Race 1
Hardest to Beat: Ideal Tyson begins from the outside of the front line but he has been racing in excellent form and will be racing on speed. He was beaten for closing speed by Johnny Disco last start and the rematch tonight should be a good spectacle.
Main Danger: Ohoka Darcy has drawn the best of the big guns and if he can press forward and hold Ideal Tyson early, he may be able to get the lead off Our Jaccka Mara. Forget his past two and look at his dominant Wagin win.
Others: Johnny Disco is the third key winning chance in the race and if there is some pressure throughout, he will make them pay late. Quincey Brogden has each-way claims as he looks to have improved recently and he finished strongly against Johnny Disco and Ideal Tyson at Pinjarra. Smaller hope to Our Jaccka Mara from the inside barrier.
Selections: 9-6-12-2
Suggested Bet(s):
Ohoka Darcy if $4.20+
Quincey Brogden at $10+ (currently $21
Luxbet)
Race 2
Hardest to Beat: Red Salute drops a long way in class and despite barrier nine, he looks very hard to beat. Deni Roberts has the option to use his gate speed or can drift back and use his closing speed in this class to try and run them down in the straight.
Main Danger: Whozideawasthis is a former NSW pacer that has joined Gary Hall Snr. I don’t know how his NSW form stacks up here but expect him to run well for Perth’s premier trainer.
Others: Dana Duke has come up favourite in the race and I think he’s a huge risk. This horse has been very disappointing in recent efforts. He needs to lead in order to win this. All The Torque will have a shot for the early lead and would run a race if he found that position. Heez About To Rock could be an improver in this race while Major Nick and Sir Nicholas could place without surprising from inside draws.
Selections: 9-11-3-4
Suggested Bet(s):
Red Salute at $2.30+ (currently $3.20
Sportsbet)
Race 3
Hardest to Beat: Talkerup will be looking to take up the running with Shes Turbo Charged possibly taking a sit over the 2536m knowing that Donegal Rundlescreek, Mary Catherine and Sheez Edgy, capable breeze horses, could make moves to find that position. Talkerup was beaten 2.8m by Better B Chevron two starts ago and looks suited tonight.
Main Danger: Donegal Rundlescreek continues to race in excellent form in this class and she looks a strong contender tonight from barrier five. She sat outside Maia Maguire to win two starts ago but this is tougher.
Others: Shes Turbo Charged has the option to lead or take a trail. She took a sit over 2536m when Shes Artful took up the running a while back. She was a Bunbury winner three starts ago and will finish strongly if she finds clear running. Mary Catherine and Forever Remembered have good each-way claims.
Selections: 2-5-1-12
Suggested Bet(s):
Talkerup at $3.20+ (currently $3.40
Sportsbet)
Forever Remembered at $10+ (currently $12
CrownBet)
Race 4
Hardest to Beat: Sprinter was a comfortable winner last start from the 1 out 1 back position. He is the class runner in tonight’s event but there is more opposition. He hasn’t missed a place in nine races and tonight should be no different.
Main Danger: King Lebron has been getting better with each run and tonight he is fourth-up from a spell. He draws inside Sprinter which helps and he has strong each-way claims.
Others: Blinding Light should be handy to the pace from barrier three tonight and this horse has been finishing strongly. He looks an each-way player in the event as does Billies A Star who drops in grade. Better Than Money could be the leader from barrier nine but he won’t want to burn early with plenty of strong closers. To Infinitynbeyond could be placed from barrier one.
Selections: 7-4-3-8
Suggested Bet(s):
Sprinter if $3.20+
King Lebron if $5.00+
Blinding Light at $6.00+ (currently $13
Sportsbet)
Early Quaddie
R1 – 2, 6, 9, 12
R2 – 9
R3 – 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 11, 12
R4 – 3, 4, 7, 8, 9
Race 5
Hardest to Beat: I found this race extremely open. Harry Hoo is my top pick but without a great deal of confidence. He should get a nice run in the moving line and there should be early pace with Machs A Pearler, Fernleigh Rebel, Vanquished and Thereugo engaged.
Main Danger: Military Master is another class runner in the race and any early speed will also suit this horse. He can finish over the top of them if they go hard while Chris Lewis can restrain at the start and trail Harry Hoo before considering a mid-race move to the breeze.
Others: Vanquished and Thereugo would both love to lead. If either was able to find the front they would prove hard to catch while Machs A Pearler will be the spanner in the works as he will try and lead. The Storm Chief has each-way prospects from barrier two.
Selections: 11-10-7-9
Suggested Bet(s):
Harry Hoo if $4.40+
Military Master if $4.40+
Race 6
Hardest to Beat: Ideal Alice leads from barrier one and the mare has beaten the likes of Flaming Flutter, David Hercules and A Piccadilly Princess when able to lead. The 2536m doesn’t suit as much as the 2130m but she will give a massive sight.
