Form Analysis: Albion Park Oct 25

RACE TWO

BILLY LINCOLN (9) was looking to remain undefeated since arriving in Qld when sent to the post at a prohibitive $1.08 quote. Dictating terms, he was nabbed on the line and despite the defeat, he should take benefit from the run. Back to the mile looks to suit and with the right trip he can atone.

FORTES IN FIDE (11) has the tough gate but can look to get the right cart into the contest here. A winner 1^st up following a stable switch 3 starts back, he worked home well for the bronze at his next outing. Beaten by a tough gate last start when chasing home, he can be thereabouts against these.

GOLD REACTOR (4) started from gate 11 last time out and was back in the pack and chasing wide out in the latter stages when not too far off them. Placed his precious 2 off the 2^nd line, the gate helps.

MISS MIA (8) went to the pegs last start to look for the luck and openings when hitting the line in good style for the bronze. Another cheap run is on offer and she can probe for the openings.

SELECTIONS: BILLY LINCOLN (9), FORTES IN FIDE (11), GOLD REACTOR (4), MISS MIA (8)
SUGGESTED BET: BILLY LINCOLN (9) to win

RACE THREE

Despite landing the outside paint at his return to racing, IMFEELINGIT (7) strikes a winnable contest 1^st up. Sent for a break after a 3 start campaign with Cristina Monte where things just didn’t go to plan, he returns with Craig Cross and following a pair of smart trials in NSW, he can cash-in 1^st up.

ALL MADNESS (3) was sent to the breeze off the 2^nd line over the Redcliffe sprint trip last start and after working in the run faded out in the closing stages. Grabbed in the stretch by DOWNTOWN LUCCA who sat on him in the run 2 starts back, he can fire the 1^st shot here and be fighting hard.

THE RAGNBONE MAN (10) started from gate 12 last start and with the race controlled in front, just couldn’t pick-up any closing ground. His win 5 starts back was enough to suggest he has claims here.

MAKINMEFEELGOOD (4) resumes from a spell as he looks to break the maiden tag. Tough in the breeze from gate 5 at his last start before going for a break, he can sneak a minor in this.

SELECTIONS: IMFEELINGIT (7), ALL MADNESS (3), THE RAGNBONE MAN (10), MAKINMEFEELGOOD (4)
SUGGESTED BET: IMFEELINGIT (7) to win

RACE FOUR

MAJOR CURRENCY (7) might have to overcome the wide gate, but he should appreciate meeting a slightly easier line-up compared to his recent assignments. A qualifying winner 2 starts back when nabbing CHARMING MAJOR right on the line, he was just too far back last start behind CLARRY.

WHATS THE CATCH (4) pressed on from this gate over this trip last start and once taking control was able to space them to score a sharp 13m victory in handy time. That was his 2^nd run in Qld and from a break following a handy 1^st up effort behind SPEECH IS SILVER. He will be throwing it down again.

RECIPE FOR DREAMING (2) took them all the way from gate 2 over the mile here 3 starts back and followed that with a silver over this trip. He can look to find the pegs and will be fighting hard.

WHOSTOLEMYPIGEON (8) has the early options as the lone 2^nd line runner to get into the running line if needed. Placed his past 5 in succession, he will be around the money once again in this.

SELECTIONS: MAJOR CURRENCY (7), WHATS THE CATCH (4), RECIPE FOR DREAMING (2), WHOSTOLEMYPIGEON (8)
SUGGESTED BET: MAJOR CURRENCY (7) to win

RACE FIVE

AMILLION PROMISES (1) was buried away from inside the 2^nd line last start over this trip and never saw space until the leader was off and gone. The closing 100m was sharp to pinch the bronze with that following a tidy 2^nd to GINA MACH from the 2^nd line. With peg-line benefits he looks the one.

GINA MACH (4) speared out from gate 4 over this trip last start to find the front and packed too much heat in holding on for a 2m victory. Gunned down after setting the tempo in a mares qualifier the start prior, she can look for the pegs here and if dictating will be gripping on in the stretch.

