Friday 27 April 2012

28/04/12 - Randwick, Caulfield and Eagle Farm

Randwick

Race 1 - I won't be getting too involved in the opener.  I'm going with Hallowell Belle.  I think it's the best horse in the race but 3 races in 14 days concerns me.  However Gai wouldn't run the horse if it wasn't up to it so I'll trust her judgement.  Goes well over this distance and on a dead track.  Other hopes to Ever The Same, Angel Of Mercy and Bound To Blush.

Race 2 - This looks a very even race for mine.  Iggi Pop finished off the 2000m in the Tulloch very well for 4th.  That was despite not getting clear until the 200m mark.  Will race in a much handier position from the good gate.  I think this is a horse on the way up.  Other hopes to Fat Al, Rekindled Alliance and Ambidexter.

Race 3 - Given what Pierro has shown to date, it's very hard to go past this fellow.  He won the Sires over 1400m with authority so the 1600m shouldn't pose a problem.  Hardest to beat, Flying Snitzel.

Race 4 - Skyerush came oh so close to winning last week and I think she can go 1 better here.  She has a great record over this distance and at this track.  Her record on a quick back up is excellent, winning 3 and placing in 3 others from 7 attempts.  Drops considerably in weight.  She'll be able to race in a very handy position.  Other hopes to Miss Keepsake, Foxstar and Shannara.

Race 5 - Atlantic Jewel to be too strong again. 

Race 6 - Niwot looks nicely placed here.  Firstly and importantly this guy has won over 3200m.  His form leading into this is great.  He has run within a few lengths of Manighar who has been flying in his last couple of races.  Goes well on a dead track and drops 3.5kg.  Will get a great run.  Other hopes to Permit, Drunke Sailor and Older Than Time.

Race 7 - This is going to be a great race.  I'm going with Manighar.  This horse has been in incredible form this campaign.  He just keeps winning and showing tremendous heart.  He's undefeated over 2000m and loves a dead track.  Will get a nice run.  Other hopes to More Joyous, Americain and Jimmy Choux.


Race 8 - I'm going with Nobby Snip in the last.  He's been racing really well lately.  He's undefeated over this distance and goes well on a dead surface.  Nash should be able to give him a delightful run.  Other hopes to Pinwheel, Tiger Tees and Neeson.


Caulfield


Race 1 - Placement gets in here with 51kg after the claim.  That is a considerable advantage over her rivals.  She has been racing in great form of late, winning last week.  Goes well over this distance and at this track.  Can handle softish tracks.  Other hopes to Folding Gear and Turnitup.


Race 2 - Again we're with the in form apprentice here in Katelyn Mallyon and her mount Galbraith.  This horse goes really well over this distance and at this track.  Can handle a track with the sting out also.  2nd up record is only fair but should get a great run on the speed.  Other hopes to General Truce and Tramuntana.


Race 3 - Zamorar looks to get all the favours here.  Gets an inside alley where it can dictate terms.  Has a perfect record over this distance and goes well on soft going.  Likes to race on the fresh side which he will be here.  Other hopes to Tres Vite, Counter Sign and Vatican. 


Race 4 - Not enough information for me to have a bet here. 


Race 5 - Going with Classic Elle here.  Hasn't had any success at this track in her 2 attempts.  However she's been there abouts up to 1600m and can handle the sting out of the ground.  Her recent efforts have been good.  Should be getting a nice run here.  Other hopes to Tai Tai Tess, Lucky Penny and Her Diamond Rock.


Race 6 - Bereft looks well placed here.  This is a very consistent horse with a good record over this distance (7 starts for 2 wins and 3 2nds).  Handles the sting out of the ground.  Should be well placed in the run.  Other hopes to Zabisco, Lethal Arrow and Eight Cards.


Race 7 - Epingle has been running in stronger classes than what her opponent's have been.  She's been racing in good form and goes really well on a dead track.  Should be positioned nicely in the run.  Just think she has a lot more to offer than these.  Other hopes to Queen's Fashion, Assertion and My Girl Tess.

***With the scratching of Epingle, I'll promote Assertion to top pick and bring in Miss Phromily to the other hopes***


Race 8 - La Praline will race here with next to no weight after the 3kg claim.  This horse has a great record over the track and distance.  Hasn't raced on a wet track but has a tremendous dead track record and is an Anabaa so I doubt a wet track would be too bad for it.  Will be able to take a position either in front or handy.  Other hopes to Princess Narine, Neriani and Bonnie Mac.


Eagle Farm (Meeting Abandoned)


Race 1 - Pass. Not much wet track form here and the horses that can handle it are in rubbish form.


Race 2 - I'll have a small wager on Utilism here.  Has a heavy track win to it's credit and ran on strongly last start for 2nd.  


Race 3 - Going with Horoscopes in this.  Has a good overall record and has won it's only start over this distance at this track.  Can handle a wet track and gets 3kg weight relief for the apprentice.  Will be racing relatively handy and hopefully will be able to grind it's way to a win.  Other hopes to Garozzo, Rock Home Late and One Lickety Split.


Race 4 - Go The Buff! Buffering but not worth a bet in a small field.


Race 5 - Rosagaze was ordinary 1st up but we can see that's the norm with her.  2nd up is her go where she has a perfect record.  Has a win and a 2nd from 2 slow track starts.  The win was by 11 lengths in a maiden at the Gold Coast but still that's impressive.  This horse likes this track and distance.  Other hopes to Tafeer, Boys On Tour and Moneysaver.


Race 6 - Za Magic is down in weight from it's recent few runs.  It goes well on a wet track and I think it could take the race away from the others here by racing from in front.  Has never been out of a place over this distance.  Other hopes to Shamardashing, Viking Hero and Ironstein.


Race 7 - On a wet track, I'm with Pretty Pins.  She can get through the going just fine having won 2 from 2 on heavy and another on slow.  Has a good record at this track and over this distance.  She'll be coming home the best.  Other hopes to Brambles, Quintessential and Vacallo.


Race 8 - Rocker will do me in the last.  Won on a slow track last start over this distance.  Has a good 2nd up record and it's overall record is excellent.  Other hopes to Top Drop, My Quilter and Aquatorial.


  

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