Racing expert Ray Hickson has delivered his comprehensive preview and selections for the midweek meeting at Kensington on Wednesday, January 13, 2026. With the track rated a good to soft surface, punters are in for an intriguing day of metropolitan racing.
Race-by-Race Guide and Expert Selections
The seven-race card kicks off at 2:20pm with the Anamoe First Yearlings Plate over 1000 metres. Hickson has identified key chances across the program, including several well-fancied runners poised for success.
Featured Races and Best Bets
In the fourth event, the MyPlates Handicap over 1550 metres, the well-backed Unleeshing is tipped to break through. The mare comes off an unlucky third at Randwick where she was blocked for a run before finishing strongly. Dropping back in grade and stepping up in trip looks an ideal scenario.
Portofino is nominated as the one to beat in Race 2, the Spelling at Coolmore Mt White Plate. After a purposeful first-up effort at Canterbury where he attacked the line for third, the gelding gets a significant barrier change, the services of top jockey James McDonald, and an increase to 1400 metres.
Race 3 sees the debut of the nicely bred filly Gorgeous, who has trialled impressively. Hickson suggests if she brings her trial form to race day, she will be very competitive in the Buy An Arrowfield Graduate Plate.
Other notable selections include Astronomix in the opener, who showed good speed in a recent trial, and Off The Press in Race 6, who brings strong metropolitan form to the Exceedance Yearlings Handicap.
Each-Way and Value Opportunities
For punters seeking value, Hickson highlights Raskol in Race 5. The filly scored an impressive win at Canterbury at her second start and, while rising in class, appears well-placed over 1100 metres.
In the final event, the TAB Handicap over 1800 metres, Investment is suggested as an each-way prospect. She has been hitting the line hard in her recent preparations and now steps out to a more suitable distance.
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