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By Ray Hickson

Tips and race by race preview by Ray Hickson for Sunday’s meeting at Goulburn. Selections based on a good track.

10. Atmospheric Rock made a nice debut on a heavy track back in July and has trialled strongly in a good quality heat leading into this. Draws well and Pike rides. Looks hard to beat.

Dangers: 14. Fifo Filly is a locally trained filly on debut and she did it very easily winning her only trial here back on October 11. That was on a heavy track but has to be respected. 1. Bombulla Boy started favourite first-up in a similar race and was run down after hitting the front and running about a bit in the straight. Wide gate but hard to leave out of the chances. 8 Miss Givings has struck wet tracks in both starts so far for two safely held thirds. Could be an improver here.

How to play it: Atmospheric Rock WIN ($2.40 TAB Fixed Odds) Odds & Evens: SPLIT.

Atmospheric Rock runs fifth in a Goulburn trial on October 4

6. Poetic Drama chased home what looks a smart type when runner-up at Newcastle third-up from a break. She’s had a few chances but back to country level and drawn well she’s a good chance.

Dangers: 1. In De Sun Iwilcome has some mixed form but she does tend to race well fresh and hasn’t started since a solid third at Kembla in August. Capable of being in the finish here. 5. Motion Legend has improved with each run and sat on speed and held on to score a maiden win at Gosford. Steps to 1400m now and up in class but is in the mix. 9. Spritely Emily is often in the placings and was just touched out for an overdue win at Nowra two weeks ago. Each-way.

How to play it: Poetic Drama E/W ($5.00 TAB Fixed Odds); Odds & Evens: SPLIT.

Poetic Drama runs second at Newcastle on October 11

8. Saveadateforme is a promising type and looked smart scoring at his second start at Kembla just over a week ago. Skips a grade but mile will suit and she has all the upside. Take beating.

Dangers: 5. Tillman is racing very well and fought hard on a heavy track here last time. Firmer track will suit and gets every chance from an inside gate. Has to be considered. 6. Mum’s The Boss is first-up since June but has trialled twice and the trip suits fresh. Might be a wet tracker but pay to keep safe. 9. Layla Of Monaco has won one from 20 but is often around the placings. Forgive last time at Canterbury on a heavy 10. Capable of a placing.

How to play it: Saveadateforme WIN ($1.85 TAB Fixed Odds); Odds & Evens: SPLIT.

Saveadateforme wins at Kembla on October 22

1. Sky Diamonds broke a long run of outs with an easy win at Canberra under 60kg just over a week ago. Drawn out this time but rarely runs a bad race and with even luck should be around the mark.

Dangers: 5. Tavi L’Amour has plenty of talent and while racing out of her class she’s a big watch first-up. Couple of trials and she was runner-up at Warwick Farm fresh last time in. Respect. 6. Midnight Oasis is in good form at the moment and ready for the step up in class after a popular win at Nowra two weeks ago. Must enter the discussion. 10. Lady Kah is out of her grade but couldn't have been more impressive in a last to first debut win here earlier this month. Could measure up.

How to play it: Sky Diamonds E/W ($5.00 TAB Fixed Odds); Odds & Evens: ODDS.

Sky Diamonds wins at Canberra on October 21

6. Gold Witness was just fair at his first two starts then improved into second at Muswellbrook last time. Raced on the pace there and fought on. Looks one of the main chances.

Dangers: 9. All About Ollie put together a couple of nice placings at the end of last prep and this trip will give him a chance fresh. Is a 13 start maiden so each-way best for him. 14. Jessandi ran well at Bathurst first-up then battled on to hold a midfield spot at Kembla. Wide gate no help but firmer track suits and she’s somewhere in the mix. 4. Ruberto is on debut for the Ryan/Alexiou yard after a couple of trials. Not sure where he fits in but not a lot of depth here so keep an eye on betting.

How to play it: Gold Witness WIN ($2.70 TAB Fixed Odds); Odds & Evens: SPLIT.

Gold Witness runs second at Muswellbrook on October 17

6. Salute Again is first-up without an official trial but couldn’t have done any more in two runs last prep for two easy wins. This is a little tougher but he has drawn well and any support will be significant.

Dangers: 4. Flying Sultan was in good form before failing down the straight at Flemington in April. Form otherwise is honest and from the ideal draw he has to be considered. 8. Important Product has plenty of ability on his day and this is easier than both his runs this time in. In the mix if he can find his best. 1. Da Nang Star will find this a little easier than last time at Kembla where he was in the market. Open to improvement.

How to play it: Salute Again WIN ($3.70 TAB Fixed Odds); Odds & Evens: EVENS.

Salute Again wins at Corowa in July

5. Flying Crazy finds himself in a nice race third-up after contesting a Weetwood and Silver Eagle this time in. Stakes winner at the Scone carnival, drawn well and if the race pans out for him he’ll be hard to hold out.

Dangers: 1. Baby Rider is a huge query at his local debut for Bjorn Baker. Plenty to like about his two trials and if the 1400m isn’t too short he could be right in the finish. 13. Mensa Missile won well at Rosehill second-up then just failed to pick up Zoushack at the Farm. Will be in the first few in running and capable of making his presence felt. 2. Oscar Zulu doesn't win out of turn but he usually races well fresh and had some solid form around his placings last time in. Couldn't leave out.

How to play it: Flying Crazy WIN ($5.00 TAB Fixed Odds); Odds & Evens: ODDS.

Flying Crazy wins at Scone in May

7. Almahero was too strong here on a good track a month ago then not disgraced on a heavy 10 in a Highway when he had excuses. Suited here and drawn to get every chance.

Dangers: 4. Rent A Rock was in good form prior to his last start fair effort at Canberra over a mile. Wasn’t beaten far though and entitled to another look on previous form. 10. Radiohead was narrowly beaten at Queanbeyan with a big weight then close up when running on in a Highway at Rosehill a month ago. Usually not too far away and is an each-way chance. 8. Still In Fashion had excuses for his Highway defeat but bounced back when a swooping winner at Wagga over this trip. Has a good record and is not out of this.

How to play it: Almahero WIN ($3.70 TAB Fixed Odds); Odds & Evens: SPLIT.

Almahero wins at Goulburn on September 23

All the fields, form and replays for Sunday’s meeting at Goulburn