Form Analysis: Albion Park May 16

RACE ONE

The first two-year-old only trot of the season in Queensland, where just one runner has a previous race, start. DEAD SET CRAZY (4) tackled maiden pacers on debut and trailed the field home after making an error. against his own gait he can bounce back

TOORBUL TILLY (5) is a Father Ptrick filly on debut for Tim Butt that has had a pair of trials in readiness for the debut. A handy effort behind the 3YO MIX IT UP in one of those, she can feature.

JUSTABITLIKESULLY (2) is a Majestic Son gelding out of the former handy. Race Mayer. Justabitcoco trained by Doug Lee. It has been a mixed performance at the trials, and he stays under notice.

SELECTIONS: DEAD SET CRAZY (4), GAIT WITH GRACE (3), JUSTABITLIKESULLY (2)
SUGGESTED BET:

RACE TWO

EN MASSE (2) stepped cleanly over this trip last start when looking to take them all the way. Leading deep into the stretch only TOP OF THE MOMENT was able to get past. With another safe get away, she will get her chance again.

WEWILLSEEHOWWEGO (1) resumes from spell after a two-year-old campaign that netted three wins and a pair of minors from nine outings. With a tidy preparatory trial, she can land in the right position to issue a challenge in the stretch.

INSTANT DELIGHT (14) was making her first appearance in Queensland when off a big handicap at Redcliffe, sailing home to take the prize. It is a big ask from the 50m in a capacity field.

THE REAPER (11) chalked up another minor placing last start at Redcliffe when sent to sit parked early. He can grab some minor money once again.

SELECTIONS: EN MASSE (2), WEWILLSEEHOWWEGO (1), INSTANT DELIGHT (14), THE REAPER (11)
SUGGESTED BET: EN MASSE (2) to win

RACE THREE

BADLANDER (10) has had two starts through the recent APG bullion series. Strong to the line to grab second one debut behind DRAGON, he the then made an error in the final. The gate hurts, but he looks to have some talent.  

CRUZ JOSHUA (8) is an Ohoka punter gelding making his debut for Jack Butler, laying out a smart trial at Redcliffe in readiness. He is a half-brother to 2 winners and just needs a slice of luck from this alley.

SCORES (2) didn’t not have much go right on debut at Redcliffe when forced to retreat to find position. Setting handy hereon the big deck will be a plus.

NAUTIE GALVINATOR (3) was keen in the run in the Changeover Classic when finishing down the line. Back to maiden company helps his chances to feature here.

SELECTIONS: BADLANDER (10), CRUZ JOSHUA (8), SCORES (2), NAUTIE GALVINATOR (3)
SUGGESTED BET: BADLANDER (10) to win

RACE FOUR

TOP OF THE MOMENT (6) has overcome handicaps in both Australian starts to date when sweeping home over the top in impressive fashion. On each occasion, she steps up on grade again here, but moved back to the front tape and the threepeat is within reach.

RED HARBOUR (3) on three occasions since crossing the Tasman a huge winner on Debu at Menangle. He made an error second up before bouncing back with a win from the front tape over 2300 with a safe beginning, he can throw it down.

MILLY AN EYRE (1) claimed her first win in Queensland last time out when rattling home to score. With the opportunity to tuck in and with some winning confidence, she will be stalking for the gaps.

ALDEBARAN MISTY (8) made her first appearance in Qld last start when safely away and then never headed for an easy Redcliffe win. Fitter and back to the big oval are both in her favour.

SELECTIONS: TOP OF THE MOMENT (6), RED HARBOUR (3), MILLY AN EYRE (1), ALDEBARAN MISTY (8)
SUGGESTED BET: TOP OF THE MOMENT (6) to win

RACE FIVE

FLYING COLOURS (1) make his first appearance in Australia under race conditions after arriving from the north island of New Zealand after 7 2YO starts netted 3 minor placings. Still a maiden, landing the right gate in an open race might be just enough of a difference to prevail.

LANCELOT BROMAC (5) chalked up another win last to take his career to 34 wins. The win was his first at Redcliffe at career start 505, darting through along the passing lane to get the prize. He will be wider here, but you can never rule out the old boy and back to The Creek will suit.

MAKE MINE JOE (9) was a Redcliffe winner three starts back and has tidy numbers at the middle trip. In a race where a few might struggle to see it out, he can grab some minor money.

WATCHING RICKY (12) has only had two career starts breaking the maiden status at the second of those. Fresh up here from the spell the gate does him no favours.

SELECTIONS: FLYING COLOURS (1), LANCELOT BROMAC (5), MAKE MINE JOE (9), WATCHING RICKY (12)
SUGGESTED BET:

RACE SIX

HITTHEROADJACK (9) resumes from spell, featuring in a stable switch during his break TO JOIN THE Shane Graham barn. A winner in December last year when grafting it out when parked, it will be a big ask to claim this first up, but he loves the tapes where his figures are 5:2-2-1.

