Form Analysis: Albion Park June 16

RACE ONE

FREDIDRIVSAMERCURY (3) put the writing on the wall with an impressive 3^rd when resuming from a spell and catching the eye when flashing late. A winner in both subsequent appearances, he overcame a 10m handicap last start as a red figure fav. Back to his own age is a big plus.

 SERENA LOVE (5) was game in defeat behind the smart looking RAFFIE JAY here two starts back and franked the effort with victory off 10m over 2138 at her next outing. Starting from gate 6 here on Thursday, she sat parked when finishing a distant 3^rd. She will likely be working again.

 ICONIC IMAGE (1) returns to Qld where he produced three wins in four attempts last season as a 2YO, including victory in the G2 Triad Final. Midfield in a strong race at Wagga last start, he is right in the fight.

SELECTIONS: FREDIDRIVSAMERCURY (3), SERENA LOVE (5), ICONIC IMAGE (1)
SUGGESTED BET: FREDIDRIVSAMERCURY (3) to win

RACE TWO

A tricky trot to line up with several chances. ALADDIN SANE (3) faced a 40m impost last time out and then did not have the smoothest passage finishing down the line behind FREDIDRIVSAMERCURY. A 3^rd behind DHONI TROUBLE three back, he can be the one.

 CASCATA (2) made the most of barrier 1 at this trip under the same conditions two starts back and took them all the way with 2m to spare on the wire. Missing the money last start in a slick mile taken by INSTANT DELIGHT, this looks more suitable for her to bounce back.

 IGNITE (1) found the 40m too steep last start and two back a wide gate did not help his chances when eased early as CASCATA saw them off. With early options, he is a podium hope here.

 ASPIRING VICTREE (6) should appreciate a chance to start on relative equal terms from the mobile after facing 20 & 40m in three runs back from a spell. Despite the gate, she can feature.

 SELECTIONS: ALADDIN SANE (3), CASCATA (2), IGNITE (1), ASPIRING VICTREE (6)
 SUGGESTED BET: 

RACE THREE

Grabbing silver on debut in a mixed age event, ILLBERIDINGSHOTGUN (1) took cover and was 2m from the 3YO winner STUNNING STRANGER. With the experience from the debut and with the options off this gate, it can be home grown alligator, see you later.

 SWEET TIMES (6) started from this same gate last start in a mixed age maiden when eased for position and finishing unplaced as STUNNING STRANGER took victory. A second line gate made it tough in the 2YO Breeders Final the start prior. The gate stings again, but he can challenge.

 FAN THE FLAME (7) was runner-up on debut when finishing 2m from GENUINE STAR where it was a steady closing quarter. The wide gate makes it a tough ask here.

 JUST SONNY (2) was strong to the line in the closing stages last start after starting from outside the front line. Buried away the start prior, he can get handy from this gate to be in the mix.

SELECTIONS: ILLBERIDINGSHOTGUN (1), SWEET TIMES (6), FAN THE FLAME (7), JUST SONNY (2)
 SUGGESTED BET: ILLBERIDINGSHOTGUN (1) to win

RACE FOUR

Given a freshen since his last start victory, ALWAYS B COOL (6) has shown that he possesses speed and ability in his three career starts. Dictating and defeating subsequent 3YO Breeders winner FIRE AND PASSION last start, he faces a tough test from this gate but looks up to it.

 MAGIC MIKI (4) had the draw advantage over his main threat BEROCCA BERNIE last start and made the most of the chance, taking control and producing a smart win in 1.51.0 at jus his fourth starts. With added fitness following three runs back, he can issue the challenge.

 OHOKA DREAM (3) was first up in 2 years here on Thursday and from gate 6 was forced to work in the run when parked. Claiming a tough 2^nd, he should tighten off that effort to feature again.

 BEACHBABE CROCKER (2) is first up for the new barn after striking trouble in the 3YO Fillies Breeders heats. Down the line in the NSW Oaks Final the start prior, she is a podium hope here.

SELECTIONS: ALWAYS B COOL (6), MAGIC MIKI (4), OHOKA DREAM (3), BEACHBABE CROCKER (2)
 SUGGESTED BET: ALWAYS B COOL (6) to win

RACE FIVE

Not much has been in the favour of MONOPOLLIE (7) in recent starts, yet he continues to produce some handy performances. Sent hard to find the front last start at 2138 and collared in the last strides by WARRAWEE FLYER, his previous four were all from the second line. 

 JUSTROLLINGAROUND (1) started from inside the second line last start and was shuffled to three back along the inside when finishing midfield. A wide gate stung when chasing as the in-form PRINCESS ARNA dictated in front the start prior and a better gate here can challenge. 

 BETTOR CHEER (3) is racing consistently with five successive minor placings to his name. Making good metres last start when finding space in the latter stages, he has claims again.

 PLANET DOWNS (8) is hitting good areas and lines up with two wins and three second placings in his past five attempts. A gritty effort last start, he will be probing for open space here.

