Form Analysis by Darren Clayton
RACE ONE
Stepping up to the 2138 last start in a heat of the Ultimate Driver Series, JAMAICAN ROCK (6) was working early to press forward from gate 5. Fading in the latter stages to finish near the rear, it had followed two wins from three AP appearances. Despite the gate, a return to the mile suits.
AIR EXPRESS (7) will strip fitter following his last start when first up since claiming G1 3YO success in NSW. Eased off this same gate when resuming, he attacked the line strongly in the closing stages for a smart 2nd. The gate stings, but tempo will assist his challenging hopes.
JACCKA WALLY (1) was beaten by the second line last start and never got into the contest. With early hustle, he has the gate to be a podium player.
LETHAL LOUIE (8) fired off the arm last start and took them all the way in a career PB with 5m to spare on the wire. This is a tougher assignment, and traffic looks an issue.
SELECTIONS: JAMAICAN ROCK (6), AIR EXPRESS (7), JACCKA WALLY (1), LETHAL LOUIE (8)
SUGGESTED BET: JAMAICAN ROCK (6) to win
RACE TWO
Despite the outside second line, the profile looks suitable for CALL TO ORDER (11) to capitalize. Starting fav last time from gate 6, he eased early and with the tempo dictated in front, was always facing a task as OUR SWEET DELIGHT led throughout. He can power home off speed.
DAGGY LAMB (2) forced the issue last start when taking control over the mile and from the front was able to post a 10m margin. Fading over the closing stages after sitting parked the start prior, if he can find the poles, he finds his chance to challenge.
KASH TIN (8) has been consistent with placings at his past four in succession, the latest when a neck from the winner LENNY LINCOLN. From the gate he will be probing.
TIGER BY THE TAIL (10) faced a wide front-line gate last time when sliding into the 1x1 trail before making a late raid to be 3m astern of the winner. Look for him chiming in late.
SELECTIONS: CALL TO ORDER (11), DAGGY LAMB (2), KASH TIN (8), TIGER BY THE TAIL (10)
SUGGESTED BET: CALL TO ORDER (11) to win
RACE THREE
Sent forward to sit parked last start, SMARTER THAN YOU (3) folded under the workload in the closing stages, missing the money behind VALLANI MAGIC. Sitting parked the start prior as a red figure fav in an Ultimate Drivers Heat, he was game in defeat when beaten a half-neck.
TORO LOCO (4) closed out his 2YO term with successive victories, including an impressive 5m margin to claim the Sunshine Stars Final. With a tidy trial hit out in readiness for the return, he can look to issue a challenge fresh.
OUR ULTIMATE LUKA (6) made an early move from outside the second line to take control at the middle trip and shared the win here two back. Game when parked last start, she has claims.
KYLOAN QUEEN (10) was faced with a tough trip after being sent forward two starts back and faded late. A dictating winner three back, she is a pod
SELECTIONS: SMARTER THAN YOU (3), TORO LOCO (4), OUR ULTIMATE LUKA (6), KYLOAN QUEEN (10)
SUGGESTED BET: SMARTER THAN YOU (3) to win
RACE FOUR
The first of the rescheduled McNeil Series heats where the talented AGENT BLACK (5) will be resuming from a spell. Completing his 3YO term with successive victories, he defied a 20m tape at his last appearance. Tuned up with two impressive trials, he can chase a first up victory.
MADEAKILLIN (13) was safely away from the 10m tape last time and proved too classy for his rivals with a smart victory. Second up 18 months in that assignment, he should take benefit from the run and despite the back mark 20m tape, looks up to challenging.
ALDEBARANSTILINSKI (4) was runner-up in three successive appearances before claiming a starchy victory last start, pulling clear to a big margin. His past four have all been from the mobile.
KYVALLEY FINN (2) has been performing well from handicaps and should appreciate the conditions to start from the front tape. Placed his past two, he can be handy enough to feature.
SELECTIONS: AGENT BLACK (5), MADEAKILLIN (13), ALDEBARANSTILINSKI (4), KYVALLEY FINN (2)
SUGGESTED BET: AGENT BLACK (5) to win
RACE FIVE
Fitter after two runs back from a spell, DREAM MELODY (4) finds a suitable assignment to chase her first win of the season. Claiming the 3YO fillies consolation three starts back, she went for a break. Runner-up at Marburg second up, she can go one better.
