Hey Mav,

I had a bit of time today, so i did some form work. Hopefully it pays off, cauz i'll be down at the track tomorrow - first time in a few weeks. Can't wait. We like a few of the same too, which is encouraging.

Race 1 - Keen on Frottage here. Like Mav said, not a lot of speed, and this horse has run some ratings which see him competitive here. The claim is great. After the experience at the journey last time, i think he can go close. Red Pill is a good horse, but will be back and will have to sprint hard late to get them here. Swap can improve at odds too, improved 3rd up last time in, so isn't without a show here.

Race 2 - Star Of Canada, if right, is too good for these. The wide alley is a concern, but if Mason gets him across, i think he's too quick for them. Naval Seal is a length or so off Star on best run, but Naval has the fitness edge. Nice quinella (though it'll probably pay money back ). Bitabiff is a nice horse, might be looking for longer though. Place chance.

Race 3 - Too hard. Costa Complete, Kirralee Queen and Princess Norma. That's all i've got .

Race 4 - Strawberry Malt is far too good for them. If given an OK run in front, and if she returns to any of her recent figures, they don't have much hope of getting her, in my view. You won't get a price, though. Shame Single Rose is out, cauz she is a nice filly. Maybe Two Fingers and Cielo Gold for the placings, but the toppy has the class edge. I just hope she's wound up - the winter carnival beckons.

Race 5 - Like 2 here, Mikan and House of Woodwind. House of Woodwind will be better odds, so i'll stick with him. Got a powerhouse finish when he's given the chance to unleash it. I'm just hoping for an OK speed. Mikan, as Mav said, has been racing well around the place and is a deserved favourite. Party Express for 3rd, who can run a good race fresh.

Race 6 - High Academy is the class, and i think can win. 1800m at EF suits and the alley is a massive plus. There should be enough speed and i think he just finishes over the top of them. Celtic Trial finally gets firm going and a bit of ground, so can improve here. The alley is terrible though. Bohemian Dancer was a super run last time and if he reproduces that run, will be in the finish.

Race 7 - Good race. I like Diamondsondinside. There is a huge amount of speed here, and Diamonds will sit off them and unleash his finish at the death. I just hope Holder can get him to the outside. Grandway Shogun can unleash a finish too, i can never seem to pick him on the right day though. Messiaen is as honest as they come, but i just doubt him in this race. There is a lot of speed and the 10 alley is not helpful. His last run should be forgotten though, on that woeful track at Toowoomba.

Race 8 - Finish here on Mr Sportsman. Is ready for a shot at city class after some good wins at the provs. Good quality trainer and Bowditch should be able to secure a nice run. Was on Cognisant last time, didn't get much help from the jock (who had him 3 wide) but a win is a win. Might bounce after that run, but has got obvious talent and shouldn't be completely discounted. Shilo has ability, but i'm not taken with Pannell, especially from wide alleys.

Best tomorrow would be Frottage, Strawberry Malt, Diamondsondinside and House of Woodwind eachway.

Good luck all,

Sven