John SchellJune 13, 2026 — 5:00pmSelections based on a soft track.Race 13. Markwell Topsort has only had the there starts and has finished second, when beaten less than a length, in each of them. He’s raced on the speed in each start to date and should push forward again here from the awkward barrier and take plenty of running down. 1. August Rush has been placed in two of three starts and resumes from a spell here on the back of a Coffs Harbour trial win. A forward showing is on the cards. 2. Macau Prince is on debut and ran third in a Grafton trial in January. He bears close watching. 5. Little Miss Sass debuted with a solid fourth at Scone and should be in the finish if she can repeat that effort.How to play it: Markwell Topsort WIN.Racing heads to Port Macquarie on Sunday.GettyRace 21. Cassie’s Angel ran second on debut at Tuncurry before taking on city company and failing to beat one home at Warwick Farm. She resumes here and has had a trial in preparation. 4. Smashing Nova has four placings from seven starts and is first-up in this on the back of two trials. 6. Elska has been unplaced in both starts but hasn’t been beaten far and has claims. 2. Habib Albi is resuming and has had a trial at this track to be readied for the return to racing.How to play it: Cassie’s Angel WIN.Race 36. Moana Gold was close-up when fourth at Wyong before another solid effort when a last-start third at Scone. She looks ready to break through. 5. Cherry Jubilee has been racing well with placings at her past two starts. 7. Czech Her Out followed a second at Taree with a midfield Illawarra Grage effort and has place claims again. 8. Kiwi Harmony was placed here two starts ago then lost its rider at Taree when last produced.How to play it: Moana Gold WIN.Race 41. Youwroteuponit is a former Victorian that had her first start for a new stable when winning at this track when resuming from a spell. She hit the line well in that event and is set to go on with the job with the increase in distance. 4. Sirsa Nuwa was a winner at this track two starts ago and then ran fifth of five behind Youwroteuponit. She can bounce back without surprising. 2. Highly Tempted was beaten far in his latest start before a spell and resumes here after a trial. 9. Evil Lover was placed Coffs Harbour at her latest start and has claims.How to play it: Youwroteuponit WIN.Race 52. Polymer is lightly raced and has had two starts since joining a new stable for a second placing and then a last-start victory, with both efforts being at this track. He’s drawn well here and can go on with the job. 1. Gravel Road has been unplaced as favourite in both runs back from a spell and is worth another chance. 4. Sunvolt broke through to score at Coffs Harbour when last produced and is worth including again. 8. Predict The Future is a last-start maiden winner at Coffs Harbour.How to play it: Polymer WIN.Race 61. My Mum’s Toyboy has a great record with eight wins from 16 starts. He won three on end before being spelled and resumes on the back of an easy trial win at this track. 2. Shall Be was a Newcastle winner in February and resumed with a ninth at Rosehill after leading. 3. Saratoga Power is a last-start Muswellbrook winner that warrants thought again, while stablemate 9. Vierville won two in a row at Quirindi before being slowly away at Gunnedah at his latest outing.How to play it: My Mum’s Toyboy WIN.Race 77. Ghost Walker is a talented galloper having his first start for a new stable. He was in form with a win at Wagga and a second at that track in April and has since finished third in a trial at this track. He is primed to run well. 3. Baby Ryan had been racing well at Coffs Harbour before failing last time out at Taree, but he can improve. 2. Indifference has been tackling the country cups circuit and will find this a shade easier. 5. A Pound Of Salt ran well when fourth at Warwick Farm last time out.How to play it: Ghost Walker EACH WAY.Race 82. Brilliant Knight won two on end either side of a spell on the Beaumont track at Newcastle and then at Taree. He was second-up last time out when tackling Highway grade at Rosehill and finishing midfield behind Moon Sweeper. This is easier and he can bounce back to winning form. 3. Phoenix Power was placed when finishing second at Taree back in January and was then spelled. He had a Taree trial before resuming with a third at this track and the step-up in trip should suit in this. 1. Pick Up The Tab has been down on form of late but is capable at best and shouldn’t be taken lightly. 4. Rockbarton Marshal has a win and two placings from three starts and is worth plenty of thought.How to play it: Brilliant Knight WIN.Best Bets: Race 2 (1) Cassie’s Angel.Race 5 (2) Polymer.Best Value: Race 7 (7) Ghost Walker.Supplied by Racing NSWFrom our partners