Gunnedah tips and results

Our price $10.00 · SP $6.50 · Mikayla Weir

She should strip fitter second-up, and her barrier draw is a disadvantage, but if she can settle midfield she may make late ground.

Our price $15.00 · SP $26.00 · Donovan Dillon

The class rise to Open is a query, but the soft track should suit and she carries 56kg.

Our price $4.00 · SP $11.00 · Kody Nestor

Northern Eagle brings the strongest class references having competed at metro midweeks in NSW and Queensland. The main query is a frustrating 0-from-9 record, but he consistently runs 2nd–4th in stronger races and this drop back to a country maiden is the easiest assignment he's faced. The fast tempo and inside draw for others should set up his closing run, making him the most likely winner on pure form.

Our price $6.00 · SP $7.50 · Grant Buckley

All Too Sheik is the improver in this field. His last two runs produced a narrow 2nd at Quirindi (Soft6) and a solid 3rd at Armidale, indicating he's peaking for a maiden win. The 1250m suits, he races on the speed, and Grant Buckley retains the ride. While he hasn't won yet, the pattern suggests he's the most likely to break through today, particularly if the leaders fold in the fast tempo.

Our price $6.50 · SP $21.00 · Andrew Gibbons

Dancingontherosso is an improving 3yo filly who has handled heavy and soft tracks well. She ran second at Tuncurry last time in a Class 1 over 1405m, finishing strongly. From barrier 5 she can settle midfield and launch late. She offers good each-way value as a progressive type with wet track proven.

Our price $15.00 · SP $31.00 · Shannen Llewellyn

Grand Voile is a consistent filly who has won on soft and placed on heavy in her last two runs. She is rising slightly in grade but proven at the distance and on rain-affected ground.

Our price $10.00 · SP $11.00 · Jacob Stiff

Deebo returns from a spell but boasts a strong first-up record of 2 wins from 4 attempts. He drops sharply in class from BM66 to BM58 and has a win over 1200m on heavy ground. From barrier 2 he should find the lead and can give a bold sight if fit. The 194-day absence is a query but the trainer may have him ready.

Our price $6.50 · SP $31.00 · Kody Nestor

Lord Of The Sun steps down to BM58 after competing in higher grades. The horse has a solid soft-track record, and with a likely bold forward ride from barrier 7, he maps perfectly at a track where leaders are favoured.

Our price $8.00 · SP $11.00 · Clayton Gallagher

Now second-up and teamed with Clayton Gallagher (22% at Gunnedah), he should be competitive. Worth including as a value trifecta and each-way play.

Our price $9.00 · SP $17.00 · Leanne Boyd

Orsum comes off a determined win at Muswellbrook, showing he can overcome wide gates. He has a formidable record over 1250m (3 wins, 4 placings) and is effective on soft ground.

Our price $10.00 · SP $41.00 · Grant Buckley

Ballinderry Sal is a wet-track specialist who could relish the Soft 6 conditions. Her recent form is solid, finishing fourth in a BM74, and she carries only 55kg. The 1600m is a slight unknown, but her pedigree suggests she'll stay.

Our price $5.00 · SP $9.50 · Jenny Duggan

Vierville brings outstanding current form with two consecutive wins and an ideal inside barrier for the 1000m sprint. His record on soft ground is strong, and he carries only 55kg.

Our price $4.00 · SP $1.60 · Clayton Gallagher

However, the class step to Open company is serious and his soft track form is not dominant.

Our price $12.00 · SP $26.00 · Grant Buckley

Who Goes There is a classy gelding who thrives first-up and on soft tracks. The massive weight and wide barrier are serious negatives, but his record suggests he can still be competitive.