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By Ray Hickson

Tips and race by race preview by Ray Hickson for Sunday’s meeting at Narrandera. Selections based on a soft to heavy track.

3. Starspangled Texan has been a late starter but both runs at Wagga have had merit. Showed improvement closing off strongly in his second and shapes as though the trip will suit. Clearly the one to beat.

Dangers: 5. Little Mist contested the same race and made some late ground when sixth beaten four lengths. Draws one this time and expect to see her run the best race of her career so far. 6. Peniche produced her best effort to date when leading over this course and holding on for third. Likely lands on speed and can give a sight. 9. Sunny Sewell was unfancied on debut but didn’t do a bad job coming from last over 1200m here on September 14. Smaller field and extra trip suits so keep safe.

How to play it: Starspangled Texan WIN ($1.80 TAB Fixed Odds) Odds & Evens: ODDS.

Starspangled Texan runs second at Wagga on September 17

6. Snappy Jim couldn’t have been more impressive at his first run for the new stab;e when leading all the way to a seven length win at Wagga. Not much harder here, fitter and if he turns up in the same mood will take beating.

Dangers: 4. I Am Richenuff was well supported when breaking through for a narrow on pace win here a few weeks back. Small query at the trip but lightly raced and is a definite chance. 5. My Rock Singa finally broke through for a dominant five length win at Nowra on a heavy track two weeks ago. Probably more depth here but hard to deny latest performance. Go well. 9. Majestic Lilly had some specking at odds at Canberra last week and ran up to it finishing on into second over 1400m. Probably gets back again from a wide gate but an each-way hope.

How to play it: Snappy Jim WIN ($1.65 TAB Fixed Odds); Odds & Evens: EVENS.

Snappy Jim wins at Wagga on September 17

5. Smokin’ Cod hasn’t raced since a handy second on a heavy track at Wagga in June. Did run well on debut at this trip and scratchings have helped her cause. Hard to beat.

Dangers: 12. Turnaquid is a big betting watch first-up without a public trial. Not disgraced at only start at Wodonga back in July and wouldn’t surprise if she showed a lot more here. 7. Century Fox was in the market here last start and disappointed finishing midfield. Might be worth another chance. 9. Mo Chara wasn't disgraced at Wagga when resuming on a heavy track. Comes back to 1000m which may help.

How to play it: Smokin' Cod WIN ($1.80 TAB Fixed Odds); Odds & Evens: SPLIT.

Smokin' Cod runs second at Wagga in June

4. Lady Tabloid started favourite when resuming at Canberra and tried hard for a close second on a heavy track. Much fitter and drawn a little better, she should be somewhere in the finish.

Dangers: 6. Shooting For Stars ran right up to market expectation with a dominant maiden win when resuming at this track last week. Backs up and no reason why she couldn’t repeat. 7. Tinge Of Ginge was a drifter in betting on debut at Wagga two weeks ago but was able to lead all the way for a handy maiden win. Same weight here and could measure up as well. 2. Rockin’ Shamus was a $41 chance when scoring his maiden win at this track back in July. Trialled in a strong heat behind Another One two weeks ago and is one to keep an eye on.

How to play it: Lady Tabloid WIN ($2.40 TAB Fixed Odds); Odds & Evens: EVENS.

Lady Tabloid runs second at Canberra on September 16

2. My Bold Boy atoned for a defeat as favourite two starts back with a dashing all the way win over this course last week. Racing very well, down 2kg and should take some catching again.

Dangers: 1. Galaxy Force won well at Albury three starts back and while he had his chance at Wagga last time this is a decent drop in class and with the claim he gets in nicely at the weights. Can run well. 3. Honeysuckle Choice doesn’t win out of turn but she is regularly around the mark. Stuck on well on the speed when third at Canberra last week, draws well and has each-way hopes. 4. Lace And Whiskey disappointed behind My Bold Boy here last start but does have a weight turnaround so might be worth another chance.

How to play it: My Bold Boy WIN ($1.60 TAB Fixed Odds); Odds & Evens: SPLIT.

My Bold Boy wins at Narrandera on September 26

7. Argyll Gardens was excellent when resuming at Wagga, hitting the line from well back into third on a heavy track. Fitter for it, extra trip and inside gate suit. Should be very competitive on that effort.

Dangers: 4. Decker led all the way for a comfortable win in this class a few weeks back. Up 2kg for the win and while drawn wide will go forward and could take catching. 9. Cut To Pieces can mix form and while he’s yet to place first-up both wins are at this trip and fitter for a recent trial. Keep an eye on betting. 2. Smiler Marshall was a popular winner at Wagga two runs back then not disgraced running fourth in a BM70 at Canterbury. Down in class and one of the chances.

How to play it: Argyll Gardens E/W ($8.50 TAB Fixed Odds); Odds & Evens: SPLIT.

Argyll Gardens runs third at Wagga on September 17

6. Scarlet Prince was a drifter in betting but was able to stave them off to score ar Canberra last week. Handy Highway effort prior to that and should be hard to beat in the small field.

Dangers: 5. Nieces And Nephews led and fought hard in the same race to be just denied in second place. Will go forward again and has to be considered the danger again. 4. Tullys Gold is fitter for two runs back and getting the mile now might suit. 2. Mussoorie Magic didn't show much first-up, blinkers go on and expedct some improvement though hard to make a case for him to win.

How to play it: Scarlet Prince WIN ($2.10 TAB Fixed Odds); Odds & Evens: SPLIT.

Scarlet Prince wins at Canberra on September 24

2. Deshawn is racing consistently and while drawn out he’s aided by a claim and this does look easier than his last start solid fifth at Bathurst. Winner there three runs back and placed in six of eight runs at the trip.

Dangers: 1. Leather Jacket Lew is fitter for one run back at Goulburn where he led and knocked up to run fourth. Might want a shade further but expect he will improve and is capable of showing up. 8. Gambacorta was a bit below par last time at Nowra where he failed to beat one home after leading. Form prior was okay and with blinkers on is entitled to another chance. 11. Honour The Legend was unfancied second-up but attacked the line well into second here at 1200m. Extra trip a plus and he’s an each-way chance.

How to play it: Deshawn WIN ($3.50 TAB Fixed Odds); Odds & Evens: SPLIT.

Deshawn runs fifth at Bathurst on September 25

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