BACK IN TWENTY (2) make his first appearance under standing start conditions. A winner in strong fashion after sitting parked her two starts back, he had no luck whatsoever last time out. If he can step cleanly, he should find the right position to issue the challenge.

ITS MR CLOONEY (5) backs up from Saturday night’s standing start event where he made a mess of the start and cops the outside drawer embargo. With a safer beginning he is in the mix.

COLT THIRTY ONE (10) resumes from spell where he has also covered some mares in his time off. Looking like he had finished on his career a winner at his last start. His record is too good to ignore, despite being fresh.

SELECTIONS: HITTHEROADJACK (9), BACK IN TWENTY (2), ITS MR CLOONEY (5), COLT THIRTY ONE (10)
SUGGESTED BET: HITTHEROADJACK (9) to win
 

RACE SEVEN

AARDIES FLASH (5) joins the Chantal Turpin team, arriving from New Zealand where he contested some big races, his latest appearance in the Great Northern Derby behind MERLIN. Impressing in a recent trial here at The Creek, he has bigger races on the horizon and take the first step here.

MISS EXCLUSIVE (2) was chasing a hat-trick of victories last time out when finishing down the line behind ROCKNROLL HAMMER. Leading throughout in both wins at Newcastle, she has the arm hustle to be 1st to the poles here and issue some form of challenge.

FOUR FOR FOUR (1) led them up last start from gate 2 but was unable to finish them off. In danger of being crossed, an economical trip behind the speed can see her in the minor money.

YANKEE C J (8) should get the perfect trail against the fence here and tucked away for the economical trip can look to grab a podium result.

SELECTIONS: AARDIES FLASH (5), MISS EXCLUSIVE (2), FOUR FOR FOUR (1), YANKEE C J (8)
SUGGESTED BET: AARDIES FLASH (5) to win

RACE EIGHT

WISPER A SECRET (3) made a perfect start to his season to make it three from three before tackling a strong, 3YO event last start where he was beaten by a wide gate as FOR REAL LIFE dictated in front. He should appreciate a return to this level and look to stretch his record to 4 from 5 for the term.

LAST TIME JOE (9) was chasing a hat-trick of victories last time out when drawn wide in gate 5 and snagged off the arm in a strong Saturday night feature. Rattling home in the closing stages, he went within a blister of victory as APOLLO DREAMZ took the prize. Look for him steaming home again.

MOSSDALE MAC (1) tackled a Trot Rods event last start when finishing 3^rd after sitting wide early. He has not had much luck with barriers in recent starts and looks better placed here to chime in.

SOHO CASABLANCA (5) has been in super form and will be staring down a hat-trick of his own after successive wins here and then at Redcliffe last start at the 2040m. The gate makes it a tricky ask.

SELECTIONS: WISPER A SECRET (3), LAST TIME JOE (9), MOSSDALE MAC (1), SOHO CASABLANCA (5)
SUGGESTED BET: WISPER A SECRET (3) to win

RACE NINE

FATHER BOB (10) was taken back from gate 7 on Saturday night and proceeded to look for luck and inside runs that did not eventuate. A winner here four starts back at his first AP appearance, this race should generate some good tempo and he can look to be the fresh legs on the scene.

OFFYAROCKA CROCKER (3) was beaten in red figures at Bathurst two starts ago when coming up a pimple short of the prize. Making his first appearance here at The Creek last start, he was asked to graft it out first over when fighting in the closing stages behind JACCKA WALLY. He can throw it down.

BIG SHADOW (8) was a Goulburn winner two starts back when able to take control and lead throughout. Joining the Grant Dixon team, he will need a slice of luck at some point to find open space.

MUFASA (7) resumes from a spell and has opened the pipes at the trials. Meeting some strong opposition last campaign, he is given no favours from the outside paint fresh up.

SELECTIONS: FATHER BOB (10), OFFYAROCKA CROCKER (3), BIG SHADOW (8), MUFASA (7)
SUGGESTED BET: FATHER BOB (10) to win

RACE TEN

KASH US BACK (1) keeps finding one a little better and lines up here after finishing as the bridesmaid in eight of his past dozen starts. Landing the ace once again, he should have a perfect trip behind the speed. Can today be the day he claims the breakthrough.

DESPONDENT (3) has good early speed, and from this gate can fire the early bullets in search of the lamp lighting duties. Taking them all the way at his last start on The Triangle when zipping home a strong last half. He has the gate to issue the challenge.

BITCOIN (8) will likely be tucked away at from this alley and needing a little luck at some point to force clear. Never too far from the action he can be chiming in.

KID MONTANA (7) is afforded no favours from the wide gate, but these races generally generate good tempo which can see him closing out late.

SELECTIONS: KASH US BACK (1), DESPONDENT (3), BITCOIN (8), KID MONTANA (7)
SUGGESTED BET: KASH US BACK (1) to win