Racing enthusiasts are set for a thrilling day of action at Wyong Racecourse this Saturday, with a competitive ten-race card scheduled. Our comprehensive preview breaks down the key chances and provides expert analysis for every event on the program.
Early Races Feature Promising Two-Year-Olds
The day kicks off with the two-year-old handicap over 1200 metres at 11:05 AM. Royal Exile brings valuable race experience to the contest after a smart win against older horses at Taree before Christmas. While he showed some greenness that day, his turn of foot was impressive. The main threat appears to be the Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained colt, Proton, who showed significant improvement in his second trial and is expected to lead from the inside gate.
Race 2, the TAB Highway Handicap over 1100 metres, looks wide open. The top selection is Zumbo, a mare who won her first two starts before a fine second in Highway company in September. She draws well here and looks perfectly placed. Others with strong claims include the consistent Move She Can and Lady Olenna, who returns to a more suitable trip.
Mid-Program Highlights and Feature Races
Race 3 sees Charleroi tipped to return to the winner's circle. The gelding has been competitive in tougher Benchmark 78 company and now drops back to a Midway Handicap on his home track, peaking third-up. Motoscafo is the main danger after an improved run last start.
The Wyong Equine Clinic Benchmark 88 Handicap over 2100 metres is race 4. Unlimited is the horse to beat after an emphatic victory against similar opposition at Randwick. He rises in weight but appears to be in career-best form. His stablemate, Sounds Unusual, is also on an upward trajectory and looms as a key threat.
Race 5 is a Benchmark 78 over 1200 metres. Slinky is given an each-way chance after an unlucky first-up run where she was badly blocked for a run. Fitter now and with a better draw, she can be much more effective. Watch for the Victorian visitor Princess Que, who is a query runner but brings solid form.
Feature Races and Late Card Analysis
The feature Lawrie McKinna Mayor's Cup for fillies and mares is race 6. Big Red Tequila is strongly fancied to win third-up. She scored easily when resuming and then ran a brave third in tougher company at Randwick. With a genuine tempo expected, she should get the perfect trail into the race. Beside The Ocean is a progressive type who won well first-up and must be respected.
Race 7 is for three and four-year-olds over 1300 metres. Bella Corazon is an each-way hope after an excuse-filled run last start where she was badly held up. Her previous easy win suggests she is more than capable in this company. Loving comes off a confidence-boosting win and can go on with it.
The Domeland Wyong Town Plate Benchmark 100 Handicap is race 8. Accredited is selected to bounce back after a slightly disappointing run in Brisbane. Prior to that, he was competitive in top-tier races like The Hunter and looks perfectly placed here with a soft draw. Rhythm Of Love is a key first-up contender, while Whinchat could control the race if he finds the front.
The penultimate race is the Limitless Lodge Lakes Mile. Know Thyself is the logical and top pick. He remains unbeaten second-up and comes off a strong first-up win. With a perfect draw, he will be exceptionally hard to beat. Amor Victorious and last year's placegetter Robusto are the main dangers.
The final event is a Benchmark 78 over 1350 metres. Althoff is crying out for this longer trip after two eye-catching runs over 1200m. If he gets the right tempo, he should be finishing over the top of them. The market will watch Anthracite closely in his first start for new trainer Joe Pride.
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