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Selections, best bets and Blackbook Update for racing on July 8.

WARWICK FARM July 8

RACE 1: (5) AWESOME PLUCK

RACE 2: (4) PHILOSOPHY

RACE 4: (1) COSMIC ENGINE

RACE 5: (5) SALESMAN (Value)

RACE 7: (2) YOUR WAY

RACE 1: 5-2-1-3

RACE 2: 4-7-2-5

RACE 3: 1-2-5-4

RACE 4: 1-2-8-3

RACE 5: 5-2-4-1

RACE 6: 2-10-9-11

RACE 7: 4-3-6-7

RACE 8: 2-7-10-11

RACE 9: 7-14-3-8

RACE 1 (5) AWESOME PLUCK: Comes from a smart country stable with a big reputation after a classy debut win over 1000m at Taree last month when never off the bit to score by 5.5 lengths after sitting four wide under a grip for the trip. Has since come to Warwick Farm to record a super trial win over 1000m on June 30 where he again coasted in second gear to win in the style of an above average youngster. He’s meeting a handy field for this time of the year but confident he has the talent to prove he is above average.

RACE 2 (4) PHILOSOPHY: Godolphin has selected this race for the lightly-raced dual acceptor and she may be the one to get James Cummings off to a flier on his first day in charge. She certainly has the upside to go on from her first-up win over 1200m at Canterbury when she surged late after a difficult run that saw her forced deep on the point of the turn. She’s a winner over 1300m on her home course (beating a subsequent Group winner) and her scope for improvement should see her relish the step up to 1400m.

RACE 4 (1) COSMIC ENGINE: Progressive 3YO has found his form since being gelded with two impressive wins, resuming over 1200m at Newcastle before coming to this track to score with ease over this distance under 61kg on June 28. Really trucked into the race with style last time from midfield and expecting a similar performance from a kind draw with Bowman on board again.

BLACKBOOK UPDATE

Eligible Blackbook Runners – July 8

WARWICK FARM: Ghostly (R4); Suncraze (R5); Parlay Vous (R6); Imanui (R9).

FLEMINGTON: Another Bullseye (R1); Lady Lee (R1); Killarney Kid (R2); Tsaritsa (R3); Loyalty Man (R7).

DOOMBEN: Irish Constabulary (R6).

BLACKBOOKERS - Horses to follow at next three starts. Selected July 1

INVINCIBLE KNIGHT: Holds plenty of upside. Looking for 1600m.

TOP STRIKER: Solid first-up. Sharp when right.

RENEGED: Posted wide but gave plenty. Wins with a kinder run.

ACCEPTILE: Gave up too much start. Open to improvement.

FLOW: Excellent effort after tough run.

DEL PRADO: Solid finish. Encouraging signs.

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