Form Analysis: Albion Park Jan 26

RACE ONE

After looking set to feature prominently and then coming up short on a couple of occasions, HUGO GEORGE (1) was finally able to claim an AP breakthrough last start. Eased from gate 5 before finishing best, with the confidence from the win and the improved gate, can capitalise.

LITTLELIONELJAMES (8) was attacking the line with good power over the closing stages two starts back when running the winner to a blister. Eased from a wide gate and trying to make ground last start, a soft trip here appeals and he will be probing for the gaps to challenge.

IMA BEACH BABE (5) showed the hustle from gate 3 to get across before taking cover last two starts back and from the trail darted through to score. Positioning cheaply aids her chances.

FIAS CHARM (3) has had two runs back this campaign and last start showed good improvement off the first up effort to be just 3m away. Settling handy can see her in the mix.

SELECTIONS: HUGO GEORGE (1), LITTLELIONELJAMES (8), IMA BEACH BABE (5), FIAS CHARM (3)
SUGGESTED BET: Exotics 1-3-5-8

RACE TWO

Runner-up last start when attacking the line strongly from deep field, LULU MAE (9) can look to get the right trail through to find position in this contest. A tough effort two starts back when parked and finishing midfield to HUGO GEORGE, with the right trail, she can arrive in time.

PYRRHIC DANCER (6) completed the hat-trick of victories to remain undefeated in Qld with his latest return when powering home over the top. Forcing his way forward from gate 4 and holding them off here two starts back, the gate stings but he can look to force the issue here.

PUSHINIT UPHILL (7) eased off the inside into the running line last start and had the closing speed to descend on them and claim victory. The gate makes it a tough ask to chase a repeat.

JUSTROLLINGAROUND (10) was a winner here two starts back when rattling home over the closing stages to arrive for the prize. Stuck in traffic last start, she will be winding up.

SELECTIONS: LULU MAE (9), PYRRHIC DANCER (6), PUSHINIT UPHILL (7), JUSTROLLINGAROUND (10)
SUGGESTED BET: LULU MAE (9) to win

RACE THREE

Despite landing some wider gates in his three Qld outings, MONTEREI DUKE (3) has been too strong for the opposition, winning two victories. Finding the 1x1 trail here on Tues, he was able to arrive in the closing strides for victory. Pressing forward, he has the chance to chase a repeat.

ONLYSBEST (8) has placed at his past three starts and recent efforts suggest another victory might not be too far away. Forced to do it the tough way last time out when parked, the effort was full of merit as he was still swinging to get within a half-neck of the winner.

RUBINI (9) was luckless here two starts back when not helped by gate 7. Finishing best from three fence to score last start, he has early running line options to feature here.
GRACENAVA (2) was forced to hang tough when racing outside the leader last start and despite the tough trip was not that far from the winner. From the gate, she is right in the fight.

SELECTIONS: MONTEREI DUKE (3), ONLYSBEST (8), RUBINI (9), GRACENAVA (2)
SUGGESTED BET: MONTEREI DUKE (3) to win

RACE FOUR

Threatening to win a race for a while but unable to convert his opportunities BETTING ORIGIN (2) might have finally found the conditions to capitalise. A tough effort last time when parked from gate 7, the start prior he was buried away in a qualifier. This looks his chance.

PLAYA BLANCA (1) was back in winning form last start, well almost, forced to share the victory in a Redcliffe dead heat. Doing her share of work in the run in the small field, it followed a missed placing when starting fav the start prior. From the gate, she can look issue a challenge.

BETTOR ROMANCE (5) made the most of gate 1 here two starts back when taking cover and then using the passing lane to dart through and claim victory. Runner-up last start, she has claims.

JILLIBY JACKPOT (4) was locked away from inside the second line two starts back and using the passing lane was 4m astern of the winner. He can work if needed to make his play.

