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Form Analysis: Albion Park Apr 17

17 April 2021

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RACE TWO

Another tricky open made tougher by the barrier draw where the mare FAME ASSURED (1) is the big winner under the conditions. Eased from gate 6 when returning from a spell, she was strong to the line in the closing stages, running some smart closing panels when 5m from L L COOL J. With all the options, she can score an overdue win.

ROCK WITH SAM (7) eased from gate 6 here last week over the middle distance and biding his time was able to make the closing shot a winning one. Working home strongly in the latter stages to claim a narrow victory, it followed an eye-catcher behind RUBIES FOR TASH. The gate again cuts deep, but he is up to the task.

WRANGLER (5) heads North for Belinda McCarthy to take his 1st look at The Creek. Back in the pack and facing a huge task as IGNATIUS landed the loot last start at Menangle, he can make a play in this.

FEELINGFORARAINBOW (9) was a little vanilla last week from back in the pack and it might be best to forgive the effort. His form prior was super, running home in sizzling panels and back to his best will be chiming in here.

SELECTIONS: FAME ASSURED (1), ROCK WITH SAM (7), WRANGLER (5), FEELINGFORARAINBOW (9)
SUGGESTED BET: FAME ASSURED (1) to win

RACE THREE

Creating some buzz since arriving in Qld, L L COOL J (7) was sent for a break after 3 successive wins and a close 3rd in the 4YO Championships when 2m in arrears of the winner BALRAJ. Returning here last start, he settled in the running line before powering home to claim a smart win. Fitter for that outing, he can overcome the tough gate and continue his march through the grades.

WATCH LIST (1) is another newcomer to AP for the McCarthy juggernaut and arrives with a smart 30% winning strike rate. Firing off the arm over the Menangle mile 2 starts back, he controlled the speed to claim a tidy win. 5m from the winner last start from gate 8, the improved alley aids his chances.

ARTFUL MAID (8) has been runner-up at her past 2 starts, the latest when taking the trail from gate 1 and the best of the chasers behind SAUCY DREAMS. With the cosy trip she is a place hope.

ROCKNROLL ICON (3) was returning from a freshen last start when eased from gate 7 to find the pegs and hope for some luck. Running home in some smart closing panels to grab the bronze, he has podium claims here.

SELECTIONS: L L COOL J (7), WATCH LIST (1), ARTFUL MAID (8), ROCKNROLL ICON (3)
SUGGESTED BET: Exotics 7 / 1-3-8

RACE FIVE

ROYAL AURORA (1) was runner-up in consecutive starts after arriving in Qld when looking to lead throughout on both occasions but was grabbed in the closing stages in both. Cashing in when 3rd up, he pressed ahead from gate 6 and packed too much heat out in front. Working hard was his undoing last start and with the options from the ace, can bounce back hard.

PACIFIC DRUMS (5) has been in the quinella at his past 3 in succession with a win sandwiched between a pair of 2nds. Setting the speed from the seven-hole last start, he was only grabbed in the last strides as KENSINGTON BILL landed the winning blow. With electric speed out of the machine, he will be in for the fight.

STINGER LINDENNY (9) is in great touch with 4 wins in his past 5 appearances with each of those wins coming when leading throughout. He will not receive that opportunity here but with a solid tempo and settling handy to the heat, he can look to make a closing play.

KANYE CRUSADER (8) struck trouble last start but was able to regather and chase to grab the silver when only a half-head away over the Redcliffe 2040m trip. With the cosy ride, he will be probing for openings.

SELECTIONS: ROYAL AURORA (1), PACIFIC DRUMS (5), STINGER LINDENNY (9), KANYE CRUSADER (8)
SUGGESTED BET: ROYAL AURORA (1) to win

RACE SIX

OUR WALL STREET WOLF (3)
tackled open company last start over this trip when retreating from gate 5 in the early stages. Attacking the line strongly in the latter stages, he was only a half-head from the winner ROCK WITH SAM and in front two strides past the wire. Fitter after 3 runs back, he can secure the fun coupons here.

SHANNONSTHEMAN (6) lands another tough gate after facing this alley last week. Forced to work hard 3 wide, he was game and fought hard with the tempo setting it up for those at the front. A big winner here 2 starts back over this trip, he can look for redemption and the smaller field size is ideal.

MAJOR GENERALJUJON (1) tackled the mile last start from gate 3 when easing to secure position. Sound to the line behind BLACKSADANCE, he should get the perfect trip here to make a closing play.

SHORTYS MATE (7) has no favours from the carpark yet has been a consistent performer with a top-2 finish in 5 of his past 6 starts. Hitting the line strongly for the silver last start, he can be joining in.

