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By Ray Hickson

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

1. Graffiti Tycoon was his own worst enemy when beaten as favourite at Canterbury two weeks ago, he stepped away slowly and gave up any advantage barrier one held. Did a big job to be beaten under a length there and if he does everything right he has the chance to atone.

Dangers: 10. Yattazou isn’t far off a breakthrough win if her first-up run is any guide. Held up around the turn and when clear she made a late burst to run Events, who looks handy, to a close margin. Extra ground is in her favour and she looks a threat. 2. Condone had two starts in the spring and debuted with a second. Showed readiness with a recent trial win at Randwick over 1045m and expect he’ll give a good showing fresh. 4. Time To Dance made a promising enough debut at Wyong behind Mrs Maree and he could have taken the turn a bit better so to run into second was solid. No surprise if he finds himself in the finish.

How to play it: Graffiti Tycoon WIN ($1.50 TAB Fixed Odds).

7. Lord Horatio showed plenty of speed when winning his latest trial and it looked pretty comfortable on the line. Time was fair but he should press forward onto the speed here and if he happens to find the front could give a sight.

Dangers: 3. Celtic Spy hasn’t raced since contesting the Magic Millions at Wyong won by Paradoxium and he was kept safe in the market there. His trials have been okay, resumes in blinkers and has to be respected. 2. Artemex was an easing favourite when resuming at Newcastle and ran into second over the 900m without threatening. Likely better for that run and open to improvement. 9. Portico ran an improved race at his second start when a close third at Hawkesbury a few weeks back. Every chance to continue to lift from a soft draw.

How to play it: Lord Horatio EACH-WAY ($5.50 TAB Fixed Odds).

4. La Barrita is a hugely interesting runner on debut after scoring an impressive trial win at Caulfield sitting wide on the pace. She’s no doubt headed north and while drawn out a little that’s not so much a concern at this start. Market a good push, keep safe.

Dangers: 7. Sumeria was a $2.6m yearling and she’s had the one recent trial where she cruised around just behind the first couple. Seems nicely drawn, jockey booking significant and has to be respected. 10. Uncertain Glory looked quite handy winning her trial at Rosehill a couple of weeks back, in top two-year-old stable and bears close watching on debut. 1. Coral is a well bred filly and a recent trial winner, nicely drawn and should have her chance to perform.

How to play it: La Barrita WIN ($3.40 TAB Fixed Odds).

4. Super Bright is an honest mare and while 1100m is at the low end of her powers she’s drawn ideally to get a nice run behind the pace in what is a wide open race. She has won at this track and distance previously and has the right set up to be competitive fresh.

Dangers: 5. Zale went for home just before the turn at Canterbury last time and was run down in the closing stages. He’s racing well without winning of late and will give a good sight up on the speed. 6. Against The Law is another consistent type who isn’t winning out of turn but he’s not too far away. Solid in the market when fourth in the same race as Zale last time, he can be in the finish. 7. Dear Jewel is another to come through that event, she found the line okay late to claim third. Just one win in 17 starts but usually not too far from the action.

How to play it: Super Bright EACH-WAY ($5.50 TAB Fixed Odds).

13. Superfabulistic is ready to win now after three placings on end with the last two particularly strong efforts. Did it tough at Canterbury last time and was still coming on the line, draws nicely to be in a striking position and has a good chance.

Dangers: 5. Mojave River was never in the hunt when making his Australian debut at Randwick but that was 1400m and the mile will suit a lot better. Drawn well, James McDonald subs in and he’s one to keep an eye on. 9. Lontrice comes off a maiden win at Hawkesbury at his second run back and third overall. Got the job done there as a short priced favourite and with the run under his belt at the trip and gate one he could measure up. 11. Zoufield has been freshened up since disappointing at this track almost two months ago when in the market. No surprise to see improvement.

How to play it: Superfabulistic WIN ($2.60 TAB Fixed Odds).

8. Unstopabull shapes as a good each-way chance coming through some handy form races in the past month or so. He stretched out well late behind Pimlico at Kensington last time, draws to get some nice cover and if he continues to hold his form he can go close.

Dangers: 5. Supermassive led all the way and held on when the challenge came late to win first-up at Canterbury. Fitter and drops a little in weight and should be hard to run down if he gets any control. 9. Invader Zim tends to like the sting out of the ground and while he hasn’t won first-up previously he has often been close up. Trialling well and include him in the chances. 2. Battle Hymn may have to do some work to get across from the wide gate but he improved nicely second-up when beating all but Pimlico at Kensington. Sure to run well again.

How to play it: Unstopabull EACH-WAY ($11 TAB Fixed Odds).

13. Loera is coming straight out of a maiden but the form around her is excellent and she did look quite strong at the end of the 1250m at Canterbury second-up. She can put herself in the first few in the run and give herself every chance to step up.

Dangers: 2. Just Glamourous sat handy then responded to pressure and held them off for a strong first-up win three weeks ago. An extra 100m is no issue, up 2kg but drawn well and hard to overlook her. 12. Rajwa was two months between runs when a fast closing second behind Supermassive two weeks ago. Interesting to see how that form holds up earlier in the meeting. Each-way claims. 15. Nandina won on debut at this track before a fair effort up in class at Canterbury back in January. From the handy draw she's worth keeping an eye on.

How to play it: Loera WIN ($2.70 TAB Fixed Odds).

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