SELECTIONS: MONOPOLLIE (7), JUSTROLLINGAROUND (1), BETTOR CHEER (3), PLANET DOWNS (8)
 SUGGESTED BET: MONOPOLLIE (7) to win

RACE SIX

Yet to hit the board in four starts here at The Creek, TEN DA TOUCH (5) might just have found the right conditions to secure a breakthrough. Backing up from Saturday when midfield, he was forced to sit parked in that contest as XPRESS PARTY was able to grip on. This is within reach.

 CONGO LINE (7) eased from gate 4 last time out in a much stronger Saturday night contest and with a solid tempo up front, had the speed to descend on them and take a half-neck margin. Runner-up to the airborne ELLIS STREET the start prior, tempo will be his friend.

 OUR SUNSET DELIGHT (8) made an error when the field was released from the tapes last start, ending his chances. A beaten fav two starts back, he has the second line options here.

 HELL IM SMOOTH (1) has the mapping favours from this gate and will appreciate a return to the front after facing second line barriers at his past two. A winner three back, he is a place hope.

SELECTIONS: TEN DA TOUCH (5), CONGO LINE (7), OUR SUNSET DELIGHT (8), HELL IM SMOOTH (1)

SUGGESTED BET: TEN DA TOUCH (5) to win

RACE SEVEN

After two runs back from a spell for the new barn, LUKA DONCIC (9) finds the right conditions to secure a breakthrough. Faced with gate 12 last start at 2138 when too far back and buried, the first up effort saw him 3m from the winner after being shuffled back. He can cash in.

 ROYAL PRINCESS (2) sat in the trail last start and when the run presented, darted through on the passing lane to take victory. Fading after setting the speed at 2138 the start prior, she has the early hustle to settle handy and throw down the challenge.

 CANDYKANE (5) started from the second line here last time out and with the 1x1 trail, loomed at the right time and pulled clear in posting a 5m margin, She can feature again in this line up,
 
THERESACHANCE (1) tried to take them all the way here two starts back but was collared in the closing strides by ROYAL PRINCESS. Not suited last start, he can be a factor here.

SELECTIONS: LUKA DONCIC (9), ROYAL PRINCESS (2), CANDYKANE (5), THERESACHANCE (1)
 SUGGESTED BET: LUKA DONCIC (9) to win

RACE EIGHT

A Tuesday afternoon raffle on offer in this contest with the 2138 certain to see a slog to the wire. OYSTER STRIDE (4) is the veteran of the field, but does have a tidy record at the middle trip. Strong to the line last start at the mile when 3^rd, they might just have the winning ticket.

 ICANANDIWILL (12) started from inside the second line at Redcliffe last start over the 2040 and despite being shuffled back, charged home in the closing strides to claim victory. Gate 12 stings, but with the right cart into the contest, she might just issue the challenge.

 MINI MINE YET (7) receives no favours from this gate but has the experience to be a factor in a race like this. Midfield and only 5m from the winner CANDYKANE last start, she is a chance.

 BLUE BLOODZ (3) held on for the bronze here two starts back after securing the 1x1 trail. Luckless last start when snookered and not finding space, if he can get the trip, he can feature.

SELECTIONS: OYSTER STRIDE (4), ICANANDIWILL (12), MINI MINE YET (7), BLUE BLOODZ (3)
 SUGGESTED BET: 

RACE NINE

Sent to the front here last start at the mile, SPLASH OF PAYNT (1) was able to snare a moderate opening half before dialing it up through the last 800. Unable to fend off the challengers but only beaten a head, it made it successive starts beaten by the same margin. He will be swinging.

 HAPPY AS CAN BE (8) found running line cover from gate 5 last time out and loomed strongly only to be out revved on the wire by LOCHINVAR CAMARO. A qualifying winner three starts back, he maps to potentially be stalking the speed and can issue a closing challenge.

 LOCHINVAR CAMARO (10) is chasing a hat-trick of victories after wins at the mile and 2138. Charging home to arrive in the last stride after being buried last time, tempo will assist.

 SCRUFFY (6) rolled forward last start before receiving the 1x1 trail and grabbed a narrow 3^rd. A tough run and an error ended his chances two starts back and he can be thereabouts again.

SELECTIONS: SPLASH OF PAYNT (1), HAPPY AS CAN BE (8), LOCHINVAR CAMARO (10), SCRUFFY (6)
 SUGGESTED BET: Exotics 1-6-8-10

RACE TEN

After a string of wide front-line gates in recent starts, UNCLE TONY (8) can find the right trail as the lone runner on the second line. Collared in the closing stages after setting the tempo at this trip two starts back, he snagged off gate 7 last start and never got warm. He can atone.

 MY ULTIMATE COSSIE (1) should appreciate the opportunity to start from this gate and might just have enough early hustle to dictate his position. Forced to sit parked and fighting on well two starts back, he backs up from a qualifier on Saturday night behind BETTORLIGHTEM UP.

 ALTA SENSATION (3) lines up behind the mobile for the first time since Nov last year after tackling standing start events in recent appearances. Settling handy, he can feature in this.

 QUIK CHANGE (4) recaptured winning form when scoring over this trip two starts back. Searching for a short way home at Redcliffe last start, he can join here.

SELECTIONS: UNCLE TONY (8), MY ULTIMATE COSSIE (1), ALTA SENSATION (3), QUIK CHANGE (4)
 SUGGESTED BET: UNCLE TONY (8) to win