Today’s Horse Racing Tips - 27th February 2023

Racing and Sports highlight our standout plays at Australian TAB meetings for February 27.

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Australian thoroughbred Tab meetings are today held at Orange, Port Macquarie, Benalla and Thangool.

ORANGE: RACE 3 @ 3:05 PM

IKNOWASTAR (3) lengthened nicely in the run home at the latest to drive clear for a comfortable victory. Still learning his craft and is open to further improvement. Expect him to get an ideal run from the low draw and prove tough to stop in the run home SILVER SCISSORS (10) has chased solidly to the line this prep without threatening. Drawn to get all the favours from the inside and has fitness. In the mix on best figures. GORSHIN (1) is going well and nearing a peak. Don't underestimate. CULLIER (7) chased hard to the line last time at Nowra only to miss by a long neck. Can improve again third-up.
SELECTIONS: Backing Iknowastar to win again.

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PORT MACQUARIE: RACE 7 @ 5:55 PM

RINNOVA (3) ran on last start in her first run for the Godbolt stable and should improve quickly second up. The extra distance will suit her and she is worth another chance in this company. Follow your money. KING'S DUTY (2) led all the way when making a winning debut and then finished fifth as favourite next up after trying similar tactics. He is still on the up and will find this a touch easier. Hard to beat. READY TO CHASE (4) was less than two lengths from the winner last start and looks to be nearing some worthwhile form. The step up to 1200 metres looks ideal and he should be right in the fight to the finish line. Include in all multiples. DEVIL'S INN (6) should be poised to run a big race first up from a spell following two recent trials. Must be respected.
SELECTIONS: Rinnova to win.

BENALLA: RACE 6 @ 4:00 PM

DEXA BILL (2) is back in grade today and finds the right race. Found one better when second over 1606m at this track on February 14. Looks well in with the claim and goes well this track and distance. SUPER SOLAR (5) is fitter after two runs back and looks set for a good prep. Gives the impression the mile will suit now after running third over 1300m at Bendigo on February 18. Latest efforts are good enough to win this. KING AND KING (9) ran a much better race at latest when back in trip and weight to place second over 1400m at Carrathool on February 18. Hard fit for this and can take a hand in the finish. RED COLUMBINE (7) strips fitter today and expected to improve after her poor eighth over 1600m at Stony Creek on January 31. Can stalk the speed from the draw.
SELECTIONS: Dexa Bill to win.

BENALLA: RACE 7 @ 4:30 PM

LET FLY (6) is building a nice record and won with plenty of authority first up when a strong 2 len winner at Werribee over today's journey. Up in the weights here but that shouldn't stop her. Go close again. GALACTIC EXPRESS (1) is holding his form well and due for a change of luck. Back in grade here after finishing a nose second over 1457m at Kilmore on February 7. Brings strong figures and looks well placed with the claim. Hard to hold out. OUR FREE SPIRIT (2) improved sharply third up when a 0.5 len winner over 1209m at Yarra Valley on February 11. Has placed this distance and gets every chance today. SWEET BELUGA (7) broke her maiden at start seven when a gritty head winner over 1300m at Wodonga on February 17. Nugent sticks and can take a hand in the minor money.
SELECTIONS: Let Fly to win.


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Orange

Monday, 27th February 2023

3
15:05
(local)

COOPERS BREWING BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP

WT: 55.0kg Type: BM58
AUD $27,000
1610m TURF GOOD
3
15:05
(local)
AUD $27,000
1610m GOOD

COOPERS BREWING BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP

WT: 55.0kg Type: BM58
FP Silk Horse, Age & Sex
Sire & Dam
Jockey
Trainer
SP
WT
1st 3. IKNOWASTAR (AUS) 3yo G
STAR WITNESS (AUS) - HIDDEN MESSAGE (NZ)
BRAD RAWILLER
BJORN BAKER
$1.7
59kg
P A Burke, D R Armstrong, J Crowe, B Thomas, B R Chiplin, J Bell, M P Cotton, C P Gilbert, A J Hickey, A Trebacz, Mrs M Clay, C Kelley, Mrs R Pisani, Miss J Pisani & Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker)

Sales Information

2nd 1. GORSHIN (AUS) 5yo G
FASTNET ROCK (AUS) - CRYPTIC MISS (AUS)
CLAYTON GALLAGHER
GARRY FRAZER
$4.4
60.5kg
Mrs J M Frazer
3rd 11. CRANKY CREED (AUS) 4yo M
JIMMY CREED (USA) - SHE'S NUMBER ONE (AUS)
KEN DUNBAR
CONNIE GREIG
$18
55kg
Jones Partnership
4th 10. SILVER SCISSORS (AUS) 5yo M
SCISSOR KICK (AUS) - REGISTERED NURSE (USA)
JAKE BARRETT
BRETT ROBB
$9
54.5kg

Sales Information

5th 7. CULLIER (NZ) 6yo M
RIP VAN WINKLE (IRE) - KEEPHER CLOSE (NZ)
TONY CAVALLO
J M AUSTIN
$11
58kg
6th 2. VAQUERO (AUS) 7yo G
HIGH CHAPARRAL (IRE) - FASHION ROCKS (AUS)
WILLIAM A STANLEY
ALISON SMITH
$21
57.5kg

Sales Information

7th 12. SHOCK ZONE (AUS) 5yo G
KERMADEC (NZ) - LOADING ZONE (AUS)
MADELEINE WISHART
MICK ATTARD
$61
55kg

Sales Information

8th 8. HARLEY FAT BOY (AUS) 6yo G
HUSSON (ARG) - JALI (AUS)
J PRACEY-HOLMES
MARK MILTON
$19
57.5kg
9th 13. POOLENZO (AUS) 9yo G
AUTHORIZED (IRE) - QUITE LIKELY (AUS)
ANDREW BANKS
GARRY MCCARNEY
$151
55kg
10th 9. BROO BOSS (AUS) 8yo G
STREET BOSS (USA) - REVIVES (AUS)
MICHAEL TRAVERS
PETER KIRBY
$71
57kg
11th 5. WHISKEY JACK (AUS) 6yo G
ZOFFANY (IRE) - QUEST FOR SUCCESS (AUS)
DYLAN STANLEY
ASHLEE GRIVES
$101
56kg