Redcliffe, Friday 27 December
RACE 1
GOODOLDBOYSANDBEER (6) was beaten last start by a very smart horse on the rise in Momentum Swing. Despite the wide draw in this race he appears to bring the best form into this contest.
TACTFILLY MIRACLE (2) has some gate speed and has been racing in good form. She generally goes best driven with a trail. If she can secure the right run she’s likely to be thereabouts again.
MADAM WEST (1) has drawn ideally in gate 1 to secure a good run. Can be thereabouts.
MISSTREPO (8) battled on reasonably last start for fourth. Loves racing at this trip.
SELECTIONS: GOODOLDBOYSANDBEER (6), TACTFILLY MIRACLE (2), MADAM WEST (1), MISSTREPO (8)
SUGGESTED BET: GOODOLDBOYSANDBEER (6) to win.
RACE 2
PARTY CHANGER (1) didn’t have much luck last time out when held up at a crucial stage. Has gate speed and looks to have landed in a suitable race to lead for a long way.
CALCULATED RISK (2) has been racing in good form. Last start wasn’t up to her best when racing wide on the track late and didn’t make much impression.
VALLANI MAGIC (8) is coming into this race third up and should be peaking fitness wise. She didn’t have the best of luck last time out.
MY LATIN LADY (6) is a horse with plenty of speed. She can figure with the right run into it.
SELECTIONS: PARTY CHANGER (1), CALCULATED RISK (2), VALLANI MAGIC (8), MY LATIN LADY (6)
SUGGESTED BET: PARTY CHANGER (1) to win.
RACE 3
ACCELERE (1) scored a good win first run in QLD. Has gate speed and a suitable draw. Looks a race he will be hard to beat in again.
SWOOPING EAGLE (7) has drawn favourably to get a good run through in early stages. Has been racing well enough.
COTE DAZUR (6) scored a good win last start once clear raced through and won well. Will need things to suit from the draw.
WAR CLUB (8) has been racing without luck. Looks a race he will have options in the early stages and can secure a good run.
SELECTIONS: ACCELERE (1), SWOOPING EAGLE (7), COTE DAZUR (6), WAR CLUB (8)
SUGGESTED BET: ACCELERE (1) to win.
RACE 4
HY VOLTAGE (5) lands back in the stable of Graham Dwyer after a stint in NSW. In his last run in QLD he contested a FFA race won by Northview Hustler. He looks very well graded in this race.
GLENLEDI BOY (7) has been racing in good form without much luck. He his going much better than his numerical form would suggest and could get the right run through early in this race.
LUXURY LAD (1) has drawn favourably in this race to have options early. He battled on well last start for second.
CALL ME KEITH (3) is a gate speed horse. Ran well two starts ago setting a strong tempo and running into second.
SELECTIONS: HY VOLTAGE (5), GLENLEDI BOY (7), LUXURY LAD (1), CALL ME KEITH (3)
SUGGESTED BET: HY VOLTAGE (5) to win.
RACE 5
ENGLISH DANCE (8) started from gate 7 last start and wasn’t beaten far at all there. Draws more favourably in this race and looks a good chance to break through for his first win this year.
ONE CHAIN ROAD (1) led last start ran along and was only just run down late. This race doesn’t look too much tougher and can be thereabouts again.
ON DA NOD (7) led last start for the first time in his career and was just run down late by a horse that was able to secure a good run throughout. Looks likely to get a good run through early.
KNOCKAWARWON (4) ran on strongly into second at big odds last start. A similar effort would see him very competitive again.
SELECTIONS: ENGLISH DANCE (8), ONE CHAIN ROAD (1), ON DA NOD (7), KNOCKAWARWON (4)
SUGGESTED BET: ENGLISH DANCE (8) to win.
RACE 6
HIGHWAY WRITER (9) faced the breeze last start and battled on well there. This race doesn’t look a lot tougher.
MATAI REACTOR (8) is a very consistent horse that’s rarely far away. Looks to have drawn suitably in this race.
LARA BAY (3) is in good form. Loves racing at this track and looks likely to secure a run up on the speed where she does her best work.
THREE MACHS (1) has been racing better than numerical form would suggest.
SELECTIONS: HIGHWAY WRITER (9), MATAI REACTOR (8), LARA BAY (3), THREE MACHS (1)
SUGGESTED BET: THREE MACHS (1) each way.
RACE 7
VALENTINE QUEEN (3) led two starts ago and was just run down by Mullum Roxy. Led again last start and was run down late.
MOVE HEAVENEARTH (7) worked to the lead and scored a well deserved maiden victory racing away from them late. Looks to have drawn very awkwardly in this race.
BRITTS MATE (6) scored a good win two starts ago in good time. This race doesn’t look any tougher.
TRAVELNFEELIN (1) has drawn favourably on return.
SELECTIONS: VALENTINE QUEEN (3), MOVE HEAVENEARTH (7), BRITTS MATE (6), TRAVELNFEELIN (1)
SUGGESTED BET: VALENTINE QUEEN (3) to win.
RACE 8
BERTILS FIREFOX (2) led last start and was just run down late. May be able to lead again in this race and a similar effort would take him close in this race.
MACH TORQUE (9) hit the front last start and was run down in a race he appeared to have every chance. If the tempo suits again this race she can be running on strong again.
MISTER HART (7) looks well suited in this grade stepping back to Redcliffe where he has a great record.
THE CROM (1) has been held up at a crucial stage in recent outings. This company looks suitable and with luck he can figure.
SELECTIONS: BERTILS FIREFOX (2), MACH TORQUE (9), MISTER HART (7), THE CROM (1)
SUGGESTED BET: BERTILS FIREFOX (2) to win.
RACE 9
ELIARN (8) battled on gamely behind Move Heavennearth last start. Looks the clear class runner of this race and if she does everything right she looks likely to break her maiden.
PLAYING FOR KEEPS (9) has had one career start where she performed poorly giving ground late. Shes since trialled up quite nicely for a maiden beaten just 8 metres last start after being involved in a 26.9 first quarter.
RISSOLES (6) has put together a good record without having broken through for that maiden win. Draws poorly in this race but is going well enough.
BERNICES LOVE (1) trialled reasonably recently. Has raced well in the past when able to lead.
SELECTIONS: ELIARN (8), PLAYING FOR KEEPS (9), RISSOLES (6), BERNICES LOVE (1)
SUGGESTED BET: ELIARN (8) to win.
RACE 10
SISTER JUJON (2) led two starts ago and was just run down late by Sharp As Camm Be with a big margin to third. Last start didn’t have much luck when caught wide and shuffled back. This looks a race she can lead in and would be hard to beat.
FLY BURRA (3) made an error last start and lost considerable ground. Ran incredibly well to finish up in fourth. If he puts it all together this time he would be thereabouts.
PERFECTLY QUIRKY (5) secured a good run last start and was able to finish second. That was an improvement on both her trial and first race start which suggests she may be better again third career start.
ITS A SPONGE DARL (7) has drawn awkwardly. Could figure with luck.
SELECTIONS: SISTER JUJON (2), FLY BURRA (3), PERFECTLY QUIRKY (5), ITS A SPONGE DARL (7)
SUGGESTED BET: SISTER JUJON (2) to win.
