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Racing and Sports highlight our standout plays at Australian TAB meetings for January 3.
Australian thoroughbred Tab meetings are today held at Kembla Grange, Seymour, Eagle Farm, Mt Gambier and Belmont Park.
KEMBLA GRANGE: RACE 2 @ 2:35 PM
WHATADILEMMA (2) progressive gelding with solid wet track form. Won well two back at Newcastle before drifting back from the wide draw when a disappointing seventh over 1600m at Gosford on December 21. Goes well this track and will take holding out from the draw. DENARAU (3) steps out to this trip for the first time and will enjoy the heavy conditions. Been racing as though she wants this trip and now gets her chance to notch up her second victory. MYSTIC DIVA (10) bumped into a smart one here 4 days ago and is on the quick turnaround. Won't be far away.
SELECTIONS: Whatadilemma goes on top.
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SEYMOUR: RACE 4 @ 3:20 PM
THE AUTUMN BELLE (14) is ready to win and finds her race now. She's run third in both starts to date either side of spell, beaten 3.5 lengths when resuming from a spell last start over 1300m at Bendigo. Strong from wide last time. Might face a similar task but what she does face is a thin field that she is well up to beating. BRUNGLE CREEK (1) resumed from a spell last start with a sound second over 1590m at Wangaratta after being prominent at the turn. Strips fitter with claims. PHAIR PLAN (4) was sound first up at Kyneton and rates an each-way hope.
SELECTIONS: The Autumn Belle finds the right race.
EAGLE FARM: RACE 3 @ 3:03 PM
O'MISS BEHAVING (3) has hit the line well in both runs since a spell including a fresh placing at Doomben. The extra 100m should be in her favour and she will be approaching peak fitness third up. Can strike. TREAD SOFTLY (5) heads north off back-to-back wins in NSW. Up to a distance where she won her only attempt and is drawn to get the favours. IS SWEET (10) went to the paddock after scoring at her last appearance four months ago over 1410m at Grafton. May have developed further with maturity so looking for a good return. ZOUPERB (6) deserved the last-start win after a string of placings. Go well.
SELECTIONS: O'Miss Behaving to peak third up and win.
MT GAMBIER: RACE 7 @ 4:50 PM
LANGWORTHY (7) has been around the mark since his 54 win over a mile at Strathalbyn and has weight relief at this level with a 2kg claim atop. Draws to get every chance. DALE'S ROCKET (1) peaks and has been racing in country Victoria. Has won this course and distance and is suited. FOREVER WAITING (3) won the Maiden at Bordertown and the lightly-raced improver keeps Crowther. A chance to go on. FIGHTING FUND (5) would be a strong hope going on the near-miss here three-back. Has a sticky gate to contend with but no surprise to see him get back on track.
SELECTIONS: Backing Langworthy.
BELMONT PARK: RACE 3 @ 4:25 PM
LA DETTE (2) just missed last time out at Ascot when beaten 0.7L and steps out in trip for the first time. Put in a career best last start and draws to get every chance from the draw for CJP. Just has to hold her form to be winning this. CHANTEL (4) couldn't hold off a good winner at this track last time out, beaten 2.9L after sitting up on the speed. Fitter for that effort and sticking at the mile suits. Wouldn't surprise to see her go a couple better this time. MANAVENDRA (1) unusually led last start at Bunbury after a big run two back at Ascot behind the progressive Yonga Lass. Chris Parnham replaces the apprentice this time and he'll most likely get back from the draw. That's when he runs his best though and he's expected to bounce back. ROCK THIS COUNTRY (9) was good at big odds over 1400m last time out and merits respect. TIFF'S LAD (7) is better than she showed most recently and can atone.
SELECTIONS: La Dette goes on top.