterbury a month ago. Must be included. 7. Pink Shalala is proving a bit costly with one win from 12 starts but capable of better than latest effort on a heavy at Warwick Farm and with gate one can be competitive.

How to play it: Kyeema WIN ($4.40 TAB Fixed Odds).

Kyeema runs second at Hawkesbury on June 26

2. Code In Time should be a swift improver right back in grade after a midfield finish first-up behind It’s A Knockout. He was quite consistent last time in at this sort of level and with the run under his belt, a nice draw and a claim he should be thereabouts.

Dangers: 9. Lady Boss is a little hit and miss but she’s also back in grade after a fair effort at Rosehill last month. Also drawn kindly to be right on speed and no surprise if she’s in the finish. 5. Lugh resumed in this class three weeks ago and was in the market but no match for Getafix who has since won again in Saturday company. Fitter for it and he’s a likely improver. 7. Tazima is a big market watch first-up for Chris Waller. Import with only two starts to his name including a win over 2011m. Found the line well in his latest trial and no surprise if he shows something.

How to play it: Code In Time EACH-WAY ($8.00 TAB Fixed Odds).

Code In Time’s first-up run at Randwick on June 21

All the fields, form and replays for Wednesday’s Kensington meeting