2020 Chipping Norton Stakes: Tips And Race Preview

Going for the Shark in the Tips and Race Preview for the 2020 Chipping Norton Stakes, Te Akau Shark is a star and is at $2.60.

Easily the main highlight of the afternoon with this year's Group 1 Chipping Norton Stakes. Speed looks solid enough over the mile.

TE AKAU SHARK (3) failed to win last preparation in Australia, but his resume is still very impressive and he returned with a bang last start when far too good winning the Waikato Sprint. Sets up well with that run under his belt and while likely to get back from the draw, he should be hard to hold out late.

DREAMFORCE (4) was no match for Alizee late last start, but gets two big ticks with Shinn (2/2) and the blinkers back on. Should lead and prove hard to gun down. Both AVILIUS (1) and FIERCE IMPACT (5) come out of the C.F. Orr Stakes and have to be included in the main chances, though both likely to need luck.

2020 CHIPPING NORTON STAKES – SELECTIONS

1st – 3 Te Akau Shark

2nd – 4 Dreamforce

3rd – 1 Avilius

4th – 5 Fierce Impact

2020 Surround Stakes: Tips And Race Preview

The G1 winners look to dominate the Tips and Race Preview for the 2020 Surround Stakes. Funstar was great last campaign and is well suited at this trip, she is at $3.40.

Cracking renewal of the Group 1 Surround Stakes with a number of talented fillies set to line up. Speed should be genuine over the 1400m journey.

FUNSTAR (4) went out off a new career peak when simply dominant in the Group 1 Flight Stakes. Two trials in the lead up have been solid enough and the 1400m suits. No favours with the draw, but trust in JMac to get her into the right spot. The one to beat.

FLIT (1) was a lot more tractable first up with the blinkers on and was simply too good in the Light Fingers. Has the edge with that run under the belt and can easily go back to back. PROBABEEL (5) brings different form and ties in well from the Spring, she too has to be respected, while suspect LYRE (2) is another one who can improve sharply second up.

2020 SURROUND STAKES – SELECTIONS

1st – 4 Funstar

2nd – 1 Flit

3rd – 5 Probabeel

4th – 2 Lyre

2020 Skyline Stakes: Tips And Race Preview

Sticking with the fav in the Tips and Race Preview for the 2020 Skyline Stakes, Prague draws a lovely alley and is well fancied at $2.80.

Good competitive affair with a number of differing form-lines converging in this year's Group 2 Skyline Stakes. Expect a true tempo over the 1200m journey.

PRAGUE (1) hasn't done much wrong in two starts to date and looks to be the benchmark here. Sure to appreciate the step up in trip and should put himself into the race from the outset. Drawn to get a lovely run and should be in this for a long way.

AIM (2) didn't have a lot of luck when last seen at the Magic Millions and has to be kept safe fresh. Sole trial in the lead up was solid enough and he could look to settle closer from the inside draw. POSTCODE (3) displayed good ability in his maiden preparation and has trialled well off a break. Looks progressive and commands respect, while debutant ARGENTEUS (8) also holds claims.

2020 SKYLINE STAKES – SELECTIONS

1st – 1 Prague

2nd – 2 Aim

3rd – 3 Postcode

4th – 8 Argenteus

2020 Guy Walter Stakes: Tips And Race Preview

Taking the lead up winner in the Tips and Race Preview for the 2020 Guy Walter Stakes. Sweet Deal looked so good in the Triscay and she is at $2.90.

Interesting affair with 8/10 coming through the Triscay Stakes (won by Sweet Deal). Out of that race, Sweet Deal (1kg), Pohutakawa (0.5kg) and Reelem In Ruby (2kg) all drop in weight, the rest are either the same or up 0.5kg.

SWEET DEAL (4) went out a winner and returned a new career peak first up when simply dominant in the Triscay Stakes. Generally improves with racing and certainly gets her chance to go back to back. Shinn takes over and from the good draw she should lead and take plenty of catching.

REELEM IN RUBY (1) never got into the race first up, but is much better placed here and expecting sharp improvement. CON TE PARTIRO (5) brings different form and has to be respected in her return, while POHUTUKAWA (6) can also improve second up.

2020 GUY WALTER STAKES – SELECTIONS

1st – 4 Sweet Deal

2nd – 1 Reelem In Ruby

3rd – 5 Con Te Partiro

4th – 6 Pohutukawa

2020 Liverpool City Cup: Tips And Race Preview

Giving the big baldy another go in the Tips and Race Preview for the 2020 Liverpool City Cup. Cascadian will be hard to hold off this time at $3.80.

Cracking contest with a number of these more than capable on best form. 8/10 are first up, so the pre-parade will be all important. Speed drawn across the track and expect a solid tempo.

CASCADIAN (2) was well supported first up and while unable to land the prize his performance was very good and he appears set for a big campaign. Inside draw isn't overly ideal, but he gets the winkers on for the first time and if able to jump with them, he should prove hard to hold out.

VEGADAZE (10) did a good job when dropping back in grade last start and appears back on track. Well placed down in the weights and should be in this for a long way. IMAGING (3) is a big watch in his Australian debut. Rates well on his best form from the UK and has certainly trialled up nicely. QUACKERJACK (4) the next in line in his return.

2020 LIVERPOOL CITY CUP – SELECTIONS

1st – 2 Cascadian

2nd – 10 Vegadaze

3rd – 3 Imaging

4th – 4 Quackerjack

Chipping Norton Stakes programme at Randwick on Saturday, picture ThoroughbredNEWS