Hi all,

It looks like a pretty good card tomorrow at Doomben, although the field sizes are down on what they normally are. The qulity is still there though, and should provide good support to the southern meetings. Weather has been fine here, allbeit a little cloudy, so we should be up for a good track.

Race 1 - Maybe Ancient King can go alright here. Most likely wasn't suited by the wet track last time but back on top of the ground and with the step up in journey, i think he can go close. Nice that Byrne has stuck too. Tackman is not a horse i can pick on his right day, but is the obvious pick on the back of a very good run last time. Great hope. Colonial Lass was a great win last time but was probably flattered by the wet track. That being said, you should never knock a horse in form and she can go well again tomorrow.

Race 2 - Good race here, though its a little small. I like A Little Naughty. She is a speedy mare and i think from the good alley she can go straight to the lead and give them something to catch. The win over this distance 2 back at this course was great and if she repeats that run, watch out. Power and Gold was a good effort to win 2nd up and can win again if they pour the speed on and A Little Naughty doesn't get things her own way. Zoe's Lad running home late for 3rd, this isn't his track.

Race 3 - Like Cold Start here. He'll lead and i think he should win. Back to the staying journey and back against the usual suspects, i can see him controlling and winning. Imperialism is turing into a non-winner and i have grave concerns about his ability to get the trip....but he has more raw talent than the balance of this field and should be included on that fact alone. Adavale Hornet for 3rd.

Race 4 - I like Van Rooyen. His 1st up win last prep was great and apparently they backed him up too quickly which might explain the 2nd up failure. He is first up here, over the same trip he won over, so i think he can win. Byrne from the good alley is just icing on the cake. Tender Truce is unbeaten but has an enormous task here. Wide alley from the 1000m and 58kgs. Has loads of talent, but i think it'll be too hard tomorrow. The Chanster will lead and can give a good show out in front at decent odds too.

Race 5 - Pretty ordinary bunch here. Maybe Classic Alibi, Special Package and Seducation.

Race 6 - Sea Zulu a special. If they get him to the outside (which they will), he will sail past these, even with the weight. There isn't much upside to his opposition here, and going on the last run he has a very nice turn of foot when he is in the clear. Given that, he'll do me. Mr Doyle and Jay Dee Rocks for the placings after good recent runs.

Race 7 - Piccohi can go forward from his wide alley and can sit right on them and win i think. He will derive plenty of benefit from the 2 runs back from a spell, and in this field, he looks well placed. Yubi will probably lead and can stick on well if they leave him alone. Looks overs in the paper ($15)...don 't know whether you'll see that tomorrow. Mr Sequential was a good win 1st up, but 4 goes 2nd up for nothing is a concern. Besides, he isnt exactly the most reliable horse going around.

Race 8 - Giacometti to get to the lead and win. Doesn't look to be too much speed here and on the back of a good 1200m at EF 2 runs back, i think she can win this one. Shilo will be well in commission and with good reason. He has loads of talent, but has just struck conditions that don't suit on many occasions. Still has Pannell to contend with, but is a chance nonetheless. Centenn was a tough effort last time and so might be able to stick on tomorrow.

Good luck with whatever you fancy

Sven

Hi Sven...looks like we'll be on some of the same horse tomorow,,,hopefully a good day.

Race 1
I was very impressed with Tackman's run last start and he gets the almost the same weight and its an easier race . The jockey change is a plus and runs well at the track,,,also won 2nd up...gets alot of ticks..might get a price as there will be support for Colonial Lass who was good last start but she hasnt beaten much..so i'm willing to take it on..
I even rate My Chinese King higher than her,,(track ??),he's trialled well and his run was solid last start over the short distance,,,Ancient King a chance on a better track,,,,just never been a fav of mine..
Theres some rain about and if it does come down then Colonial Lass has a show,,,
Tackman ,,,,My Chinese King/ Colonial Lass/Ancient King/Pistol Knight

Race 2
Like the jockey change on Zoe's Lad and he should get the box seat behind A little Naughty on the rails...he'll be strong the last 50m with Laney knowing just when to time that run right..not his fav track but i still give him a good chance with the likely gun run just behind the leaders,,....A little Naughty a specialist here will be hard to run down..
Zoe's LAd ,,,A little Naughty/Power n Gold

Race 3
Not interested...Imperalism a distance query but seems to be racing like the distance will suit...
Race 4
another race i'm not to interested in...Van Rooyen looks the goods trialling...Byrne booking a bit of a lead..

