Brisbane -

Anyone who finds a winner or 2 in Brissie tomorrow is a genius...

Race 1 - Agree with Mav that theres not a lot of pace here, so i've settled on Cortigiana down the bottom. Has won a couple of races in the provincials easily so deserves a shot at city class and from a good alley won't be far off (hopefully leading). Countess Bathory is a chance with a senior jockey but the weight is a big worry. Diagon Duchess will be near the pace and isn't without a chance.

Race 2 - Who cares. The two Collins runners (Ears to Victory and Art Success) look ok to me, but its not a great race. King Latarmiss is a chance on its run 2 back aswell.

Race 3 - The top 2 are the obvious ones, but i like the chances of 2 others. Buran and Mooralana. Buran's run 2 back was very good and with the alley can take up a good position. Mooralana gets a bit stirred up and can race a bit erratic but she has plenty of ability and if they hassle imprisoned in the lead (assuming they can get to him), she'll be thereabouts.

Race 4 - Socialist. Been looking for longer than 1200 and gets it here. With speed on i think he can go OK. Agree that the top 2 are the quality, but i think the weight will get Cool Scene here, he carried it well against inferior opposition last time but these strike me as being a better bunch. Street Smart will be running on as usual.

Race 5 - Time for a drink. Can't get to this race at all. Copper Penny might be a show from a good draw. Jade City has been going OK and Cocktail Shaker will run an honest race. Next please...

Race 6 - She's Decent has good Rocky form and has been successful in town before. Can't fault Princess Margaret's form but i'd rather go with the proven town horse at better odds. Maxy Legs a place chance, having no luck last time.

Race 7 - I must be missing something. I can't see much speed in this race, but i was told that big fields at the mile start at Eagle Farm always have good speed - so i'll trust that. I think San Carlo can be competitive here. Has been running reasonably well recently, but he has a slashing finish when he wants to produce it. Consular is as honest as they come and will be charging late even with the weight, and Kreisler's Jewel was a good run last time - the extra 200m will be a huge help.

Race 8 - If Colin's Party can get in from the alley, i think he can go close. Promising horse. Loughnan can improve on his last 2, from a good gate can secure a nice run. Tropical Express will be running on, as he always does...

Don't have a best bet....think its a pretty tough day.

Good luck if you choose to have a bet...

Sven