Form Analysis: Redcliffe June 1

RACE 1 

SKYGIRL (6) has poor numerical form having not placed for five starts but she is racing better than that suggests. She generally races best when able to dictate in her races up on speed. She loves racing at Redcliffe and should be a big improver in this company.

JUMPINGJOY (5) since making the move to QLD her best has looked really good and has at a number of times looked to be close to a win but in 11 starts she is still yet to register her first QLD victory. She looks fairly well graded in this race but she has drawn awkwardly in gate 5.

MUCH BETTOR (3) returns from a spell in this race following a recent trial where he was making up some ground finishing alongside My Hammer Down. He has very good gate speed but does generally go best when saved for one run late and given he is first up that may be how he is driven in this race.

LAST CALL (1) has good gate speed and should be able to dictate in the early stages. She has been racing well never far away and looks a race she should get every chance in. She got a long way back last start over the 2040 in a race dominated by the horses on speed.

SELECTIONS: SKYGIRL (6), JUMPINGJOY (5), MUCH BETTOR (3), LAST CALL (1)

SUGGESTED BET: LAST CALL (1) to place.

RACE 2 

KEAYANG TARA (2) draws well in this race outside of her stablemate and may be able to find the fence in the early stages. This race looks a lot easier than some of the recent races she’s taken on. If she can secure a good run she is one of the top hopes.

GELDOF (5) usually likes to get forward in his races. He was able to lead two starts ago and was a tough winner fending them all off late to score. He races well over the 2040 journey and if he doesn’t need to do too much work early he can be in the finish.

AQUA CRUISER (8) scored a good win two starts ago at Albion Park when finishing over the top to score. He should get a good run through in this race and can be thereabouts with the right run.

ARTISTIC SAINT (7) arguably the class runner of the field draw somewhat awkwardly inside the back row. He was solid in his last start fourth placing after starting from outside the back row at Marburg.

SELECTIONS: KEAYANG TARA (2), GELDOF (5), AQUA CRUISER (8), ARTISTIC SAINT (7)

SUGGESTED BET:

RACE 3

RUBY DEAR (9) ran a very good second four starts ago when runner up to Caths In Denial. She drops back into what looks a similar type of race and she might be able to race up on speed again. If she can control the race she looks hard to beat.

TAKE COURAGE (4) has good gate speed and draws outside a few of the lesser chances in the race on paper. If she can find the front in this race she has previously shown she is a capable front runner and should take plenty of beating.

ALWAYSMISSINGYOU (5) hasn’t had much luck in recent outings. She appears to be back in a winnable type of race but is likely to need plenty to go her way from the wide gate.

ESTIVAL (2) has the gate speed to be first to the pegs in the early stages. She would need to improve significantly on some of her recent outings if she is to figure in this race.

SELECTIONS: RUBY DEAR (9), TAKE COURAGE (4), ALWAYSMISSINGYOU (5), ESTIVAL (2)

SUGGESTED BET: RUBY DEAR (9) to win.

RACE 4 

LITTLE BOLT (2) set a solid tempo his last two starts and was just reeled in late on both occasions running second. He was very good in second last start when kicking away and just being reeled in by Risk Taker in the last few strides. This race looks to have a bit less depth and he can lead and be hard to catch again.

MY ULTIMATE VICTOR (4) crossed early last start and was taken on by Edward Jay there setting a frantic tempo. He ran fifth but the effort was really good given how quickly they went and he probably isn’t a horse that’s ever been known for his toughness. He was a good winner three starts ago when finishing over the top of Take A Chance late at Redcliffe in solid time.

QUIK CHANGE (3) hasn’t quite been able to replicate his first up effort in March when winning after sitting without cover at Redcliffe having been unplaced his following four runs. He is a horse with good ability and if he can bring his best here he should be thereabouts if he can obtain a good run.

KING VANCE (7) is fourth up from a spell in this race and should be nearing peak fitness. He is a horse with high speed and has options from the draw being the only horse off the back row.

SELECTIONS: LITTLE BOLT (2), MY ULTIMATE VICTOR (4), QUIK CHANGE (3), KING VANCE (7)

SUGGESTED BET: LITTLE BOLT (2) to win

RACE 5

OCTOBER RACKETEER (3) worked hard early last start when unable to find the fence and was one of the first beaten in the run home. He was a very impressive winner two starts at Marburg when weaving through and scoring by a widening margin at the line.

GRACENAVA (4) has been mixing her form. Her recent efforts when second at Marburg and second at Redcliffe when sitting without cover were both good enough to suggest she might be competitive in a race of this nature with the right run. 

DIEGO DELGADO (8) returned last start and was well beaten. Should be better for the run there but may need another few runs before he is at peak fitness.

PARTY CHANGER (2) draws well in this race. He is usually a go forward on speed type and gets his opportunity to do that from the draw.

SELECTIONS: OCTOBER RACKETEER (3), GRACENAVA (4), DIEGO DELGADO (8), PARTY CHANGER (2)

SUGGESTED BET: OCTOBER RACKETEER (3) to win.

