Tips and form for Echuca, Sunday December 31
IT’S New Years eve and Echuca has a seven-race card to wet the appetite.
The fields haven’t attracted the big numbers, but the big stables are out in force and we have the best racing tips, form and odds for the meeting.
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Race 1 – Maiden Plate (1600m)
Darren Weir lines up Harry New Shoes, which looked a bit better last start when running fifth.
The Pentire gelding had breathing problems on debut, but it ran well for fifth last start and that’s an encouraging sign.
Race 1 tip: Harry New Shoes to win at Neds.com.au
Race 2 – Maiden Plate (1400m)
Many Rewards looked to be knocking on the door of a maiden win before failing last start.
The Cindy Alderson-trained runner finished a disappointing eighth, but its form prior was consistent and a return to that form takes it close here.
Race 2 tip: Many Rewards to win at CrownBet.com.au
Race 3 – Maiden Plate (1170m)
Estrella Fella looks a smart type for Lindsay Park after running second at Cranbourne last time out.
The three-year-old has finished further back than four lengths behind the winner and it won’t take long to break this grade.
Race 3 tip: Estrella Fella to win at Sportsbet.com.au
Race 4 – BM64 Handicap (2100m)
Evanesce needed both runs back from the spell and it should be ready to fire here.
James Cummings lines up the mare by Reset which was close up at Kyneton last start and punters should get a solid each way price.
Race 4 tip: Evanesce to win at Neds.com.au
Race 5 – BM64 Handicap (1170m)
Reine Happy has mixed form this campaign, but it does include a win three starts back.
That was followed up with a second placing and despite not running well last start, it has the ability to bounce back in an even field.
Race 5 tip: Reine Happy to place at Sportsbet.com.au
Race 6 – BM58 Handicap (1600m)
Riverlea Honours turned around some recent placings with a win at Tatura last time out.
The four-year-old has been in the money in three of his four starts and we’re expecting something similar against an even field.
Race 6 tip: Riverlea Honours to win at CrownBet.com.au
Race 7 – BM70 Handicap (1400m)
Sirfontein didn’t run up to its usual ability last start, but that was to be expected in a fresh state.
It’s better with a few runs under the belt and this isn’t the hardest field it’s ever come up against.
Race 7 tip: Sirfontein to win at Neds.com.au