Form Analysis: Albion Park Jan 13

RACE ONE

Making his first appearance since crossing the Tasman on the final night of the season, ARODA (6) cashed in to claim a maiden breaking 2YO victory. Finding the front and scoring an effortless win when sprinting up nicely the closing 400, he has the class to overcome the gate in this battle.

SWOOPING EAGLE (4) was asked to do it tough last start when sitting parked and fighting hard to finish just behind the placings. Runner-up his previous two starts, the debut win was handy, and he can try to issue a challenge.

GIRL FROM ROSEDALE (7) was a second up winner when pouncing on the lead and seeing it out. Runner-up at her final 2YO outing, she steps out fresh from the carpark gate.

TIN AMBER MINE (5) was building towards the account opener and last start was able to get the right conditions in the trail to capitalise. The wider gate makes the task tougher.

SELECTIONS: ARODA (6), SWOOPING EAGLE (4), GIRL FROM ROSEDALE (7), TIN AMBER MINE (5)
SUGGESTED BET: Flexi 6 / 4-5-7

RACE TWO

Making full use of the ace alley last start, BONZA GUY (5) was able to burrow through, hold them wide and take them all the way. A winner from the trail here three back, sandwiched between his wins was a half-head 2^nd to BATMAN BART. The gate is sticky, but he is going well enough for this.

WONDERWOMAN JUJON (1) showed her penchant for the Peninsula when powering home over the top to score there two starts back. Just behind the placings last start here at the mile where a smoother passage might have told a different story, she has the gate to overcome her AP hoodoo.

TOMMY BLIGH (4) makes his first appearance in Qld for visiting trainer Nathan Rothwell. Collared in the last stride at Cranbourne after leading at his last start, he has podium claims fresh up.

STUDLEIGH MARK (8) comes up with the second line options as the only runner out the back. Buried in the run last start and making some handy closing metres, he can be searching for the openings.

SELECTIONS: BONZA GUY (5), WONDERWOMAN JUJON (1), TOMMY BLIGH (4), STUDLEIGH MARK (8)
SUGGESTED BET: BONZA GUY (5) to win

RACE THREE

It has been a while since her last victory after going through the 2022 season winless but PEPPA BLISS (4) can look to get on the board early this term. Darting along the passing lane last start to grab the silver behind MALINJANG, she can settle handy enough to arrive for the prize.

TORQUE TOTHJE MUSIC (6) makes his first appearance as a 4YO after his last start 3^rd in the Triad Final behind CAPTAIN SHUFFLES. Hitting the line smartly in that contest, he lines up here fresh and from the wide gate will take great benefit from the outing.

WHOSTOLEMYPIGEON (9) eased from gate 7 last start and then when angled wider was hitting the line strongly for 2^nd when 5m from BONZA GUY. Trailing through early aids his cause.

DOLLARBILL (3) does not have the best numbers next to his name but secure the right set up here to look for an improved effort by virtue of pressing forward to get near the speed.

SELECTIONS: PEPPA BLISS (4), TORQUE TOTHJE MUSIC (6), WHOSTOLEMYPIGEON (9), DOLLARBILL (3)
SUGGESTED BET: PEPPA BLISS (4) to win

RACE FOUR

This race looks a wide open contest with the entire field searching for winning form. With good hustle off the arm, LORD DENZEL (2) can look to get himself up on the engine, a pattern that has been successful for him previously. Snookered away last start, conditions look optimal here.

CANNAN (5) showed the speed to take control from gate 2 here two starts back and setting the speed was in front every stride bar the one required when finishing a pimple short of victory. He could not get warm last start at The Triangle and despite a potentially awkward gate can challenge.

SHEZ GOT BLING (10) was chasing home behind BEYONSKI last start at Redcliffe and with a clearer passage could have been closer to the winner. Saved for a closing shot, she can be making a play.

EAGLES RESPONSE (6) has been consistent of late and backs up form a sound effort here on Tuesday. Placed at both previous outings, she can be looking to join in.

SELECTIONS: LORD DENZEL (2), CANNAN (5), SHEZ GOT BLING (10), EAGLES RESPONSE (6)
SUGGESTED BET: LORD DENZEL (2) to win

RACE FIVE

Placed in both starts since returning from a spell, conditions look suitable for FRAYA (3) to open her 3YO account here. Asked to sit parked last start, she was game in defeat when best of the chasers behind THE TAX CULLECTOR. Grabbed in the last strides when resuming, she gets her chance.

LOOKS JUST RIGHT (8) worked into the 1x1 trail from gate 7 here two starts back and was making a closing raid to be just a neck astern of the winner. Making the most of returning to the main draw after an ODM embargo, he led throughout last time and can stalk the speed to challenge here.

DIEGO DELGADO (1) started from gate 2 last time out when securing the pocket trail and with the cosy trip was able to grab the bronze. He lands all the options here to feature.

HIT THE TRACK (5) was a winner here tow starts back after settling against the markers and then showing the speed to charge home over the top. The gate is tricky, but he has podium claims.

SELECTIONS: FRAYA (3), LOOKS JUST RIGHT (8), DIEGO DELGADO (1), HIT THE TRACK (5)
SUGGESTED BET: FRAYA (3) to win

RACE SIX

This race looks a shade or two easier for BURNS BAY (2) who also has the benefit of a tight gate to make his play. The leading duties came at the expense of a 27 flat opening panel last start and then a sub 28 third split left him out of bullets. A half-head away three back, he can see this out.

LANOCH BOY (1) did not engage in the early stages here last start from gate 4 when tackling a second division qualifier and from there was midfield at the finish. Taken back from gate 7 the starts prior, he comes up with all the options to alter his winless AP record.

PRINCE JOY (4) had been sectionally strong in recent outings that saw him runner-up in successive starts. Sent to sit parked last start he fought hard when just 4m from the winner WOODLEA DIEGO.

ITS BACK PAGE NEWS (3) was sent forward to give the leader the stink eye at Redcliffe last start. Trying to fight on in the stretch in holding on for the silver, she will look for another stare down.

SELECTIONS: BURNS BAY (2), LANOCH BOY (1), PRINCE JOY (4), ITS BACK PAGE NEWS (3)
SUGGESTED BET: BURNS BAY (2) to win

 

RACE SEVEN

In great touch since resuming from a spell where she has been in the money in 3 of 4 attempts ALWAYSBME (9) should secure the right tempo to work over the top. Burrowing through early and holding the front when under heavy siege in a sub 26 opening panel, she was then able to take cover at the 1000 and then still produce in the stretch to score an impressive victory. This is within reach.

PLAYA BLANCA (2) will be first up since mid-November for the visiting Rothwell team. Arriving as a last start runner-up when using the passing lane over the Cranbourne 2080m trip, she was just a half-neck away three back over the mile. She can be close enough to issue a challenge.

STORMTIDE (1) could not cope last start after setting the speed and faded over the closing stages. A winner here three back when the seas parted down the back for him to dart through, he has the gate to feature again here.

DELIGHTFUL REASON (8) was set mission impossible last week when attacking in an eye-watering 25.7 opening panel where she was repelled. The chance of a more economical trip appeals here.

SELECTIONS: ALWAYSBME (9), PLAYA BLANCA (2), STORMTIDE (1), DELIGHTFUL REASON (8)
SUGGESTED BET: ALWAYSBME (9) to win