RACE TWO

SONNY SAVEAO (6) has a mortgage on the 6 saddlecoth, having worn it at his past 3 starts. Eased over the 2040m last start, he was trying to make a closing raid when mid-field behind BEEF CITY BLAZE. Game in defeat when 1^st up from a break, he will strip fitter and can look to put then away.

ROCKNROLL SWINGER (1) was beaten by gate 6 last start when retreating as the field was released and trying to launch a closing bid wide off the track. Grabbing the silver, the start prior when only 2m in arrears of the winner, she has the gate to take full advantage and will be gripping to the lead.

MAFFIOSO GIRL (2) rolled the sleeves to do it the tough way last start and was grinding it out when 5m from the winner LORD DIGBY. A spot in the pocket trail might nearly present here and she looks in the mix.

JOVIAL JULIE (9) has been around the money without landing a winning blow of late, her latest return when 5m in arrears of the winner. Placed her previous 6 in succession, she will be chiming in.

SELECTIONS: SONNY SAVEAO (6), ROCKNROLL SWINGER (1), MAFFIOSO GIRL (2), JOVIAL JULIE (9)
SUGGESTED BET: SONNY SAVEAO (6) to win

RACE THREE

RUM DELIGHT (9) made his Qld debut a winning one when leading throughout from gate 3 over the sprint trip here 2 starts back. Landing gate 6 when 2^nd up, he struck trouble in the run and could not go on with it in a strong closing 800m set from the front. Despite the gate he looks to have their measure.

WOODLANDS WONDER (3) eased from gate 6 to find position last start and working home wide off the track had too many arrows in the quiver to claim the prize. Only beaten a half-neck the start prior after being content to cut the breeze, he can press forward here to throw down the challenge.

MARTINSON (2) returns from a spell and has joined the Jonah Hutchinson barn since his break. Given 4 trials in readiness for his return, he can settle close to the action to feature in this.

MY ULTIMATE HESTON (4) was too strong from the breeze last start after pressing forward from the 2^nd line. In the money at 4 of his past 5 starts, this is a step up to some experienced campaigners.

SELECTIONS: RUM DELIGHT (9), WOODLANDS WONDER (3), MARTINSON (2), MY ULTIMATE HESTON (4)
SUGGESTED BET: RUM DELIGHT (9) to win

RACE FOUR

GOSLING IN FLIGHT (4) finished over the top of them to claim victory at Kilcoy last start, cruising on past to claim a 21m victory. Beaten by the 2^nd line as GOING FOR GOLD carved it out in front at Marburg the start prior, he can look to press forward to stake his claim for victory.

HEADWIN (1) was shooting for a hat-trick last start when tackling the Marburg to Albion Final and had his chances carved up when landing gate 7. Easing back to find position before finishing soundly, he can look to capitalise from the gate and will be right in the thick of the action here.

HIGH ON MONTANA (7) was working home wide off the track last start when grabbing the silver behind MISTER FINNIGAN. With the cosy trip on offer here, a place looks within his grasp.

WAVEDANCER (2) has not been too far away of late, the most recent return when holding the bronze at Kilcoy. Tough in the breeze here 4 starts back, he can settle handy to feature.

SELECTIONS: GOSLING IN FLIGHT (4), HEADWIN (1), HIGH ON MONTANA (7), WAVEDANCER (2)
SUGGESTED BET:

RACE FIVE
 

The 2^nd of the heats for the Final in 10 days, ARMA AUGUSTUS (2) should appreciate a return to the crusher dust surface after making an error on the grass last start. Charging home for the silver behind GOING FOR GOLD the start prior in the Marburg to Albion Final, he can bounce back in this.

CAPTAINS PICK (4) will take good benefit from his latest outing when returning from a break. Tackling a strong field in the 2YO Feature here on Christmas Cup night when 3^rd behind MANILA PLAYBOY, he can settle handy to the action to make a closing challenge here.

PACIFIC COIN (1) faded after a tough trip from gate 5 here last time out to be well beaten. Given a forgive mark for that run, he has the improved gate and can look to be much sharper in this.

ABERCOMBIE TAB (3) was sent forward from the 2^nd line last start and after working in the run, faded in the closing stages. Strong from the breeze the start prior, he can apply the heat here.

SELECTIONS: ARMA AUGUSTUS (2), CAPTAINS PICK (4), PACIFIC COIN (1), ABERCOMBIE TAB (3)
SUGGESTED BET: ARMA AUGUSTUS (2) to win

RACE SIX

STUDLEIGH WILL (2) rolled the sleeves last start and was in for the fight when gripping to the bronze behind the flying GINA TARANTELLA. Not too far away the start prior after working hard, he can look to take control here and if able to pinch a panel with limited pressure, he can break a win drought.

JAMAICAN RESORT (1) has faced some wider gates in recent starts and should appreciate the good alley here. Chasing behind MY ULTIMATE HELL here 2 starts back, the wide gate was his undoing last start. He last scored back in August when leading throughout and from the gate can make a play.

