Track Good 4 and rail True Race 1 - 1.50pm: 4YO & UP MAIDEN HCP (1500m) We start with the older maidens over a middle distance on a surface that could slip back into soft range, with some showers forecast. Hitting a fitness peak deep into the prep, improving mare 5.
Al Flores can break through. Has been close-up in and around the money at this track in her last two, drawn to get a softer run this time, and gets a timely 2kg weight drop. Racing returns to Hawkesbury on Tuesday.
Credit: AAP Dangers: Early favourite and improving 2. Blacklist is also well-credentialed fourth-up, but shapes under the odds from a tricky draw. Watch the betting on 4.
Sting In The Tail who resumes off a lengthy break via two quiet trials for the Chris Waller stable; while 6. O’explosive can sneak into the minor money fourth-up from a better draw. How to play it: Al Flores to win Race 2 - 2.
25pm: CLASS 1 HCP (1500m) Staying at the distance, it looks like the right race for 1. C’mon Mate to finally claim a second career win at his 22nd start, with the blinkers back on. Has placed in two of his last three, the latest under three lengths from the winner here in a tougher BM 64, and drawn to get lovely cover right behind the speed.
Has placed a staggering 11 times so far, often without luck. Dangers: 3. Mahogany Girl goes up in trip and is drawn to get an economical run again fourth-up behind a last-start maiden win at this track.
Keep safe 4. Suspect who has inconsistent form around the provincials,.
