Day 2 of the Warrnambool Racing Carnival kicks off on Wednesday and we take a look at the feature races on the card and give our tips and best bets for what looks a quality day of racing.
Race 2 – 11:50am AEST – No. 6 Sly Corner
Sly Corner has an excellent chance to claim a maiden race win at Warrnambool this afternoon.
He has generally been racing in stronger maidens than this one and he has improved every time that he has been seen at the races.
Barrier 11 means that he will get a fair way back in the run, but he will be storming home in the concluding stages.
Race 6 – 2:05pm AEST – No. 6 Saunter Boy
Saunter Boy is deserving of his status as a clear favourite in Galleywood Hurdle betting.
There is no doubt that he is the class horse in this field and he showed his jumping credentials with a comfortable win at Pakenham last start.
He still needs to improve his jumping skills, but I think that he will be able to get home in this contest purely on class alone.
Race 8 – 3:20pm AEST – No. 4 Great Again
The Wangoom Handicap is always an interesting betting race and this year’s edition is no exception.
There is no doubt that Lindsey Smith has set Great Again for a first-up tilt at this contest and he is well-placed to make a winning return to the races.
He has an excellent first-up record and he generally produces his best form over 1200 metres.
Race 10 – 4:30pm AEST – No. 5 Nikau Spur
Nikau Spur is deserving of his status as a dominant favourite in the final race of the day.
He returned to the races with a dominant victory at Pakenham and the scary things for his rivals is that he still has the upside to improve.
The Proisir gelding will settle in the second half of the field, but he will be storming home late.
