Free Horse Racing Tips & Best Bets for Coffs Harbour 5/12/2024

Shooting for three wins on the trot, Kennedy Choice has found peak form with decisive victories at Bong Bong and Coffs Harbour. Over 1300m, it’s a proven performer, with three wins from eight starts at the distance. The recent win here saw it travel wide before powering away to a strong 2.5-length victory, so it’s shown it can handle tough runs. With the 3kg claim softening the 65.5kg load, this consistent campaigner is set to thrive again on a track where it clearly feels at home.

Talakai has been ultra-consistent, running well in similar races this prep and showing a liking for the Coffs Harbour track with a win here five starts ago. It comes off a solid effort at Grafton, where it settled on the speed and battled gamely late over 1400m. Stretching to 1600m is no concern, as it’s handled this trip before and has the toughness to be competitive late. The setup is ideal with a midfield draw that allows it to race prominently without working too hard. It looks well-placed to bounce back into the winner’s circle.

Comes back fresh and has shown plenty of promise in its limited career so far. Last seen running on strongly at Grafton, it looks well-suited by the step back in distance to 1200m and a soft track. The form around its last few starts has held up well, with horses it faced going on to win next time out. From a handy draw, it can settle mid-pack and unleash its run late, making this an ideal race to break its maiden. Its fitness base and ability to handle different conditions make it a leading player here.

Has been consistent in recent outings, showing strong early speed and finishing close in tougher maiden races. Last start at Grafton, it finished just three lengths back despite not having the smoothest of runs, which speaks to its determination. The step up to 1400m is ideal, as it should allow it to dictate the pace or sit just behind the leaders. It has a fitness edge over some rivals and has been knocking on the door for a maiden win. Everything lines up here for a bold showing.