Sir Plush has been working through the grades very well in recent times and looks hard to go past when lining up at Orange today.
Stepping out the Robin Hood Hotel Class 3 Handicap (1287m), the Bjorn Baker-trained runner will look to build on two recent wins and shapes up as the clear top pick in this company.
Having won by five lengths at this course over 1150m two back, Sir Plush went on to win at Mudgee last time out in a class 1, carrying 60.5kg so the 60kg he carries today shouldn’t be an issue.
Chad Lever, who has ridden the last two starts remains on board and despite going up in trip where untried there is no reason why he can’t continue his winning form.
Should look to settle not far away from the leaders again today from barrier 9 and and is open to further improvement from his last start effort.
Oakwood Lady also comes into consideration having followed up a good win with a last start third at Orange over 1300m.
Stays over a similar trip today and should push forward to settle on the speed from barrier 6 once again today.
Has been racing well here at Orange recently and lining up over a similar trip to his last start effort must be respected.
At peak fitness now fifth up from a spell and with good early speed she will take plenty of running down in this.
Richo also must be respected finishing last campaign with two wins and both outings this campaign have been very good.
Just missed when running a very narrow second at this C/D last time out and he has drawn to get a good run again.
Measures up well against his rivals on best form and would expect him to be right in the mix once again.
City Boots has finished runner up in her last two outings and looks the best of the rest.
Has failed to win in well over a year but is rarely too far away and could be one for the multiples.
Good Luck!
