14/09/13 - Doomben

Last weekend was deplorable for The Silk.  A single placing from the 8 races.  Surely it can't be as bad this Saturday!  As The Snorkel says, it only costs money to find out! 

The only highlight for me was backing Ruby Ride in the last at the Gold Coast on Full On By which paid the delicious dividend of $21 for the win.  Thanks heaps Ruby...you saved the Silk!  Enough trying to find some positives, let's get into Saturday's form.  

Racing in Brisbane is at Doomben and once again we'll be racing on a good track.  It's been very dry up here but they have predicted a few showers.  I would say that's just covering their rumps on the off chance it spits.  

Race 1

I was caught out big time last Saturday by declaring one of this distance horses a best bet.  I was sucked in and backed a cat that had the run of the race and found nothing.  I won't be declaring here but I will be backing Magic Ivy (6).  This mare has been finding the line well lately and has appreciated the rise in distances.  Last start she finished 1.3 lengths 2nd to Platinum Jack over this distance.  She was held up 400 out but still found the line well.  A repeat of that should see her right in the finish.  Anthony Allen keeps the ride and he's been in top form recently.  Other hopes to Za Magic (3), Raeburn (4) and Mukaddamah Son (1).

Race 2

      

This could be a tricky race to catch over the 1010m scamper so be careful.  I'm going with the Kelso Wood trained Signified (1).  He resumes here after 5 months.  His 1st up record is sound winning 2 of 4.  He probably wants it a bit further but the pace should be solid which will help him.  He gets 3kg's off for apprentice Holt which brings him in very nicely.  His form last prep was very good in listed company.  Other hopes to Saluter (4), Miss Imagica (2) and Rocket To Glory (6).

***With the scratching of Saluter, I'll promote Buckmore (7) to the other hopes***

Race 3

Half these come out of the same race last start.  The race I refer to was won by Bodega Negra.  It's run was very nice but I'll be going for the horse that finished 3rd, Voodoo Blue Magic (1).  In that race he drew wide and jockey Vance took him back.  He showed a nice finish and only went down by a length.  The extra distance will suit.  Today he has drawn much better in barrier 5 which will give Vance the opportunity to settle much closer.  Voodoo Blue Magic meets Bodega Negra 2kg's better at the weights.  Other hopes to Bodega Negra (2), Tornado Miss (5) and Vaz De Torres (3). 

Race 4

Going with the ever consistent Epic Terra (7) here.  This guy went down last start by a short 1/2 head to Equissential which was a very good effort.  His record over the trip and at this track is a good 1, winning 2 and placing in the other 2 from 4 starts.  He'll once again get a great run and gets in with a postage stamp weight.  I think this is a case of short but sweet.  Very hard to beat!  Other hopes to Revitalise (9), Equissential (4) and Noisy Ocean (8).

Race 5

We have a very competitive affair to kick start the quaddie.  Heart Of Many (8) was hampered by a slowish pace last time out but I don't think that will be the case here.  Show Us A Smile will lead but may be pushed early by several that have drawn wide.  I'm prepared to forgive Heart Of Many last start and look back 2 starts when he was impressive over this trip.  From barrier 5, Larry Cassidy will be able to position the horse nicely.  Other hopes to Manicero (2), Danyme (11) and Uno Five (5).


Race 6

Bribie (2) is a horse in form and getting conditions to suit.  That makes him very hard to beat.  He has a tremendous record at the track and distance, winning 4 and placing in 2 others from 10 starts.  He enters this on the back of a fast finishing 3rd where he went down by a length a race that favoured on pacers.  He has drawn barrier 1 and I would hope that Browne doesn't get him pocketed away as he'll be full of running in the straight.  Other hopes to Memorable Moment (8), Spot The Rock (5) and Balkuin (7).

Race 7

Mr Zoolander (6) looks an excellent value bet here at around the $13 mark.  This guy has come from South Australia and won both his starts at the Gold Coast with ease.  He steps up in class here but I think he's ready.  He loves this distance winning 3 and placing once from 4 starts.  Other hopes to Regular (9), Vacallo (2) and Aldini (5). 

Race 8

Anthony Allen can ride bookend winners here by guiding Magic In Motion (14) to victory in the last.  This mare resumes after a very good 3 year old campaign where she competed in Group company during the winter.  She has a good 1st up record and goes well over this shorter distance fresh.  She won a trial leading into this so I would suggest she's ready to go.  Other hopes to Itchintowin (7), Elusive Storm (12) and Pickabee (15).

***With the scratchings of Itchintowin and Elusive Storm, I'll promote Leviosa (3) and Anna Lizzie (10) to the other hopes***

Best Bets

Race 4 - Epic Terra (7)

Race 6 - Bribie (2)

Race 8 - Magic In Motion (14)