Muswellbrook tips and results

Our price $4.80 · SP $21.00 · Aaron Bullock

Magic Anderson brings solid credentials with a 3rd placing at this distance two starts back. The addition of blinkers for the first time could sharpen him up, and he maps to be on pace which should suit at Muswellbrook over 1000m. Aaron Bullock is a strong booking and while he hasn't won yet, his form suggests he's ready to be competitive here.

Our price $4.50 · SP $9.00 · Mikayla Weir

Mikayla Weir is a quality jockey booking, and from barrier 5 should get a nice run in midfield with options in a race with likely fast tempo.

Our price $2.80 · SP $4.40 · Jake Pracey-Holmes

Bolt Away Now brings strong second-up credentials (1 win from 2 attempts) and consistent recent form with a solid third placing last start at Quirindi. The likely fast tempo will suit his running style, and he appears well-weighted with 58kg.

Our price $7.50 · SP $20.00 · Mikayla Weir

Steel Claws comes into this race off a maiden win at Quirindi and has a strong record at this track with 3 placings from 4 starts. He's second-up from a spell and has previously placed when second-up. The class rise is the main concern, but his track record suggests he can be competitive.

Our price $3.80 · SP $4.20 · Mitchell Bell

All Too Clever brings the strongest recent form, finishing a close second at Wyong over the same distance just 12 days ago. The filly has been racing in stronger company including metropolitan grade and drops significantly in class here. Mitchell Bell is a strong booking.

Our price $4.20 · SP $3.80 · Aaron Bullock

Bank Heist brings solid form credentials with a second and third from six starts. The wide barrier is a concern, but he has the early speed to overcome it. The 60kg impost is significant but he's shown he can carry weight effectively.

Our price $5.00 · SP $4.00 · Anna Roper

Joika is lightly raced but showed promise with a fourth placing last start at this track over 1500m. The inside barrier draw is a significant advantage, and she should appreciate the step up to 1750m based on her running style. The lightweight of 55kg is another positive, and Anna Roper is a capable claiming rider. Expect further improvement third-up from a spell.

Our price $21.00 · SP $101.00 · Ella Drew

The significant class drop is a major positive, and he's experienced over similar distances.

Our price $6.00 · SP $8.00 · Andrew Gibbons

While stepping up in class, she's drawn perfectly in barrier 4 to get an ideal run and has the services of top jockey Andrew Gibbons. The moderate-fast tempo should suit her running style.

Our price $5.50 · SP $11.00 · Jake Pracey-Holmes

The 4YO gelding has drawn perfectly in barrier 2 which should allow him to take up a forward position. His form is improving with each run, and the inside barrier is advantageous given the track bias. Jake Pracey-Holmes knows the horse well having ridden him to victory last start.

Our price $4.80 · SP $3.80 · Mitchell Bell

The Cavanough stable knows how to prepare a horse and with Mitchell Bell aboard, should be ready to improve second-up. The barrier and weight are concerns, but his raw ability puts him in the mix.

Our price $5.50 · SP $5.50 · Jake Pracey-Holmes

Looking The Part has the advantage of track experience with a strong 2nd placing last start at Muswellbrook over this distance. The 39-day freshen-up is a slight concern, but his proven ability at this track and distance gives him claims.

Our price $26.00 · SP $81.00 · Leeshelle Small

Our price $4.00 · SP $5.00 · Jeff Penza

Wave Breaker brings solid credentials with a win two starts back at Scone. Her form has been consistent overall with a good record on Good tracks (8: 2-3-1). While she failed last start at Canterbury, the drop back to country grade should suit, and she gets in well at the weights with 57kg. Barrier 6 is slightly awkward but she has the tactical speed to overcome it.