RACE 6 

TYPHOON TORQUE (5) hasn’t started for a number of weeks which looks a query in this race. She is a very hard horse to beat when able to find the front and she has seemingly found a race without a whole lot of gate speed from the better chances. 

FEELING THE POWER (9) ran into it strongly last start at Marburg which backed up a solid effort at Redcliffe when well driven early to find leaders back. He has a good trailing draw in this race and can be running on again.

THREE MACHS (7) draws awkwardly inside the back row. She has been in good form running two seconds from her last three starts. If the tempo is on and the gaps appear for her she can be in the finish.

MY ULTIMATE LOUIE (8) has run two good placings in his last two starts when racing at Marburg. He may need to further improve on these efforts to figure in this race despite what looks a significant drop in grade he is unlikely to find the lead this time from the draw.

SELECTIONS: TYPHOON TORQUE (5), FEELING THE POWER (9), THREE MACHS (7), MY ULTIMATE LOUIE (8)

SUGGESTED BET:

RACE 7

GOTTA DREAM (8) started from gate one last start at Marburg when handing over the lead in the early stages. He was off the bit chasing turning for home and only battled away fairly for third. This looks significantly easier but he is usually a horse that races better on the pegs. 

JUKEBOX JET (9) was a good second last start to Williewa Lightning over the 2040 after moving up first over 3 wide. He looks to have found an easier race and despite the outside back row draw clearly looks one of the hardest to beat.

CHEDDAR MADE BETA (7) draws reasonably inside the back row in this race behind a horse that generally likes to hold a forward position early. Was a winner two starts ago closing best to score after there was good tempo on early.

LARA BAY (1) hasn’t been racing well and may need a few more runs before she is at peak fitness. She sat out the back last start and was well off the main bunch when they crossed the line. Her best is good enough and she has an improved draw.

SELECTIONS: GOTTA DREAM (8), JUKEBOX JET (9), CHEDDAR MADE BETA (7), LARA BAY (1)

SUGGESTED BET: JUKEBOX JET (9) to win.

RACE 8

SKIPPERS SWAN SONG (9) ran into second last start after racing wide a long way out behind Doolittle Doozzie. This race looks significantly weaker and she looks hard to hold out. The outside back row draw doesn’t look too much of an issue for her being capable of running into it late or working in her races.

DOC HARVEY (1) has solid gate speed and can dictate in the early stages. He can mix his form but his best is good enough for a race of this nature. He battled on reasonably last start getting into fourth after securing a good run. He is generally a much better horse when able to find the fence and could be a significant improver from the draw.

IDEAL TIGER (2) loomed into the race strongly last start before getting tired late having been over a month between runs there at Marburg. Should be fitter for that outing and can be better in this race.

HEAVENS BABY (5) draws poorly in this race. She has very good gate speed but whether she chooses to use that will be a difficult decision from the wide gate. She is always running on well late when the tempo suits.

SELECTIONS: SKIPPERS SWAN SONG (9), DOC HARVEY (1), IDEAL TIGER (2), HEAVENS BABY (5)

SUGGESTED BET: SKIPPERS SWAN SONG (9) to win

RACE 9

TORQUE WRITER (9) took on a stronger race at Albion Park last start and couldn’t make up the ground late. Should be much better suited in this company and can be driven a number of ways in this company.

BABY GINNIE (2) may have enough gate speed to drive through and lead in this race. She would certainly need to if she was to be any hope in the race. She hasn’t been racing at her best in recent times but does land in what looks a race without much depth.

BEYONSKI (1) has the draw and may be able to turn that numerical form around. Isn’t a brilliant beginner so may be dictated in the early stages but should still secure an economical run.

MUSTANG DUDE (4) has good gate speed and was able to use that at Marburg last start to hold the front. He faded out of that race late but this does look a touch easier.

SELECTIONS: TORQUE WRITER (9), BABY GINNIE (2), BEYONSKI (1), MUSTANG DUDE (4)

SUGGESTED BET: TORQUE WRITER (9) to win.

RACE 10

TARA KATE (2) was able to secure a good run on return three starts ago on the pegs and ran third there. She draws to advantage over a lot of her main rivals in this race and it doesn’t look an overly strong line up. If she can find the pegs she can play a part in the finish.

THE POST GIRL (3) took on a stronger race last start taken out by Tough Fighter. She draws awkwardly in gate speed which could mean she needs to work or is forced to the rear of the field.

SAMNATE (8) looked to be closing in strongly on a maiden victory last year when running a second on debut before a second start fourth. He has since trialled up well ahead of his return this time in and looks well placed.

THREEOEIGHT (9) has been in consistent form rarely too far away. Should follow the right horse in the early stages in Samnate and can be running on late.

SELECTIONS: TARA KATE (2), THE POST GIRL (3), SAMNATE (8), THREEOEIGHT (9)

SUGGESTED BET: SAMNATE (8) to win.