| What | Taree Races |
| Where | Manning Valley Race Club – Racecourse Dr, Taree NSW 2430 |
| When | Tuesday, January 7, 2025 |
| First Race | 1:15pm AEDT |
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Country racing returns to Taree on Tuesday afternoon, with the Manning Valley Race Club set to play host to a competitive eight-part program. The rail is placed in the true position for the entire circuit for the meeting, and with no significant rainfall forecast in the lead-up, punters can expect the surface to start with a Good rating as racing gets underway at 1:15pm local time. Some showers are predicted to hit the course throughout race day, however, so there may be a downgrade into the Soft range at some stage.
Best Bet at Taree: Hoo Haa
Hoo Haa was no match for Summer Soiree at Wyong on December 21, and although the 8.3-length defeat doesn’t look flattering on paper, the Denman mare was clearly the best of the beaten brigade. She was the last one turning for home on that occasion, showing a blistering turn of foot to suggest she’s wound up for this second-up assignment. She should take closer order drawn in barrier two, and provided Jean Van Overmeire can land in the one-one, Hoo Haa should finally crack her maiden at start 20.
Best Bet
Race 3 – 
#7 Hoo Haa (2)
4yo Mare | T: Mark Cross | J: Jean Van Overmeire (55kg)
+250 with Neds
Next Best at Taree: Starry Jack
The Brett Dodson-trained Starry Jack caught the eye returning at this course and distance on December 22, closing to within a half-length of Once A Lady. He usually takes plenty of improvement after a first-up performance, posing a formidable second-up record of three starts for two wins and another minor placing to his name. There doesn’t seem to be much speed on paper, and with Siena Grima attempting to dictate terms from stall three, watch for Starry Jack to give a bold sight when asked for the ultimate effort.
Next Best
Race 5 – 
#1 Starry Jack (3)
5yo Gelding | T: Brett Dodson | J: Siena Grima (2kg) (62.5kg)
+500 with BlondeBet
Best Value at Taree: Spacetime Legend
Spacetime Legend represents terrific each-way value with horse racing bookmakers as he debuts for the Joel Wilkes barn. The Dundeel gelding failed to make an impression across his five starts last preparation, with provincial company proving a shade too classy for the lightly raced three-year-old. His recent barrier trial victory at Gunnedah on December 20 suggests he’s a new horse under the tutelage of Wilkes. Andrew Gibbons is likely to land in the ideal stalking position, and if he does, Spacetime Legend should get every chance to secure his maiden victory at a big price.
Best Value
Race 7 – 
#9 Spacetime Legend (3)
3yo Gelding | T: Joel Wilkes | J: Andrew Gibbons (57.5kg)
+1300 with Picklebet
Tuesday quaddie tips for Taree
Taree quadrella selections
January 7, 2025
- 1-3-5
- 1-2-3
- 4-8-9-10-14
- 3-5-6-11
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