Scone May 12th, Tips and Previews
Best Bet - Scone Race 7
3
Banju $3.80
Local galloper Banju was a brilliant last-start winner at Tamworth.
The Benfica gelding has had an impressive campaign, including three consecutive victories in Sydney.
His form around King Frankel reads incredibly well for this event and he should be rock-hard fit at this stage of his preparation.
He looks the likely leader, and if he can dictate the tempo throughout, his rivals may need a taxi.
The wide barrier is the primary concern.
Luncies can win here first-up from a spell dropping significantly in grade.
The Iffraaj gelding has produced two eye-catching barrier trials leading into this event, and I suspect the Kris Lees camp will have him fully wound up for a first-up tilt.
His winning record is the biggest concern.
Next Best - Scone Race 4
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Cosy Corner $7.50
Cosy Corner was a brilliant winner on debut at Newcastle over 900m.
The Paul Perry trained Cable Bay filly will appreciate the step out in the distance, and she has been crunched in betting since markets opened.
The long Scone home straight plays into her favour, and I expect her to be motoring over the top of her rivals late.
The awkward barrier draw is her biggest obstacle.
Smart Recognition will have supporters after producing two impressive performances to start his career.
The Smart Missile gelding is ready to explode third-up from a spell, and the drop back to 1100m is the right move.
He will always need luck with his pattern of racing.
First starter Lulumon can run well on debut after producing an eye-barrier-catching trial.
Best Roughie - Scone Race 5
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Contemporary $8.00/$2.70
Contemporary is over the odds!
He is ready to peak third-up from a spell, and he should get the run of the race from an inside draw.
The significant class drop is advantageous, and the Exceed And Excel gelding already has a winning association with the inform Sam Clipperton.
The allocated weight is the primary concern.
Selous can win despite jumping from the carpark.
The Shooting To Win gelding has been beaten a lip at his last two outings, and he can go one better here with even luck in transit.
The form around Union Army reads well for this event; I expect the market support to continue until the barriers open.
His winning record is the biggest deterrent.
QUADDIE
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$40 for 500%
The Godolphin camp can look after punters in the first leg of the quaddie with Contemporary and Selous.
Both gallopers are third-up from a spell and ready to produce peak performances for their preparations.
Russley Crown is our banker in the second leg, while Banju, Luncies, Jojo Was A Man, and Wild Planet will fly the flag for quaddie players in the Scone Cup.
Union Army can finish the day on a winning note for favourite backers in the lucky last.
The Rich Enuff gelding looks like one of the better bets on a competitive racing program.
Best of luck!
Leg 1: 1, 5
Leg 2: 11
Leg 3: 3, 4, 6, 9
Leg 4: 4
Outlay: $40
Flexi Percentage = 500%
