Cobram, Sunday 29 December
Form Analysis by Rob Auber
Race 1:
OVERVIEW: JUST AS I AM (2) promising colt that has chased home a smart type at both starts. Progressing nicely and looks suited in this and should prove hard to hold out. ATTRACTED (3) chased determinedly at his race debut and will be improved immensely from that race experience. Definite chance. SKYVALLEY BOY (4) much better run at his second start and should improve further here. Can make his presence felt. GOLDEN SKIES (1) nicely bred youngster that will be well prepared for her race debut by talented trainer Juanita Breen. Must be respected. Both POCKETOFLOLLIES (6) and CRESCO CAHFLOW (5) are place and first four hopes.
EARLY SPEED: 2,3,4
SELECTIONS: JUST AS I AM (2) ATRACTED (3) SKYVALLEY BOY (4) GOLDEN SKIES (1)
RATINGS: 2/ 3/ 4/ 1/ 6/ 5
SUGGESTED BET: JUST AS I AM (2) to Win.
Race 2:
OVERVIEW: FLEXI BET (2) hasn’t been far away at both race starts this campaign and looks ideally suited here and gets her chance to record her second win. BERYLS GRIN (4) her best form is over this sprint trip and these conditions suit. Last win back in November 2023 but gets another chance here. GLENS OF TEKOA (7) a winner two starts ago in this class and despite the wide draw the small field should suit and will be running on strongly. Can threaten. WYATTFLYNN (3) has been racing in stronger class and drops back into an easier assignment against these. Last win back in October 2023 but would not surprise. FRIENDS (1) speedy and can be in it for a long way whilst stable mates PINNACLE HOPE (5) and PLAYNICE (8) can never be dismissed whilst ROMANY BROWN (6) has place and first four claims.
EARLY SPEED: 1,2,3,4
SELECTIONS: FLEXI BET (2) BERYLS GRIN (4) GLENS OF TEKOA (7) WYATTFLYNN (3)
RATINGS: 2/ 4/ 7/ 3/ 1/ 5/ 8/ 6
SUGGESTED BET: FLEXI BET (2) to Win.
Race 3:
OVERVIEW: ROCKNLENA (5) was held up and finished off late at her race debut and should be improved by that race experience. Expect a big showing. BROADWAY BRENDA (6) gave a great sight last start and was run down by a promising type and looks to be on the improve. One of the main chances. SASSY GABBY (4) is having her first start and is nicely bred and is sure to be well prepared by talented trainer Susan Hunter. Placed in a recent trial and can run well. DANCIN WITH LUSH (3) will strip fitter for her first up run and might settle handy. Can be in it for a long way. ROCKET ME (7) improved run last start from a more favourable draw but draws wide here. Place claims. First starters LOOKIDEAL (8) and CASA SEELESTER (9) will benefit from the race experience whilst HELLODARLIN (1) and LITTLE RAIN CLOUD (2) have drawn well and can’t be dismissed.
EARLY SPEED: 3,4,5,6
SELECTIONS: ROCKNLENA (5) BROADWAY BRENDA (6) SASSY GABBY (4) DANCIN WITH LUSH (3)
RATINGS: 5/ 6/ 4/ 3/ 7/ 8/ 9/ 1/ 2
SUGGESTED BET: ROCKNLENA (5) to Win.
Race 4:
OVERVIEW: BENNIE AND THE JETS (8) does possess his share of good ability but can be hard to catch on his best day. Did thigs wrong last start but a winner two starts ago. On his best manners he will be hard to hold out. PRETTYBOY HARRY (7) first attempt from the stand conditions but does have good ability when at his best. Take on trust but is a major threat. DANCES (5) experienced mare that won two starts ago under similar conditions. She is never far away and can run well. KEAYANG BRANDY (6) placed two starts ago and has been kept safe in the market in recent times. Did things wrong last start and gets another chance here. Both STARLIGHT RED (2) and MONTANA MUSCLE (1) relish these conditions and can be in this for a long way and must be respected along with IVAR (3) whilst GIL FAVOR (4) and ESCAPE THE PACE (9) can never be ruled out to cause a boil over.
