Form Analysis: Albion Park Jan 05

RACE ONE

Undefeated in two runs since resuming from a spell, RISE ABOVE ALL (4) was able to overcome the outside front line last start in a smart performance. Sent forward and taking control, he was able to finish them off with a good last half in taking a 5m margin. He can look to chalk up another W.

INCOGNITO (2) took them all the way from gate 4 here two starts back when darting across to assume control and claim an 8m margin. Sent to the front last start and trying to see it out on the front end when nabbed in the last strides by LULU MAE, he can throw it down again.

BURNS BAY (9) was working home wide off the track last start as LANAI controlled it in a qualifier. Using the passing lane, the start prior behind ROCKTAGONAL, he can be chiming in here.

TREACHEROUS ONE (7) will be first up in over 18 months after his last appearance came in May of 2022. With some sound trial efforts, the gate makes it a tough ask first up.

SELECTIONS: RISE ABOVE ALL (4), INCOGNITO (2), BURNS BAY (9), TREACHEROUS ONE (7)
SUGGESTED BET: RISE ABOVE ALL (4) to win

RACE TWO

First up in Qld last time out when faced with a second line gate at Redcliffe, PYRRHIC DANCER (4) was sent around them early to take control and was able to claim an effortless 6m margin, with a further 19m back to 3^rd. This is another step up, but a step that looks well within reach.

BEEF CITY STARZZZ (1) has placed in three of his past four starts, the latest when runner-up over the Redcliffe sprint trip. Just a half-neck from victory four runs back behind BELLA BRONSKI in a smart closing half at Redcliffe, he has all the options to issue the challenge.

ROCKNROLL DA GAMA (8) was a winner here two starts back when descending on them in the closing stages from a second line gate. 2m away last start via the passing lane, he will be probing.

FILLY THIRTEEN (9) has placed in her past three, the latest in a mare’s qualifier when taking the trail and finishing 5m from the winner GRACENAVA. With the right trail she can chime in.

SELECTIONS: PYRRHIC DANCER (4), BEEF CITY STARZZZ (1), ROCKNROLL DA GAMA (8), FILLY THIRTEEN (9)
SUGGESTED BET: PYRRHIC DANCER (4) to win

RACE THREE

Stepping out for his first 3YO appearance, the 2138 looks to suit COSMIC FLYER (10) who ended his first racing season with three wins and four minors in his 12 attempts. Runner-up last start when almost pinching it as MY ULTIMATE BUDDHA arrived in the last stride, this looks within reach.

PEPPA BLISS (2) was runner-up to SHEZA CRACKER two starts back after settling in the running line and making a late raid to finish 1m adrift of the winner. Trying to make late metres last start behind LULU MAE in sharp time, she can get handy from this alley to throw it down.

THE MAHARANI (1) has early speed to present the mapping options and last start was just 2m from the winner SHEZA CRACKER. With a tidy record at a middle trip, she can feature.

ANGELSHAVTIME (11) was a Canberra winner two starts back and was a winner on debut at Wagga back in April. With only four starts to her name, she stays under watch from the extreme gate.

SELECTIONS: COSMIC FLYER (10), PEPPA BLISS (2), THE MAHARANI (1), ANGELSHAVTIME (11)
SUGGESTED BET: COSMIC FLYER (10) to win

RACE FOUR

Making his first appearance in Qld, MURPHYS REWARD (2) arrives as a six-time winner and last start was looking to see it out in front when fading to miss the money over the Goulburn 2240. With first option for the trail or to press hard, he gets his chance to start in Qld a winner.

LUXURY LAD (1) was a winner at this trip three starts back when taking control and fighting them off to score with 6m in hand. Not suited by a second line gate at his next appearance, he was 6m from the winner last start at Redcliffe when eased in the early stages. He can look to capitalise.

SHELL SHOCK (5) arrives from WA to join the Sallis stable and brings a handy record, hitting the board in three quarters if his race appearances. Beaten a neck last start, he stays under notice.

R ELEVEN ART (3) held on for the bronze last start after being exposed early before cover arrived and only finishing 2m astern of the winner WINDY HILL WALLY. He can be close enough to feature.

SELECTIONS: MURPHYS REWARD (2), LUXURY LAD (1), SHELL SHOCK (5), R ELEVEN ART (3)
SUGGESTED BET:

RACE FIVE

Ending last season in a nice vein of form and starting to put things together, BEACH ON FIRE (4) lines up here after claiming two wins in his past four starts, the latest when scoring as a red figure fav over the 2138 last start. He can force the issue early and gets his chance to go back-to-back.

BRAEVIEW FELLA (3) was a Redcliffe winner three starts back when pressing to the front and taking them all the way. Releasing here last start after finding the front and then finishing best of the rest behind the smart looking OUR INDIFFERENCE, he has the gate to throw down the challenge.

