Class dropper Minogue’s time to shine

Race 1 (1,200m)

(1) PLUMBAGO PARK finished a career-best second on her Highveld debut for the new yard and would not need to improve much on that effort to go one better.

(4) AQUARIUS did not go unnoticed when fourth on debut against male opposition and should play a leading role against female-only rivals.

(2) WINTER WEDDING has the form and experience to make her presence felt, while newcomer (6) RUSSIAN NOBILITY would not need to be special to get involved.

Race 2 (1,200m)

(10) POWER OF PEARLS made a highly regarded male rival work for victory over this trip last time and a repeat of that effort, with the benefit of a sex allowance, should suffice in this line-up.

Any market support for newcomer (7) CONTINENTAL KING has to be taken seriously.

(1) UBERMENSCH and (4) ECHOES OF WAR concede weight to the selection but have the ability to make life difficult for her.

Race 3 (2,600m)

(1) LAVA LAMP has flattered to deceive at a higher level recently, but should fare better in calmer waters, especially with the benefit of her rider’s 4kg allowance.

Veterans (2) DAMOVA and (7) TRIDENT KING are proven stayers with the form and experience to threaten the selection.

(4) COPPER PLATE can play minor roles.

Race 4 (1,500m)

(2) DELAWARE RIVER made lots of ground when finishing a close-up fourth on this track over 1,450m last time and, should she improve over this extended trip, she will be hard to beat under a 4kg claimer from a favourable inside barrier.

(3) JABARI THIMBA has more scope than most, so he could improve to have a say.

(4) JABBERWOCKY and (8) FRANKIE FAHRENHEIT would not be far off the action either.

Race 5 (1,450m)

(3) MINOGUE should play a leading role if she repeats the performance of her last-start fourth behind Callmegetrix in a Grade 2 event over this course and distance.

(1) SPUMANTE DOLCE made an underwhelming reappearance in a recent Grade 2 race but did have legitimate excuses. She will strip fitter and be more competitive, especially with the tongue-tie refitted.

(6) MISS HANNIGAN and the hat-trick seeking (4) FAMOUS LADY are also capable of staking a claim.

Race 6 (1,450m)

(2) AFTER HOURS showed his form and well-being when winning a similar course-and-distance race a fortnight ago and a four-point penalty is unlikely to prevent him from making another bold bid on his 100th appearance.

Class droppers (1) ZIP CODE, (3) SUTHERLAND and (6) EIFFEL TOWER are competitive at this level and will pose a threat if they reproduce their most recent performances.

Race 7 (1,450m)

The lightly raced (4) UNIVERSAL GIRL confirmed the improvement of her maiden victory by finishing second in a stronger handicap last time, albeit against female-only opposition. She should capitalise on this ease in grade.

Hard-knockers (1) CALIDA, (2) SUNSHINE DAY and (7) CAN’T CATCH ME have the form and experience at this level to challenge for race honours.

Race 8 (1,200m)

(1) RACHEL WALL justified strong betting support when winning cosily on her reappearance, and a three-point penalty is not likely to halt her progress or prevent her from following up.

(2) BLIZZARD SNOW has shown enough to acquit competitively.

(5) STARS AND BRA’S and (6) MYSTICAL MISS were closely matched on the form of a recent meeting. They complete the shortlist.

Race 9 (1,200m)

(1) SEASON’S GREETINGS beat older rivals when winning as a 2YO. She is open to any amount of progress on her reappearance, so it could pay to side with her ahead of (6) MAVERICK QUEEN, who has found form and consistency recently.

The returning veteran mare (7) THERE SHE GOES and honest hard-knocker (9) PRINCESS LOLA are not to be taken lightly either.