Neds’ Wyong Best Bets for Thursday spotlights the runners primed to perform.
KOWLOON MAGNATE (4) improved second-up when finishing a half-length second over 1450m at Muswellbrook.
The Annabel & Rob Archibald-trained gelding worked home strongly over the final furlong in the shifty conditions which suggests the rise to a mile will suit.
He was stiff not to win his only previous third-up race when the apprentice jockey was unable to straighten him when a close second at Tamworth.
Mitchell Bell should be able to land in a prominent position.
| 4. Kowloon Magnate (4) J: Mitchell Bell 56.5kg 92×52T: Annabel & Rob Archibald | |||
| Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Taree Mdn on June 5 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Wootton Please carrying 55kg at $8. Second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Muswellbrook Mdn on July 7 over 1450m, slow going 0.5 len behind Krystina Kerima carrying 57kg at $6.50. Capable of a better showing. Near his peak and should be in the finish again. | |||
MIND YA BIZZ (4) has been racing in great form this preparation and is unlucky not to be chasing her third win in a row.
The Brad Widdup-trained filly broke through two starts ago at a heavy Gosford where she easily accounted for her rivals.
Unfortunately, a horse broke down in her race last start at Hawkesbury that severely impeded her, but to her credit she picked up strongly to finish 2.2 lengths third.
She’s at peak fitness and should get the run of the race from the inside draw.
| 4. Mind Ya Bizz (1) J: Chad Schofield 58kg 4×213T: Brad Widdup | |||
| Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 12 at Hawkesbury Prov Cl1 on July 2 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Funshow carrying 57kg at $2. The run before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.9 len at Gosford 3yo Mdn June 18 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Rising Revolution with 58kg at $1.70. Only has to hold her form to figure prominently. | |||
DON’S PARTY (1) returns to the races for the first time since an unlucky third at Kembla Grange in January where he was held up badly on the fence when full of running.
The son of Adelaide looks well placed against this opposition if he runs up to his effort two starts ago when finding the line well for a 1.5 length third.
He looks set for a bold first-up showing following two trials with the most recent seeing him charge home down the outside under his own steam to win comfortably.
A strong tempo in front should aid his cause.
| 1. Don’s Party (3) J: Andrew Calder 59kg 733xT: Paul & Martha Cave | |||
| Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at Kembla Grange 4yo+ Mdn-Sw January 28 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Walk Like A Man with 59kg at $3.10. On debut seventh of 13 at Kembla Grange Mdn January 3 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Oui Flourish with 59kg at $11. Resumes after a recent trial win. Can sprint well fresh from the draw. | |||
DASHING TRIPLE (1) has started his career in fine fashion with back-to-back second placings.
The Tommy Wong-trained gelding ran on from midfield to finish 1.13 lengths second over 1200m at Newcastle before a bold performance over this course and distance last start where he took off early and did well to fight and go down by just 1.19 lengths.
Joint Venture was third and that horse subsequently won a Saturday metropolitan race to frank the form.
He’s drawn well for Regan Bayliss.
| 1. Dashing Triple (4) J: Regan Bayliss 58.5kg 22T: Tommy Wong | |||
| Raced two times to date. At long odds at debut, came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Newcastle Mid 2yo Mdn on June 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Exit Clause carrying 57kg at $26. Second-up 2nd of 9 at this track 2yo Mdn on July 4 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Mindgames carrying 58kg at $4.80. Solid top-three chance with a repeat of that latest performance. | |||