Racing & Sports expert selections.
RACE 1 - The scratchings leave this winnable for a debutant. GEITZ (6) debuts and defeated three rivals in a recent Toowoomba trial by 15L. There's been plenty of money early to say she'll that form to race day. Fellow debutant CUDDLES FOR KIMMY (4) won a trial by 5L on the same day vs four others. She's also been fancied early. SOUL INTENT (3) trialled well and then settled back here on debut and made solid inroads when beaten 3.7L. He has the race experience and fitter is a trifecta play. SECRET SORT (2) debuts and jumps from the rail. He'll be around the mark on what we've seen.
RACE 2 - Vandyke-trained BETTER DRAW (7) stepped up to the mile and improved beaten 3.5L at Eagle Farm when well supported. Peaks now and the middle distance should be ideal. The in-form Jones takes over. PAPAL WARS (4) pulled up with an issue at Eagle Farm two back, but the Doomben form around that over a mile reads well. He will race forward from an inside barrier and will get every chance to run it out. Stablemate SAVANNAH GANGSTER (8) went a lot better at Eagle Farm stepping up to 1600m. Maps well and keeps the handy 3kg claim. Gives every indication the longer trip will suit him. VENCE (5) is sure to build on the 1.8L defeat at the Sunshine Coast over 1800m. He's had plenty of support early. MAD ANA (9) will be better for the debut outing and may add some value to the exotics.
RACE 3 - Gollan-trained BLAZEN BOOTS (2) quickly found form beaten a whisker over this trip at Eagle Farm as a short quote. He races best here and is sharp third-up. Maps for the run of the race and Lang's 2kg claim benefits in easier grade. Rates to make amends. JUPITUS (6) made good improvement narrowly beaten in a Gold Coast 70 over 1700m. Orman is a key jockey switch, and the gelding has been saved for this. Proven third-up and has more up the sleeve. TAMBOURINE MAN (7) led and just missed at Ipswich over this distance and Callow replaces the apprentice. He's sure to give a sight. SECURITY ADVISOR (8) mixed the form but is capable and maps well. The 2kg claim assists.
RACE 4 - Gollan-trained IVY DEXSTRESS (1) trialled well and went close here first-up before coming back and blitzing the Maidens by 3.3L. She jumps from an inside gate and rides the speed. Keeps the 2kg claim and rates to take the next step. GLEBE (5) went close here over this trip but didn't finish it off at Eagle Farm over a mile in stronger. This suits much better and Orman is a key jockey switch. Maps well and can get back on track. JUNGLE LAW (2) can build on the Maiden win at Eagle Farm. She will give away a start but Callow sticking aboard is a positive. ARAMINTA (8) just missed at the Sunshine Coast. Fitter but spoils things with slow starts. Look for her late as well.
RACE 5 - Gollan-trained BUNDELLA (1) resumes and has switched from a sharp Sydney stable. He was well supported at Randwick-Kingston on debut but didn't finish it off. He owns an easy Deagon trial win with Orman aboard and he sticks. Maps well and a bold effort is anticipated. CANTANKEROUS (7) trialled well and then impressed on debut missing a whisker at the Sunshine Coast. Has the early speed to manage the outside gate and Maloney's booking is a decent push for his chances. Fitter and is a threat. WHEEPER (16) makes the field after scratchings. Brought sharp trials to a 1.2L defeat at the Sunshine Coast on debut when he led. Has a 3kg claim today and fitter is a solid each-way play. DIBBA DOBBA (4) found a place at Eagle Farm and will be around the mark.
RACE 6 - The speedy I AM ARTIE (4) keeps winning and keeps improving. Led and delivered the 70 comfortably at Eagle Farm last time. Orman stays aboard and the gelding has been kept on the fresh side. Has his first start at Doomben but is hard to go past. POCKET FULL (1) came off a long break and can fire third-up. He is back in grade with a handy 3kg claim and has been briefly freshened. Draws low and will sit handy. RAINBOW CONNECTION (3) peaks off a 1.6L defeat here in a CL4. Loses Orman but Mallyon is a 20% stable striker. Maps well and will get every chance. HE'S HEAVEN (7) is much better than the form line suggests. He led and folded up badly last time, but his metro efforts prior stack up. Keep him safe at a price.
RACE 7 - Waller-trained LISTENTOZOU (5) switched from the Sydney barn and was backed off the map belting the Eagle Farm Maidens by 3.5L. He races forward and that suits around here. Orman is a key jockey switch for the 3kg apprentice and the gelding rates to take the next step. Gollan-trained SUNLORD (3) switched from a Sydney stable and resumed in solid order. He was expected to win at Eagle Farm following, but things didn't work out. Loses Orman but Maloney is a like-for-like replacement. Strips fitter and is certainly good enough. Stablemate ACAPPELLA NOVA (10) led and spaced the Eagle Farm Maidens over 1200m having just his second start. Has an inside gate and is sure to keep improving. The in-form Jones stays aboard and he's sure to give a big sight. THE PLAYER (6) peaks and is busting to win. Has a sticky gate but will hit the line. ICHIBAN (1) resumes for Waller and will race over further. Worth a look.
RACE 8 - Waller-trained MISS EMMA (12) lifted her figures placing at the Sunshine Coast and then was better again beaten by just 0.4L here in a blanket finish. They were in 68s, and she's back in grade today. The inside barrier should advantage and Orman is a key jockey switch. She looks well-placed. SALT LAKE BETTY (11) was beaten a nose against the above here and that stacks right up. Races forward and keeps improving. MISS TAMBO (10) peaks for the Gollan barn and is still well shy of her best. Maloney continues his association, and she deserves consideration. Kris Lees-trained STRAPPARSI (3) has a similar form profile. Maps well and the 3kg claim brings her into it.
