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By Jack Webster

Tips and race by race preview by Jack Webster for Friday’s Tamworth meeting. Selections based on a good track.

11. Apparently lines up on her home track, having gone close with runner-up finishes in both starts here at this distance since returning from a spell. Strong effort in her most recent run, narrowly beaten with a clear gap to the rest of the field. Faces an identical task here and gets another shot to break through.

Dangers: 12. Subsidise is on debut and has been trialing well in preparation. A trial winner in his most recent hit-out, he’s drawn favorably and looks well-placed to make an impact first up. 2. Jukebox Edition is long overdue to strike. Runner-up last start, he has been knocking on the door and gets another chance here. 8. Dubai Gold is first up and shapes as one of the better chances in this field, especially with key scratching’s opening up the race.

How to play it: Apparently WIN ($1.80 TAB Fixed Odds)

5. Miami Baby has shown promise in his initial three runs during his debut campaign. He trialed well in preparation for this campaign and finished just behind the placings at Warwick Farm first up. Better for that performance with a quick turnaround and can make an impact here, especially with natural improvement second up.

Dangers: 2. Rathoran was unlucky to just miss out here in his most recent run, doing his best work late in the race and displaying a devastating turn of foot. He’ll have a lot to do from the wide draw but has performed well at this track and distance in previous attempts and is right in the mix. 6. Buckles And Bows did well to make ground and finish just behind the placings last start. She draws the fence this time, is fitter second up, and will look for better race tactics to improve her result. 9. Pappiana showed promise prior to her spell and can naturally improve first up.

How to play it: Miami Baby WIN ($3.50 TAB Fixed Odds)

1. Aphelion gave a strong performance on debut at Muswellbrook, finishing runner-up. He presents here well-prepared with a trial win and a second-place finish in preparation, indicating he’s ready to return and make an impact first up.

Dangers: 9. Halle Bee has put together a string of runner-up finishes this campaign, with four second-place efforts before just missing out on the placings in her most recent run. She has performed well on her home track previously, benefits from a 1.5kg claim, and can make an impact again. 4. Hinune has shown promise since returning from a spell and ran home well in her most recent showing at Bathurst. Fitter for that run and right in the mix. 6. The Manager has shown notable improvement since returning, securing placings in both runs this campaign. Solider runner up last start at Scone and should go close again.

How to play it: Aphelion WIN ($2.90 TAB Fixed Odds)

1. Nature Boy looks to be the one to beat in this one. He was a winner last start at Grafton with a strong on-pace victory, leading throughout. Benefits from a 4kg claim and a favorable draw, and he will look to make it two in a row with a similar effort.

Dangers: 2. Hammoon Thunder put up a solid performance last start at Scone, finishing strong and unlucky to miss out despite chasing hard to the line. Can build off that effort and right in this. 6. Bill Peyto has been producing consistent performances in recent starts, including a respectable placing at Walcha last time out. Backing up quickly with a one-week turnaround and can be in the mix again. 3. Suit Day has been in solid form recently, including a win here two starts back. The last run at Grafton had some excuses, but with a favorable race setup, he can rebound strongly.

How to play it: Nature Boy WIN ($7.00 TAB Fixed Odds)

6. Inferencia drops back to the country level after some competitive performances in recent starts at Rosehill and Newcastle. A winner at Newcastle three runs prior, followed by a placing before spell. She put in a respectable effort first up at Rosehill but was caught in an awkward position wide in a crucial stage. Better for that run and gets another chance to show her best here.

Dangers: 4. Aesthete has had a slow start to this campaign, failing to make an impact in three runs so far. However, he won twice over this track and distance in his previous campaign and will be looking to rediscover that form here. 7. Fiorsum Fred is another who hasn’t been competitive in recent starts but drops back to the country level, where he is better suited to this field. Capable of an improved effort. 2. Satay Chicken won first up at Dalby in his most recent showing. Gets an inside draw to aid his chances and has performed well at this track previously.

How to play it: Inferencia WIN ($6.00 TAB Fixed Odds)

6. Winged has found more consistent form recently since a stable change and moving from Victoria to his new home track here at Tamworth. Three placings from three starts since the stable change, with two of those efforts coming here. Drawn well and sure to make an impact again.

Dangers: 4. Savethebesttilllast has been impressive in his last two starts here, securing a win before narrowly missing out in his most recent run. Steps up from 1200m to 1400m, which should suit, and there's every chance he'll be right in the finish again. 9. Autofocus showed promise before his spell and has maintained a consistent record so far. Went close here in his last attempt and benefits from a 1.5kg claim. With key scratching’s, he shapes as a strong contender. 5. Takemine is the next best in this field, showing enough promise to be competitive.

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

11. Kantishna will be looking to make it three wins in a row after a strong first-up victory here, followed by another win at Gunnedah last start. Didn’t appear to handle heavier ground in her initial campaign, but she finds more suitable conditions this time and faces a challenge she has proven capable of handling.

Dangers: 14. Close My Eyes has been competitive in his first two starts back from a spell, winning one and finishing runner-up in the most recent. Presenting on his home track, he’s sure to build on those performances and be in the mix here. 8. Fuld’s Doubt showed promise in her first-up race at Scone but also faces a wide draw. A 3kg claim helps her case, and she can build off that last performance. 15. Super Sioux should make a strong impression first up, especially with key late scratching’s improving his chances. Previously won when resuming at this track and looks well-placed to perform again.

How to play it: Kantishna WIN ($4.00 TAB Fixed Odds)

9. Upwardly Mobile comes off a strong win at Scone last start when resuming, holding off competition and running home well. Will need to overcome the wide draw, but he is fitter second up and only benefits from that run. Looks more than capable of striking again here.

Dangers: 7. Cossack Warrior is returning after being freshened and was too good for the rest in his last outing at Moree, leading throughout and finishing with a huge gap to the field. A solid trial in preparation suggests he's ready to return to his previous campaign form. 3. Up The Country and 14. The Affirmative present on their home track and are well-positioned to make an impact in this field.

How to play it: Upwardly Mobile WIN ($4.60 Tab Fixed Odds)

All the fields, form and replays for Friday’s Tamworth meeting