Form Analysis: Redcliffe Dec 23

RACE TWO

ILLAWONG DREAMTIME (1) has been without a win for some time but looks to have found conditions to suit here. Attacking the line from back in the pack after retreating from gate 7 over the AP mile 3 starts back, he was locked away here last start. With the early options he can get the Christmas ham.

JOVIAL JULIE (7) is knocking on the door of a win after placing at her past 5 in succession. Wide off the track last start, she was making a wide and searching run when falling a head short of victory. Only a half-head away the start prior, she will receive an economical trip here and be ready to strike.

FEELING THE LOVE (2) will take benefit from her 1^st up run in Qld when setting the tempo over this trip last time out. Trying to stave them off but weakening late, she can settle on the speed again.

ONLY IN ROME (6) is racing consistently without landing a knockout. Trying to make some late ground when 6m from MAJORDOIT last start, he was runner-up at his previous 2. He is a place hope from the tough gate.

SELECTIONS: ILLAWONG DREAMTIME (1), JOVIAL JULIE (7), FEELING THE LOVE (2), ONLY IN ROME (6)
SUGGESTED BET: Exotics 1-2-6-7

RACE THREE

RUM DELIGHT (6) made a perfect start to his Qld career when taking them all the way from gate 3 in scoring an easy all the way victory. Holding on for the bronze the start prior over the Menangle mile, the gate makes it tough, but he brings some solid experience and wit the benefit of a look at The Triangle last time out, can overcome the gate to prevail.

OUR ULTIMATE HANNA (1) started fav from inside the 2^nd line last start and did not have a lot go her way when mid-field behind HEADWIN who has since franked that with another victory. Working hard the start prior when cutting the breeze, she lands all the options from the gate to challenge.

DEVOUGED (9) was weaving a passage last start when within 3m of the winner VIEWBYTHEROCK. Asked to grind it out the start prior behind subsequent winner DENNINGTON HEIGHTS, he can be joining in late.

FAST EDDY (7) arrives in Qld a last start Dubbo winner when leading all the way over the 2040m trip. Joining the strong Jack Butler barn, he will get a cosy trip 1^st up as he makes a steep rise.

SELECTIONS: RUM DELIGHT (6), OUR ULTIMATE HANNA (1), DEVOUGED (9), FAST EDDY (7)
SUGGESTED BET: RUM DELIGHT (6) to win

RACE FOUR

GIGANTIC JASPER (2) speared out from gate 4 over this trip last start and controlling the tempo out in front was able to fight them off in claiming a 4m victory. Striking trouble, the start prior, this is no harder than his last start win and taking control can look to dictate to back-to-back success.

MISTER DECORUM (4) has been in the money at his past 3 starts in succession, the latest when gunned down in the closing strides after setting the speed. Closing late to grab 3^rd behind the subsequent winner MY ULTIMATE HELL the start prior, he can settle handy to challenge in this.

BARBOO (9) made the most of gate 1 last start to pounce on the poles and take them all the way. Placed in 2 of his previous 4 starts, the gate hurts but with this no harder, he can chime in.

TORQUE TO THE MAX (1) has not been that far away in recent starts without threatening to land a winning blow. Closing in good order when 2m from the winner last start, she will get an easy trip.

SELECTIONS: GIGANTIC JASPER (2), MISTER DECORUM (4), BARBOO (9), TORQUE TO THE MAX (1)
SUGGESTED BET: GIGANTIC JASPER (2) to win

RACE FIVE

An even looking Christmas Cup field following the barriers where CLINTAL DO (8) can have the class to beat the map. With a smart record here on The Triangle that shows 4 wins and 4 minors in 9 attempts, he was down the line behind KING OF SWING in the Blacks A Fake last start. With a tidy effort behind CRUZ the start prior, he can finish over the top of them here.

RUBIES FOR TASH (6) descended upon them in the closing stages to claim victory 3 starts back in running a slick closing 400m split. Runner-up behind subsequent winner CHEVRONS REWARD in the Queen of the Creek at her next appearance, not much went her way last start in the Forever Gold. The gate is a real dampener but look for her making a closing challenge.

LA PLAYER (3) steps up in grade to tackle this contest but brings solid form and a great Redcliffe record that shows 4 wins from 6 attempts. Doing it easily out in front here last start over the 2040m trip, he ran home a smart closing 800m to score. He can feature once again.

TENNYSON BROMAC (5) resumes from a spell after a last start win back in June when proving too strong after being sent to the breeze from gate 7. Given 2 solid trials to prepare, this will be his 1^st appearance at Redcliffe.

SELECTIONS: CLINTAL DO (8), RUBIES FOR TASH (6), LA PLAYER (3), TENNYSON BROMAC (5)
SUGGESTED BET: CLINTAL DO (8) to win

RACE SIX

MANILA PLAYBOY (5) returns to the scene of his greatest triumph, when claiming the Sales Series Final here back in June. Doing it the tough way last start, he hit the front and looked to be home only to be nabbed right on the wire. Charging home, the start prior in some sizzling closing panels, he can look to take his Redcliffe record to 3 from 3.

