Muswellbrook tips and results

Our price $3.80 · SP $7.00 · Lee Magorrian

Her recent form is solid with a 3rd two starts back at Scone over this distance. The likely fast tempo should suit her running style, and she has experience on soft tracks. With Lee Magorrian aboard for strong trainer Nathan Doyle, she looks well-placed to break through.

Our price $2.20 · SP $2.90 · Braith Nock

Lightly-raced gelding showing significant improvement with a strong 3rd last start at Inverell over 1400m. Has tactical speed to overcome the inside draw and should handle the step up to 1450m. The Brett & Georgie Cavanough stable is in good form and Braith Nock knows this horse well.

Our price $4.00 · SP $6.50 · Chad Lever

Consistent mare with a solid record of 2 seconds and 2 thirds from 12 starts. Has performed well on soft tracks with a place record of 0-1-1 from 9 starts. Last run was a solid 4th at Taree over the mile, and while there's been a 49-day break, she should be fresh for this assignment. Chad Lever takes the ride and from barrier 9 will likely settle midfield and be running on strongly.

Our price $26.00 · SP $51.00 · Shannen Llewellyn

Has been stepping up in distance progressively and her 4th placing last start over 1600m suggests she's looking for this trip.

Our price $4.50 · SP $2.50 · Robyn Freeman

Lightly-raced 4YO gelding coming off a dominant maiden win at Albury. Second-up today after 29-day break which should see him at peak fitness. The class rise is significant but his last win suggests he has the ability to measure up. Represents strong each-way value.

Our price $6.00 · SP $4.60 · Mikayla Weir

Lightly-raced 3YO filly resuming from 219-day spell with perfect first-up record. Drops significantly in class from open company to Class 1 and has proven ability on soft tracks. Drawn well in barrier 4 with top provincial jockey Mikayla Weir aboard. The long break is a concern but trainer has likely targeted this race. Tactical versatility should allow her to settle where comfortable.

Our price $3.00 · SP $2.20 · Aaron Bullock

Bomarea brings a stellar first-up record to this race with 4 wins from 6 attempts. Her only previous start at Muswellbrook resulted in a win, and she boasts an impressive record at this distance (4-3-2 from 11 starts). While carrying top weight is a concern, her class edge and proven ability fresh offset this. Her soft track record (1 win from 2 starts) suggests she'll handle conditions, and Aaron Bullock is a strong booking.

Our price $5.50 · SP $8.00 · Chelsea Hillier

Play My Song represents excellent value despite her poor first-up record. Her last preparation ended with three consecutive top-two finishes, including two wins. She boasts an impressive record at Muswellbrook (2-1-0 from 7 starts) and is a distance specialist (4-2-0 from 12 starts).

Our price $5.00 · SP $5.00 · Braith Nock

Naftali is an improving 4yo gelding who broke his maiden status two starts back at Wellington over 1400m. He followed that with a strong second placing at Armidale, also over 1400m. While rising in class from maiden company, his recent form suggests he's ready for this step up.

Our price $6.00 · SP $3.80 · Ella Drew

Zoomorphic comes into this race with a recent win at Scone over 1400m, though he's facing a significant class rise here. The 5yo gelding has shown ability on soft tracks (5:1-0-0) and has experience at Muswellbrook with 3 previous starts. Should settle on-pace from barrier 4.

Our price $15.00 · SP $26.00 · Chad Lever

While her first-up run was moderate, she typically improves second-up and should appreciate the step up to 1450m.

Our price $6.50 · SP $6.50 · Mitchell Bell

Progressive gelding coming off a strong win at Bathurst over 1300m. While this represents a significant class rise, his improving form trajectory suggests he's ready for the challenge. Well-drawn in barrier 4 and should get a good run in midfield with the expected fast tempo likely to suit his finishing style.

Our price $9.00 · SP $10.00 · Reece Jones

Her ability to handle soft tracks (8:2-0-2) is a significant advantage given the expected conditions. While her recent form has been inconsistent, she's well-drawn in barrier 2 and has shown a strong affinity for this track and distance. The expected fast tempo should suit her running style, and she represents solid each-way value.

Our price $12.00 · SP $17.00 · William A Stanley

Consistent gelding with strong recent form, including a 3rd place finish last start at Mudgee. While he's drawn awkwardly in barrier 10, his ability to settle midfield should allow him to find cover and finish strongly.