Main Danger: The Bucket List is flying and he will appreciate not meeting Chicago Bull and Tricky Styx. The staying distance suits him more than Ideal Alice and he will go very close tonight.
Others: Vultan Tin is also flying and Chris Voak would love to capture tonight’s free for all with the Phil Costello-trained pacer. The distance suits and he has each-way claims. The same goes for Our Jericho and Bettor Reward.
Selections: 1-9-4-3
Suggested Bet(s):
The Bucket List at $2.60+ (currently $3.00
Sportsbet)
Vultan Tin at $16+ (currently $18
CrownBet)
Race 7
Hardest to Beat: This is standing start racing at its best. No odds on favourite in sight and this race is extremely difficult to assess. I’m going to put Im Master Charlie on top due to barrier three and excellent recent form.
Main Danger: Cut For An Ace was excellent when third behind Zach Maguire and Motu Premier in 1:55.5. He looks suited off the 10m handicap and Gary Hall Jnr driving gives extra confidence.
Others: I could make a case for the entire field. Runners that interest me are Robyns Raider who pings the tapes and has claims of finding the lead again. Tommy Be Good has the best standing-start form in the field but his 20m handicap could be testing.
Selections: 3-9-6-11
Suggested Bet(s):
Im Master Charlie if $6.00+
Cut For An Ace at $7.50+ (currently $8.00
UBET)
Robyns Raider at $8.00+ (currently $12
UBET)
Race 8
Hardest to Beat: The Publisher has won three races in a row and has strong claims of making it a fourth. If he can show enough gate speed to lead it will be race over, while he would be keen to find cover on a horse like Abraxas Blues if he can’t cross.
Main Danger: Im Lisart will be charging out searching for the lead. That is the position he needs to find in order to win. I think he is a touch below his best but a Pinjarra second-placing was good and he will grow a leg if he finds the rail.
Others: Abraxas Blues has a horrible draw to overcome but his form reads very well. Three wins and two placings from his past five have him rating as an each-way prospect. Im Free Falling and Scoobys Delight have smaller claims.
Selections: 5-3-9-8
Suggested Bet(s):
The Publisher at $2.20+ (currently $2.30
Sportsbet)
Quaddie
R5 – 2, 7, 9, 10, 11
R6 – 1, 9
R7 – 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11
R8 – 3, 5
Race 9
Hardest to Beat: Rosies Ideal was a strong winner of the Group 3 Gold Bracelet (2130m) two starts ago. She then ran fourth in the Group 1 Golden Slipper (2130m) when making a move to the death seat and will be controlling the race from that position tonight.
Main Danger: Cimorene is a Group 1 winner that has strong claims. Her closing speed will make her a huge danger in tonight’s event.
Others: Diamond Dove and All Over Tan have each-way prospects with Diamond Dove either leading or trailing a suitable rival. Captured Delight looks a big improver from barrier two.
Selections: 8-4-1-7
Suggested Bet(s):
Rosies Ideal if $2.30+
Cimorene if $5.00+
Captured Delight at $13+ (currently $17
Luxbet)
Race 10
Hardest to Beat: Dibaba will be trying her best to hold up. If she does then she will be extremely hard to beat while racing behind Daddyslilprincess would still give her winning claims. She defeated Hes Royal Blue two starts ago which is good form for this race.
Main Danger: Susie Rocks looks one of the better talents in the race. Barrier nine and poor manners is not ideal because if she gallops and loses valuable ground, her chances look forlorn.
Others: Daddyslilprincess will have a massive crack for the lead. She doesn’t win often but this is an average field and she could pinch it if leading or trailing the leader. Blackjack Anna didn’t fire last start but previous form suggests an each-way prospect tonight. Cullen Class looks an improver while The Royal Lady and Under The Tower have small claims.
Selections: 1-9-3-4
Suggested Bet(s):
Dibaba if $2.10+
Chasing the hat-trick on Friday night, The Publisher meets much stronger opposition than his past two victories but he is good enough to repel rivals. His two runner-up performances can attest to that and The Publisher should be in front for a long way.
Whether he is able to lead or race behind Thereugo, The Storm Chief is going to pose a big threat with his closing ability.
His last win came when leading from this draw in an M0-M2. On that occasion he defeated Superimposed and James Galleon. This is a stronger race but he should run well.
He should hold up from barrier one and can prove hard to beat despite meeting in-form pacer Americanbootscoota racing outside of him. One of the two will be the likely winner but I think Danieljohn can get the job done with his current form excellent.
Both pacers broke 2:00 for the 2503m stand in recent months and leading around Gloucester Park is a big advantage.
A 10m handicap looks to be a very good handicap for the best horse in the race – Rub Of The Green.
His record stands at 18 wins from 32 starts and he overcame a 60m handicap at Narrogin in a track-record 1:59.0 mile rate last time.
He has a combination of speed and toughness and will prove the testing material in this stand on Friday night.