Brad Davidson previews the NSW meeting at Muswellbrook on Sunday

THE selection to scratch Machinegun Jubs from Canterbury on Wednesday is about to pay dividends for Angela Davies as the strangely-named mare appears set to maintain her prevailing ways.

Machinegun Jubs has gained 3 from 5 starts offevolved and Taree teacher Davies is confident the 4-year-antique could be hard to overcome again within the Benchmark 70 Handicap (1280m) on Sunday.

“She drew barrier 10 at Canterbury so we didn’t bother going there and this race took place to pop up and it seems a pleasant race for her,” Davies stated.

“With a pass-ahead horse like her, she become going to sit down 4 deep from out there at Canterbury but from barrier 5 (Sunday) we don’t ought to move ahead too quick and we are able to simply take a sit and analyse the race from there.”

Machinegun Jubs ought to be undefeated in two runs this campaign after she value herself victory when jogging off the track at Wyong first-up.

She bounced returned to score effortlessly in a category 2 at Gosford overdue remaining month in which she showed the uncommon capacity to burn the candle at both ends of the race.

“She continues to be studying her craft no doubt approximately that and he or she can be a lot higher once more next prep. She nevertheless hasn’t placed it all collectively yet.”

in the meantime, Davies discovered how the Michael Abdallah-owned mare were given her call.

Machinegun Jubs, via Time Thief from Dodged A Bullet, is named after a lady individual from the Austin Powers movie collection who used to fireplace bullets from weapons constructed into her bra.

“Michael’s kids named her,” Davies stated. “while he stated it, I went, ‘Wow, good enough’.”

in the meantime, trainer Rod Northam is upbeat Hooge can carry up a hat trick of wins within the Benchmark 60 Handicap (1750m).

“I think she is seeking out 1750m now and (jockey) Greg Ryan appears to suppose that’s the case and he has a terrific association along with her,” Northam said.

“She rises in weight a touch however she is a large horse and that i don’t assume weight is a large issue for her. With good fortune in jogging, she might be tough to overcome.”

finally, Northam’s strong star huge cash will go back to paintings later this month after having a short smash following his last setting in the Missile Stakes early final month.

“He just doesn’t like moist tracks and we thought we can just race him inside the spring and summer season when the tracks are excellent,” Northam stated.

BRAD DAVIDSON’S great BETS

exceptional bet: MACHINEGUN JUBS (Race five, No. 2)

should be undefeated in two runs this prep and she has the capacity to burn the candle at both ends. drawn to get a lovable run and ought to move close once more.

next best: HOOGE (Race 3, No. 3)

Rod Northam-trained mare who has gained her past two on the trot in correct fashion. Rises in weight right here however she handles all situations and the more 150m ought to handiest match.

different bet: SHANAKEE (Race four, No. 7)

Bjorn Baker is starting to hit his straps again and Shanakee looks nicely placed right here. She turned into a terrific winner first-up at Scone and need to get all the favours from barrier two.

EXOTICS: box trifecta — Race 6, Nos 2, 4, 5, 7.

JOCKEY to observe: GREG RYAN

Ryan booted domestic a treble at Scone on Friday and has received 8 races from his past sixteen rides at an dazzling 50 in keeping with cent strike charge. He has six rides nowadays along with Hooge in race 3 and Shanakee in race four.