Form Analysis: Albion Park Aug 06

RACE ONE

JUSTABITLIKETHIS (6) destroyed her opponents last start when bolting clear to post a 56m winning margin. Placed in her first three career starts, she put it together last time for the win and despite the 10m impost, can flex again.

MONTEREY LASS (2) has placed in all three career starts, the latest when finishing 10m from LAYDOWNLUNA. Runner-up to the smart WHY TANYA SUE in both starts prior, she can settle close to the action and issue a challenge.

BUSTER DAN (3) stepped safely last time and then chased gamely when holding 3^rd from the huge winner JUSTABITLIKETHIS. With the added experience, he can be chiming in again.

SELECTIONS: JUSTABITLIKETHIS (6), MONTEREY LASS (2), BUSTER DAN (3)
SUGGESTED BET: JUSTABITLIKETHIS (6) to win

RACE TWO

The small field and return to her own age looks the ideal scenario for AHUNDREDPLUS (6) to chase her second career win. Making an error last start, she reset and chased gamel. Strong to the line in the Trotters Oaks for 3^rd two starts back, this looks hers to take.

ALDENBARAN FONZ (1) has been runner-up at his past two starts, the latest when stepping cleanly before releasing to eventual winner ALDEBARANSTILINSKI. Just 3m from CONNIES PRESIDENT two starts back, he finds conditions to throw it down.

JUSTABITLIKESULLY (4) was a three-time winner as a 2YO but has struggled to put it together since resuming. Getting back to her own age will help the cause.

SELECTIONS: AHUNDREDPLUS (6), ALDENBARAN FONZ (1), JUSTABITLIKESULLY (4)
SUGGESTED BET:

RACE THREE

IS THAT A BID (11) is on the back up from Saturday night where he tackled the open trotters from the mobile and set a new track record. Resuming from a spell in that outing, it had followed a smart trial at Redcliffe and while he will need to chase in this, his win was big.

CEEPEEKAY (7) was out of the pack after starting from the 20m last start and making some metres in the closing stages for the bronze behind ALDEBARANSTILINSKI. First up in five weeks, she will strip fitter and can look to capitalise.

PANDA FOOEY (4) was on the bunny two starts back and from the front was able to grip on for a narrow victory. His manners put him in the mix.

GRACIAS (9) was making his move into the battle last time and went off-stride, ending his chances. If he can trot cleanly, he is a podium player.

SELECTIONS: IS THAT A BID (11), CEEPEEKAY (7), PANDA FOOEY (4), GRACIAS (9)
SUGGESTED BET: IS THAT A BID (11) to win

RACE FOUR

Firing up in the middle stages in his past two runs, DHONI TROUBLE (10) is getting close to a win if he can just temper it in the middle stages. Looking to have established a winning break last start, HAMMER SON got to him in the stretch. He will stake his claim here.

INSTANT DELIGHT (13) was strong to the line last start to grab the bronze from this same impost. Needing a gap that did not appear in time here two starts back when 6m from INDEFENSIBLE, she can be tracking home to issue a challenge.

BURKHARDT (12) made a mess of it from the tapes last start which severely dented any winning chances. With the safe getaway, he can be sharper for this assignment.

HAMMER SON (8) has worked his way back into form and chases a hat-trick of victories. Finishing best to claim a 3m margin last start, he can be thereabouts again,

SELECTIONS: DHONI TROUBLE (10), INSTANT DELIGHT (13), BURKHARDT (12), HAMMER SON (8)
SUGGESTED BET: DHONI TROUBLE (10) to win

RACE FIVE

Stepping up against the older horses here, it will be an ask for the smart 2YO SINABUN (6) to overcome the wide gate. Claiming the Redcliffe Sales Final last start after a tough trip, he is yet to miss the money in five career starts and can overcome the gate to claim the prize.

SHEER ARTISTRY (7) caught the eye when taking inside runs and hitting the line strongly last time out in the Qld Oaks, finishing within 7m of the winner AARDIE B MIKI. Powering home over the top of them here three starts back to score from gate 10, she can challenge again here.

BROOKFIELDS BEAUTY (1) has the gate to be right in the action and will strip fitter from her last start where she was returning from a freshen and attacked the line late.

EMPRESS BYELINE (2) has early speed and can be looking to run the arm and chase the poles. Rattling late at Redcliffe two starts back when beaten an eyelash, she can feature here.

SELECTIONS: SINABUN (6), SHEER ARTISTRY (7), BROOKFIELDS BEAUTY (1), EMPRESS BYELINE (2)
SUGGESTED BET: SINABUN (6) to win

RACE SIX

The outside front line is never an easy task, yet the class drop for EVER ART (7) should be enough for the smart 3YO filly to overcome the alley. Game in defeat after working hard in the run last start in the Qld Oaks and finishing just 6m away, she should be too slippery.

