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By Ray Hickson

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

6. Justina debuted with a handy win at Kembla back in September and went straight to the paddock. She’s trialled a couple of times and beat a handy one in her latest hitout at Rosehill a few weeks ago, with a big gap to third. Sure to run well fresh.

Dangers: 4. Pole Position is a big watch at his first run for Joe Pride. Was two months between trials going into the close up fourth at Warwick Farm two weeks ago. Market a good guide but happy to keep safe. 1. Oxford Vision is a consistent type who chased hard when runner-up at Gosford last week. Should land in a good spot and have his chance to be in the finish. 5. Zanzibar Gem won at Muswellbrook first-up then two months before hitting the line into second behind Another Cognac at Warwick Farm. Can’t be left out on those efforts.

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

Justina wins a Rosehill trial on December 29

2. Zenti is a speedy customer who ran them off their feet when scoring at Newcastle on Boxing Day. That was 1150m and he was stopping late so the shorter trip a plus. Likely finds the front and take running down.

Dangers: 5. Brudenell gave a sight when resuming at Warwick Farm then started $1.50 and had it easy at Tamworth a month ago. May have to do some work from the barrier but only poor run was on a heavy track so has to be considered. 4. Last Bid Liam is in a new stable and showed some promise as a two-year-old. Latest trial at Gosford on heavy ground was okay and he’s worth keeping safe. 3. Aspen Chase will find this a lot easier than trying to go with Passeggiata at Rosehill last time out. Solid at Warwick Farm in midweek company before that and is worth another chance.

How to play it: Zenti WIN ($3.20 TAB Fixed Odds); Odds & Evens: SPLIT.

Zenti wins at Newcastle on December 26

5. Shigeru hasn’t done a whole lot wrong and while beaten at Muswellbrook last week all his good form has been at this trip and below. Found a winnable race and should be in the finish.

Dangers: 11. Red Cobra disappointed last time in unplaced in three runs when in the market in each. Showed there are wins in him early on so could be an improver this time. 2. Lord Bob made some improvement at his second start when up to 1200m at Port Macquarie, finding the line okay into fourth. Each-way claims. 3. Vegas Outlaw ran a couple of nice races here and at Gosford a year ago but resumes from a decent break. Could place in a race lacking depth.

How to play it: Shigeru WIN ($2.30 TAB Fixed Odds); Odds & Evens: SPLIT.

Shigeru runs fourth at Muswellbrook on January 16

4. Lim’s Synergy was well in the market first-up at Nowra and charged when the race was all over into a close second. Stays at 1100m but this race has fallen away and he should go close.

Dangers: 11. Fiancetto was tested a bit in her latest trial but the winner did score at Canterbury on Friday night so it’s a handy lead. Well worth including. 8. Choix De La Mer had some support first-up at Gosford and disappointed a shade weakening into fifth. Fitter and could be an improver. 2. Cataratas next best.

How to play it: Lim's Synergy WIN ($1.60 TAB Fixed Odds); Odds & Evens: SPLIT.

Lim's Synergy runs second at Nowra on January 8

6. More Saintly didn't get into the race as expected at Canberra at his second start but has found a suitable race to show his best. Should be at peak now third-up

Dangers: 10. Bridget Wenlock started $91 and worked home handily first-up at Randwick on Boxing Day. The way she ground to the line there suggests a mile will suit better and she’s a likely improver. 7. Smartawi has been around the mark in three runs this time in and while he’ll get back from the draw he should run on. Each-way hopes. 9. Luisana ran fifth in the same race as Competition here two weeks ago. Draws wide again though which could be against her but can’t leave out.

How to play it: More Saintly E/W ($5.00 TAB Fixed Odds); Odds & Evens: EVENS.

More Saintly runs fifth at Canberra on December 30

2. Vanburg is fitter for two runs back and was close up at Orange two weeks ago suggesting he’s ready for the mile. Draws soft and has found a wide open race. Looks a good chance.

Dangers: 4. Real Peace has been racing well without winning and comes back a notch after an even fourth at Kembla last weekend. Rosehill placing in November would put him right in the finish of this. 3. Ausbred Bluebird came into her own over a bit more ground last time in going to the paddock with successive wins. Has a chance to be competitive at the mile fresh but will naturally improve. 5. Test The Waters hasn't been far away and the sting out of the track helps. Each-way claims.

How to play it: Vanburg E/W ($4.20 TAB Fixed Odds); Odds & Evens: EVENS.

Vanburg runs fifth at Orange on January 6

4. Endorphins isn’t far off another win and only has to hold her form from her close second at Warwick Farm last time out to have that chance. Draws okay and will run out the trip.

Dangers: 3. Brave Angel has been placed at her past couple over this trip and tried hard when third in the same race as Celestial Fury. Another drawn poorly but has a show. 10. Nyota seemed to have her chance when in the market and fourth at Wyong behind Flambeur. With some early luck she's capable of featuring. 6. Dragon Dream is on the back up after an unplaced run at Canterbury on Friday night. Did place there two starts back and not the worst here.

How to play it: Endorphins WIN ($3.10 TAB Fixed Odds); Odds & Evens: SPLIT.

Endorphins runs second at Warwick Farm on January 4

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