Hastings Racecourse Picks

Always tricky with so many first starters. RICK'S DANCER back from 13 week spell and finished fourth at only start at Hastings Racecourse, big chance. NU SOUP FOR BABY first-up after 13 week spell and amongst the placegetters at only start running third at Hastings Racecourse, for the wider exotics. WHEN IN MEXICO first start and racing without trial, for the exotics. BORROWED EQUITY first start and has not trialled, capable of getting into the money with a bit of luck.

Hard to gauge given the number of first starters. MARYS TAPPIN SHOES first starter and has not trialled, commands respect. MERRY BLUE resumes after a spell of 13 weeks and looks the leader, don't treat lightly. EBONY EYES first start and has not trialled, cannot be ruled out. DREAMB first starter and has not trialled, could upset.

Hard to gauge given the number of first starters. ON MY GOOD SIDE resumes after a spell of 13 weeks and in the money at only start running second at Hastings Racecourse, marginal top pick. MAX BOOSTER back after 13 week break and ran fifth at only start at Hastings Racecourse, expect to be right up there. DUKE GIRLS back from 13 week spell. Comes to hand quickly and placed at Zia Park when last first-up, dangerous. HIGHLINER on debut and untrialled, quinella.

A number of horses will look to battle it out for the early lead. WICKED NIGHT first-up after 13 week spell and ran fourth at only start at Hastings Racecourse, commands respect. READY HERO first-up after 13 week spell and looks the leader, each-way claims. QUAGMIRE resumes after a 13 week spell and in the money at only start running second at Hastings Racecourse, in with a chance. DEPUTY'S DANCER first-up after 13 week spell and beaten easily at only start at Hastings Racecourse, chance to place.