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By Jack Webster

Selections based on a Soft Track.

3. Brutal Love hasn’t done much wrong since his debut, with two placings and a fourth from three starts. He delivered an impressive performance in his last run at Scone, making a late surge from deep in the field to finish third. He enters this race off a trial win at Dubbo last week and hasn’t been affected by wide draws in the past. Hard to look past.

Dangers: 4. Ischyros put in a respectable performance on debut at Goulburn. Gets another chance here and poses a potential threat. 12. Santolini draws a kind barrier and one of the better chances in this one. Can cause an upset. 1. Media Coverage has improved since resuming this campaign with a decent showing at Nowra. Worth including.

How to play it: Brutal Love WIN ($1.40 TAB Fixed Odds)

6. Network Error showed potential in her first two runs before a spell, with a placing and a strong last-start fourth, finishing powerfully from the back of the field. She returns off a solid trial, narrowly beaten into second, and gains an advantage here with the 4kg apprentice claim and an inside barrier draw.

Dangers: 5. Divron put in a solid run last start at Wagga, closing in strongly to narrowly miss first place. He’s performed well on wet tracks previously and should be among the finishers in this one. 7. Tequila Baby didn’t have much luck at the city level but has found form since returning to the country. Gets an inside barrier here and will go close. 3. Mo Cent enters this race fitter off the quick one week turnaround. Has gone close at this track/distance combo previously.

How to play it: Network Error WIN ($13.00 TAB Fixed Odds)

1. Valspar struggled at city level but has found consistent form since his stable change earlier this year, with three runner-up finishes and a win on a heavy track at Wagga. Fresh off a two-week turnaround and drawing barrier 1, he shapes up as the main contender to beat in this race.

Dangers: 3. The Impeckable has found success since his stable change, with a win and three placings from five starts. He’s proven himself at this distance before and looks likely to be a strong contender here. 6. Sun ‘N’ Sand won on debut at Queanbeyan but will have to overcome an awkward draw here. Worth considering. 5. Canadian Express previously trained by Bjorn Baker has been giving respectable efforts since his stable change. Just missed the run at the Sapphire Coast last outing and gets another chance here.

How to play it: Valspar WIN ($2.20 TAB Fixed Odds)

4. Dolly showed consistency in her first two campaigns, with a win and five placings from seven starts. Although her form dipped last start, finishing mid-field after a slow take-off at a critical point, she returns here after an 8-week let up and aims to recapture her previous form.

Dangers: 11. Blue Bayou put in a respectable effort last start at Sapphire Coast and fitter for the 2 week turn around. Won second up in her previous campaign on similar track conditions. One to watch. 5. Rocket Rudee is another one second up here who won on debut in a race where he led coming off the turn and held on with a strong finish. Freshened and gets another chance on a wet track here. 1. Commandoro has shown consistent form this campaign, with a win and three placings from four starts. He narrowly missed out in a three-way photo finish last start at Nowra and should be in the mix again here.

How to play it: Dolly WIN ($8.00 TAB Fixed Odds)

1. Ferrari Man, formerly with Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, showed early promise at city level and has improved since his stable change. Despite some recent inconsistency, he comes off an impressive win at Queanbeyan last start and could make an impact again.

Dangers: 8. Gijima Gal has been showing improvement this campaign and ran well last start to place Corowa. Draws the fence here and has won fourth up previously. 2. Lambay has been consistent throughout his career, with a previous third-up win at this distance. After a TAB Highway defeat, he can bounce back and show up here. 3. Shaquila comes off an impressive win at Orange last start and draws a favourable barrier here. Freshened up and stepping up to 1400m for the first time, which could suit. One to watch.

How to play it: Ferrari Man WIN ($5.50 TAB Fixed Odds)

4. Mr Moppett resumes at a track where he’s a perfect 2 from 2. He’s historically performed well first up and comes off a commanding trial win, finishing with a huge margin. With a decent draw, he should be the one to beat

Dangers: 2. Major Time was narrowly beaten first up at Canterbury, leading throughout but caught in the final stages. He can bounce back here today with the advantage of an inside barrier. One of the better chances in the race. 3. Kattegat resumes here fresh after a lengthy spell. Previously trained by James Cummings and does his best work on wetter ground with a positive record at this distance. In the mix. 7. Extravagant Lad is first up and has won at this track and distance before. He showed promise in his previous campaign. Worth considering here

How to play it: Mr Moppett WIN ($4.60 TAB Fixed Odds)

7. Louies Legacy aims for four in a row after a dominant win at Canberra, where he took the lead early and finished well ahead of the field. He’s shown he can overcome wide barriers in the past and should be the main contender here.

Dangers: 4. Asgarda has been successful with 6 wins and 4 placings from 16 starts. She faded late at Rosehill last start but is better suited to this race at a distance that suits her. Undefeated in two starts fourth up. Right in this. 1. Zouatica excels on wet tracks and at this distance. He finished last in the Big Dance at Randwick last start but is much better suited here. 14. Bon Frankie delivered a solid runner-up finish at Canberra last start. He gets another chance here but will need to overcome a wide barrier. One to watch.

How to play it: Louies Legacy WIN ($7.50 TAB Fixed Odds)

2. Burrandana resumes after nearly a year off, having shown solid form in past Highway Classics. He trialed well leading into this race and has proven competitive previously. Strong chance here.

Dangers: 4. Ticklebelly has put in two solid performances since resuming, including a placing in the Randwick TAB Highway last start, finishing strong. Fitter for the one-week turnaround and should go close here. 12. Wegotabetterhoffa draws the fence and does her best work on wet tracks. Did well to hold off competition last start at Canberra and fitter for the one-week turnaround. Ready to content here. 6. Soul Lady enters off a trial win and has a strong record at this track and distance. She’ll face a challenge from the wide barrier but one to watch.

How to play it: Burrandana WIN ($5.00 TAB Fixed Odds)

All the fields, form and replays for Friday Gundagai meeting