With Ballarat abandoned, we head to Newcastle for the best bets on Wednesday. The track is rated soft with fine weather around.
Best Bet
Union Army looks a real talent and is capable of winning here first up. The gelding broke through at the third start of his first prep with a plethora of subsequent winners behind him. Spelled since, his trial form has been terrific, particularly his most recent hit out at Rosehill behind Zou Tiger and some other talented three year olds. Should get the right run and take all the beating.
Recommended Price: $2.50
Confidence Level: 4.5/5
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Daddy Frank made a good debut at Kembla and looks capable of going close here. The Maher/Eustace trained three year old finished third in a field of six but the winner has run well since, and the second horse won easily on Saturday. Out to 1600m looks ideal, the gelding will just need some luck from the draw.
Recommended Price: $4.20
Confidence Level: 3.5/5
Florida Sky comes into this race fresh and that seems to be when she does her best racing. From barrier two the filly should get the perfect run over the 900m, stalking the speed and being able to make her move late. Ideal race for her.
Recommended Price: $5.50
Confidence Level: 3/5
Surf On Turf should be too good here first up. The Waterhouse/Bott trained three year old resumes here as a gelding and his trials suggest that the operation will clearly get the best out of him. He showed good early speed in both those trials so expect him to lead or sit outside, and be too strong late.
Recommended Price: $2.30
Confidence Level: 4/5
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