Orange tips and results

Our price $15.00 · SP $14.00 · Dale Cole

Has previous soft track form with a third at this track. Advantageous inside barrier and lightweight of 52kg are positives. Dropping significantly in class from previous Open company run.

Our price $7.00 · SP $11.00 · Pierre Boudvillain

Second-up today and should improve significantly from her last start. The fast pace should allow her to settle midfield and use her strong finishing burst.

Our price $5.00 · SP $5.00 · Olivia Chambers

Almanzas returns from a long spell with significant gear changes (blinkers first time and gelded) which should see sharp improvement. Dropping significantly in class from his previous preparation where he competed in Open company. The Bjorn Baker stable knows how to prepare a horse to win fresh, though the wide barrier is a concern.

Our price $15.00 · SP $61.00 · Jake Pracey-Holmes

A consistent placegetter with 5 seconds and 5 thirds from 29 starts. The fast tempo should suit her running style, and she'll be finishing strongly. The wide barrier is the main concern.

Our price $4.50 · SP $3.00 · Andrew Calder

Consistent gelding dropping back in class after a solid 4th in BM65 grade. Has placed at this track previously and brings reliable form with a 2nd two starts back. Maps to get an ideal run from barrier 4 and should settle on-pace in a moderately run race.

Our price $8.00 · SP $9.00 · Ella Drew

Last-start winner over this course, distance and grade in soft going, suggesting excellent suitability for today's conditions. Has shown significant improvement in recent starts with a win and two seconds from his last three outings. The removal of nose roll could spark further improvement, and his inside draw gives him tactical options in a moderately run race.

Our price $12.00 · SP $14.00 · Winona Costin

Experienced stayer with strong recent form including a close 2nd two starts back and 3rd last start. While he has a modest win record (3 from 71), his place strike rate (30%) suggests he consistently runs well.

Our price $3.80 · SP $3.30 · Winona Costin

His second-up record suggests further improvement, and he's perfectly suited by the likely fast tempo that will allow him to settle midfield and unleash his strong finishing burst.

Our price $18.00 · SP $31.00 · Molly Bourke

With a lightweight and the likely fast tempo, he'll be finishing strongly. His recent form is better than it appears, and from barrier 7, he maps to get a nice run midfield with cover before unleashing late.

Our price $5.00 · SP $6.00 · Grant Buckley

Consistent mare with an excellent record at Orange (6:1-3-1) who comes into this second-up after a solid runner-up finish at this track over 1000m. Her consistency is a major asset, with 8 placings from 15 starts, and G. Buckley knows her well.

Our price $12.00 · SP $51.00 · Winona Costin

While her recent form has been poor, she's dropping significantly in class and has a proven record on soft tracks (12:3-1-1). Drawn well in barrier 2 with W.

Our price $4.50 · SP $5.50 · Grant Buckley

Bushwalker brings the strongest recent form with consecutive runner-up finishes, including just 7 days ago at this track. Has a strong Orange record (7: 1-1-1) and maps to get a perfect midfield position with cover in a fast-tempo race. The 5-year-old mare has tactical versatility and should be finishing strongly with 55kg. Represents the most reliable winning chance.

Our price $12.00 · SP $12.00 · Poppie Gorton

Has soft track credentials with 2 third placings from 2 soft track runs. Gets significant weight relief with 52.5kg and maps to settle midfield.

Our price $10.00 · SP $81.00 · Zac Wadick

Himeros represents value after breaking through for his maiden win two starts back over 1300m at Dubbo, followed by a solid 4th last start over 1600m. Has track experience at Orange with a third placing from two starts. The 6-year-old gelding is drawn perfectly in barrier 1 and should get an economical run. While facing a class rise, his recent form suggests he's ready to be competitive at this level.

Our price $5.00 · SP $3.90 · Jacob Stiff

Wing Nut brings solid consistent form into this race with a second at Bathurst over 1300m last start and a win two starts prior. The perfect barrier draw gives him tactical options, and he should be able to secure an ideal position just behind the leaders. His record at the distance is strong with a win and two thirds from five attempts. The class rise is the main query, but the weight relief and ideal draw offset this concern.