SELECTIONS: OUR WALL STREET WOLF (3), SHANNONSTHEMAN (6), MAJOR GENERALJUJON (1), SHORTYS MATE (7)
SUGGESTED BET: OUR WALL STREET WOLF (3) to win

 

RACE SEVEN

HARPS (3)
steps out in Qld for the 1st time for Shawn Grimsey and arrives on a hat-trick. Too strong for them at Albury 2 starts back when working in the run, he backed it up when grinding out a smart Menangle win over the mile. He may need to work again here but looks up to claiming the threepeat.

OBI ONE (1) is a query runner, stepping out in Qld for the 1st time off a short back-up from Wednesday and road trip from Bathurst. Sent forward from gate 5 over the Penrith 2125m trip 2 starts back when finishing 5m in arrears, he was collared late 2 starts back. If he handles the trip, he can handle this race.

TEARAWAY DIAMOND (2) was not suited when sent forward from the 2nd line over the 2138m last start as STINGER LINDENNY was rolling in front. Unable to cope, he wilted late. A strong winner here 3 starts back when finding the front, the early speed will be critical.

IT AINT THE MONEY (8) resumes from a spell and if hitting the passing lane with momentum comes into calculations. With a smart preparatory trial, the economical trip suits 1st up and he will be probing.

SELECTIONS: HARPS (3), TEARAWAY DIAMOND (2), IT AINT THE MONEY (8), OBI ONE (1)
SUGGESTED BET: Exotics 1-2-3-8

 

RACE EIGHT

Featuring in a barn switch to join the Craig McKinnis yard that has great success with mares,  LOOKING FABULOUS (5) can look to end a run of frustrations since arriving in Qld. Covering plenty of the AP oval last start when 3-wide the trip, it followed a strong finish for 3rd behind CHIASSO. Just needs a rub of the green.

BETTOR ROBYN (11) arrives in Qld for Belinda McCarthy with a smart top-3 strike rate. Finding the front before releasing last start at Newcastle, she eased into space to finish over the top for a nice win. Only 2m away at Menangle 3 starts back, she is a classy mare that will throw it down hard here.

ARK ME (1) was sent forward to face the breeze last start from the 2nd line and was giving to the wire when only a head in arrears of the winner. With the gate she can be in the money here.

MORESCO (9) has a strong record at the middle distance and from this alley can follow through to settle handy. Taken back from gate 6 last start, it followed a smart win from gate 11 over this trip 2 starts back.

SELECTIONS: LOOKING FABULOUS (5), BETTOR ROBYN (11), ARK ME (1), MORESCO (9)
SUGGESTED BET: LOOKING FABULOUS (5) to win

 

RACE NINE

MISS GOLD FORTUNE (3) was beaten by the wide gate last start when forced to make a long and searching run when wide off the track. Buried in the run the start prior from the 2nd line, she was too strong in a mares qualifier here 3 runs back. From the gate she gets her chance to dictate.

NIMAH FRANCO (5) started from the 2nd line last start and after settling in the running line was always facing a task as the tempo was controlled in front by SAUCY DREAMS. Charging home over the top of them here 2 starts back over the 2138m trip, securing position cheaply can see her challenge.

SCARLET BABE (7) was taken back from gate 6 here last week when looking to remain undefeated since arriving in Qld. Against the tempo, it was a sound effort and despite another tough gate, she can chime in.

JERADAS DELIGHT (8) returns from a break after being shut down back in November. Game in defeat here 2 starts back when cutting the breeze and holding 3rd behind CHEVRONS REWARD. With 2nd line options she can feature fresh.

SELECTIONS: MISS GOLD FORTUNE (3), NIMAH FRANCO (5), SCARLET BABE (7), JERADAS DELIGHT (8)
SUGGESTED BET: MISS GOLD FORTUNE (3) to win

RACE TEN

A small 2YO contest where 2 Darrel Graham trained runners square off against 3 Grant Dixon trained juveniles. A winner of the 1st 2YO only event of the season, RACY ROXY (4) sat in the pocket trail on debut before knuckling down to finish over the top of them. Kept fresh since that win, she can look to possie up and swoop late.

I AM SPARTA (1) arrived with a bang when defeating the older horses on debut, running the gate, taking control, and then putting them away in smart time. Forced to work hard in the run when 2nd up in the Changeover Classic, he did not cope with the pressure. Sharpened in a nice trial hit out since his 2nd start, he has the gate to take this.

TIMS A TROOPER (5) was on debut here on Tuesday when easing from gate 5 to secure running line position before closing in nice order behind CAT KING COLE. Taking good experience from the outing, he can feature.

SELECTIONS: RACY ROXY (4), I AM SPARTA (1) TIMS A TROOPER (5)
SUGGESTED BET: