Albion Park, Friday 27 September
RACE 1
BETTING ORIGIN (7) appears to have hit a strong patch of form. He was forced to do the work from gate 7 last start and just proved too strong. He steps up in trip here.
KERBANG (9) was making late ground last start. His latest win was just last month and he scored at this track in fast time.
LONESTAR LAD (6) has been luckless in his last two starts. Held up for clear running late in the race both times. With a genuine tempo he can be finishing off strongest.
JOANS RISING STAR (2) had a genuine excuse last time out when contacting her own sulky. Ran well at the trip behind Shes Fullofspirit in a race she broke at the start and had to chase the gate.
SELECTIONS: BETTING ORIGIN (7), KERBANG (9), LONESTAR LAD (6), JOANS RISING STAR (2)
SUGGESTED BET: BETTING ORIGIN (7) to win.
RACE 2
SAINT CRUSADER (6) took on a high quality field last time out and was able to ran on strongly for fifth. Looks the class runner in this field.
CONGO LINE (8) got the perfect trip two runs ago and finished too best up the sprint lane. Was doing his best work late last time out when getting a long way back in the run.
LANAI (10) has been freshened up. His best is good enough to be in the finish in a race of this nature.
ART JESTER (5) came from a long way back last start to get into the placings. Best suited to racing over a mile so the step back in trip looks suitable.
SELECTIONS: SAINT CRUSADER (6), CONGO LINE (8), LANAI (10), ART JESTER (5)
SUGGESTED BET: SAINT CRUSADER (6) to win.
RACE 3
TEDDY TURPIN (7) has been extremely impressive this time in progressing through the grades. He was luckless last start when forced wider on the track at a crucial stage he was still good enough to score. Should be hard to beat again.
FRANCO MACHO (10) got the right run last time out on the leaders back trail and sprinted well to score. Draws to do no work in the early stages.
VINCENT TIME (8) is shooting for a hat-trick of wins in this race having lead and won impressively both of his last two starts. Draws awkwardly in this but still looks a good hope.
EAGLESPRIDE (1) got the perfect run last start on the pegs. Finished off moderately late into fourth. May be suited back at the mile and comes into this race third up.
SELECTIONS: TEDDY TURPIN (7), FRANCO MACHO (10), VINCENT TIME (8), EAGLESPRIDE (1)
SUGGESTED BET: TEDDY TURPIN (7) to win.
RACE 4
ALLORNOTHINGLEVI (6) was just beaten very late last start by Teddy Turpin. Looks an awkward draw but clearly stands out as the class runner in this field.
FILLY THIRTEEN (2) has brilliant gate speed and from the low draw may be able to find the pegs. If she’s able to lead early she’ll have options and should be right in the finish.
BETTING STAR (1) has been racing well. Has gone best with something to follow and this looks a race where she may be able to find that.
LETS GO BAILEY (8) draws to be straight on the pegs in this race. Will be relying on luck but is definitely up to this.
SELECTIONS: ALLORNOTHINGLEVI (6), FILLY THIRTEEN (2), BETTING STAR (1), LETS GO BAILEY (8)
SUGGESTED BET: ALLORNOTHINGLEVI (6) to win.
RACE 5
JET FORCE (8) was forced to do it the hard way last start and was too good. He draws to do no work early and should prove hard to beat again.
THREENTWO (1) has gate speed and will be looking to break the run of placings. Looks the one they will all have to run down.
ROYAL STUDLEIGH (6) scored a big win last time out at Redcliffe when lead all the way. Had been racing consistently prior to that and looks a good hope again.
LA SABINA (7) has lots of speed and can be driven in a number of ways here.
SELECTIONS: JET FORCE (8), THREENTWO (1), ROYAL STUDLEIGH (6), LA SABINA (7)
SUGGESTED BET: JET FORCE (8) to win.
RACE 6
AURORA REASON (3) was held up with nowhere to go last start. Draws well and looks hard to beat.
ARENDELLE (9) was able to work around last start and find the front before racing away for an impressive win. Faced by another back row draw may be put into the race again.
BRIAN CHRISTOPHER (8) appears to be racing well and might’ve found an easier race here. May need some luck but looks a good hope.
JESSEJAMES SHANNON (4) has been racing well. Won two starts ago when leading at Albion park.
SELECTIONS: AURORA REASON (3), ARENDELLE (9), BRIAN CHRISTOPHER (8), JESSEJAMES SHANNON (4)
SUGGESTED BET: AURORA REASON (3) to win.
RACE 7
SPECIALANDIKNOWIT (3) was impressive last start. Caught wide early before getting back and running on powerfully late.
LETS GET SHORTY (6) was running on strongly late in the race last start. Seems to do his best work when leading but may not get that opportunity in this.
WILLROBY (4) was hitting the line well last start. Draws to advantage and should be thereabouts.
PINK RIVER DIAMOND (10) had two third recently before being forced to do the work in a race that was reasonably quickly run for the grade.
SELECTIONS: SPECIALANDIKNOWIT (3), LETS GET SHORTY (6), WILLROBY (4), PINK RIVER DIAMOND (10)
SUGGESTED BET: SPECIALANDIKNOWIT (3) to win.
RACE 8
HEAVENLY WISDOM (5) ran on strongly for third last time out. Looks a race she’s suited in and draws to advantage over some of her key rivals.
GHOST TRAIN (7) scored a dominant win last time out at Redcliffe. Has good gate speed so there are a number of ways she could win this race.
MY ULTIMATE LOUIE (9) is racing in consistent form. Not ideally suited by the back row draw but can likely be put into the race and should be thereabouts.
ALWAYS BE A TORQUE (6) ran on strongly last time out for a close second to My Ultimate Rudi. Racing well enough to figure.
SELECTIONS: HEAVENLY WISDOM (5), GHOST TRAIN (7), MY ULTIMATE LOUIE (9), ALWAYS BE A TORQUE (6)
SUGGESTED BET: GHOST TRAIN (7) to win.
RACE 9
LEAVE IT TO LUCY (4) smart winner last start when making a strong late run into the race. Isn’t blessed with a lot of gate speed which looks the potential query.
FAKISTRA (9) flashed through up the sprint lane last start to just miss and run second. Looks a horse on an upward trajectory and can figure again in this.
AARDIES MONEY (8) is a horse that still seems to be learning. Once balancing up last start she finished off strongly and had she not hung out she may have won the race.
SPLASHNDASH (5) zipped off the gate last start and did well to run a clear third. Has gate speed and can do similar again.
SELECTIONS: LEAVE IT TO LUCY (4), FAKISTRA (9), AARDIES MONEY (8), SPLASHNDASH (5)
SUGGESTED BET: FAKISTRA (9) to win.
RACE 10
BEV THE GOAT (9) battled on well after doing the work last start beaten by a potentially smart horse in Aardies Money. This looks easier and she looks hardest to beat.
MAKE IT RAIN (1) hasn’t raced with much luck in recent outings being forced to work hard. He has missed a place just once in her nine career starts and looks close to breaking his maiden.
CHARMAWAY (10) took on stronger company in her first preparation. Trialled just moderately but with a few weeks since that trial she may now be fitter.
STUDLEIGH ANNE (7) was a trial winner over Miss Crunchy who’s since won impressively to break her maiden. She draws awkwardly in this race and will need to be well driven to take this out.
SELECTIONS: BEV THE GOAT (9), MAKE IT RAIN (1), CHARMAWAY (10), STUDLEIGH ANNE (7)
SUGGESTED BET: BEV THE GOAT (9) to win.
