RACE 1
THE LUVBUG (2) trialled quite nicely finishing off well in a recent trial to score. Draws best of the main chances in this race and looks likely to prove hard to beat on debut.
I AM CAESAR (9) showed very good gate speed when taking part in a 25.9 first quarter at Albion Park on debut before making a break. He closed off nicely enough in a recent trial at this track before changing stables.
DESIGNER JEWEL (6) is a horse that showed good ability last time in. Trialled well recently and despite the long spell should be thereabouts.
MIARKA (8) started a very short priced favourite and was disappointing on face value last start when appearing to have every chance out in front. May be better suited to following than leading.
SELECTIONS: THE LUVBUG (2), I AM CAESAR (9), DESIGNER JEWEL (6), MIARKA (8)
SUGGESTED BET: THE LUVBUG (2) to win.
RACE 2
A ROCKNROLL STAR (8) brings solid NSW form into this race and draws to get a good run through in the early stages. Can look to finish off strong.
CHANCELESS CENTURY (2) scored a good win last start at Marburg when closing strongest late to score over Jilliby Panda. Draws a good gate in this race and he should be hard to beat again.
JOGALONG COOP (4) made a long sustained run last start and was good enough to get into second. This race looks a little tougher and she doesn’t draw ideally.
MELTON INSULTED (9) had no luck last start at Marburg when badly held up on the pegs. This
SELECTIONS: A ROCKNROLL STAR (8), CHANCELESS CENTURY (2), JOGALONG COOP (4), MELTON INSULTED (9)
SUGGESTED BET: A ROCKNROLL STAR (8) to win.
RACE 3
THE HARRIS HAWK (8) started from a wide gate last start and was forced to do some work in the race. He battled away well enough there and appears to get a good run through early in this race.
WILLIEWA LIGHTNING (2) secured a good run last start and wasn’t beaten far. He has good gate speed and can likely find himself on the front. Should prove hard to beat.
MISS HATTIE (4) was well beaten in a recent stand start trial. Looks well placed in this company having been competitive in races of similar quality at Albion park in recent outings.
ONE CHAIN ROAD (1) has plenty of gate speed but seems to do his best work when able to find a trail. He looks likely to get that opportunity here and was able to run well two starts ago behind For No Reason.
SELECTIONS: THE HARRIS HAWK (8), WILLIEWA LIGHTNING (2), MISS HATTIE (4), ONE CHAIN ROAD (1)
SUGGESTED BET: THE HARRIS HAWK (8) to win.
RACE 4
SHEZA LENNY (1) doesn’t have brilliant gate speed but will likely be looking to hold the advantage early from gate one at the 2040 start point. Appears to bring solid NSW form into this race and may find this a touch easier.
PRINCE JOY (6) drops in grade into this race. Finished midfield last start in a race that became a dash home. Would likely appreciate the speed on.
TIGER TOMMY (7) ran a better race last start when running into second there. Should get a decent run through in the early stages.
EMMALEEN (4) is very consistent but just can’t quite break through for an elusive win having not won for over a year. Should be running on well again.
SELECTIONS: SHEZA LENNY (1), PRINCE JOY (6), TIGER TOMMY (7), EMMALEEN (4)
SUGGESTED BET: PRINCE JOY (6) to win.
RACE 5
OGEDIE (9) sat without cover last start and was narrowly beaten by Vintage Edition. He has improved with each run this time in and scored a dominant win two starts ago. Looks a strong hope again.
CEDAR CREEK FALLS (8) looked set to play a strong part in the finish last start before locking wheels. This looks a similarly suitable race and she can be running on strong at the finish again.
MAYWYNS MIGHTY MAC (7) has returned nicely from a spell. He was narrowly beaten two runs back when sitting without cover.
VINTAGE EDITION (6) led last start and was good enough to score after working hard in the early stages. From the wide gate this time may find things tougher.
SELECTIONS: OGEDIE (9), CEDAR CREEK FALLS (8), MAYWYNS MIGHTY MAC (7), VINTAGE EDITION (6)
SUGGESTED BET: OGEDIE (9) to win.
RACE 6
TOMMY BLIGH (2) led from the good gate last start and was good enough to hold them off scoring a strong win. He looks likely to lead again and a similar effort would see him hard to catch.
ELIARN (1) doesn’t have much gate speed which likely sees her crossed in the early stages of this race. Has the ability to figure in the finish.
SHES IN LINE (8) returns from a spell in this race without a trial. She took on stronger company last time in running placings behind Aardies Money and Sweet Georgia Brown her two most recent starts.
STUDLEIGH ANNE (9) scored a win running on best late last start. Would be suited by a solid early tempo in this race and can be running on late again.
SELECTIONS: TOMMY BLIGH (2), ELIARN (1), SHES IN LINE (8), STUDLEIGH ANNE (9)
SUGGESTED BET:TOMMY BLIGH (2) to win.
RACE 7
STUDLEIGH MARK (8) sat without cover after working hard early last start at Marburg. He battled on strongly there and was able to hold second despite the tough run. He looks likely to get a good run through early and looks one of the main players.
SHEREACTS (9) has been racing reasonably. Should get a good run into the race and if the speed is on early she is likely to be finishing off well.
BADLANDER (6) raced on the pegs last start over the 2040 and finished off well late. He draws outside the front row in this race which is likely to make his task tougher.
MAGIC SHOOS (2) has good gate speed. Hard to line up his NSW form but has to be respected.
SELECTIONS: STUDLEIGH MARK (8), SHEREACTS (9), BADLANDER (6), MAGIC SHOOS (2)
SUGGESTED BET: STUDLEIGH MARK (8) to win.
RACE 8
MONSIEUR DELACOUR (6) is extremely well graded in a 51-55 NR race having taken on Band 5 company his last few starts. Draws outside the front row which makes things more difficult but certainly looks one of the hardest to beat.
ARNOLD STREET (1) is a gate speed horse that looks likely to hold up from the good gate. Has been in good form having run second two starts ago leading before leading all the way last start.
ESTER RISING (7) follows a gate speed horse and should get a good run through early. Put in a solid effort last start after racing on the pegs hitting the line nicely late.
JUMPINGJOY (3) was seemingly very disappointing on face value last start finishing eighth after starting a short priced favourite. Her runs prior all had plenty of merit to them and should we be a solid hope returning to that form.
SELECTIONS: MONSIEUR DELACOUR (6), ARNOLD STREET (1), ESTER RISING (7), JUMPINGJOY (3)
SUGGESTED BET: MONSIEUR DELACOUR (6) to win.
