Form Analysis: Albion Park December 4

RACE ONE

Runner-up at her past four in succession, will today be the day for NONIS GOLD CLASS (4) to finally claim the breakthrough. 5m from DESIRING DIAMONDS in the Sunshine Stars Final two starts back, she was deep in the red last time when an error proved costly, yet the closing challenge was strong. This looks hers to lose.

 AFRICAN GALA (5) was safely into stride here last time out and taking control was able to step it out all the way to claim a narrow maiden breaking win. Taking confidence from that performance and with the space from the 10m tape, he can throw down the challenge.

 BLACK VIPER (1) held the trail last start from this same starting position and followed home for the bronze. 3^rd in all three runs back from a spell, a similar trip to last week should present here.

SELECTIONS: NONIS GOLD CLASS (4), AFRICAN GALA (5), BLACK VIPER (1)
SUGGESTED BET: NONIS GOLD CLASS (4) to win

RACE TWO

Just the small field of 2YO’s where LOUMINATE (3) can look to take her first victory at HQ. Breaking maiden ranks at Redcliffe three starts back, she then missed the Sales Final after a 6^th in the heats. The inside second line dented her prospects here last start, with this looking an achievable target.

 ROBIN JUJON (4) was 3^rd on debut in a tidy performance and followed that with a dictating win in steady time, with both of those performances on The Triangle at Redcliffe. Tackling a mixed event with older types last start, it was a smart effort in slick time when not beaten far. Back to this company, he can challenge.

 TOMMY TIME (2) eased to the fence from gate 2 last start and rallied late for the bronze behind the handy MY ULTIMATE DIEGO. Settling close to the action can see him feature here.
 
 SELECTIONS: LOUMINATE (3), ROBIN JUJON (4), TOMMY TIME (2)
 SUGGESTED BET: LOUMINATE (3) to win

RACE THREE

The elusive first win is not far away, and ITS ALL RIGHT NOW (4) might just have found the conditions and opposition to produce it in this race. Doing the heavy lifting last start when parked and just fading late, a similar trip two start back saw her hold 2^nd. With the chance to press on to the front here, she can open the account.

 NO REMORSE (7) was first up for the new stable last start when settled back in the pack from the 10m tape and finishing down the line. He should take great benefit from that run which was his first in one month and first time behind the tapes. Look for some big improvement here.

 ARIZONA SKYE (3) showed good manners when stepping to the front in the early stages here two starts back and can be handy enough to make a podium play here.

 DOLLYS DUKE (8) has placed in four of five appearances since breaking maiden ranks, the latest in similar company when 7m from the winner LOOK FOR TASCOTT. He can chime in again.

SELECTIONS: ITS ALL RIGHT NOW (4), NO REMORSE (7), ARIZONA SKYE (3), DOLLYS DUKE (8)
 SUGGESTED BET: ITS ALL RIGHT NOW (4) to win

RACE FOUR

Making the most of gate 1 to hold the advantage and set the tempo last time out, SON OF THE SHARK (6) mauled his rivals with a power running mile in stopping the clock with a sizzling 1.50.9 mile. Not suited the start prior at Redcliffe, the gate stings, but anything near his last start has him winning this.

 BAIL DENIED (5) is knocking on the door and if the right run were to present, it would be no surprise to see him arrive in this line up. Placed in four of his past five starts, he was forced to cut the breeze last time when 4m away and the start prior he rattled hard from back in the pack.

 MISSED CONSEQUENCES (3) has placed in two runs back from a spell, the latest when throwing in the last challenge, only to come up an eyelash short. She can feature again here.

 UNCLE CRAIGO (1) switched barns since his last appearance where he grabbed the silver at Redcliffe behind PUNTERS JEWEL. With early hustle from this gate, he has claims.

SELECTIONS: SON OF THE SHARK (6), BAIL DENIED (5), MISSED CONSEQUENCES (3), UNCLE CRAIGO (1)
 SUGGESTED BET: SON OF THE SHARK (6) to win

RACE FIVE

VICTREE CHARLIE (9) eased for position last start and was attacking the line strongly in the latter stages to grab the silver when under 2m from the winner. Midfield in the Sunshine Stars Final the start prior behind FIGHT TO THE END, this could be a muddling map, and he gets his chance.

 HEAVENLY WISDOM (2) eased off the arm last start from the middle of the line and then could not get into the contest as GALVARINO landed the prize. Buried from inside the second line two starts back, she can settle near the action here to issue the challenge.

 SKIPPERS SWAN SONG (1) sat in the trail after starting from this same gate last time out and just missed the minor money as PROSPECTUS arrived over the 2138. An economic trip suits.
 
MISTER DELWIN (6) held the trail last start from gate 1 at the middle trip when holding 2^nd behind YANKEE C J. Despite an awkward gate, he has podium claims.

SELECTIONS: VICTREE CHARLIE (9), HEAVENLY WISDOM (2), SKIPPERS SWAN SONG (1), MISTER DELWIN (6)
 SUGGESTED BET: VICTREE CHARLIE (9) to win

RACE SIX

The mapping favours support LENNY LINCOLN (8) here and he should be tucked in behind the speed ready for the gaps to arrive. Settled back in the pack from a second line gate last start at Redcliffe, a similarly wide trip presented two starts back. The soft trip can see him arrive.

 TWILIGHT TANGO (1) took control over the 2138 here two starts back and from the front was able to fend off the challengers to take a 4m margin. Gate 12 over the same trip was her undoing last start, unable to get warm in the latter stages. With the gate to control the tempo, she can throw down the challenge.

 REAL TIN TIN (9) was a winner at Redcliffe two starts back when making the most of gate 1 to take them all the way. Gate 6 was his undoing on that same deck last start and with the chance to find a 3-poles spot here can chime in.

 WINDY HILL WALLY (6) was asked to roll the sleeves and do the work outside the leader at Redcliffe last start when grinding it out for the silver behind ROCK SUPREME. He can feature again here.

SELECTIONS: LENNY LINCOLN (8), TWILIGHT TANGO (1), REAL TIN TIN (9), WINDY HILL WALLY (6)
 SUGGESTED BET: LENNY LINCOLN (8) win/place

RACE SEVEN

Competing through both the heat and the final of the Peak of the Creek, BLACKJACK CRIPPA (2) was able to produce two of his best individual performances. 2^nd in the heat behind REDS ABLAZE, the final was always going to be an ask, but the run was enough to suggest this race is well within reach.

 EXCLUSIVE HUSTLER (8) fired out from gate 2 and took them all the way here two starts back to post a 5m margin in a career PB of 1.52. Tackling a Peak of the Creek heat last start from inside the second line, he was shuffled back, and the 26.1 close out form the front ended his claims. With the right trip, he can challenge.

 ART JESTER (3) held the pocket trail last start as KYLOAN QUEEN took them all the way, holding on to be 4m astern of the winner. Positioning cheaply will be key to his podium claims.

 COMPETE (7) should appreciate a return to the big deck following two runs at Redcliffe after a let up. He can be a risk at the start, but if he can put it together, a forward showing would not surprise against this line up.

SELECTIONS: BLACKJACK CRIPPA (2), EXCLUSIVE HUSTLER (8), ART JESTER (3), COMPETE (7)
 SUGGESTED BET: BLACKJACK CRIPPA (2) to win