G'day Mav,

Good days racing tomorrow. I hope everyone in and around Brisbane came out of the storm unscathed - biggest we've had here in a while.

Race 1 - Agree with you Mav that this is a tough one to start on, form lines everywhere. Maybe Shakespearian can figure at long odds. Trainer knows what hes doing and the senior jockey in Stewart should ensure a good run (the alley is somewhat awkward though). Super Stardom beat a horse i've got a strong opinion of last time, and the extra distance looks ideal - can figure. Avadale Hornet won well last time, and with the claim and the 1 gate, should put in a bold effort again tomorrow.

Race 2 - Liked the way City Lights ran the other day at the Coast. I realise that the drop back in distance is probably the worst thign that could happen at this stage, given the way he finishe off, but he'll derive plenty of benefit from the run. With Cahill and the top trainer, i'll give him a big chance. Unswerving is a J.Hawkes first starter, and bears close watching with the gate and the claim. Be Good Johnny has been around the place of late and will most likely be there again with the claim.

Race 3 - Lasting Luck is about ready to win one in town i think. Was close at her first attempt behind Hayils Magic and given that there are no stars here, i think she can win. That being said, i think True Flyer is a nice horse in the making. He has won his last 3 races in good fashion and will give them something to catch. Good quinella. Stirling has a nice alley and the 2 runs back from the break, will be thereabouts at the end too.

Race 4 - Eep. Tough, tough race. Miss Carolion can improve on the last run. Never seems to fire fresh, but 2nd up is a much better horse. Her trial before the first up run was very good, and her wet record is very good too. With no weight, i think she can be given a live chance. Image of Reality is the class galloper of the field, but she has drawn the carpark. If they go mad out in front, she gets her chance. Bavosa has a great 2nd up record, but hasnt really fired in Brisbane. Perhaps she can improve tomorrow with the rain and the good alley.

Race 5 - Minoa, Picaplace and Clang Edition. Thats really all i can say about the race, because i just can't get into it at all. One of them will win, but they won't be carrying mine .

Race 6 - These class 6 events in Brisbane are always good races, and this is no exception. Power Express has been ticking over well of late, and this looks like a good event for him. Hit the line well last time, and was just pipped by House of Woodwind. The 1350 looks good, and the wet is no trouble at all. He'll do me. Step Right In was outlasted and probably outgunned by Hard To Catch last time, but will benefit from the run and the alley suits. Good horse on his day. Minassi has been in great form of late, and conditions really suit him again. I've just got a niggling doubt about the apprentice being on board (no disrespect to Palmer, i rate him as a jockey), he's just been ridden by Byrne and Seamer of late .

Race 7 - Very good field here, open race. I like Enthusiast at long odds. Was a huge run last time behind Takeover Target and the mile will suit him down to the ground. Should press forward from the nightmare alley, and hopefully not be trapped deep. Ran some unbelieveable times around Brisbane last year during his purple patch of form. High Academy is in great form, and seems to love Brisbane. The alley is a huge bonus, and will be running on late. Impaler has won at the 1600m, so that shouldnt be a worry, and was a massive run last time. A repeat of that sees him very competitive here.

Race 8 - Good one to finish on. I like Starlactic, even from the alley. The horse gives every impression that he'll enjoy the 1200m, you never know though. The 15 alley is a bad draw, to be sure, i'm hoping he jumps well and presses on. The run behind Royal Hero was sensational, and recently beat Babinda Half in great time (BH obviously won well recently in town). Thats Better has plenty of talent and the perfect draw helps no end. He will give backers a great sight. Grandway Shogun is quality and will figure if he repeats some of the runs he put in last campaign. The claim helps, and Ballard rides OK.

Good days racing, my best would be Lasting Luck, Power Express and Enthusiast. Good rough chance to Miss Carolion to improve too.

Good luck everyone

Sven