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By John Schell

Selections based on a soft track

Race 1 - 11:55AM SWIFTWOOD TILES & BATHROOMS CLASS 2 HANDICAP (1100 METRES)

9. Magical Elegance broke through to score a win on the Beaumont track at Newcastle at her third start and was then spelled. She resumes here on the back of two trials and finished fourth in the latest of them at Warwick Farm. She should be primed to run a bold race. 4. Miss Backchat was first-up from a spell at this track when last produced and she managed to score a strong win after racing on the speed. She can go on with the job here. 3. Let’s Go Brandon is a last start maiden winner at this track when leading throughout and has claims again on that effort. 2. Twin Telepathy resumes here and is a first-up winner.

How to play it: Magical Elegance WIN.

Race 2 - 12:30PM D ONE ING BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP (1100 METRES)

8. Everlasting Stars was a winner at this track in a small field when resuming from a spell. She was then just behind the placings on the Kensington track before a last start third here. She will benefit from the apprentice claim here. 3. A Book Of Days is resuming from a spell for a new stable. He’s a former Victorian with a solid record and bears close watching fresh. 2. Voigner was a winner at Quirindi last October then was midfield at Taree before being spelled. He’s had two solid trials to prepare for this return. 5. Vella’s Best is resuming from a long break and won a recent trial on the Acton track at Canberra in preparation.

How to play it: Everlasting Stars WIN.

Race 3 - 1:05PM HAPPY RETIREMENT JOHN CRAMP MAIDEN PLATE (1100 METRES)

10. Offenbach resumed from a spell with a solid second at Newcastle but then disappointed at Hawkesbury at his latest start. He can be forgiven for that performance and given another chance to atone in this. 4. Sweet About Me is on debut and finished midfield in a trial at this track. 2. Cloud Of Dust ran second on the Acton track two starts ago at Canberra and will find this easier than a last start seventh at Warwick Farm. 3. Straandstorm is first-up from a spell and has finished fifth in both runs to date.

How to play it: Offenbach WIN.

Race 4 - 1:40PM GOULBURN HAY SUPPLIES MAIDEN HANDICAP (1300 METRES)

9. Stormy Malice has had plenty of chances but has been racing well enough of late with two seconds from her latest three starts. 1. London Boy has shown ability with three placings from four starts. He hit the line well for a last start second at Warren and warrants thought again. 5. Darken is a last start third placegetter that could get into the minor money again. 4. Hamaguchi looks to be the best of the rest.

How to play it: Stormy Malice WIN.

Race 5 - 2:15PM KIRK'S BRIDGE FARM BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP (1500 METRES)

8. Dealt was big odds when on debut when scoring a Muswellbrook victory. She since had a trial before a sixth at Kembla Grange. She wasn’t beaten far in that event and looms as a leading contender here. 1. Dubai Centre was down the track at the Sapphire Coast when last produced but had solid enough form before that. 7. Gorshin was midfield here last time out and has place claims. 4. Outlaw Ned is resuming from a spell and could sprint well.

How to play it: Dealt WIN.

Race 6 - 2:55PM HOMEBASE REAL ESTATE MAIDEN PLATE (1500 METRES)

2. Limburg was resuming from a spell when finishing fourth at Wyong, then won a trial at Warwick Farm before a last start third at Kembla Grange after leading. He has shown enough ability in his career to be rated the one to beat. 7. Entitlement is a former New Zealander that ran last at Kembla Grange when resuming. She should have derived benefit from the hitout. 12. Agent Zero has shown talent in his two starts and this looks a suitable race for him. 10. Washik can sneak into the placings.

How to play it: Limburg WIN.

Race 7 - 3:35PM JEWELL BUILDERS BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP (1300 METRES)

9. Brohm Lake is resuming from a break here having finished fourth in her latest run at this track in March over a longer trip. She is handy at her best and could sprint well fresh. 6. Rainagain was a winner at Canberra three starts ago and has the ability to make an impact. 11. Prince Papa ran well when placed here last time out and warrants thought again. 2. Jinsoku ran well enough here last time out to be rated a chance of figuring against these.

How to play it: Brohm Lake EACH WAY.

Race 8 - 4:10PM RADIO GOULBURN COUNTRY BOOSTED C1 HANDICAP (1200 METRES)

1. Cougars broke through with a maiden win in February at the Sapphire Coast. He has since been close-up with placings at Parkes and this track and looks set to run well again despite having a wide gate to contend with. 4. Thoughtful won here on debut in July of last year. He resumes here and looks capable of sprinting well fresh again. 6. Tjaka is resuming on the back of two trials and is a first-up winner, while 7. Hell Of A Show can run into the placings without surprising.

How to play it: Cougars WIN.

Best Bets:
Race 2 (8) Everlasting Stars.
Race 8 (1) Cougars.

Best Value:
Race 7 (9) Brohm Lake.

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