It’s short and sweet! Harness guru Oli Cownie has run the rule over all five races at Marburg this Sunday to help you finish the week on a high.
BOSTON BLIZZARD (4) ran a good second last time out behind the smart Im Frankee. That looks like very strong form for a race of this nature and, if she does everything right, she is likely to be very hard to beat.
MANE ATTRACTION (3) stepped and led three starts ago before being run down late, finishing second. She did things wrong last time out but has since had a break and should be hard to beat on her return.
POZZI TONOZZI (5) was able to secure a good run close to the speed before running over the top to score. She has made mistakes in recent outings, but if she brings her best manners, she could play a part in the finish.
STREAK APPEAL (2) trialled fairly when doing things right in her earlier trials. She is well related, being a half-sister to Thebestbourbon, who had good ability.
SELECTIONS: BOSTON BLIZZARD (4), MANE ATTRACTION (3), POZZI TONOZZI (5), STREAK APPEAL (2)
SUGGESTED BET: BOSTON BLIZZARD (4) to win.
| 4. Boston Blizzard (3) 34342 |
SMOKEY BEAR (2) was able to lead last time out but was run down, finishing fourth behind Why Tanya Sue. He looks to find a much easier race and, if he can lead again, should be very hard to run down.
PERFECTLY FRANK (3) trialled nicely recently in a stand-start trial won by pacer Rostova. If he can step safely and settle close, he should run well.
THE RED MENACE (4) hasn’t been racing well and has been beaten a long way in recent outings. He did run a good second at this meeting behind Serena Love, and if he can recapture that form, he could go close.
ARIZONA SKYE (1) has ability but has seemingly struggled to put it all together at the races. Three starts ago, she ran a good second to No Remorse, and a similar effort should see her run well here.
SELECTIONS: SMOKEY BEAR (2), PERFECTLY FRANK (3), THE RED MENACE (4), ARIZONA SKYE (1)
SUGGESTED BET: SMOKEY BEAR (2) to win.
| 2. Smokey Bear (2) 4×454 |
WHY TANYA SUE (2) was a very good winner last time out, returning from a long spell at Albion Park. She is likely to have derived a lot of benefit from the outing and should run a good race in a contest where she again looks well handicapped.
KICKING HORSE (3) made a break early last time out, which made things tough when he ran into third late. If he can bring better manners early and land a prominent position up on the speed, he should run well.
LAYDOWNLUNA (6) should get a good run close to the speed, as she usually steps nicely from the stand start. She ran a good third last time out in a strong race behind Squamish and Leaf Stride.
DINGANE (5) found the front last time out and led all the way, beating Buster Dan. He hasn’t started for nearly a month since that race, which does appear a query.
SELECTIONS: WHY TANYA SUE (2), KICKING HORSE (3), LAYDOWNLUNA (6), DINGANE (5)
SUGGESTED BET: WHY TANYA SUE (2) to win.
| 2. Why Tanya Sue (2) 1x0x1 |
LOCHINVAR SON (7) was forced to do plenty of work last time out, sitting without cover before battling on for third behind Why Tanya Sue. He looks likely to get a good run here and, with a similar effort, should be hard to beat in this field.
ITS ALL RIGHT NOW (6) draws awkwardly behind a horse that can do a few things wrong. She ran well to finish second last time out behind Why Tanya Sue, who has always been a smart trotter.
DOWN SOUTH DAISY (9) took on a very strong race last time out at Albion Park, won by Pinnie, and was beaten a long way. She returns from a break and finds a race that appears much more suitable.
GAIT WITH GRACE (3) ran well to finish fourth two starts ago behind Second To Nun. She draws well and should settle close enough in the run.
SELECTIONS: LOCHINVAR SON (7), ITS ALL RIGHT NOW (6), DOWN SOUTH DAISY (9), GAIT WITH GRACE (3)
SUGGESTED BET: LOCHINVAR SON (7) to win.
| 7. Lochinvar Son (2) 60523 |
INSTANT DELIGHT (4) looks well handicapped in this race, starting off 10m. She made a break last time out at Albion Park, which took her out of play in the early stages. With better manners this time, she looks to have strong claims.
WHIRLWIND WILBUR (5) ran well last time out, finishing fourth and not beaten far by Squamish in a strong race at Albion Park. He faces a handicap here, but with a good beginning, he can settle close enough and should run well again.
ALADDIN SANE (1) has a big handicap advantage over a number of his key rivals and can look to begin well and race in a prominent position. He started from a 30m handicap two starts ago and was beaten just 2m behind Serena Love.
DAIMYO (3) secured the perfect run behind the leader two starts ago before sprinting best to score at Albion Park. He had less luck last time out when an early break took him out of play. He looks well handicapped.
SELECTIONS: INSTANT DELIGHT (4), WHIRLWIND WILBUR (5), ALADDIN SANE (1), DAIMYO (3)
SUGGESTED BET: WHIRLWIND WILBUR (5) to win.
| 5. Whirlwind Wilbur (1) 95154 |