LEITHEN BURN (1) has been sectionally super of recent times from tough gates. Strong to the line after retreating from gate 6 here two starts back, he was searching for space when 3^rd behind SHES FULLOFSPIRIT last time. The improved gate can see him throw down a challenge.

KELIOR BABY SHARK (8) was first up in Qld last start when eased from gate 7 to chase the short cuts but unable to get warm in the latter stages. The economical trip from the start will help.

KASH TIN (9) started from the second line and faded over the latter stages last time at the 2138. Sitting parked the start prior, he can get a better trip here to chase some minor money.

SELECTIONS: EVER ART (7), LEITHEN BURN (1), KELIOR BABY SHARK (8), KASH TIN (9)
SUGGESTED BET: EVER ART (7) to win

RACE SEVEN

Angled off the inside in the Hayden two starts back, THE TAX CULLECTOR (2) was trying to warm into the contest when finishing 11m from the winner FREE THINKER. Striking trouble that ended his chances last start, he can look to fire out and see them off.

R ELEVEN ART (1) tried to take them all the way from this same gate last start at the middle trip but faded in the latter stages when finishing down the line. Fading three back and freshened following the performance, he has the options at hand to issue the challenge.

SMIFFYS TERROR (8) was a winner in a similar race three starts back when finding the space and tempo to arriving in the last strides. Closing strongly last start, he has second line options.

SAINT VERAN (7) is afforded no favours from outside the front line, but the smaller field will help if sliding back early. 2m from TEDDY DISCO three starts back, he can feature here.

SELECTIONS: THE TAX CULLECTOR (2), R ELEVEN ART (1), SMIFFYS TERROR (8), SAINT VERAN (7)
SUGGESTED BET: THE TAX CULLECTOR (2) to win

RACE EIGHT

A tricky race to line up here where the early hunt for the front looks willing. BEACH ON FIRE (5) started from the second line last start at Redcliffe and arrived in the last strides to claim a narrow margin. Placed both previous attempts, he might just be the one here.

CAPTAIN OH CAPTAIN (2) started from inside the second line at Marburg last start and despite being snookered in the run, was able to find the space to arrive on the wire. Fitter again following two runs back from a spell, he has he early speed to find a challenging position.

ARCHILLES (9) made the most of his opportunities here two starts back when leading, releasing and them finishing best in the stretch. Luckless last start, he can be chiming in here.

BOTTICELLI (7) was wide off the track last start over the 2138 and closed it off soundly behind THE TORQUE MAJORITY. Charging home to just miss the money the start prior, he is in the mix.

SELECTIONS: BEACH ON FIRE (5), CAPTAIN OH CAPTAIN (2), ARCHILLES (9), BOTTICELLI (7)
SUGGESTED BET:

RACE NINE

A smaller field size over the middle trip should assist the chances of TAIRLAW TOLL (5) bouncing back into winning form. Only a half-neck away here tow starts back after sitting parked, he can force the issue and look to stake his claim.

DESPONDENT (2) fired off the arm before releasing at the mile here last time out and then using the passing lane was within 2m of the winner ROCKS OR DIAMONDS. Making metres behind KINGMAKER the start prior, he has the gate to be in the thick of the action.

OLD LUKE (8) should appreciate the return to veterans’ company after tackling the FFA on Saturday night. A winner at his only previous outing on this deck, he will be probing.

KASH US BACK (1) was 6m from the winner last start after racing in the 1x1 position. With the cheap trip offered from this gate, he can fill the minors.

SELECTIONS: TAIRLAW TOLL (5), DESPONDENT (2), OLD LUKE (8), KASH US BACK (1)
SUGGESTED BET: TAIRLAW TOLL (5) to win

RACE TEN

After a torrid run of bad barriers, the improved gate should assist ART JESTER (4) to chase an overdue win. Runner-up last start at Redcliffe when making good metres from deep in the pack, he can slide into the running line here and look to finish over the top.

MISTER REACTOR (6) should take good benefit from his latest outing where he was first up from a let up and drawn the second line at Redcliffe. Making some nice metres in the closing stages to just miss the money behind PACIFICO DREAM, he can throw it down to them here.

SMOOTH OVERARM (1) arrives from the Western Districts of NSW, his latest return a midfield behind the handy KARINYA GILL. The gate helps his chances.

DRIVE TO THE BEACH (8) will have the second line options here and can pop of the fence if required. A handy 3^rd two starts back, he can be in position to feature.

SELECTIONS: ART JESTER (4), MISTER REACTOR (6), SMOOTH OVERARM (1), DRIVE TO THE BEACH (8)
SUGGESTED BET: ART JESTER (4) to win