#PARADISE ISLAND

A midweek wedged between Christmas and New Year often provides the unexpected and market leads should not be ignored. With the rail out seven metres on a good track all will get their chance and staying with the better stables and in-form riders usually proves profitable.

Looking for an island getaway and some college hoops? The Battle 4 Atlantis is one of college basketball's early-season tournaments during American Thanksgiving weekend. The tournament has been held since 2011 and features eight top NCAA basketball teams meeting at Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas. Every school that participates gets $2…

We kick off our punting week with an enormous nine-race card at Scone on Monday afternoon. The track is currently listed in the Good 4 range for race-day and with only minimum rain forecast across the region, that should be a spot-on prediction heading into the first race scheduled for 1:15pm AEDT. The rail is out+3m between the 800m to winning…

Selections based on a soft to heavy track. Monitor for bias/pattern. 1. Edge Of Reward resumes for his new trainer Nathan Doyle and has trialled well in preparation for this event. The four-year-old produced his career peak figure first-up last prep after racing wide, and his run was full of merit. Further, he was slightly outpaced when the sprint…

Daily Telegraph form analyst Matt Jones gives his best bets and runs the rule over every race for Port Macquarie. The Form: Complete NSW Racing thoroughbred form, including video replays and all you need to know about every horse, jockey and trainer. Find a winner here! BEST BET Race 7, No.3: QUALITY TIME He had to do the chasing last start at…

Seven races will be run and won at Taree this Tuesday. The weather is fine, the track is soft (7) and the rail is out three metres for the entire circuit. *Existing customers only. 2nd Racing bet. Excl SA & WA. T's & C's apply. Gamble responsibly. WATCH THESE RACES LIVE AT Race One: 7 Croatian Madame Race Two: 14 Wonder Brahma Race Three: 5 Foxy…

Plenty of chances in the middle-distance opener, starting with lightly raced five-year-old 4. Mullamaart who can peak at his third start from a better draw. On a 12-day back-up from doing his best work late at Muswellbrook, and can settle a little closer in the run. Dangers: Tough mare 7. Croatian Madame is still striving for that breakthrough win…