Redcliffe, Thursday 31 October
RACE 1
IMA BALLERINA (2) showed gate speed to lead last start at Albion Park in what was a fairly strong maiden. Tired late into fifth but this looks easier.
ROCKCANDY (6) ran well on debut from an outside back row draw running fifth beaten just 6.3 metres. Looks a top chance in this race.
NITE IRENE (3) faced the breeze last start at this track and battled away well enough into third. This looks a bit tougher.
FULL OF CHARM (1) was able to lead in her most recent trial and gave ground late in just moderate overall time. She would need to lift off her trials to figure but is a half to Fias Charm who has shown ability so far in her short career to date.
SELECTIONS: IMA BALLERINA (2), ROCKCANDY (6), NITE IRENE (3), FULL OF CHARM (1)
SUGGESTED BET: ROCKCANDY (6) each way.
RACE 2
KNIGHT JUJON (6) made up strong ground in a recent trial. He was sent back to the trial after making a break in his most recent race start.
EXPLANATION NOTED (8) was very poor last week after getting the right trail into she failed to finish off and ran last. She has at times throughout her career put in runs like that and bounced straight back. This looks suitable if she shows her best.
THE BLUE WREN (1) hasn’t been at his best in recent starts. Gets the perfect draw in this race and can dictate in the early stages.
NUCLEAR BLING (7) went around a short priced favourite last start and just failed to finish it off in a race that was ideally run to suit. Can secure an economical trip in this race and be thereabouts late.
SELECTIONS: KNIGHT JUJON (6), EXPLANATION NOTED (8), THE BLUE WREN (1), NUCLEAR BLING (7)
SUGGESTED BET: KNIGHT JUJON (6) to win.
RACE 3
MISTER HART (8) has been racing well since returning from a spell. He tends to do his best work when able to lead in races but looks incredibly well placed in this company and still likely to be hard to beat.
TORQUE WRITER (6) ran on strongly last start in a stronger race behind Isla And Addie and Goodtime Cracker. From the wide gate can be running on strong again.
THE CASUAL GOOSE (5) wasn’t beaten too far behind Tulhurst Cuddles last start. This race looks more suitable. Will need to overcome the wide draw.
SOMEONES WATCHING (2) has a good gate in this race and some early speed. May go around at big odds and could find this race more suitable than some of the restricted win races he’s taken on.
SELECTIONS: MISTER HART (8), TORQUE WRITER (6), THE CASUAL GOOSE (5), SOMEONES WATCHING (2)
SUGGESTED BET: MISTER HART (8) to win.
RACE 4
SHEVCHENKO (2) worked to the breeze last start before tiring late into sixth. That race was significantly tougher and she finished around some capable horses. This looks her race to lose.
THE GROGMOTHER (8) was well beaten last start at Albion Park. This race looks easier but she does seem to do her best work when able to lead.
CHANCELESS CENTURY (1) looks to have gained an ideal draw in this race. He has been racing well without a lot of luck.
TULHURST CUDDLES (6) sat in the one out one back last start and was able to win again to make it two from her last three starts.
SELECTIONS: SHEVCHENKO (2), THE GROGMOTHER (8), CHANCELESS CENTURY (1), TULHURST CUDDLES (6)
SUGGESTED BET: CHANCELESS CENTURY (1) to place.
RACE 5
MADAM WEST (5) won last start when running on strongest. Had been in good form leading into that win. This race could also set up suitably.
SIR BOSTON (8) impressed last start when winning running down Mighty George. Hasn’t been seen for over a month which is a definite query.
MISTER DOMINGO (4) did some work in the early stages two starts ago before finishing off well. Can be running on again late.
OCTOBER RACKETEER (1) had the same draw last start at Albion park on a stronger race at lead them up before tiring into 8th position. Has the draw to dictate in the early stages.
SELECTIONS: MADAM WEST (5), SIR BOSTON (8), MISTER DOMINGO (4), OCTOBER RACKETEER (1)
SUGGESTED BET: MADAM WEST (5) to win.
RACE 6
SCRUFFY (9) appeared to have every chance last time out and could only battle away into fourth there. This doesn’t look any tougher and he may be better not used off the gate in the early stages.
REDS STAR DEAL (1) has made up late ground his last two starts once into the clear. Should be suited by the draw.
MODERN SHEEN (6) was crossed in the early stages last start and didn’t have much luck when searching for runs at a crucial stage. Has been in good form and despite the wide draw looks one of the better chances.
BLUE SEUDE ROCKA (8) was a very impressive third running on in fast time at Albion park two starts ago. He couldn’t back that effort up last start when appearing to have his chance when running into second. Can bounce back.
SELECTIONS: SCRUFFY (9), REDS STAR DEAL (1), MODERN SHEEN (6), BLUE SEUDE ROCKA (8)
SUGGESTED BET: SCRUFFY (9) to win.
RACE 7
WINDY HILL WALLY (3) likes the 2040 trip here at Redcliffe. He was forced to do the work outside the leader at Albion park last time out and wasn’t beaten too far.
DRIVE TO THE BEACH (7) caught wide in the early stages last start before being forced to the rear he made up good ground in the concluding stages.
FLO RYDA (1) got the right run last start and was able to get over the top late. Draws to get plenty of favours again in this race.
GLENLEDI BOY (4) made up strong late ground last start into sixth. Should be better for that outing having not raced for a month prior.
SELECTIONS: WINDY HILL WALLY (3), DRIVE TO THE BEACH (7), FLO RYDA (1), GLENLEDI BOY (4)
SUGGESTED BET: DRIVE TO THE BEACH (7) to win.
RACE 8
PUNTERS JEWEL (5) impressed last start scoring a big win at this track. Wasn’t two far away his starts prior in strong races at Albion park. This appears another suitable contest.
VODKA EN ICE (1) scored a strong win in mid September when leading all the way. Hasn’t been able to find the lead since and may find conditions to suit in this race.
PARTY POLOTIX (7) scored a good win in a recent trial. She seems best suited when able to lead in her races but this draw should give her the run of the race.
RIGHTYO (8) took on stronger company last time out and tired late. Should find this easier.
SELECTIONS: PUNTERS JEWEL (5), VODKA EN ICE (1), PARTY POLOTIX (7), RIGHTYO (8)
SUGGESTED BET: PARTY POLOTIX (7) to place.