RISK TAKER (6) was runner-up on debut from inside the second line at Redcliffe before claiming a strong victory second up. The gate stings, but he has shown his share of ability.

SHEZ ALL STYLE (1) lands the options from this alley and should appreciate a more economical trip after sitting parked last start when 6m from the winner BEACH ON FIRE.

SELECTIONS: BEACH ON FIRE (4), BRAEVIEW FELLA (3), RISK TAKER (6), SHEZ ALL STYLE (1)
SUGGESTED BET: BEACH ON FIRE (4) to win

RACE SIX

BOGLE MCNEEP (1) was first up since crossing the Tasman when asked to sit parked. In for the fight, he rallied in the stretch to get within a half-head of the winner in a slick rate. Benefiting from the run, he looks to have found an easier assignment and lands the gate to cash in.

MARTY THE MARTIAN (2) was resuming from a spell when asked to sit parked over the sprint trip and fighting hard was under 2m from the winner. Making ground from deep field when second up and finishing 3m from BEACH ON FIRE, he lands first use of the trail to issue the challenge.

LOCHINVAR JEWELLS (6) makes her first 3YO appearance after a first season of racing that returned one win and four minors in eight attempts. Runner-up last start at Maitland, she can feature.

WHOS TO BLAME (3) broke maiden ranks when claiming a tough Marburg victory last start. He can look to build some winning confidence and feature in the money here.

SELECTIONS: BOGLE MCNEEP (1), MARTY THE MARTIAN (2), LOCHINVAR JEWELLS (6), WHOS TO BLAME (3)
SUGGESTED BET: BOGLE MCNEEP (1) to win

RACE SEVEN

Faced with a second line gate last start, ITSALLANDOVER (8) was making a late raid last start when forced to settle for the silver behind HIDE AND SEEK in a strong 2138m contest. Finishing over the top of them two starts back to claim victory, he has the second line options and looks to get his chance.

IGNITE (4) was exposed early last start before receiving running line cover and finishing with the bronze behind HIDE AND SEEK. Making some late metres after facing a 30m handicap two starts back, he can get forward early from this alley to throw down the challenge.

REGAL APPOINTMENT (5) was runner-up to ITSALLANDOVER two starts back, making good metres in the closing stages to be just 1m adrift. Strong to the line last start from deep field, he is in the mix.

JUST CALL ME MOLLY (3) has been just behind the money at her past three in succession, the latest when using the passing lane to finish 9m from the winner HIDE AND SEEK. She can be thereabouts again.

SELECTIONS: ITSALLANDOVER (8), IGNITE (4), REGAL APPOINTMENT (5), JUST CALL ME MOLLY (3)
SUGGESTED BET: ITSALLANDOVER (8) to win

RACE EIGHT

Settled back in the pack at Wagga last start, MONTEREI DUKE (5) could not get warm in the closing stages and finished at the rear of the field. Runner-up at Menangle three starts back when finding the pocket trail from ta wide gate, he finds an ideal up to NR40 contest first up in Qld to cash in.

KALYPSO KING (9) was sent out deep into the red last start from gate 1 and settled in the trail but could not reel them in when finishing 2m from the winner ROCKNROLL DA GAMA. The second line makes it a tricky ask here but with the right tempo, he can trail through early to challenge.

HESLUVABLE (10) was a winner here two starts back when making full use of the inside gate to burrow through and protect the poles. Seeing it out on the front end, he was then collared in the last stride last time out. The gate dents his chances.

TAPTHEKEG (7) finished last season in fine style, hitting the board in all of his past six outings. Making a late raid for the bronze at his last 2023 appearance, he can start 2024 in similar style.

SELECTIONS: MONTEREI DUKE (5), KALYPSO KING (9), HESLUVABLE (10), TAPTHEKEG (7)
SUGGESTED BET:

RACE NINE

With two meetings abandoned where he has scheduled to make his debut, PUNTERS JEWEL (4) will be hoping for third time lucky. Finding the front in a recent trial, he set a solid clip and was only collared late by a two-time winning 4YO. That was the same trial that has produced debut winner TAMARAH and he can strike here.

POWERMOVE (2) has also suffered an abandonment at what would have been her debut. A 3YO daughter of Rock N Roll Heaven, she is out of the former handy race mare Covert Beauty. With a tidy trial effort behind HOT ROD HARRY, the debutants look to hold the keys to this contest.

HAPPY SNAP (1) was buried last start and was making some nice closing metres when under 4m from the winner SCORES. The gate aids her chances of landing in the money.

SELECTIONS: PUNTERS JEWEL (4), POWERMOVE (2), HAPPY SNAP (1)
SUGGESTED BET: PUNTERS JEWEL (4) to win