Form Analysis by Rob Auber
Race 1:
OVERVIEW: HARLEY LANE (5) talented filly racing very well and finished off powerfully to win and looks very hard to hold out. AUCKLAND RED (2) consistent pacer that is racing well and draws ideally here and looks well placed to be fighting out the finish. ROCKING GEMMA (9) is bursting to win and is at peak fitness. Gets a nice trailing draw and is one of the main chances. LEAVEMEOUT (7) third up and ready to improve. Can fly the gate and no surprise to see a forward showing. WIND SOCK (10) tough pacer that faces a wide draw but can never be dismissed. LETS WENT (1) CITY ROCKSTAR (3) RAKAROMPA (4) all have ability have claims.
EARLY SPEED: 2,3,4
SELECTIONS: AUCKLAND RED (2) HARLEY LANE (5) ROCKIN GEMMA (9) WIND SOCK (10)
RATINGS: 2/ 5/ 9/ 10/ 1/ 3/ 4/ 7
SUGGESTED BET: AUCKLAND RED (2) to Win.
Race 2:
OVERVIEW: BELLA LOUISE (8) has chased home stronger company in recent times and looks well placed here. Just needs to find an opening to be an each way chance. APACHE PLUME (7) resumes here but showed ability last campaign. Expect a forward showing fresh despite the wide draw. Both ALL THINGS SPICY (9) and BLAZIN BY (10) are last winners and expect them to be running on strongly late. IM WESLEY (5) well supported last start but worked too hard. Nice run the start before and is worthy of another chance. ROLINGINTHEDEEP (2) drawn well and can improve on recent trial form. Both JILLIBY SELWOOD (4) and JUSJOHN (6) have claims.
EARLY SPEED: 2,3,4,5,7
SELECTIONS: BELLA LOUISE (8) APACHE PLUME (7) ALL THINGS SPICY (9) BLAZIN BY (10)
RATINGS: 8/ 7/ 9/ 10/ 5/ 2/ 4/ 6
SUGGESTED BET: BELLA LOUISE (8) Each Way.
Race 3:
OVERVIEW: ADMIRALOFTHEFLEET (3) back to winning form last start and strikes another suitable race. Definite chance again. Both BLACKMIRRA (4) and ALPHA CRUCIS (6) are speedy types resuming from a spell and can settle in a handy position. Expect forward showings. FEEL THE BUZZ (2) getting fitter with each run and this suits. Expect further improvement. Stable mates TOPHUT JOHNY (7) and FINAL BOW (8) have been competitive in this class in the past and can figure in the finish with suitable trips. CRESCO THREEPEAT (5) experienced runner that can never be dismissed.
EARLY SPEED: 3,4,6
SELECTIONS: ADMIRALOFTHEFLEET (3) BLACKMIRRA (4) ALPHA CRUCIS (6) FEEL THE BUZZ (2)
RATINGS: 3/ 4/ 6/ 2/ 7/ 8/ 5
SUGGESTED BET: ADMIRALOFTHEFLEET (3) to Win.
Race 4:
OVERVIEW: CAPTAIN TIDS (1) is a 2yo first starter from the astute Gary and Debbie Quinlan stable that is very well bred and is sure to be primed for his race debut. Shows promise at the trials and should prove hard to beat. BINALONG MATE (10) a likely improver that will benefit immensely from his first up run. Must be respected. IMA TIGGY TIGER (7) continues to show improvement but faces a challenging draw. Needs luck but has claims. WHIRILY MAURZ (4) placed last start and is showing improvement. Front line draw suits and is amongst the chances. CRESCO THUNDASTRUCK (8) FIREUP (9) LIKE A GAZELLE (3) are amongst the place and first four chances.
EARLY SPEED: 1,3,4
SELECTIONS: CAPTAIN TIDS (1) BINALONG MATE (10) IMA TIGGY TIGER (7) WHIRILY MAURZ (4)
RATINGS: 1/ 10/ 7/ 4/ 8/ 9/ 3
SUGGESTED BET: CAPTAIN TIDS (1) to Win.
Race 5:
OVERVIEW: STRAIGHT TO THE TOP (2) will be at peak fitness and does have early speed. Sure to be in this for a long way and is an each way chance. SPIRITED LASS (9) clearly is the horse to beat if she goes away with them. Absolutely flying, can win but you need to trust her doing things right! Both HILLWINSOME (8) and RIGHT OF REPLY (4) resume from breaks from the astute Ken Tippet stable. Both talented trotters and expect forward showings. Both TE AMO (7) and AGAINST THE BRIDLE (6) are capable trotters when at their best and must be respected whilst SERTORIUS (3) continues to get fitter and has claims. Both HURU (5) and TELLA SHES DREAMIN (1) are first four chances.
EARLY SPEED: 2,3,4
SELECTIONS: STRAIGHT TO THE TOP (2) SPIRITED LASS (9) HILLWINSOME (8) RIGHT OF REPLY (4)
RATINGS: 2/ 9/ 8/ 4/ 7/ 6/ 3/ 1
SUGGESTED BET: STRAIGHT TO THE TOP (2) Each Way.
Race 6:
OVERVIEW: PICKLE IT (2) drawn to sit behind the speed in this and over the sprint dash is sure to get every chance. RIVER PATROL (1) a noted speedster off the gate, resuming from a break and should be in this for a long way. KARDESLER (4) strips fitter and capable of improving here. Don’t ignore. TYABB WONDER (8) returns from NSW and his best form would have him in the finish. Fitness the query? SASSCILIAN (5) has been out of form but strikes a suitable race to show improvement. Must be respected. OHHEMMJAY CRESCO (7) dour type that might be suited by the early speed in this and can make his presence felt. PAPPA LEO (6) a very fast beginner that might be on the speed and can’t be dismissed.
EARLY SPEED: 1,2,6
SELECTIONS: PICKLE IT (2) RIVER PATROL (1) KARDESLER (4) TYABB WONDER (8)
RATINGS: 2/ 1/ 4/ 8/ 5/ 7/ 6
SUGGESTED BET: PICKLE IT (2) to Win.
Race 7:
OVERVIEW: Stable mates CHARLESTON AVENUE (2) and I AM HELLBOUND (7) both competed in the Breeders Crown Finals last start and will find this an easier assignment. Expect big runs form the Svanosio team runners. RARITY ROCK (1) underrated trotter resuming. Drawn well and will enjoy a god trip. Not out of it. OK KNOX (5) worked too hard last start, going well and is close to another win. Must be respected. FLOATING MOUNTAIN (6) has been in excellent form having won his past two starts and expect another strong showing. QUAKE PROOF (4) is never far away and has claims. KITTY CASH (8) lightly raced trotter that showed good ability winning at her race debut but did things wrong last start. Will continue to benefit with more race experience. BLANCO CANYON (3) local star that always gives his best. Can never be dismissed.
EARLY SPEED: 1,2,3,6
SELECTIONS: CHARLESTON AVENUE (2) I AM HELLBOUND (7) RARITY ROCK (1) OK KNOX (5)
RATINGS: 2/ 7/ 1/ 5/ 6/ 4/ 1/ 8/ 3
SUGGESTED BET: CHARLESTON AVENUE (2) to Win.