MISS CATALINA (5) eased from gate 6 to find position last start and was soon a long way back against the poles and facing a task. Not far away in her previous 3 in succession, she is a podium chance.

ONYAJANS (7) enjoys a soft trip before making a closing play and from the inside 2^nd line should receive those conditions. Runner-up to DONNY JONES 2 starts back, she will be probing for the gaps.

SELECTIONS: STUDLEIGH WILL (2), JAMAICAN RESORT (1), MISS CATALINA (5), ONYAJANS (7)
SUGGESTED BET: STUDLEIGH WILL (2) to win

RACE SEVEN

AMANDER (7) found conditions to suit here 3 starts back when finishing over the top from the 2^nd line to claim a maiden breaking win. Stepping up in class and beaten by a wide gate at her next start, she can look for the economical trip here and be ready to strike when the passing lane presents.

DATSINAHURRI (9) opened her account last start when sent to the front over the middle-distance 2040m trip and once in control held on to claim victory by a head. Working home soundly the start prior, she lines up here fresh and might look to get around them early from the gate to challenge.

COULDNTMISAFALCON (8) has been runner-up at her past 2 starts, the latest when working home in nice order from a 2^nd line alley. Only a half-head away the start prior, she can launch a bid.

GRETELS GIRL (1) was sent forward from a wide gate last start and asked to do it the tough way when finishing 6m in arrears of the winner TEE JAY CEE. With the speed to lead, she will be gripping on.
 

SELECTIONS: AMANDER (7), DATSINAHURRI (9), COULDNTMISAFALCON (8), GRETELS GIRL (1)
SUGGESTED BET: AMANDER (7) to win

RACE EIGHT

BERTILS FIREFOX (1) has been winless for over 12 months but he may just have found conditions to change that here. Retreating to secure position at his past 3 starts, he led them up here 4 starts back and held on for the silver behind SHEZ GOT BLING. Firing the early bullets, he can be clinging on.

RAYONG PRINCESS (4) has hit some nice areas in recent starts, leading them all the way here 3 starts back and following that with a runner-up finish at her past 2. Hanging tough after grinding it out in the breeze last start, she may need to work hard again here but looks up for the challenge.

GIGANTIC JASPER (7) was a winner here 3 starts back when spearing off the arm from the four hole and once in control was never in danger. With a cosy trip here, he can be ready to join in when the gaps open.

DUKE (9) was trying to make a closing raid last start when 4^th behind the airborne GINA TARANTELLA. He will need to get around them at some point from this alley and place chances appeal.

SELECTIONS: BERTILS FIREFOX (1), RAYONG PRINCESS (4), GIGANTIC JASPER (7), DUKE (9)
SUGGESTED BET: BERTILS FIREFOX (1) to win

RACE NINE

MANOFLISA (7) will be relying on some favours falling his way, but if that scenario eventuates, he can make the closing shot a winner. Working home in good order on the grass at Kilcoy las start, he was making a closing dive when only beaten a half-neck the start prior. He can be ready to strike.

TEACHERS PET (3) did her share of work at Kilcoy last start and was in for the fight hen holding on for the bronze. That had followed successive wins at Marburg and Redcliffe, her win over this trip when leading throughout. From the good alley she will get her chance to make a play for the prize.

IMA REGAL JET (8) was forced to cover plenty of The Triangle last start when wide for a long way over the sprint trip. Runner-up the start prior at Tamworth, he has early options and is a podium hope.

KID CALVERT (1) was content to face the breeze last start and digging in for the fight held the silver behind REGALIA. Hustling out of the Hilux, he will have the options to finish in the money again.

SELECTIONS: MANOFLISA (7), TEACHERS PET (3), IMA REGAL JET (8), KID CALVERT (1)
SUGGESTED BET: Exotics 1-3-7-8
 

RACE TEN

CATCH PHRASE (5) steps out at Redcliffe for the first time after placing in 4 of her 7 career outings to date. Finding the pocket trail from gate 4 last start, she chased hard to be 3.5m from the winner SPECIAL MEANING. The gate stings but she can look to open her account here.

SHEREACTS (3) made her debut here back in November when finishing just beyond mid-field but never really looking entirely comfortable. Freshened, she returned last week when only beaten a head but did not have the space when needed. With the added experience, she can throw it down.

IAM ROCHELLES ART (9) returns from a freshen, given a let-up after finding some good form. Placed in 4 of her past 5 starts, she can secure a cart home to be thereabouts once again.

POPEYE RUSSELL (2) has placed in 3 of his 6 career starts to date, the latest when finishing runner-up at Marburg from the pocket trail. Plagued by bad barriers, the improved alley is a big plus.

SELECTIONS: CATCH PHRASE (5), SHEREACTS (3), IAM ROCHELLES ART (9), POPEYE RUSSELL (2)
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