Mighty Zou, with Reece Jones as his jockey, is aiming to build on two strong performances in shorter races at the start of his career. The four-year-old son of Zoustar finished just outside the placings in his last race at Tamworth, despite running wide the whole way. Before that, he had another solid run at Scone on a heavy track, closing in late to finish 2.4 lengths behind the leaders. These two efforts should have him well-prepared for the longer 1500m race. Bet Now: Muswellbrook Race 2 Muswellbrook Race 3 6 Otium Otium has shown mixed form on dry tracks…

Le Mans is an interesting Irish horse, having her second race in Australia for trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr. She impressed in her first run at Caulfield after nearly a year off, making up a lot of ground from the back. With potential to improve and some luck from a wide barrier, it’s no surprise she’s favored in this race over her ideal distance. Bet Now: The Valley Race 2 The Valley Race 5 3 Arkansaw Kid Arkansaw Kid was withdrawn from Caulfield last week for this easier race. Trained by Lindsay Park, the sprinter was impressive in…

Cohesive looks like a strong contender for Edward Cummings. The lightly-raced mare has faced some tough wide draws this prep, but showed real improvement in her last start at Canterbury, finishing third after a strong chase over a slightly shorter distance. Now in her fifth run back from a spell, the 1200m distance should suit her better, and a favorable gate should allow her to settle nicely and come off the speed. Bet Now: Wyong Race 4 Wyong Race 5 8 Killer Kerr Killer Kerr seems like she may benefit from a longer distance. The mare by Shooting To Win…

Alpha Bravo is a strong contender in a competitive race. The lightly-raced colt finished second twice in Brisbane during his first campaign but struggled at Group 3 level. He’s had good trial runs leading up to his return, and with a good position behind the leaders, he has a solid chance. Bet Now: Sunshine Coast Race 1 Sunshine Coast Race 3 4 Tyndrum Gold Tyndrum Gold seems close to winning his first race in Australia. Annabel Neasham’s European import showed significant improvement in his third run, finishing strong in second place on the Poly track at the Sunshine Coast. His…

Warilla Gorilla, a five-start maiden, could be a strong contender if he gets a start. In his last race at Hawkesbury, he finished midfield despite running wide. The slight drop in distance works in his favor, and from a good gate, he’s well-positioned to get a favorable run from midfield. Bet Now: Newcastle Race 4 Newcastle Race 7 3 One Beat No Beat One Beat No Beat, who recently finished second in a Highway race at Rosehill, is well-suited for this race on her return. Although she usually takes a few runs to hit her stride, she has placed in…