EARLY SPEED: 1,2
SELECTIONS: BENNIE AND THE JETS (8) PRETTYBOY HARRY (7) DANCES (5) KEAYANG BRANDY (6)
RATINGS: 8/ 7/ 5/ 6/ 2/ 1/ 3/ 4/ 9
SUGGESTED BET: BENNIE AND THE JETS (8) to Win.
Race 5:
OVERVIEW: I AM ON THERUN (2) both race starts to date have been full of merit and should be primed now with the race experience. Drawn well and can run a mighty race. MID SUMMA (10) is a well-bred youngster that shows good ability at the trials and despite facing a tough draw she is very capable of running a big race here. CMON SHARKY (4) improving type that has bene placed at his past two starts and from the front-line draw should be in this for a long way. EEBEEBEE (5) SHES MAGICAL (8) and IM BUTTER BLUE (3) should have benefited from the race experience and can improve and can’t be ignored. First starters SESBANIA (9) and LITTLE WONDER (7) are certain to be well prepared for their race debut and do have ability. Market moves must be respected. Both OCEANFRONT (6) and LYDIA BENNETT (1) are first four hopes.
EARLY SPEED: 2,4
SELECTIONS: I AM ON THERUN (2) MID SUMMA (10) CMON SHARKY (4) EEBEEBEE (5)
RATINGS: 2/ 10/ 4/ 5/ 8/ 3/ 9/ 7/ 6/ 1
SUGGESTED BET: I AM ON THERUN (2) to Win.
Race 6:
OVERVIEW: GOOD TIME NEDRA (4) resumes here but was in consistent form prior to the break and has raced against stronger company. Can run well fresh. JOHN VINCENT (1) racing well and suited by the ideal pole position draw and should be in this for a long way. ROLLING REMONA (2) a last start winner and draws well to get every chance in this. I LIKE WHAT I SEE (3) resumes and has run some nice races and must be respected. MUSSEL SHOALS (5) MAC SHADOW (6) FIELD OF POPPIES (7) FOXYONTHERUN (8) RIVIERA ROSE (9) and BUS STOP (10) all have awkward draws but do have claims in a race where all horses are a winning hope providing, they receive a suitable trip in transit. Open race with lots of chances.
EARLY SPEED: 1,2,3,4
SELECTIONS: GOOD TIME NEDRA (4) JOHN VINCENT (1) ROLLING REMONA (2) I LIKE WHAT I SEE (3)
RATINGS: 4/ 1/ 2/ 3/ 5/ 6/ 7/ 8/ 9/ 10
SUGGESTED BET: GOOD TIME NEDRA (4) to Win.
Race 7:
OVERVIEW: HUNGRY HOGARTH (1) is a very capable pacer close to getting back into the winners list and does receive a suitable draw here to get every chance in this. One of the main chances. HERAKLES (3) engaged at Shepparton last Tuesday and didn’t have the best of luck when first up from Tasmania. Can improve here and must be respected. JILLIBY TYPHOON (4) racing well and is bursting to win and can fight out the finish along with CHEERSTOLOU (8) that just needs to find an opening to be bursting through late. KIA ORA BEAUTY (7) speedy and improvement would not shock whilst 2yo youngster ANYWHEREIGOHUGO (9) shows ability and has claims. FEEL THE REIGN (6) can measure up here and is an opportunist and should be dismissed. TUPELO BEACH (5) CHEROKEE JAC (2) and PAPPA LEO (10) are first four chances.
EARLY SPEED: 1,3,4
SELECTIONS: HUNGRY HOGARTH (1) HERAKLES (3) JILLIBY TYPHOON (4) CHEERSTOLOU (8)
RATINGS: 1/ 3/ 4/ 8/ 7/ 9/ 6/ 5/ 2/ 10
SUGGESTED BET: HUNGRY HOGARTH (1) to Win.