SELECTIONS: BETTING ORIGIN (2), PLAYA BLANCA (1), BETTOR ROMANCE (5), JILLIBY JACKPOT (4)
SUGGESTED BET: BETTING ORIGIN (2) to win

RACE FIVE

Third up from a spell here last start, MY SECRET BEACH (1) fired out of the machine to take control from gate 4. Easing down to the wire to claim a 4m margin, with further fitness and confidence from the win, he can burrow through and has the options to cash in.

LETS GET SHORTY (3) settled in the 1x1 trail here two starts back and made some late metres when finishing with the bronze over the 2138. Locked away from inside the second line last start, when the gaps opened, he charged hard to claim victory and can throw it down here.

MAN OF ACTION (2) has been runner-up at his past two starts, the latest from gate 1 when trying to mount a raid up the passing lane and finishing a half-neck away. He can feature here.

HEAVENLY WISDOM (9) was a winner here two starts back when making the most of the passing lane to dart through to the prize. Trailing through here can see her in the mix.

SELECTIONS: MY SECRET BEACH (1), LETS GET SHORTY (3), MAN OF ACTION (2), HEAVENLY WISDOM (9)
SUGGESTED BET: MY SECRET BEACH (1) to win

RACE SIX

ROCCO VARIETY (2) started from inside the second line last start when snookered in the run, needing a gap sooner. A passing lane 3^rd to WESTERN ACTION two starts back, he has good arm hustle and in what looks the Friday night raffle, can claim the winning ticket.

ROCKNROLL DA GAMA (2) is on the back up from here on Tuesday where he struck trouble in the run but was still under 3m from the winner MONTEREI DUKE. Striking trouble the start prior, he has the gate to get handy to the action and throw down the challenge.

SHESA POCKETROCKET (8) lands the second line options from this gate as the lone runner out the back. Tackling a mare’s qualifier last start, she will be searching for space to chime in.

CRIME TIME (6) was sent to the post as fav last time out from gate 6 and eased early before making a wide and searching run to finish midfield. The gate makes this no easier.

SELECTIONS: ROCCO VARIETY (2), ROCKNROLL DA GAMA (2), SHESA POCKETROCKET (8), CRIME TIME (6)
SUGGESTED BET:

RACE SEVEN

Off the back of a slick trial to prepare for his debut, HOT ROD HARRY (7) was able to frank the effort and starting deep into the red, was too slick for his rivals. Getting it all wrong second up, he returned the trials with a smart hit out and despite the wide gate can get the campaign back on track.

RETURN SERVE (1) resumes from a spell after his last start mid-year at Wagga saw him banished to the trials. With a tidy effort to earn the return when trialling here behind MANILA PLAYBOY, he lands the ideal gat fresh up to issue a challenge.

SWEETNSPICY (2) settled in the running line last start and made the closing raid to get within a neck of the winner. Buried away the start prior, she can be close enough to join in here.

EAGLESPRIDE (4) backs up from Tuesday where he was charging home in the closing stages to narrowly go under. Runner-up the start prior, tempo will aid his chances of swooping.

SELECTIONS: HOT ROD HARRY (7), RETURN SERVE (1), SWEETNSPICY (2), EAGLESPRIDE (4)
SUGGESTED BET: HOT ROD HARRY (7) to win

RACE EIGHT

Locked away three back on the inside here two starts back, when WESTERN ACTION (6) was angled into space, he was able to rattle late to take victory. Strong to the line last start when 3^rd to MY SECRET BEACH, he can find position here to capitalise.

HESLUVABLE (9) has placed at his past three in succession, the latest when showing some early hustle out of the machine to find position. Runner-up to WESTERN ACTION here three starts back, he can look to make his presence felt.

SPORTS BOUNTY (8) has been runner-up at his past two starts, the latest when grinding it out first over and running the winner MONTEREI DUKE to a half-neck. Needing some luck, he can chime in.

CIRCLE LINE (1) should appreciate an improved gate after some tougher ones in recent outings. A closer result with a little better luck last start might have played out and he can feature here.

SELECTIONS: WESTERN ACTION (6), HESLUVABLE (9), SPORTS BOUNTY (8), CIRCLE LINE (1)
SUGGESTED BET: WESTERN ACTION (6) to win