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Seven races are scheduled to be run and won at Warwick Farm this Wednesday.
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At time of publication, the track was rated a Good 4 with the rail in the true position the entire course.
Our best bets for each race are provided below.
RACE 1 - 2:00PM: JAMES SQUIRE HANDICAP (1000 METRES)
Le Parrain (1) impressed on debut with an arrogant win at Gosford over 1000m.
The Maher and Eustace-trained son of Street Boss led before booting clear at the top of the straight with Jason Collett easing him down late for a 2.61 length win.
He was thrown in the deep end at his second start in the Listed Brian Crowley Stakes.
He raced outside the lead and gave a kick in the straight but was swamped late and finished fifth to Mumbai Muse who then won the Group 3 Red Roses at Flemington.
Le Parrain will strip fitter third-up and has the early speed to cross from the outside gate.
RACE 2 - 2:35PML: INGLIS CLASSIC CATALOGUE OUT NOW HANDICAP (1600 METRES)
Heads You Lose (7) started his career on the right note with a narrow win over 1500m at Warwick Farm last start.
The Chris Waller-trained Justify colt took some time to wind up but once he did, he was strong through the line to win by a nose.
He'll have come on from that run and be better for the experience.
In a vote of confidence that he has ability, Waller has booked James McDonald to ride.
RACE 3 - 3:10PM: RANVET HANDICAP (2400 METRES)
Father's Day (2) recent form reversal coincided with Rachel King climbing in the saddle.
Two starts ago, King opened a big lead over 2400m on the Kensington track and it proved a winning move with the chasing field unable to run her mount down.
The Bjorn Baker-trained gelding again led last start at Rosehill and did well to fight on for a long neck second to Speycaster.
He rises in weight but drops in class and with limited speed in the race, King should be able to dictate proceedings.
RACE 4 - 3:45PM: GHAIYYATH FIRST YEARLINGS HANDICAP (1400 METRES)
Rockola (1) should be at peak fitness following three runs this preparation.
The Edward Cummings-trained son of Jukebox placed at his past two starts and was particularly impressive running through the line when finishing third by 1.68 lengths to Until Valhalla over 1400m on the Kensington track.
He has since been back to the trials where he turned in a nice piece of work.
Winkers go on for the first time which should see Tyler Schiller settling not too far away in the run.
RACE 5 - 4:20PM: KIA ORA PRAGUE PLATE (1200 METRES)
Afterlight (2) was an arrogant winner here first-up over 1100m but things have not gone to plan in her two subsequent races.
Two starts ago, the Chris Waller-trained four-year-old mare raced wide throughout but fought on well until she gassed out late to finish 1.04 lengths fourth over 1100m at this track.
Last start she settled back in a strong Saturday Rosehill race and was forced to make a long wide run on the turn.
Understandably she weakened in the run home to finish 5.39 lengths behind Salisano.
She'll appreciate the drop in class and draws to get a sweet run for James McDonald.
RACE 6 - 4:55PM: EXCEEDANCE @ VINERY STUD HANDICAP (1100 METRES)
Accredited (8) begins his second preparation and looks to have come back a more furnished horse.
The Joe Pride-trained All Too Hard gelding has warmed up for this first-up assignment with two trials, the most recent proving to be a very nice piece of work.
He impressed on debut when charging late to win by just under a length over 1000m at Nowra before finishing third at Gosford after a slow start.
Rory Hutchings should be able to settle in a prominent position from barrier 2 in what looks a good race to start his preparation.
RACE 7 - 5:30PM: BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP (1400M)
Power Of The Brave (2) looks ready to show his best at his fourth run back this preparation.
There was a flashing light on the run of the Kris Lees-trained gelding's last start second at Randwick over 1300m.
He let down powerfully to just miss running down Ningaloo Star with the final margin just a head.
Nash Rawiller retains the ride and a strong speed will help.
1 Unit – Power Of The Brave (2)
