Wagga races Monday tips and full preview

There are two races on Saturday, 1.15 pm and 1:45 pm. The first race is a Handicap - Heat of the Rising Star (1200m). The second race takes place at 1 pm at Christmas Party RACES MTC.

RACE 2 is at 1.50 pm. Albury four-year-old 1 Sparring returns off a lengthy break for a second prep. He won his debut by six lengths. Emerging three-years- old 3. Mogo Magic won by nearly seven lengths on debut.

8. Sledge peaks third-up over further and is back on preferred rain-affected ground. Improving 7. Old Newmarket can also hit a peak after three runs back in only plain company. Golden River Gift fifth- up with blinkers added and Victorian 6. Impardoo with the first time using winkers are over the odds.

Races 4 - 3.05 pm: WAGGA COUNTRY BOOSTED CLASS 2 & ABOVE BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP (1065m). Race 3: Lipstick Swing vs. Oakey’s Choice in a country class 1 and Highway grade. Race 4: Harvey Nerman Wagga Country Booned Class 2 and Class 3 Handicap (1,65 m).

Cliff House is on the way up and can make it two wins from his last four in only the first prep. Canberra-based 4. Mammoth Mountain is a serious threat gunning for three wins on a row. Capable five-year-old 5. Tullaghan copped a poor ride third-up, but his previous two closing efforts were solid enough for a race like this.

Jack's All Magic is well placed to win the race. Sky Warrior is a threat. Laurel Hill has closed into a place in two runs to start her career. Rockbarton Road is second-up from a good draw. The market will be a solid indicator.

Tablet is favourite for the Happy 30th KATE TURRELL MAIDEN HANDICAP (1065m) at Wagga. Border hopper 3 is a danger for Tablet. The Prodigal Son is drawn off the track for his debut. Atomic mare 4. Bellatomic is an obvious market watch on debut with key gear additions.

Press Statement filly 3 will be given plenty of time to settle back from a wide draw and be strong late. Intense Effort won easy on debut beating Jack’s All Magic. Improper kept going hard to win easy fourth-up in near bottomless ground. Senior country hoop takes the reins.