Port Macquarie tips and results

Our price $4.20 · SP $5.00 · Jett Newman

She should be handy in a race with no strong leader, and she gets class relief from Bm58 company. That puts her right in the finish if she gets the forward position. The doubts are the unproven 1800m and her limited soft-track record.

Our price $4.50 · SP $5.50 · Aaron Bullock

He is the most likely of the on-pace types. His only start was a solid fourth on Soft ground after an awkward beginning, and he should be sharper second-up. Bullock is riding well and knows this track. The wide barrier and the stable's poor local record keep him second, but he should be near the lead in a fast-run race and has the pace to be there at the finish.

Our price $11.00 · SP $21.00 · Teighan Worsnop

She was third on Soft ground last start and has also been placed on heavy tracks. The barrier and her on-pace style suit this track.

Our price $4.00 · SP $3.50 · Zac Wadick

Lottery Link has been racing in stronger company than most of these, with a good third last start in a Super Maiden Plate. A drop in class and a handy run should suit.

Our price $5.50 · SP $4.60 · Liberty Smyth

Dynamic Diva has strong recent form and gets a big weight advantage, but the map is against her. She tends to settle back and the track rarely rewards runners who do. She has to make up ground in a moderately run race, so she sits third, with only a modest edge over the rest.

Our price $6.00 · SP $8.00 · Paige Fergusson-Smith

Dropping from Open company to a Bm58 with a 3kg claim and a forward-running style that suits the track. He should be handy to the speed in a slow race and would be hard to run down if he gets an easy time.

Our price $2.70 · SP $1.85 · Ben Looker

Polymer is the most likely winner on form. He has won twice at this track, handles wet ground and has run solid races against stronger company in Sydney. A recent barrier trial win here shows he is forward, and the Looker/Snowden combination is highly successful. Tempo may be slow, but he should settle handy from barrier 3.

Our price $6.50 · SP $14.00 · Andrew Gibbons

The Lupercal is racing consistently at this level and likely to take a position just behind the leader. His close second at Grafton on a soft track shows he can handle the going, and he has been competitive against similar grades. He has rarely won, but he looks a solid place chance with a good run behind the leader.

Our price $4.80 · SP $7.00 · Lee Magorrian

A consistent mare who won with authority on soft and then ran a gutsy second against better-class opposition. She drops in class, has a good draw and should settle within striking range in a fast-run race. Top weight and a quiet jockey and trainer record at this track are the concerns, but she is well placed to run a big race.

Our price $6.50 · SP $5.50 · Aaron Bullock

A tough gelding who has placed in most starts and won here on soft. He disappointed last start but is back with the jockey who won on him, and the gear change gives him a fresh look. The wide barrier is a real hurdle, but a fast pace should help a midfield runner. Good each-way chance.

Our price $8.00 · SP $11.00 · Jett Newman

He has the speed to lead from a good draw at a track that strongly favours horses near the front.

Our price $4.80 · SP $7.50 · Danny Peisley

The best form in the field on the day's track pattern. Dirty Does It won this class here last start, settled handy and kicked clear. He has a strong soft-track and course record and should again get a forward position from a good draw.

Our price $9.00 · SP $11.00 · Zac Wadick

Wishful Thinker ran well here two starts ago and should be handy again. Top weight and the wide barrier are real issues, but he is likely to be positioned forward on a track that rewards it.