Today's Horse Racing Tips - 2nd April 2023

Racing and Sports highlight our standout plays at Australian TAB meetings for April 2.

Racecourse : Wagga
Racecourse : Wagga Picture: Murrumbidgee Turf Club

Australian thoroughbred Tab meeting is today held at Mudgee. Wagga, Hamilton, Sale, Sunshine Coast, Pinjarra and Gawler.

 


GAWLER: RACE 6 @ 4:25 PM

WINNING REVOLUTION (3) put the writing on the wall last time out over 1050m at Balaklava when finishing a close-up third. Racing well and o recent efforts deserves a winning turn. SANBUCK (6) course and distance winner who last start finished second over 1100m at Clare. Has ability and a bold showing is expected. L'IL PIPER (11) finished just 2.25 lengths away in ninth last start over 1200m when well supported. In the right field to return to form and should be included in exotic bets. SECOND TO NUN (7) can return with a bold run.

SELECTIONS: Winning Revolution to win.

HAMILTON: RACE 7 @ 4:12 PM

INALA MICHELLE (7) has been a beaten favourite at all three of her starts this year but she was particularly unlucky last time out at Stawell when she was held up on more than one occasion in the running, before getting clear late and hitting the line strongly. Dean Yendall takes over the reins and she has had a brief freshen up as well. She is ready to set the record straight today. One more chance. ZIPITUP (4) was much improved when finishing runner-up at Avoca last time out and will be peaking third up. If the gaps come her way then she is capable of going one better today. MY BOY NICK (1) did not get a go at them last start at Bendigo and is still looking for room. Senior hoop Mark Pegus steps into the irons and with some luck today he should be right in the finish. UPPER EAST SIDE (5) made progress finishing midfield last start at Swan Hill, is worth including at odds.

SELECTIONS: Inala Michelle to win.

MUDGEE: RACE 2 @ 1:50 PM

MUSICAL AFFAIR (3) will take beating again. She's won her past two in impressive style and Orange and Muswellbrook and if she runs to that level again there's no reason she won't make it a hat-trick. DESI EMPEROR (2) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1600m at Gosford but should find this easier and can improve. SUCCESSFUL STAR (4) turned in a nice run last time to finish second over 1600m at Goulburn. Finds a suitable race and can build on that solid recent effort. Can also make a case for ZOUNILE (8).

SELECTIONS: Musical Affair to win.

PINJARRA: RACE 7 @ 4:20 PM

VAST ART (3) delivered as expected in fine style on the Scarpside course here last start and won't find this much harder. He is headed for better things in the future and should be able to take the next step today. DJANGO DREAM (6) proved hard to run down last start when only being claimed late over the 2000 metres here last time out. He is over a Month between runs so the drop back to a mile won't be an issue as he was a narrow winner over the trip at his prior start. He will take some catching today. Include in all combinations. BEAT THE BRO (4) has been close up in stronger company most recently and should notice the drop in class today. His record over the mile doesn't make for good reading but there are a few fourth placings included which don't show up on that stat. He loves racing here and is set to put his hoof in the till. Can win. DAD'S BIGHEADED (1) was less than two lengths from the winner in fifth place at Ascot last start and will be peaking third up. Watch closely.

SELECTIONS: Vast Art to win.

SALE: RACE 2 @ 1:30 PM

MOKO (9) is a Group placed filly resuming from a lengthy break. Disappointed when finishing tenth over 2000m in the G3 Ethereal Stakes at Caulfield last October. Has placed first up and grows a leg on rain affected going. Two jump outs should have her primed for this. The one to beat. GREAT TASTE (7) nice run again at start two when fourth over 1400m at Pakenham on February 23. Bred to handle the going and in astute camp. Look for her late. NIGHT ERUPTION (5) closed off nicely when beaten 0.6 lengths last time at Pakenham. One for consideration. ALADDIN'S LAMP (6) best of the rest.

SELECTIONS: Moko to win.

SUNSHINE COAST: RACE 5 @ 3:34 PM

MINTAKA LAD (5) resumes after running a tidy third on debut over 1200m at Doomben on November 3. Gelded over the break and looks primed for this with two trials under his belt. ROCKATHON (9) is a Pierro gelding out of a Fastnet Rock mare on debut for the O'Dea & Hoysted stable. Comes here with four trials under his belt and inside gate a big plus. PAIENBARA (7) returns today after finishing in the minor money at his last two runs. Likely to get back from the draw and hit the line late. I AM ARTIE (2) next best.

SELECTIONS: Mintaka Lad to win.

WAGGA: RACE 3 @ 2:05 PM

PROPHET TIME (13) caught the eye fresh at Canberra when rattling home late into the placings. Strips fitter and drawn to settle closer to the action. Should prove very tough to stop. FALREINE (2) has gone close in her two runs back, most recently beaten a lip at Orange. Shoulders a solid record over the track and trip without winning and only needs to slightly raise the bar to be getting involved in the finish again. Will just need a smart steer from the outside gate. KILLAWARRA LASS (5) closed off nicely into the placings last start at Albury. Serious player late if they are running along early. KAPHANDS (4) best of the rest off her back-to-back placings.

SELECTIONS: Prophet Time the one to beat.


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