Randwick Kensington races Wednesday tips and full preview

RACE 4 – 3.30PM: JAMES SQUIRE HANDICAP (1400m)

5. Cape Byron is racing in good form and while he had his chance at Warwick Farm last time he was far from disgraced holding on to third. Down 3kg and this doesn’t look a whole lot harder. Should be in the finish somewhere.
Dangers: 10. Makena is coming off a maiden win at this track and distance two weeks ago where she took advantage of the inside gate and pounced late. Again draws well so every reason to think she can back up that effort. 4. Bullets High is a very interesting runner resuming since an impressive debut win at this trip and a solid second over a mile back in January. Likely to want further but could easily sprint well fresh. 1. Soldier Of Rome disappointed last time out at Rosehill but rode the speed in a strongly run race. Well worth another chance.
How to play it: Cape Byron each-way.

RACE 5 – 4.05PM: YARRAMAN PARK HANDICAP (1550m)

4. Time Quest hasn’t had the best of fortune in two runs back from a spell and did a good job to hold a placing after racing much closer than usual – three wide – at Warwick Farm last time. Extra distance well in his favour and draws to get cover. Must give another chance.
Dangers: 1. Russian Roni comes through the same race and she led and was only run down late. Fitter for that and also aided by the extra trip. Sure to be hard to run down again. 5. Zondee had some specking at each-way odds and enjoyed a good run before finishing too well over this course two weeks ago. Up 2kg and one of the chances again. 9. Smart Legend put in an ordinary run two starts back but runs either side have been solid and can’t be left out of the chances again.
How to play it: Time Quest to win and trifecta 4/1,5,9/1,5,9.

RACE 6 – 4.40PM: ALL TOO HARD @ VINERY STUD HANDICAP (1150m)

3. Ballroom Bella looks very well-placed here third-up on the back of two excellent runs in good company. Had to go back to last form the outside in the Fireball last time and hit the line hard into a close third. Draw a little more in her favour here and has a big chance.
Dangers: 1. Gold Revolver led all the way to a handy first-up win at Rosehill a month ago and has had a tickover trial since then. Likely to find the front again here and if allowed to control can take running down. 2. Able Willie can be a bit hard to catch but he got it right first-up with a nice win at Warwick Farm three weeks ago. Unbeaten in two starts at this track and he can’t be overlooked. 4.
Portray resumed with an even second here two weeks ago behind Introducing. Had her chance but can only be fitter and has claims.
How to play it: Ballroom Bella to win and trifecta 3/1,2,4/1,2,4.

RACE 7 – 5.15PM: BIVOUAC FIRST YEARLINGS HANDICAP (1150m)

10. Miss Couver was well-supported in a similar race here two weeks ago and gave away a huge start before rocketing into a close third. Sure to be close to a peak now and a shade kinder draw can only be a plus. If she’s in touch she’s hard to hold out.
Dangers: 3. Countyourblessings hasn’t raced since an easy Canterbury win a month ago when she sat on the leader’s back and was never going to lose. Trialled since then and with even luck she’s the one to beat. 4. Everyone’s A Star had a nice run and capitalised to win over 1100m here two weeks ago against a few of these. Will need another good ride but she rarely runs a bad race and has to be considered again. 5. Waikiki comes through the same race, she hit the line well along the inside to run second there. 1kg better off at the weights and only win came when second-up. Must include.
How to play it: Miss Couver each-way.

RACE 8 – 5.50PM: TAB HANDICAP (1800m)

3. City Of Lights had little luck in the group 3 Aspiration second-up and definitely finishes closer than ninth had things gone her way. Missed a run in the Epona last Saturday and would have been in the market. Nicely placed here and drawn well. Take beating.
Dangers: 4. Awesome Wonder is one to keep a close eye on first-up at a suitable trip. She does have a handy fresh record and trialled a couple of times though the latest a month ago. With McDonald in the saddle she bears watching. 2. Invincible Legend won a Midway three runs back then had no luck at Canterbury. Ran on well without threatening in his latest Midway where the runner-up has since won. Each-way claims. 9. Fay’s Angels isn’t without a hope here. Battled on OK behind Wymark at Rosehill last time, gets in with no weight and has an on-pace pattern. Wouldn’t shock if she features somewhere.
How to play it: City Of Lights to win and trifecta 3/2,4,9/2,4,9.

Best Bets
Race 6 (3) Ballroom Bella
Race 8 (3) City of Lights
Best Value
Race 7 (10) Miss Couver

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