Best Bets – Wednesday 24 September

When last in work Clarry Conners produced a filly that was heavily backed and failed. He then stepped her up to stakes class and she failed again. Her name is MRS MAREE and her failures caused them all to scratch their heads. Well, since coming back she has won trial after trial and Nash Rawiller, largely considered Chris Waller’s numb 2 hoop, has chosen to ride her instead of one of the 7 Waller mounts in the race. I suspect that means something.

I just love a horse coming back in class and when it is in form, get on I say. LEADERS LISTEN won 2 straight in weaker company then stepped up to Saturday and rose in class for a 5th. Likes to be on pace and should come across from the wide gate here to park outside the leader. Hardest to beat should be his lightly weighted stablemate Scottish Pearl.

When SHIRVINGTON stepped out at Wyong last start, he lumped 61.5kg to win comfortably. This is a little harder but he drops in weight and his confidence is high as he aims for 3 straight. Big show.

BLUE HAWAIIAN is trained by Pete Moody and Kat Coleman. Has Ben Melham on top. Is in sparkling form this grade with a win and 3 placings from past 4 runs and drawn well enough. Looks a safe bet.

I just love a horse in form and when Jay Mac jumps on, I get on. ISLAND DREAM is that guy in this. Won 2 of past 3 and looks well placed again to win from Frontex who is 3rd up.