Race 5
A race with value...just have to find the right one....I was very happy with Prangs last run ,,drawn the carpark but she gets back anyway and theres some speed in the race..If shes around the 10's a good e/w in a very open race..
I dont mind this Commandsa Blue as a roughie with a chance..in good form and can take advantage of the good draw...

Race 6
Ordinary bunch...Sea Zulu even with the big weight should still be to good....i like the jocky change and he just needs some room and he'll come over the top of them...nice speed in the race will help..
Buzz just seems a nonwinner to me but he has everything in his favour here..light weight good barrier good tempo..
Short way up on the speed will give a good sight,,
Sea Zulu ...Buzz/Short Way/Grey Expectations

Race 7
Mr Sequential looks one of the best of the day...looked super strong last start and this doesnt look much harder..i like this horse on the fresh side and the 1 month gap between races the key to this horse,, he'll be hitting the line hard.

Race 8
Shilo looks a class above them ..like the way this horse can now take the sit / lead or come from the back...used to be a very one dimensional type .....as it stays dry hes just to good....if it does rain Giacometti won untouched last start and will apreciate the soft...should run ok on the dry aswell but Shilo has that touch of class...
Shilo ...Giacometi / Centenn

Best bets, Tackman , Mr Sequential, Shilo
Best e/ws, Prang
Best roughie Commandsa Blue

other states
Sydney
Coolroom Candidate, Racing to Win, Vanquished/Run Rita Run
Melbourne
Apache Cat, Merlot Now,Sassbee,Perfect Promise,Swiss Trish
Adelaide
Bo Best, Go Fuhrever, Gloirous Baron
Gold Coast
Micks Title,Push Pig
Belmont
Kenviel, Contentious Miss, Kim Joy, Stormed Out
New Zealand
Wahid

(Tiger Doll, Al's Flyer,Glory Be all worth a looksy)

A big day tomorrow...like a few to many but prices i'm sure will cull a few..also track conditions...
Good Luck all

Summary

Race 1, The rain came and Colonial Lass suited...thought Tackman and Ancient king both ran well and worth following,,tackman on the good 3rd up will be hard to beat..

Race 2, Backed Zoes LAd ,,,thought hed take the box seat but last in that field on that track to hard,,,thought Damigos was good...Zoes battled on ok and across the road still a show..

Race 3, Imperilism tried hard ...with the rain about Adavale suited perfectly against this lot...,great to see the horse win.

Race 4, ..Van Rooyen didnt know what was happening on that surface..funny video with his legs going everywhere,,,back him on the dry next start,,

Race 5.Took the punt on Prang running home...raced alot forward than i thought but was still ordinary...Commandsa Blue i thought would be a roughie but there was good support and ran well,,,,,

Race 6. Sea Zulu to short.,,and on that surface on that track you want to be in the first part of the field..he had no chance and wondered why he even ran with that weight....

Race 7. Mr Sequential had the dream run,,entiltled to do better...Picohi (Picolos in the wet) did very well...impressed with Myagi who ran on well..

Race 8...Confident with Giacometti ...thought i had it won but that dam Centenn again....Shilo on the slow ran very very well considereing..

Just the one get with Colonial Lass but loses on Zoes, Prang, Mr Sequential 2nd and Giacometi 2nd....
not a great day in brissie at all...

Sydney
Coolroom Woohoo ,,,Vanquished close,,Racing to win to short (will i ever get to back this horse ?) (got the multis though)
Melbourne
YUK Merlot Now, Sassbee, Swiss Trish ,,,
Adelaide
Frustrating...Bo Best 2nd Go Furhever 2nd
Gold Coast
Push Pig....woohooo (also had something on Magnetic Bay..the sutton stable has been good to of late)
Micks tittle will wait to next time on the dry..
Belmont
Kenviel and Storm out winners but to short..
NZ
Wahid ...??

14 races and only the 3 winners....a few 2nds again spoiled the party ...get my fair share of those dam 2nds..very annoying...

Hope you guys had a good one..