Race-by-race preview and tips for Wednesday meeting at Randwick (Kensington)

Selections based on a heavy track.

Race 1

6. Lady Pankhurst was exposed to some of the better youngsters in her first campaign and did a good job when running second in the Fernhill at a mile. She’s trialled up quite well, and kicking off back in this grade is in her favour. She should be very competitive. 9. Enviable had a bit of support when resuming at Warwick Farm four weeks ago and ran up to it as she hit the line nicely into third. Likely gets back here, but sure to be running on strongly. 3. Maquisa has had four runs at 1100m this time in and might now be wanting that bit of extra ground. Handy placing behind Mal Coupe two runs ago, and was too far back last time at Canterbury before making some late ground. Stays in the mix.
How to play it: Lady Pankhurst WIN

Race 2

6. Prestar is an interesting runner who was set a big task at the Sunshine Coast last start, about seven weeks ago, after dragging back from a wide gate, but he was game chasing home into third. Could potentially push forward in the smaller field and be hard to beat. 2. Ohope sat off the pace and took advantage of barrier one when scoring first-up for the new stable at Hawkesbury. Rises 2.5kg but has strong claims again. 4. Johnny won easily on debut in a small field, then favourite again and cut down late after dashing for home on the turn at Wyong. Sure to be thereabouts.
How to play it: Prestar WIN

Race 3

5. Grand Eagle is a promising three-year-old who might get the sort of speed to suit him first-up since an impressive win at Randwick back in April, where he came from a seemingly impossible spot. Trialled once behind Gangsta Granny and any improvement in the track is in his favour. 1. Huon raced consistently last time in and returns having been Midway placed at Rosehill in March. He’s trialling well, handles all conditions and draws to be prominent. Looks a major player. 2. Iron Will tried to lead all the way when runner-up over 1000m here two weeks ago. Was run down by a swooper. Sure to give a good account.
How to play it: Grand Eagle WIN

Race 4

5. Convergent has been looking for the step-up in distance and gets it, having put the writing on the wall with a fast finishing third in a Midway last Saturday week. Handles the ground, should be close to his top after two runs back and has his chance to strike. 4. Bright Red has had plenty of chances, and her last win was in June last year. Hit the front only to be run down at Canterbury three weeks ago. No harder here and will be around the mark again. 2. The Years was that horse to get the better of Bright Red, and he’s made it back-to-back heavy track wins at midweek level. Up 2.5kg but can’t be left out of the chances.
How to play it: Convergent WIN