| What | Wyong Races |
| Where | Wyong Race Club & Function Centre – 71-73 Howarth St, Wyong NSW 2259 |
| When | Tuesday, December 31, 2024 |
| First Race | 1:10pm AEDT |
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The Group 3 Belle Of The Turf Stakes (1600m) headlines the action at Wyong on Tuesday afternoon, with a competitive seven-part program set down for decision. The rail moves out +3m the entire circuit for the meeting, and with light rainfall forecast in the lead-up, punters can expect a Soft 5 surface for race-day. The opening event is scheduled to get underway at 1:10pm local time.
Belle Of The Turf Stakes Tip: Konasana
The Chris Waller-trained Konasana appears set to peak in the 2024 Belle Of The Turf Stakes after hitting the line impressively at Rosehill on December 7. The daughter of Dundeel mare was no match for I’mintowin but closed off powerfully to suggest the 2000m would be the ideal step-up in trip. The sting out of the ground only enhances her chances, and with Regan Bayliss likely to gain an economic run throughout, Konasana should get every chance to claim her first win of the campaign.
Belle Of The Turf Stakes
Race 6 – 
#1 Konasana (7)
4yo Mare | T: Chris Waller | J: Regan Bayliss (59kg)
+650 with Neds
Best Bet at Wyong: Everybody Rise
Everybody Rise ran into a smart one in the form of Madam Instrife at Canterbury on December 20 and finds a very winnable maiden second-up in the preparation. The quinella pair cleared out on that occasion, suggesting punters can follow the form with confidence moving forward. Billy Loughnane should take a stalking position from stall six, and with even luck in the concluding stages, Everybody Rise should have no issues justifying the short price with horse racing bookmakers.
Best Bet
Race 1 – 
#4 Everybody Rise (6)
3yo Gelding | T: Peter Snowden | J: Billy Loughnane (57.5kg)
+150 with BlondeBet
Next Best at Wyong: Writego
Wrtiego caught the eye in a recent barrier trial at Warwick Farm on December 19, bounding clear of her rivals to score by 4.6 lengths. The Chris Waller-trained filly led every step of the way, showing a blistering turn of speed when asked for a minimal effort by Jason Collett. Collett takes the reins under race-day conditions for the first time, and with the star hoop likely to adopt similar tactics, Writego should get every chance to make an impression on debut.
Next Best
Race 2 – 
#12 Writego (1)
3yo Filly | T: Chris Waller | J: Jason Collett (56.5kg)
+200 with Picklebet
Best Value at Wyong: Balmierro
Balmierro got a pass mark returning at Kembla Grange on December 12, hitting the line well over the unsuitable 1400m journey. The Pierro gelding was doing his best work late, and although he was well-beaten by 5.5 lengths, the four-year-old should appreciate stepping out in trip second-up into the campaign. Molly Bourke should lob into the one-one from stall four, and provided she can get the last crack at her rivals in the final furlong, Balmierro should give followers a bold sight at the each-way price with Playup.
Best Value
Race 3 – 
#3 Balmierro (4)
4yo Gelding | T: John Sargent | J: Molly Bourke (a1.5kg) (58kg)
+700 with Playup
Tuesday quaddie tips for Wyong
Wyong quadrella selections
December 31, 2024
- 1-4-5-6
- 1-2-4
- 1-2-5
- 2-3-4-6
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