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Racing and Sports highlight our standout plays at Australian TAB meetings for January 4.
Australian thoroughbred Tab meetings are today held at Muswellbrook, Yarra Valley and Gatton.
MUSWELLBROOK: RACE 6 @ 4:55 PM
FERRO VERO (2) won first-up at Scone then raced wide without cover in a 1400m Randwick Highway last start and failed to finish the race off. Far better placed today so watch for him to bounce back to form. STOCK THE ROSE (7) stalked the leader then proved a shade too strong last time out in a 1200m maiden at Tamworth. Progressive four-year-old who jumps from a far better gate today. Capable of taking this next step. The consistent EDGE OF MIDNIGHT (9) just missed at Taree last start over this trip as warm favourite. Freshened up and should be about the mark. ALWAYS IN (4) caught the eye at Wyong last time and is one to watch for late in the piece. The lightly raced HOT BANDIT (5) was just fair when resuming at Scone last start but can do a lot better.
SELECTIONS: Ferro Vero to return to winning ways.
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YARRA VALLEY: RACE 3 @ 2:30 PM
BRIER (1) was very good finishing runner-up over this trip at Sale on debut and has since been given time in the paddock. Hefel returns to the irons and can go one better against this lot. FOSSETTA (6) has placed over this distance range, draws low and gets 2kg off with the claim. Ticks a few boxes. LOLLY MONEY (3) is drawn to get a gun run in transit from the inside alley and rates among the better hopes.
SELECTIONS: Brier to win.
GATTON: RACE 3 @ 2:25 PM
BEAUTY BOOM (1) flies fresh and three back won a 58 by 4L first-up this track/trip. Comes back in grade with a 2kg claim and will ride the speed from the handy barrier. He's the one they have to beat. LETS DANCE JANDY (5) resumes again and performs first-up. Has a 2kg claim and should have the early tow to manage the awkward barrier. He has plenty of scope for improvement. MISSY'S READY (8) was a comfortable 58 winner here two starts ago. Draws well and can bounce without surprising. SONGZILLA (3) is a speedy galloper suited back in class with a 3kg claim. Keep onside. THE RATTLESNAKE (4) is a resumer with a good first-up record. Has a 3kg claim and include at a price.
SELECTIONS: Backing Beauty Boom.