TORI MAY (8) will take good benefit from her latest appearance when returning from a 5-week break between starts. Her run was full of merit last start and with a cosy trip can probe the gaps.

OUR DELIGHT (10) was within 5m of SECRETAGENT TYCOON 2 starts back when releasing the front and using the passing lane. Claiming the silver last start, she has a tough gate but won’t be far away.

SELECTIONS: AMILLION PROMISES (1), GINA MACH (4), TORI MAY (8), OUR DELIGHT (10)
SUGGESTED BET: AMILLION PROMISES (1) to win

RACE SIX

GOTTA MOMENT (4) landed the win at cricket-score odds here on Tuesday when working home wide off the track to nab GUNRNEEDABIGRBOAT in the shadows of the post for a smart 2138m win. 2 starts back he was only 7m from the airborne SECRETAGENT TYCOON and he can go again here.

CAPTAIN COSMONAUT (3) was locked in the 1x1 when taking on a qualifier last start and in a blanket finish was 8.5m from the winner MAJESTIC KIWI, without really seeing space to issue a meaningful challenge. Mid-field to SPEECH IS SILVER the start prior, he can be in the thick of it here.

SEEUINNASHVILLE (5) eased back at release from gate 5 to find the pegs over the Menangle sprint last start and was sound in the same race that ZAHVEN BANNER claimed 3^rd. Fitter from 2 runs back, he is a big threat.

PINUP BOY (10) has some ordinary numbers next to his name in 3 runs back from a spell, but there has been excuses of poor gates and tough runs against stronger types. Despite the gate he can be sharper in this.

SELECTIONS: GOTTA MOMENT (4), CAPTAIN COSMONAUT (3), SEEUINNASHVILLE (5), PINUP BOY (10)
SUGGESTED BET: Exotics 3-4-5-10

RACE SEVEN

This claimer looks a wide-open contest and a case could be made for a number of runners. Settling with the veteran OUR MELS DREAM (10) who has been around the money of late with placings at his past 3. He found the line in good style last start over the 2138m and can work home off the tempo.

BLUE POINTER (1) will take good benefit from his return to the track at his 1^st run for the Ryan Veivers barn, who hold a strong hand in this race. Settling in the pocket trail last time over the 2138m, he fought hard despite his run ending. Back to the mile is a plus and he is right in this.

WATTLEBANK FLYER (7) charged home in the stretch here last week to arrive for the prize after watching the tempo unfold up front. The gate hurts, but finding a position he can swoop late.

CRACKA STRIDE (3) will be further tightened from his latest outing when 2^nd up. Taking on a race at Redcliffe for a nice 3^rd last start where the form has already been franked, he can challenge here.

SELECTIONS: OUR MELS DREAM (10), BLUE POINTER (1), WATTLEBANK FLYER (7), CRACKA STRIDE (3)
SUGGESTED BET:

RACE EIGHT

ZAHVEN BANNER (2) has returned after a 12-month stint on the sidelines in great order with a pair of wins and a pair of placings in 4 appearances. Strong in the breeze from gate 7 in a 1.51.7 Menangle mile behind MAKE WAY last start, he has the speed to take control and dictate here.

MARK OF INTEGRITY (11) worked home in good order 2 starts back from a 2^nd line gate to be within 5m of the winner when 2^nd up from a break. Capitalising on gate 1 last start he took them all the way in a sharp mile, closing out in a 27.5 after opening the mile in 27.2. With a trail he can chime in.

STAR OF MONTANA (9) has been in the money at 7 of his past 8 starts including a streak of 4 successive wins. Hitting the line strongly last start from gate 6, he will be looking for clear air.

TRAIN WRECK (1) was buried in the run from inside the 2^nd line last start and when sighting space was finding the line in good order. Strong in the breeze the start prior, he gets the right trip here.

SELECTIONS: ZAHVEN BANNER (2), MARK OF INTEGRITY (11), STAR OF MONTANA (9), TRAIN WRECK (1)
SUGGESTED BET: ZAHVEN BANNER (2) to win