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By John Schell

(Selections based on a heavy track)

1. Kipsamo is from the Brett Cavanough stable and has had two trials leading into this debut. He’s had two trials spread over a lengthy period of time and the latest of them was good despite not beating a runner home. He should be primed to run well in this.

Dangers: 4. Aphelion is on debut for the Messara and Gavanich stable and has had two trials in preparation. His latest trial was solid and he can make an impact here. 10. Read Em’ And Weep is never far from the action despite not winning and should give plenty of cheek here. 2. Steel Claws resumed with a fourth placing and could figure in the minor money here.

How to play it: Kipsamo WIN.

1. Saratoga Power has only had two starts for a third on debut at Scone and then a strong win at Tamworth when doing the job well at his second start. He looks to have plenty of upside and this looks well within his reach again.

Dangers: 2. Soaring Phoenix has a win and five placings from just seven starts and has been placed in each of her three starts since resuming from a spell. She looks well placed here. 4. Dancedes won on debut at Scone and has had two trials leading into this return to racing. She has the ability to make an impact. 6. Unreachable is a last start winner that warrants respect in this.

How to play it: Saratoga Power WIN.

3. Platinum Ridge had a trial earlier this month and looked good winning that at Scone. Ben Looker takes the ride in this and a forward showing should be on the cards if he can run up to that.

Dangers: 5. Withstand hit the line well out wide when a debut third at this track. His trials were good before that and he looks to have the ability to give this a shake. 10. Dravid debuted with a fifth at Newcastle and has had a trial again leading into this. 15. Naftali has only had two starts and hasn’t been disgraced in either of them.

How to play it: Platinum Ridge EACH WAY.

13. So Newchee Thinks has been placed in four of her six starts and has finished second in each of her latest three starts. She’s knocking on the door for a win and this looks made to order for her to break through in.

Dangers: 5. Sea Strike had two trials before debuting with a third at Scone when although beaten a fair margin, he ran a solid enough race. 6. Tarrant County ran well on debut at Scone before finishing third behind Bertie here last time out. 4. Lord Of The Dance has had plenty of chances but could sneak into the minor end of the money.

How to play it: So Newchee Thinks WIN.

4. The Hungarian is a winner of five of 12 starts and resumes here on the back of tacking the Country Classic at Rosehill last November. He’s had two trials to prepare for this and should be ready to sprint well fresh.

Dangers: 10. Crop Duster hit the line well to finish second at Dubbo when last produced and a repeat of that would have him right in the finish of this. 11. Dirty Merchant performed well in a recent trial and has the talent to give this a shake. 7. Obelius has been racing well with a couple of recent wins and this is within reach as well.

How to play it: The Hungarian WIN.

8. Invasive Dreams has been racing well with a couple of placings at Rosehill and then at Newcastle. She looks to be a talented filly and this race looks well within her grasp.

Dangers: 13. Up And Comer resumed with a midfield effort at Scone and only needs to repeat that to be rated a leading chance in this. 4. Jonny Be Swift was first-up from a spell when fourth at Scone and that form looks solid for this event. 11. Hemsted bobs up every now and again and he could get into the money here again without surprising.

How to play it: Invasive Dreams WIN.

1. Taking The Mikki resumed with a third at this track before winning in good style at Taree. He since followed a second at Wyong with a midfield finish at the same track behind Osman. He has a good record and only needs to be near his best to figure in the finish again.

Dangers: 11. Rum Diary is from the strong Kris Lees stable and was a winner three starts ago. 14. Hulu was a winner at Orange at her third start and was spelled following that. She resumes for a new stable here. 15. Atomic Forty Seven led when resuming at Newcastle and strips fitter for this.

How to play it: Taking The Mikki WIN.

Best Bets:
Race 2 (1) Saratoga Power.
Race 5 (4) The Hungarian

Best Value:
Race 3 (3) Platinum Ridge.

All the fields, form and replays for Monday's Muswellbrook meeting