Racing & Sports expert selections.
RACE 1 - CASH GAIN (1) made an impressive debut when flew the lids with a fast early split and forging to a 0.8 lengths win (17.14) over 288m at this track. Looks promising and rates on top here on debut effort. CASH HIPSTER (3) lit up the clock in 16.90 when winning a Maiden over 288m at this track last start. This tougher but expected to be in the finish. STAR CLAIRE (2) placed two back then broke her maiden status by 3.5 lengths (17.15) at this track over 288m. Drawn well off an inside draw. Expected to feature again. GIRL TORQUE (8) was a course and distance winner on debut and cannot be left out.
RACE 2 - SKIP THE CUE (3) has not raced since scoring (17.83) over 288m at this track nine weeks ago. Has the ability and expected to prove tough to beat this time. MAYWYN'S JEWEL (8) turned in a plain performance last time when fifth at this track over 288m behind Poseidon Rush (17.50) in a Grade 5. Must be included in calculations. IT'S TIME MOLLY (4) turned in a plain effort last time when seventh at this track over 288m behind Toffee Coffee (18.12) in a P5. The form out of her last race has been franked. Shapes as one to consider. CARDINAL MYRTLE (1) must be respected despite an unplaced effort here most recently.
RACE 3 - FARMOR LUCKY (2) turned in a moderate effort last time when seventh at this track over 431m behind Bold Gambler (25.93) in a Grade 4/5. Has ability and looks hard to stop. BUGATTI RYDER (5) turned in a moderate performance last time when seventh at Capalaba over 366m behind Turbo Percy (20.86) in a Grade 5. One of the better hopes. MR. GENERAL (1) had a tricky draw last time and although midfield in 5th wasn't far away finishing 4.5 lengths from the winner (17.96). Likely to be about the mark. CROWN OF ROCK (3) was out of the money at this circuit last start but can atone.
RACE 4 - BUGATTI TALENT (8) was safely held last time out, finishing eighth at Capalaba over 366m behind Abel Tasman (20.81) in a Grade 5. The form out of the last run is proven to be strong. Has ability and is a key runner. EBONY BAR COOL (3) turned in a solid run last start over 460m at Bundaberg finishing 5th and beaten only 5 lengths (27.16). Cannot be taken lightly. BLACK PARADE (2) turned in a plain run last time when sixth at Albion Park over 395m behind Perfect Tyrant (23.58) in a Grade 5. Should be thereabouts. LEE'S BONUS (1) will give backers a sight.
RACE 5 - IONA PANAMA (1) had been super consistent recording two placings in a row before he was rewarded with a win last time, scoring at this track over 288m (17.04). Won at his only start from this box. Great chance again. BOB'S DIVA (6) has a fair record and proved too classy last time to win by one length at Bundaberg in a handy 18.19 beating Big Jim Buzz. Can measure up again. EARLY MISSION (5) should bounce back after an unplaced effort here recently.
RACE 6 - SPRITELY ARABIAN (8) is an honest type in the frame at four of nine starts including last time when third (19.30) over 331m at Albion Park. Drawn out but with clear running expected to go close. THIRD ELEMENT (3) has missed the frame the last couple but just a few runs back pushed the clock when winning over 300m at Casino, taking a Grade 4/5 in a strong 16.87. Has the ability and looks a key chance. SWEET BABE (2) was in the money last start when second in a Grade 5 in 16.91, clocking one of the quickest times on the card and a personal best this course and distance as well. In form and looks a leading player again. GLORIA'S LEGACY (1) is always hard to beat when she races here at this trip.
RACE 7 - JACKIE CHILES (2) quickly away to win over the 395m at Albion Park two runs back then raced on speed again when finishing second at Albion Park last start. Didn't win last time but still ran one of the quickest times on the card. Makes plenty of appeal. BOB'S BEAR (8) showed strong early pace and proved too slick around Bundaberg over 315m in 17.86, claiming a Grade 4/5 by 1.3 lengths. Ran one of the fastest times on the program in his latest win. Sure to be thereabouts. CYCLONE TILLY (5) boasts a strong record this journey here with five wins and six minors from 13 tries. Scored by one length last time (16.84) in a Grade 5 over 288m at this track. Suited here and expected to run well. JUNGCELYON (1) boasts a solid strike-rate over this trip.
RACE 8 - OUT OF AUSTRIAN (4) finished in the placings last time but could not have been more impressive before that in his blistering 16.83 win at this track over 288m. Expected to push the clock again here. STAR VEGA (8) had been racing well with a Grade 2/3 win three back then placed next time before missing the frame latest at this track. Can find the frame this time. LAURIE'S GEM (1) has a strong record here with two wins and a minor from four starts. Missed the frame latest (20.96) when sixth over 350m at Grafton in a Mix 2/3. Among the main chances. SLEEPY JEAN (7) has a solid strike rate at this distance.
RACE 9 - RUN FOR LUCA (1) goes very well this trip starting five times for two wins and two minors. Missed the frame latest (17.69) when fourth over 288m at this track in a Grade 5. Looks a leading chance on best. SONNY THE SLAYER (2) was safely held last time out, finishing fifth at this track over 288m behind Lady Mcbeth (17.63) in a Mix 5. Has ability and can atone. ALLEGRETTO (3) comes off an average run last start when fifth at Albion Park over 331m behind Dancing Stars (19.71) in a Grade 5. Form from her last run is proving to be solid. Should be about the money. ONE MORE ROSIE (8) was unplaced here last start but gets her chance to atone.
RACE 10 - UNCLE DAN (1) turned in a moderate performance last time when sixth at this track over 431m behind Kinematic (26.26) in a Grade 5. Better than the latest run and deserves another chance. STAR AURA (2) comes off an average performance last start when sixth at this track over 288m behind Secret Blend (17.74) in a Grade 5. The form out of her last race has been franked. Worth following up. ORSON IVY (3) has been settling off the speed lately, finishing fifth (20.62) last time in a Grade 5 at Grafton. Key player if finds best. FIREFLY SAMANTHA (6) gets a chance to redeem an unplaced effort here last start.
RACE 11 - SHE'S ON TIME (8) gave a start after copping a check in running and missed the frame when a 13 length eighth (20.83) at Capalaba in a Grade 4/5. Has the ability and looks a key chance. DUSTY BOOTS (2) settled back but wound up strongly to hit the frame when second (19.67) at Muswellbrook in Mix 3/4. Yet to fire here from two runs. Deserves a win and gets his chance. LIKE THE WIND (7) was safely held last time out, finishing seventh at Albion Park over 331m behind Crystal Chaos (20.16) in a Mix 5. Her PB at this course and distance is a handy 17.03. In the mix. LIFE'S GAL (3) has top-three claims while fresh from a ten months break.
RACE 12 - RUSSIAN DYLAN (5) produced a modest effort most recently when sixth at Casino over 300m behind Cobber Dude (17.56) in a Grade 5. Was in the money the start prior. Better than the latest run and deserves another chance. KIKI'S BOY (1) copped a check in the run finishing out of the placings when a 61 length eighth (21.52) in a Grade 5 at this track. Should be in this for a long way. MOLLY JONES (2) doesn't win out of turn. Finished third (17.50) at this track latest and might be close to finding winning form again. Leading player again. VELOCITY PHOEBE (4) can find the frame without surprising.
