Dick Powell's Australian Pick of the Week March 5, 2019

Race 6 at Australia A (Port Macquarie) Wednesday night is a benchmark 66 rated handicap going 7 ½ furlongs. A field of 11 are entered and the ground is expected to be “Good.” FREE International Past Performances every day at Brisnet.com! #6 HEREDERO beat cheaper handicap foes two starts back going shorter despite a rough trip. She came back against this handicap level last out at Newcastle and rallied hard to get second after being far back early going seven furlongs. Gelded son of Lope de Vega has run consistently at the age of three and his trainer is 16% the past 12 months. Andrew Gibbons is back to ride and should be able to work out another stalking trip from post nine. #4 PEYTON PLACE has some very competitive speed figures to fit right in with these. He beat a benchmark 66 rated handicap two starts back going seven furlongs in fast time and weakened going a mile last out. Like the top choice, he is trained by Kris Lees. Coming back on short rest in a race that was very fast early, Peyton Place should be in razor-sharp form. He finished right behind Heredero when they met eight weeks ago. #1 MORE CHILI is a progressive sort that has improved his rating in his last three starts. Two starts back, he missed by a length behind cheaper company and then came back to finish behind stablemate Heredero when he had to spot that one six pounds. Most of his prior races came at shorter distances but he showed last out that he can handle the move in class and distance. Finally, #2 WEWONYA rallied hard for second last out against benchmark 81 handicap foes going 6 ½ furlongs. He got in light that day but has to pick up 14 pounds today, but he shows some prior even efforts against this handicap level in the past. Heredero merits a big shot off his last two starts and has some back class as well. He is very fast and don’t be afraid to take his 4-1 morning line odds. ***Don’t forget TwinSpires.com’s Australian Racing Bet Back offer where you can receive up to $5 back on your first win bet if your horse finishes second This offer is valid on Australian A tracks Monday through Thursday if you opt in and play at least four races on a single day using the new TwinSpires platform There is a maximum bonus of $50 per player each week