Get ready for some racing action around Australia on Thursday as we look at the top 3 meetings. We have you covered with 3 exacta bets lined up at Wangaratta, Kembla Grange and Pinjarra.
Exacta - Wangaratta - R6
1st: 6, 2, 4, 5
2nd: 6, 2, 4, 5
Golden Estrella: Ready to hit peak form now. Came 2nd last start at Pakenham with M Zahra in the saddle.
Thunder Award: In his latest run at Pakenham RST64 on May 30, he held his ground and snagged 4th place out of 10, not too bad.
Over Yonder: Over Yonder showed promise at Wangaratta on June 2, finishing 2nd out of 12 in a BM58 on a soft track, just 3.3 lengths behind Villianaire (57kg) with 58.5kg at $3.50. With that run under its belt, Over Yonder is expected to improve and I think is a strong contender for this race.
Gymkhana: Her last race saw her finish 6th of 11 at Moe in a RST62 over 1200m, 4 lengths behind Miss Tarzy carrying 56kg at $11. However, I think Gymkhana can do a better job here from barrier 5.
Exacta - Kembla Grange - R7
1st: 3, 1, 2, 10
2nd: 3, 1, 2, 10
Spicy Hotpot: In the recent outing for Spicy Hotpot at Kembla Grange, he came in third, not far behind the leaders. Now that he's fitter, he's got a solid chance of finishing in the top three again, I think. Reece Jones knows how to handle him too, so don't count him out just yet.
Hinchinjive: Last time out at Canterbury, Hinchinjive was right up there with the leaders and put in a solid effort. He showed great speed and battled on fairly well. This time, I think he's got a more favourable draw, which should give him a better shot. With that advantage, he's definitely among the dangers and one to watch closely. In his last start, Hinchinjive was 57kg and ended up finishing 2nd, behind Allapercanto (58kg) over 1550m after being right in the thick of things around the corner.
Justela: Coming off a decent effort at Kembla Grange, finishing 4th behind Turned Down (61kg). A strong chance to make up for it here.
Crystal Waters: In its last race, Crystal Waters was 4th at Kembla Grange on May 28 over 1600m, just 1.4 lengths behind Pink Baroque (58.5kg). This should be another race where I think it can potentially improve and get over the field.
Exacta - Pinjarra - R7
1st: 4, 11, 3, 6
2nd: 4, 11, 3, 6
Sensessional: Last time this horse hit the track, Sensessional put in a better effort, and that's something to take note of for Thursday's race. With Pikey riding, you know that Sensessional has got a jockey who can handle business.
Pandora Girl: Pandora Girl showed some promise at Belmont Park last time. In it's last start, Pandora Girl placed 3rd out of 10 in a Cls 1 on May 29 over 1400m, on a heavy track, just 0.7 lengths behind He's Archie (57.5kg) with 57.5kg at $11.00.
Playing Quest: Last start, he tried hard but was outgunned, finishing 4th of 11 at Belmont Park in a Cls 1 over 1400m, 3.7 lengths behind Elbow Lounge (57.5kg). I expect him to finish strong and should offer good value odds for punters on Thursday.
General Knowledge: In his latest run at Bunbury Cls 3 on June 2, he held his ground and snagged 4th place out of 12, not too bad.
