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By Ray Hickson

Tips and race by race preview by Ray Hickson for Wednesday’s Kensington meeting. Selections based on a heavy track.

4. Cruizingdafield led them up on debut at this track three weeks ago and fought on pretty well to hold third. Imagine she’ll look to go forward again and with many of the dangers on paper coming out should be hard to beat.

Dangers: 10. Victorine was competitive on heavy tracks at her last two starts last time in and while still a maiden hasn't done a whole lot wrong. Must be respected. 13. our Lady Stardustwas well supported at her debut at Gosford and made some ground for a close third. Heavy track a query but chance if she handles it. 9. Tolima has only trialled once and that was on the synthetic, where she was safely held against older horses. But stable has a habit of producing winners lately off quiet trials so might pay to keep safe.

How to play it: Cruizingdafield WIN ($2.60 TAB Fixed Odds). Odds & Evens: EVENS.

Cruizingdafield runs third at Kensington on June 29

9. Renosu tackled stakes races at his first four starts, for two placings, before a fair fourth at Canterbury on a heavy track, when a big drifter, in March. The heavy might test him again but trialling well and worth another look while fresh.

Dangers: 13. Martial Music gave a cheeky sight in front on debut here three weeks ago before being reeled in late by Airman and a couple of others. Could be an improver with the run under his belt. 12. Zoukerino is a well bred colt on debut and the fact he's here on a heavy track must suggest the stable thinks he will handle it. Trialling nicely and a definite chance. 1. Annihilate is another first starter from the Waller stable who hasn't shown up in his trials but he certainly wasn't disgraced in the latest. Worth including.

How to play it: Renosu WIN ($2.10 TAB Fixed Odds). Odds & Evens: ODDS.

Renosu wins a trial at Warwick Farm on July 6

2. Icecrusher has been excellent in two runs back for a close second first-up then a month between runs into a solid second at Canterbury on a heavy 10. Fitter for that, no harder here and getting out in distance now is a good chance to go one better.

Dangers: 5. Awesome Choice finished alongside Icecrusher when they met at Canterbury and with the 2kg claim she is better off at the weights. At the same time she had her chance to get past her rival. Won second-up last prep, however, and is a threat. 3. Notions tends to mix form and won at Goulburn two starts back before a handy enough effort in the Winx Guineas on the Sunshine Coast on a heavy 10. Small field suits and worth including in the chances. 4. Miss Scalini was a beaten favourite on a heavy track at Newcastle last start and seemingly disappointed on face value. Could be placed here.

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

Icecrusher runs second at Canterbury on July 7

2. Zounique rarely puts in a bad one and that’s a head start in this open race. Ran on into a placing over this course two starts back then far too strong in heavy ground at Newcastle back in class. Claim helps here and has a good chance to repeat.

Dangers: 3. Steplee wasn’t disgraced running on strongly into second behind The Milkbar Kid here three weeks ago in a similar race. Is a two time heavy track winner and while he gets back he has a big finish and is sure to be hitting the line. 4. Chateaux Park is another who gets back and runs on and while he doesn’t win out of turn he usually runs into the placings or thereabouts. Sound in a Midway last time over a mile and has to be included. 7. Adios Steve is the likely leader in a small field and that gives him a chance in a field with noted backmarkers.

How to play it: Zounique WIN ($4.20 TAB Fixed Odds). Odds & Evens: SPLIT.

Zounique wins at Newcastle on July 2

11. Tympanist has been a little hard to catch of late. Shade unlucky two runs back behind Kalino at Randwick then back into a Midway he didn’t fire a shot. If he produces his best he’s good enough to get away with this.

Dangers: 2. Wild Chap could get some on pace favours in the small field and back in class on a wet track is worth another chance after contesting Big Dance qualifying races at his past two. Easy Canterbury winner on heavy tracks twice in May. 3. The Catch has been disappointing in two runs for the Bjorn Baker stable but has a chance to improve here. Was a big winner on a heavy at the Gold Coast back in April. 7. Harvey's Way hasn't shown a liking for heavy tracks to date and that's the query here.

How to play it: Tympanist WIN ($3.00 TAB Fixed Odds).

Tympanist runs second at Randwick on June 25

12. Glacier Queen is racing in top form this time in, winning at Warwick Farm third-up before looking all over a winner here three weeks ago when it was snatched from her on the line. Handles heavy okay and this doesn’t look any harder than last time. Go well.

Dangers: 1. Quick Tempo won his first five starts before failing in two attempts in BM72 grade in late summer. Whether he was at the end of his prep then is a possibility, but he’s trialled nicely leading into this and handles the ground. Keep safe. 8. Jacquine Reward had a task after going back from a wide gate first-up for 12 months at Scone under 60kg but hit the line nicely late. Fitter for that and while he would probably prefer a soft track he did trial well in heavy ground prior to resuming. Eligible for easier but expecting him to be handy and he could be placed. 4. Affinity Beyond will probably lead and that will give her a decent chance. Only one try on heavy wasn't encouraging but racing well this time in.

How to play it: Glacier Queen WIN ($3.00 TAB Fixed Odds). Odds & Evens: SPLIT.

Glacier Queen runs second at Kensington on June 29

10. Tawfiq Lass came from last to miss narrowly on a good track here before sitting on speed and always looking in control to score easily at Canterbury on heavy ground. Imagine she will adopt a similar approach here and be handy and she can repeat.

Dangers: 9. Adelaide’s Light is getting close to a win and if they are able to run on out wide it will suit him from an outside gate. Past two runs at Canterbury on heavy tracks have been solid and he’s capable of featuring. 7. Spangler is the big watch of the day. Lightly raced import who won on debut in the UK on a heavy track and was runner-up on synthetic at his only other start. Not exposed in his two trials but be very wary especially if there’s good support. 13. Tuhinga was only fair first-up at Canterbury a month ago but has been back to the trials so will be fitter. Could be an improver.

How to play it: Tawfiq Lass WIN ($3.90 TAB Fixed Odds). Odds & Evens: SPLIT.

Tawfiq Lass wins at Canterbury on July 7

All the fields, form and replays for Wednesday’s Kensington meeting