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Racing and Sports highlight our standout plays for Australian TAB meetings on January 6

Seven TAB meetings are held across Australia on this Wednesday at Warwick Farm, Sandown, Wangaratta, Rockhampton, Pinjarra, Bordertown & Devonport. 

ESCAPED (2) fell just short of leading throughout first up on the Kensington. Fitter for the run and is a dual winner on rain affected ground, one of which came on a heavy at Hawkesbury. Should take some catching. BLONDEAU (16) finally resumed at this course a fortnight ago after being scratched on a host of occasions earlier in the month. First up effort was encouraging. Lone career win came at a prior second up run. EXCELTIC (3) resumed with a first up success at this course although needed it awarded to him in the stewards room. SELECTIONS: Escaped for the win.

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SANDOWN-LAKESIDE: RACE 2

RISING SPHERE (9) was run down by a good one resuming at Geelong. That form has worked out well and he was able to win off it himself, coming here and seeing off Tycoon Bucks who we get to see in the opener. Suspect that form will work out well and he must have a great chance of following up. Really nice option for KNOWLES (4) who has been a frustrating horse but gets the big track and 1200m now and think both can be ticks. SAYUMI (8) just missed last time when travelling up strongly. She's going really well and is among the chances with MONSTERS INC (3) and IMPERIAL LAD (1). SELECTIONS: Want to back Knowles at 1200m.

SENDING LOVE (6) was solid at Mackay last time but should enjoy the return to this course having kicked off her campaign with back to back wins here. Yet to taste defeat here and can return to that form. GENOA (1) raced just twice last campaign, kicking off with a win before a solid second, both at this course. Two-time fresh winner. Big chance. BRIGHTON TOFF (3) is a former Victorian making his Queensland debut having joined Darryl Gardiner. Can measure up. DIP DYE (4) draws the inside and can be involved. SELECTIONS: Sending Love to maintain the unbeaten record here.

GRACEFUL GIRL (9) has been beaten twice now as favourite, but should be at her top now and is sure to appreciate the step up in trip. Rates highly and this looks her race. AGENT KENSINGTON (6) returned from a five month break with a solid second at this track over 1000m. Extra journey a plus and is expected to run well. TALKALICIOUS (10) settled back on debut but wound up nicely, running on into fifth over 1100m at Ascot. Rates well off that and is capable of going close on best figures. SOMETHINGREADY (8) closed off strongly on debut running second and beaten 0.8 lengths over 1200m at Bunbury. Backmarker who keeps coming and has to be respected with more improvement to come. SELECTIONS: GRACEFUL GIRL to go on with the job.

ENDURED (8) fought on well for second last start over 1400m at Launceston, making it two placings in a row. Very fit after three runs back, draws a better gate, and Newitt takes over. Everything in place for a breakthrough win. HERO OF ROMANI (4) resumes. Raced twice in the maiden campaign, both times at this circuit, the latest effort a solid third at this distance 15 weeks ago. Drawn out but expected to be in the finish. GEE GEE CAN WIN (3) wasn't disgraced when fifth over 1400m at Launceston recently. Strips fitter at the third run back from a spell and shapes as one to consider. DOUGLAS (1) is lightly raced and resumes from a 23-week layoff. Went close on debut over 1400m at Launceston last prep - likely to be forward enough to run well again while fresh. SELECTIONS: Very keen on #8 Endured.

LIBERTY POWER (4) showed good early speed from the inside draw last time and led throughout to score a 1.8 length win over 1050m at Oakbank. Honest record at this distance including two wins and looks sure to go close. VEGAN (2) will find this easier than her last attempt in the city. Aided by the draw on the fence. Expecting a strong run in this field. MOSSBELLE (1) joins a new yard after racing in NT last campaign. Can measure up. DEFORCE (3) ran below expectations latest but placed at the previous two so can do much better.SELECTIONS: Liberty Power to go back to back.