22/09/12 - Doomben, Caulfield and Randwick

Last Saturday saw 8 winners salute for The Silk.  Our main area of interest is Brisbane racing and fittingly it returned the best results.  Our triple honey (Flying Jet, Trakstar and Too Many Reds) was on the money which provided a nice little multi.  Other winners were Tenacious Jack, Buxted, Happy Trails, More Joyous and Velrosso. 

Doomben

Race 1 - Someday (7) has been racing in fine style recently and has looked a very nice type in doing so.  I can't see him getting beaten here.  He loves the track and his record over the distance is a good one.  From gate 6, he'll get a terrific run.  Short but sweet!  Hopes to fill the minor placings are Gunner Knox (4), Lucky Songs (8) and Marked (5).

***With the scratching of Lucky Songs, I'll promote De Dozen Stars (9) to the multiple hopes***

Race 2 - Here's the customary 2000m race for the card.  Only a field of 7 this time around.  Not sure if that makes it easier or harder.  Topping (2) has been racing in great heart of late and this looks his for the taking.  He was gallant over 2106m last start when just missing out to Racing Heart.  Hardest to beat Grey Assignment (3).

Race 3 - Better Than Ready (1) looks a very nice type and backed up his good initial campaign with a solid win 1st up.  He'll be fitter for that and I see him winning again.  He gets 3kg off here for the apprentice which brings him in nicely at the weights.  Other hopes to Reflectance (5), Grayson Square (3) and The Storeman (4).

Race 4 - Say No More (1) is a multiple Group 1 winnning mare in New Zealand and looks pure quality.  However she has to lump 61kg 1st up so I'm prepared to risk her.  I will be taking particular note of her effort for future races.  Punch On (2) was disappointing 1st up but her record shows that she doesn't usually do much when resuming.  However her 2nd up record is excellent, winning 2 and placing 3rd in another from 4 starts.  I'm prepared to put the 1st up effort down to the race not being run to suit and as previously mentioned a history of not firing 1st up.  I think she will get a decent tempo here to show her usual finishing burst.  Has a good record over the distance.  Other hopes to Say No More (1), Cindarockinrella (4) and Beggin (6).

 

Race 5 - Alvitas (6) has been getting back in recent races and running on.  The jump to 1600m should suit his style as should a solid pace.  His form since coming to QLD has been 1st class and I can see him continuing on his way here.  Drops in weight from last start and gets the experienced Glen Colless in the saddle.  Other hopes to Revitalise (4), Tenacious Jack (9) and Bang On (7).

***With the scratching of Tenacious Jack, I'll promote Noble Jester (10) to the other hopes***

 

Race 6 - Silver Command (8) comes up a clear top rater here.  He's put together a nice record so far winning 4 from 8.  He is 3 from 3 over this distance.  He won a mid week race last start by 2 lengths and form has come out of that race.  Will race with just 52.5kg after the claim for Vance.  Trained nicely during the week.  There really doesn't look like there's much opposition in this race and this guy is improving.  Other hopes to Jugahlation (1), Daytime Dazzler (10) and Starstreamed (7).

***With the scratchings of Jugahlation and Starstreamed, I'll promote Triskele (5) and Chandra (3) for multiple players***

Race 7 - Gypsy Pearl (14) looks a likely type.  She has looked good in her brief career and appears to be improving each time.  She has a good record at the track and distance.  Her last start win was excellent and the start previous she went down by a whisker to I'm Cool which has shown some nice form this time in.  Other hopes to Bellantina (4), Empress Me (9) and Pretty Composed (10).

Race 8 - As would be expected, the speed will be on in this 1010m scamper.  A number of the leading hopes have drawn wide and I think they could be posted rather deep.  One horse that should get a glorious run is Pure Purrection (6).  She has drawn the 6 gate and I can see McMahon getting her into a nice spot without working too hard.  Although she rises to 57kg here, there is no doubting her form.  3 wins from 4 runs over this trip.  The writing was on the wall last start when she was way too good.  She can go back to back here.  Other hopes to Lady Montel (5), Inventory (1) and Plateau Gold (11).

Caulfield

Race 1 - Number 1 Shopaholic

Race 2 - Number 5 Committed 

Race 3 - Number 9 Lankan Rupee

Race 4 - Number 2 Kulgrinda

Race 5 - Number 9 Veewap

Race 6 - Number 5 Molto Bene

Race 7 - Number 3 Sincero

Race 8 - Number 16 Mr O'Ceirin

Race 9 - Number 6 Soft Sand

Randwick

Race 1 - Number 2 Honorius

Race 2 - Number 1 Raceway

Race 3 - Number 11 Jacquinot Bay

Race 4 - Number 1 Dear Demi

Race 5 - Number 5 Speediness

Race 6 - Number 8 All Too Hard

Race 7 - Number 5 Lamasery

Race 8 - Number 5 Nobby Snip

Best Bets

Doomben - Race 1 Number 7 Someday
               Race 6 Number 8 Silver Command
               Race 8 Number 6 Pure Purrfection

Caulfield - Race 4 Number 2 Kulgrinda
              Race 8 Number 6 Soft Sand

Randwick - Race 4 Number 1 Dear Demi
                Race 7 Number 5 Lamasery