Race-by-race tips and full preview for Randwick Kensington on Wednesday

6. Cassiel has looked slick in his trials both back in the spring and more recently when he scored a soft win at Rosehill a month ago. Expect he’ll use his speed to get across an if he runs up to his trials then he’ll be hard to beat.
Dangers: 10. Darling Downs was solid in betting at her only start back in October and was OK finishing fourth of seven here over 1300m. Two recent trials. From a wide gate she may go back and look to run on. Keep safe. 3. Armed Forces has been gelded and comes back to a maiden after a string of runs in tougher company. Hard to get a guide on where he’s at with the trials but will have his chance to show up with James McDonald and gate one. 5. Bundella has won both trials in handy enough fashion, chasing down a runaway leader to win the latest. Where he gets to from the gate is a question mark but stays under notice.
How to play it: Cassiel to win.

RACE 5 – 4.05PM: RANVET HANDICAP (1100m)

6. Cigar Flick has an unbeaten first-up record and is back to benchmark company after a string of group and listed runs that followed her fresh win last prep. Plenty to like about her trial, draws to get every chance and is well-placed.
Dangers: 4. Introducing was a well-supported favourite when he resumed at Warwick Farm but he didn’t quite run up to it finishing a fair fourth after leading. Fitter for it and gets a little weight relief. Capable of better. 1. Lavish Empire is always dangerous and has been freshened up since a midfield finish on Magic Millions Day at the Gold Coast where he wasn’t disgraced. Can run well fresh. 3. Portray is a handy mare on her day though she hasn’t won for a little while. Couple of recent trials have her fit to put in a nice fresh effort and she could show up.
How to play it: Cigar Flick to win and trifecta 6/1,3,4/1,3,4.

RACE 6 – 4.40PM: YARRAMAN PARK HANDICAP (1550m)

9. Jacob’s Time was a real eye-catcher when he resumed in a fast run race at Rosehill, hitting the line with gusto when it was all over for a close fourth. Capable of rolling forward up in trip if need be. Up-and-comer who can be competitive.
Dangers: 4. Infinitive has been freshened up since an even fourth at Randwick just over a month ago, that was on the back of a close second to Hell Hath No Fury fresh. Tickover trial since those runs and she’s one of the main chances. 6. The Years was placed in the Black Opal this time last year, game effort first-up behind a smart stablemate then favourite and led when fifth at Canterbury. Should be on the speed and can take running down. 3. Spaltet gets the blinkers on fourth-up after an improved third at Kembla two weeks ago. Worth including in the chances.
How to play it: Jacob’s Time each-way.

RACE 7 – 5.15PM: EXCEEDANCE’S FIRST YEARLINGS HANDICAP (1100m)

1. Angel Fund is racing in top form and while she’s up in weight on her Midway placing last time it says she’s not badly placed. Can give away a start so it’ll be interesting to see how gate one helps or hinders but she’s entitled to be in the finish.
Dangers: 6. Amoreaux was far too good winning her maiden before running fifth at Canterbury when she seemed to have her chance. Down 2.5kg here and entitled to another look. 10. Miss Couver can be a bit hit-and-miss, but this is a lot easier than the group 2 she took on first-up. Led there and was no match but showed last time in she’s capable of measuring up. 2. Konasana might find this a bit sharp fresh since the Wakeful but she’s drawn to do no work and could sprint well first-up.
How to play it: Angel Fund to win.

RACE 8 – 5.50PM: TAB HANDICAP (1400m)

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7. Earth Dance, an import on debut with a nice quiet trial under his belt, is the big query. Wide draw probably not a help but there should be a genuine enough tempo to allow him to settle back and run on. Watch betting for a push.
Dangers: 1. Sonora had things her own way in front and delivered with an easy all-the-way win at Canterbury five weeks ago. Drawn to be prominent again and is one of the main chances. 2. Romeo’s
Choice can’t be left out; he’s never far away. Down a notch in grade after fourth at Rosehill behind Gently Rolled. Won’t be far off them at the finish. 10. Firestorm is another question mark, a Kiwi first-up for the Waller yard and her trials have been on the quiet side so hard to line up. Betting tells us more but has the chance to show up from the inside gate.
How to play it: Earth Dance to win.

Best Bets:
Race 3 (9) Little Jeanie
Race 5 (6) Cigar Flick
Best Value:
Race 6 (9) Jacob’s Time

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