MY ULTIMATE COBBER (8) will need a slice of luck from this gate but should appreciate the chance to be driven a little quieter. Sitting parked last time at Redcliffe and finishing midfield behind DOCTA FEELGOOD, he was luckless two starts back. This looks easier opposition
CELESTINE (2) produced a handy trial here two starts back and then went to Marburg from outside the front line owing to the ODM embargo. Back in the draw, she can feature.
TORQUE TOTHE MUSIC (9) grabbed the bronze last start at Redcliffe and can be following through in the early stages here to find position for a potential podium play.
SELECTIONS: DREAM MELODY (4), MY ULTIMATE COBBER (8), CELESTINE (2), TORQUE TOTHE MUSIC (9)
SUGGESTED BET: DREAM MELODY (4) to win
RACE SIX
Victorian visitor ARGYLE ROCKS (6) is the lone interstate raider tackling the McNeil Series and arrives following his last outing in the Wedderburn Trotters Cup when down the track. Attacking the line strongly the start prior for 3rd behind SIX NATIONS, he can cash in here.
TRIAGE (4) was a winner here three starts back when stepping cleanly to find the front from a 10m mark and see them off. Buried last start from the 20m, two starts back he was slugged a 40m mark when chasing throughout. A safe start can see him throw it down.
FIVE OCLOCK GERRY (5) is a newcomer to Qld that joins the Greg Franklin barn. With a tidy reconnaissance trial on this deck, he can be thereabouts first up.
BENJI HALL (3) will relish a front tape after facing some bigger imposts in recent conditions. Safely away from 20m last start when chasing home VOLTAIN, this is not out of reach.
SELECTIONS: ARGYLE ROCKS (6), TRIAGE (4), FIVE OCLOCK GERRY (5), BENJI HALL (3)
SUGGESTED BET: ARGYLE ROCKS (6) to win
RACE SEVEN
A tricky contest to dissect is made no easier by the 2138m trip which will sort a few of them out. CHEDDAR MADE BETA (4) was strong to the line last time out when 3m astern of the winner. Grabbing the bronze three starts back along the passing lane, he is up to the task.
MACS A DUDE (8) comes up with the second line options as the lone runner out the back. Asked to sit parked last start. He was game in defeat when 2m astern of the winner. With the available options, he can make a challenge.
MUFASA BART (6) is given no favours from the tough gate. Sitting parked two starts back, limiting the early burn will be vital.
ALWAYS BE A TORQUE (5) eased off the wide gate last start and was making metres in the latter stages when midfield but just 5m behind PROSPECTUS. The gate makes it a tough ask.
SELECTIONS: CHEDDAR MADE BETA (4), MACS A DUDE (8), MUFASA BART (6), ALWAYS BE A TORQUE (5)
SUGGESTED BET: CHEDDAR MADE BETA (4) to win
RACE EIGHT
THE GROGMOTHER (3) made the most of conditions last start to lead throughout for the Gloucester Park Gurus in the Ultimate Driver Championship last start. Trying to fend them off two starts back, she can use some early hustle to find position to capitalize.
PROSPECTUS (4) snagged off the arm last start, before launching in the closing stages to grab a 2m margin. Buried away the start prior, positioning cheaply will be vital to her challenging chances in what looks like a wide open event.
MISTER DELWIN (5) was strong to the line at Redcliffe two starts back when just a head from the winner and then here last time at the middle trip, was sent to sit parked from the second line. Fighting hard in holding on for the bronze, he can be making a challenge again here.
DUAL CAM (7) will take good benefit from his last outing when he was returning from a spell. The second line and the 2138m made it a tough ask last start, with the 7 no easier here.
SELECTIONS: THE GROGMOTHER (3), PROSPECTUS (4), MISTER DELWIN (5), DUAL CAM (7)
SUGGESTED BET: THE GROGMOTHER (3) to win
RACE NINE
A 4YO first starter, MEGS BOY (4) is prepared by Ben Battle. With a smart trial performance to open the pipes in readiness for the debut, he can look to stake claim to victory first up.
OGEDIE (3) closed out his 2YO term in September after 11 starts netted a solitary win and four minors. Resuming from a spell off the back of one trial, he can chime in here.
CHEEKY BABY (6) was a winner two starts back when finishing over the top of them. A gritty effort last start when under 4m from the winner to garb 3rd, she has claims.
CAPTAIN BART (8) struck trouble last time out and will be looking to improve his strike rate on this deck. Buried two starts back, the economical trip appeals.
SELECTIONS: MEGS BOY (4), OGEDIE (3), CHEEKY BABY (6), CAPTAIN BART (8)
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