Start the week right at The Triangle, with Redcliffe expert Oli Cownie breaking down Monday night’s seven-race card.
WHATA GOOD FEELING (6) got back in the run last time out and appeared to be charging through the line in a much stronger race taken out by Llanfair Llewellan at Albion Park. She draws wide and may get back in the run but should find this easier than recent outings.
PENNIE PACKER (5) worked off the pegs last time out and ran a very good second to Shes In Line in good time at this track. She draws wide in this race but showed last time out she has some versatility and should run well again.
TAYLORS FOUR (2) has moderate gate speed and may look to press through and lead in the early stages of this race. She was shuffled back last time out in a race taken out by her stablemate Shes In Line. She runs her best races out in front and can bounce back if she can land that position.
STUDLEIGH ANNE (8) was able to secure a good run on the pegs last time out and may just have needed the run there second up when fading into fourth late behind Barracuda. She comes into this race third up and draws well.
SELECTIONS: WHATA GOOD FEELING (6), PENNIE PACKER (5), TAYLORS FOUR (2), STUDLEIGH ANNE (8)
SUGGESTED BET: WHATA GOOD FEELING (6) to win.
| 6. Whata Good Feeling (6) J: Matt Elkins 44548T: John Mcmullen | |||
| Last start 8th (Fr2) over 1660m at Albion Park beaten 9 m by Llanfair Llewellan (1:56.30) in 3yo+ on September 1 at $31. Before that, 4th (Sr6) over 2138m at Albion Park, beaten 6 m by Eternal Bliss (2:33.90) in 3yo on August 25 at $51. Nicely placed to make an impact this time. | |||
STORMTIDE (4) ran a good race last time out, finishing sixth and not beaten far by Llanfair Llewellan in good time at Albion Park. He appears to find a suitable race which he should find easier than his latest outing. With the right run he should be hard to hold out.
MY ULTIMATE FELIX (1) isn’t noted for having a huge amount of gate speed but should have the speed to hold a prominent enough position in the early stages of this race. He had an issue last time out and made a break, taking no part there. He has since changed trainers and returns in this race.
MERRY JEWEL (2) has good gate speed and may look to press forward and find the lead in the early stages of this race. She was left to do the work last time out in a race taken out by Barracuda and just faded out of it late.
SPLASHNDASH (7) should get a soft run on the pegs in this race. He secured a good run two starts ago and was running on late in a race the winner, Docta Feelgood, rated good time while leading all the way.
SELECTIONS: STORMTIDE (4), MY ULTIMATE FELIX (1), MERRY JEWEL (2), SPLASHNDASH (7)
SUGGESTED BET: STORMTIDE (4) to win.
| 4. Stormtide (4) J: Will Rothwell 78786T: Greg Franklin | |||
| Recent efforts haven’t been up to his best. Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1660m at Albion Park beaten 6 m by Llanfair Llewellan (1:56.30) in 3yo+ on September 1 at $41. The run prior was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr4) over 1780m after racing wide at this track, beaten 35 m by Docta Feelgood (2:08.20) in 3yo+ on August 24 at $19. Deserves another chance. | |||
SIR BRIGADOON (1) doesn’t possess much gate speed, which could potentially see him shuffled back in the run. He started from a wide draw last time out at Marburg and just struggled to get into the race there.
VICTREE BUSTA (8) should be suited in this race off the back row in a race which could generate good early tempo. He secured a good run last time out and was running on into fourth in what may have been a slightly stronger race taken out by Absolutely Stoked.
WICKED MACK (4) looks a good chance of potentially working across to the lead in the early stages of this race. He was able to hold the lead last time out at Marburg, taking them all the way over the 2200.
IDEAL TIGER (7) was left to do the work last time out over the 2200 when battling on well for third. He draws awkwardly inside the back row this time but looks to find a suitable race and has strong claims.
SELECTIONS: SIR BRIGADOON (1), VICTREE BUSTA (8), WICKED MACK (4), IDEAL TIGER (7)
SUGGESTED BET: VICTREE BUSTA (8) to win.
| 8. Victree Busta (2) J: Brendan Barnes 62384T: Melissa Gillies | |||
| Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1850m at Marburg, beaten 1.5 m by Absolutely Stoked (2:17.90) in 3yo+ on August 31 at $23. At the run before 8th (Fr4) over 1780m after showing early speed at this track beaten 15 m by Terragong Swinger (2:10.50) in 3yo+ on August 19 at $61. Leading contender. | |||
JIMMY JOYCE (1) should have the speed to lead in the early stages of this race from an ideal draw. The last time he was able to lead he took them all the way at Albion Park, beating Erasmus.
PERFECT FEELING (7) should get a good run through behind the likely leader in this race. He wasn’t beaten too far last time out in a stronger race which was taken out by Diego Delgado.
