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By Ray Hickson

Tips and race by race preview by Ray Hickson for Wednesday’s Warwick Farm meeting. Selections based on a good track.

11. Ring Ahoy was a drifter in the market first-up so expecting there’s improvement to come on what was a handy first-up fourth here two weeks ago. If he can take some advantage of an inside gate and be that little bit closer he looks a good chance to be right in the finish.

Dangers: 5. Stylised is a nicely bred Godolphin colt who looked the part in his latest trial scoring softly over 1200m a couple of weeks back. Tricky alley but it’s a fair starting point and the trip will suit first-up. Keep safe. 10. Surf On Turf had a tough run first-up at Kensington a few weeks ago when solid in the market and he boxed on pretty well to finish midfield. Expect he’ll be forward from the softer gate and he could be a big improver. 2. Rediener sat handy and made a bid for victory in the straight but had his challenge repelled. Fitter for it and stays at the same trip, from the inside gate he can be thereabouts again.

How to play it: Ring Ahoy E/W ($5.50 TAB Fixed Odds). Odds & Evens: ODDS.

Ring Ahoy runs fourth at Warwick Farm on August 31

3. Pereille is one of a number of impressive triallers on debut here and he certainly wasn’t asked for anything in his recent effort at Hawkesbury, cruising into a close second. Draws nicely and sure to be very competitive.

Dangers: 11. On The Beach looks a typical jump and run type from the Waterhouse/Bott stable based on her two easy trial wins at Rosehill and Gosford. Will roll forward from the wide gate and must be respected. 8. Enuendo was quite sharp leading all the way to win her latest trial at Warwick Farm recently. James McDonald rode her in both but rides Pereille here. Draw gives her the chance to be prominent and can’t be overlooked. 4. Shadow Vampire wasn’t disgraced on debut in what was a solid maiden back in May, he made a sharp run before condition gave out. Fitter for two recent trials and is one to keep an eye on.

How to play it: Pereille WIN ($2.90 TAB Fixed Odds). Odds & Evens: ODDS.

Pereille runs second in a Hawkesbury trial on August 22

3. Legend Has It is more than capable of taking this out, he won a similar race back in February and didn’t help himself by being slowly away third-up last time at Wyong. Hit the line well there and is a good chance if he can get the right run.

Dangers: 2. Just A Jedi is a consistent type whose three runs back have been solid and he steps up in trip now fourth-up. Meets Legend Has it slightly worse for finishing second in that race in February, but has an on pace pattern that will help his cause. 5. Father’s Day is an improving type who showed staying promise with a solid win at Hawkesbury recently to make it two on end. Nice 5kg drop in weight after the claim and is right in this. 1. Heljami makes the switch from Victoria and is one to be wary of from the Maher/Eustace yard. Won at Ballarat three starts back on the synthetic and finds James McDonald. Watch betting.

How to play it: Legend Has It E/W ($9.50 TAB Fixed Odds). Odds & Evens: SPLIT.

Legend Has It runs second at Wyong on August 28

11. Vivid Flash has trialled up very nicely for a big first-up run and the form around her shapes up pretty well from last time in. Ran Shades Of Rose to less than half a length in February, only win was on good ground and should get last shot at them.

Dangers: 12. Cinderella Days made it two from two with an all the way win first-up over 1200m on her home track and does look a filly of promise. It’ll be interesting to see if she leads here in a race that looks to have some pressure or adapts. 9. Amati won narrowly on debut then was run down by Owen County at Randwick, both starts on heavy tracks. She trialled okay at Rosehill recently behind Hameron and is sure to be strong late. 6. Stalking started last prep in a maiden and ended it in a Group 2 finishing midfield in the Doomben Roses. She has run well fresh in both preps and wouldn’t be surprised if she does the same here.

How to play it: Vivid Flash E/W ($5.50 TAB Fixed Odds). Odds & Evens: SPLIT.

Vivid Flash runs second in a Rosehill trial on September 6

4. Willinga Rufio impressed in his first preparation winning twice then a solid third at Rosehill back in June. He’s trialled strongly and kicking off at this trip suits given his debut win was at 1500m. Will be on speed from the inside gate and is hard to beat. Read trainer Mark Newnham's comments here.

Dangers: 5. Kokoro probably goes back from the wide gate and if there is pressure up front he’ll come right into play. Dominant showing at Wyong last time after settling near the tail and looms as a threat. 9. Fanmalia is another who would be suited by a solid tempo, he’s been racing well in high country benchmark races around this trip and is another to throw into the mix at odds. 2. Miss Redoble drew wide first-up in Listed mares grade at Wyong and was always well back. Forgive that, she can improve here from a softer gate and down in grade. Each-way hopes.

How to play it: Willinga Rufio WIN ($2.15 TAB Fixed Odds). Odds & Evens: SPLIT.

Willinga Rufio wins a Canterbury trial on September 1.

2. Conrad is not a noted leader so he was game in defeat when run down late by Capo Strada two weeks ago. No harder and unlikely to be forced into leading this time, as he showed winning second-up he can be effective from off the pace. Go well.

Dangers: 4. Pretty Amazing stamped herself as a promising middle distance type in the autumn winning the Group 3 Kembla Classic before a disappointing effort in the Group 1 Vinery. Given some soft trials and she’s sure to be hitting the line fresh. 10. Stick To Your Guns scored a soft win at his first run for Annabel Neasham at Kembla, bursting through when a gap opened. No issues with the extra 200m and again comes up with gate one. Definite chance. 17. Lindermann tried hard when resuming with a close second to Cinderella Days here two weeks ago. Drops 5.5kg and he’s an each-way hope.

How to play it: Conrad E/W ($6.50 TAB Fixed Odds). Odds & Evens: EVENS.

Conrad runs second at Warwick Farm on August 31

9. Narito faces his biggest test but he’s been impressive in two wins at the provincials and no reason to think he won’t measure up. Good effort at Newcastle time, asserting some dominance late when he found room and with luck from an inside gate should go close.

Dangers: 3. Democracy Manifest impressed winning his first two starts for Chris Waller on heavy tracks, at this track, before giving away too much start at Randwick back in May. Nice quiet trial leading in and sure to be dangerous late. 20. The Poacher is an up and comer who won a good form race at Hawkesbury first-up a month ago. Interesting to see how he lines up here but no surprise if he is competitive. 16. Shalailed did nothing wrong as a two-year-old with a win and four placings from five starts and bears close watching first-up. Is trialling okay, draws well and is worth considering.

How to play it: Narito WIN ($3.00 TAB Fixed Odds). Odds & Evens: ODDS.

Narito wins at Newcastle on August 30

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