CAPTAINS PICK (3) returns from a spell after last being sighted in the Triad Final when down the line behind BIG WHEELS. A strong winner the start prior to that Final when sent forward from gate 5 here, he was too strong in front. With 2 wins here on The Triangle, he can look to mount a challenge.

REGINA ELENA (1) has been faultless in her 2 runs back this campaign, scoring easy victories in both. Starting from the 2^nd line last start, she worked around them wide out and pulled clear for a 19m victory. This is a step up but with added fitness and the gate, she will acquit herself well.

SELECTIONS: MANILA PLAYBOY (5), CAPTAINS PICK (3), REGINA ELENA (1)
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RACE SEVEN

VIRGIL (8) was runner-up in the Members Cup 3 starts back when sitting just off a hot tempo before making a closing play up the passing lane to be 3m in arrears of the winner. Buried in the run 2 starts back when mid-field to GOVERNOR JUJON, he was too far back last time. This looks ideal for him to claim some Christmas cheer.

TARGARYEN (3) has hit the ground running in Qld with successive victories at Albion Park in his only 2 starts. Pressing on to take control when 1^st up and fresh from a break, he powered home in smart time including a slick closing 400m panel. Following that with another all the way win, he will give this a big shake.

JIGGLE AND JIVE (6) will line up her on her home training base for just the 3^rd time under race conditions. Without a win this prep, she chased gamely last start behind OXACAN DREAM and can be chiming in here.

GOOD AS IT GETS (1) tried to take them all the way last start and looked set to breakthrough this campaign for the 1^st time, only to be collared right on the wire. With the options, he can feature.

SELECTIONS: VIRGIL (8), TARGARYEN (3), JIGGLE AND JIVE (6), GOOD AS IT GETS (1)
SUGGESTED BET: VIRGIL (8) to win

RACE EIGHT

MY ULTIMATE HESTON (9) was sent around them early from inside the 2^nd line last start and obliged to do it the tough way when boxing on for the bronze. That followed a down the line effort behind the top 2YO’s and although gate 9 will be stiff, he might just be able to pinch the prize here.

COULDNTMISAFLACON (5) franked the performance of a preparatory trial when finishing best in claiming a smart 9m victory when 2^nd up from a break. Asked to step up against a much more experienced line-up last start, she should appreciate a return to aged-based opponents and can challenge.

MYKINDOFEELING (8) has no favours from the wide gate as she returns from a spell. Rounding out her last campaign with successive wins from the 2^nd line here at Redcliffe, she can feature fresh.

OCEANSIDE (2) was slammed with gate 7 last start and was facing a task chasing as BOOMCHUCKALUCKA went all the way in front. Claiming bronze, the start prior, he has podium claims here.

SELECTIONS: MY ULTIMATE HESTON (9), COULDNTMISAFLACON (5), MYKINDOFEELING (8), OCEANSIDE (2)
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RACE NINE

MADAMOISELLE JUJON (1) lands the ace just like in the prelude and just like in that where she was able to lead all the way to the easiest of wins, the same looks likely here. Controlling it early, she ripped home a 28.5 closer with ease. The small field and the absence of pressure can see a repeat.
 
MOLLYS SECRET (2) has a nice record here at Redcliffe and from the gate can dart down in behind to get the cosy trip and hope to have the closing speed to zip past. Shooting for a hat-trick in the prelude last start, she eased to be 3 back against the poles. One spot closer in the run suits here.

COULDNTBETOLD (5) did it the tough way when asked to race first over in the prelude and was hanging tough when 9m in arrears. Runner-up the start prior when 3m away, he can look for the bronze.
 

SELECTIONS: MADAMOISELLE JUJON (1), MOLLYS SECRET (2), COULDNTBETOLD (5)
SUGGESTED BET: Trifecta 1-2-5

RACE TEN

JANSSON (8) had to work in the early stages when pressing forward from his 30m impost last time out and was not that far from them at the finish when 7m in arrears of the winner ORLANDO JOLT. That ended a run of 11 successive top-3 returns and, in this line-up, he can look to make small change of the 30m.

KYVALLEY TINMAN (3) made a mess of the start before striking further trouble in the run that contributed to his big defeat last start. The run prior, he was again making an error that ended his chances. Reproducing an effort like his 2^nd 4 runs back when runner-up to MALABAR SPUR and off the 10m tape in this line-up looks ideal.

SPIDERS DEVIL (6) was 1^st up in Qld off the back of a spell when coming off a 50m handicap and finishing down the line. Sent for a break, he returns here without a public trial and from the 20m tape can feature.
 
NORAHS FLING (4) did not have much go her way last start under mobile conditions when chasing home behind DAVEY MAC. Settling closer to the action in this line-up looks preferable and she can join in.

SELECTIONS: JANSSON (8), KYVALLEY TINMAN (3), SPIDERS DEVIL (6), NORAHS FLING (4)
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