Daily Racing Tips – Tuesday, April 30

Wilewink has seen good support coming off a handy last-start win at Stawell when dropping back in grade.

Aaron Purcell’s seven-year-old gelding has done some of his best racing here on his home track, while his recent trial win over the jumps also reads well.

The son of Rip Van Winkle has attempted the 3200m trip only once during his career, but with a decent effort in last year’s Jericho Cup over much further to his name, as well as some good wet track form, it’s not hard to see why he’s likely to start favourite.

Capzinzi has shown some real improvement in her last two starts, finding the line nicely out wide two back at Geelong where she received a lovely sit just off the pace.

The Capitalist filly turned in a similar effort at Sandown three weeks ago, tackling the 1200m trip nicely to finish third behind Etincelle, who has since gone on to run well in his next start up to BM64 grade.

Ethan Brown has been racing well of late and the pair should find a lovely spot in running if everything goes well from barrier 5. Hard fit now, she looks one of the main chances.

This is the race Stern Idol has likely had in his sights for a long time.

Ciaron Maher’s talented hurdler was all class two weeks ago at Pakenham, making every post a winner on his way to a dominant 15 length win over a similar journey.

That was just his second run back from a lengthy spell, and above all else, he’ll absolutely relish the wet conditions under foot.

With a growing resume over the jumps, he’s the one to beat.

Claidheamh Mor makes his return to the races looking to pick up where he left off in the Country Cup Final at Caulfield last November.

The Dundeel five-year-old enjoyed a fruitful, albeit short spring campaign, winning twice with a solid first-up victory over a touch further at Coleraine in to kick things off.

The gate and the top weight are the two knocks, but a proven swimmer with good form in town to his name, he should prove a class above most of these.