JUKEBOX JET (4) took on a stronger race last time out and finished seventh behind Favreau. He should find this race easier and shouldn’t be too far away in the run.
EBONY BELLE (8) got back in the run last time out and was running on well into fifth behind Dooo Dont Think at this track. She should settle closer in the run and can be running on late again.
SELECTIONS: JIMMY JOYCE (1), PERFECT FEELING (7), JUKEBOX JET (4), EBONY BELLE (8)
SUGGESTED BET: JUKEBOX JET (4) to win.
| 4. Jukebox Jet (4) J: Paige Bevan 79537T: J S Regazzoli | |||
| Last start was well beaten into seventh behind Favreau at this track over 1780m in a 3yo+ on August 28 at $10. Raced better the start before that with a game effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 2040m at this track beaten 4.5 m by Arkuna (2:32.10) in 3yo+ on August 21 at $4.60. Sure to play a major role. | |||
ICANANDIWILL (1) has good gate speed and should be able to drive through and lead in the early stages of the race. She was caught wide last time out before being shuffled back and couldn’t get into the race there. She can look to bounce back.
BRITTS MATE (5) looked the winner two starts ago when leading and was just run down late by The Real Vanessa. She has had a few chances to win more than the three races she has won but does appear to find another suitable race.
SKYLAR BREE (8) took on a considerably stronger race last time out which was taken out by Studleigh Mark over Docta Feelgood. She should find this race a lot easier and can be running on late.
ROSEANNE RUBY (3) has excellent gate speed and lands a front row draw this time. She can look to press forward early and race in a prominent position in this race.
SELECTIONS: ICANANDIWILL (1), BRITTS MATE (5), SKYLAR BREE (8), ROSEANNE RUBY (3)
SUGGESTED BET: ICANANDIWILL (1) to win.
| 1. Icanandiwill (1) J: Jack Chapple 95997T: Al Barnes | |||
| Recent form below what she is capable of. Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr4) over 1850m after racing wide at Marburg beaten 23 m by Bold Personality (2:17.90) in 3yo+ on August 31 at $4.33. The start before 9th (Fr5) over 2040m at this track, beaten 45 m by The Real Vanessa (2:31.20) in 3yo+ on August 24 at $19. Draws the pegs so expect a better effort. | |||
IMASILLYBILLY (6) appears to have the class edge on his rivals in this race and looks hard to beat despite the wide draw. He drew poorly last time out in the consolation of the QBRED Triad series and finished tenth but wasn’t beaten too far in a race which became a dash home.
DIRTY MARTINI (5) got back in the run last time out and was running on fairly late in a race taken out by Tactique. He appears to find a more suitable race despite the wide draw.
KIPCHOGE (1) has been racing well in recent outings, including a good second at this track behind Social Outing. He should get a good run and looks to have strong place claims again.
TINTIN IN LOGAN (3) appears to be working back towards his best. He was running on nicely last time out at this track when finishing third behind Social Outing. He is likely to be nearing peak fitness in this race.
SELECTIONS: IMASILLYBILLY (6), DIRTY MARTINI (5), KIPCHOGE (1), TINTIN IN LOGAN (3)
SUGGESTED BET: IMASILLYBILLY (6) to win.
| 6. Imasillybilly (6) J: Tom Callaghan 460T: Chantal Turpin | |||
| Recent efforts have been modest. Last start 10th (Sr4) over 1660m at Albion Park, beaten 10 m by Lots Of Heart (1:59.60) in 2yo on August 25 at $9.50. The run before 6th (Fr6) over 1660m at Albion Park, beaten 6 m by Aragorn (1:59.00) in 2yo on August 18 at $6.50. Can make amends. | |||
TILLY JAYNE (6) was able to lead and win at this track recently over the 2040 before being shuffled back last time out at Albion Park and finishing fourth behind Dragon. She appears to find an easier race and should be hard to beat despite the wide draw.
B MAC C (1) has good gate speed and can lead initially before having options from there. He was well beaten last time out when racing off the pegs but should secure a better run this time.
LETHAL LOUIE (2) should secure a good run in this race. He secured a good run last time out and was running on late into fourth behind stablemate Saturday Dance.
RICK REILLY (5) took on a stronger race last time out and was shuffled back in the early stages before running into seventh. He may be shuffled back early and can be running on late again.
SELECTIONS: TILLY JAYNE (6), B MAC C (1), LETHAL LOUIE (2), RICK REILLY (5)
SUGGESTED BET: TILLY JAYNE (6) to win.
| 6. Tilly Jayne (6) J: Taleah McMullen 23814T: Alyce Finnis | |||
| Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1660m at Albion Park beaten 10 m by Dragon (1:55.60) in 3yo+ on September 1 at $11. Two runs back won by 2 m (Fr3) at this track (2:28.40) beating Western Arterra in 3yo+ on August 28 at $3.10. Among the leading chances. | |||