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Matt Young’s Friday Gloucester Park Preview

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Race 1 (Best Bet)

TROUBADOUR (12) is a good staying type and will let things unfold before attempting to be put into the contest, he looks hard to hold out in the concluding stages. ILLAWONG MUSTANG (5) hit the line well first up and has good early speed, if he could find his way to the top he would take some running down. FLYING RUMOUR (3) could prove a problem early for him as he has some early speed and might look to lead this too. THE BETTOR SIDE (8) is consistent and can overcome the draw to get into the money, he will be running on with CEE DEE THREE (7) and STORMYSKYES (9) who has come back well.

Tips: 12 5 9 3

Suggested Bet: TROUBADOUR (12) to win.

Race 2

PENNY BLACK (1) has the draw, she had a gear issue when breaking last time, she drew one, has decent speed and can do enough to hold the top in this and from there will be very hard to beat, start is the key to her success. EASTBRO CHRISSY (3) is racing in top form, her early speed can be mixed but will be coming out looking for the top, either way she will settle close enough and will be in the finish. STARLIGHT DREAM (10) is ideally drawn to her style, fitter and should run well. UP AND ALIVE (6) is racing well but faces a tricky draw, could be pushed off the gate to try and get forward. FAKENIT (9) was a good effort to get so close last time out from a tricky map, works with the river draw tonight. REINETTE (12) will be running on and is a novelty chance.

Tips: 1 3 10 12

Suggested Bet: STARLIGHT DREAM (10) to place.

Race 3

ULTIMATE MIKI (8) has the depth required to overcome the draw and showed decent gate speed last start, expect him to head forward and be a genuine problem for anyone underneath him. STORMY VISTA (4) will have admirers but has been loving the role of being the hunter, tonight he will have them all looking out for him, wouldn’t be diving too short but his efforts against the best 4yo’s from soft runs has been strong. MUNROES MATE (3) faces a tricky draw as he will want to get forward and can see both BETTOR ARCADE (1) and DEL BOCAVISTA BAY (2) having similar ideas, they’ll need to sort themselves out early. COMO EL VIENTO (5) and A LITTLE SILENCE (6) need some luck from their draws and LION QUEEN (12) will be running on.

Tips: 8 4 3 12

Suggested Bet: ULTIMATE MIKI (8) to win.

Race 4

HERES HERBIE (10) is a seriously talented type, but this draw is very awkward, I think he is the one to beat but is likely to be a short quote and need some luck and things to go his way. SOHO SHAKEDOWN (2) was a top 5 finish in the Golden Nugget and will look to try and lead, he will run a bold race if he can hold the top. OUR CRUNCH TIME (5) is in top form and has blistering early speed, if he could cross them, he will take some catching. OPAL HUNTER (3) is a wonderfully consistent performer and drawn to be handy and has some early speed. ARTFUL MAJOR (1) is a novelty chance by virtue of the draw with MACHNIFICENT (7) and LUVBITE (8).

Tips: 10 5 2 3

Suggested Bet: OUR CRUNCH TIME (5) each way.

Race 5

MINSTREL (12) was devastating with his return win and looked as sharp as ever, he will let things settle and then be around to try and crush whoever is in front. CYCLONE JORDY (2) closed off beautifully in the Golden Nugget, looks to be the leader in this and expecting him to run a big race, this will be a great guide to how he is going. MIGHTY RONALDO (1) should take the cover and settle close enough, it’s a good draw for his racing style and he’ll get a look at them. BRICKIES DREAM (10) is a novelty chance from the great draw, he is racing well. GOLDEN LODE (3) drawn to be close enough, but he could get shuffled back a little bit, expect him to run home well. HARRISON JOHN (7) faces his toughest test but will likely look to head forward early.

Tips: 12 2 1 10

Suggested Bet: MINSTREL (12) to win.

Race 6

CURADH (1) has the perfect draw at the mile and early speed to lead, he looks a good thing but has done things wrong before so diving into a short quote isn’t advised, I do think this is his race but I’m still cautious. SUGAR SHAKE (5) is a quick beginner and first up for the new stable, they may push the button with him to get forward and test them, he is consistent. RAVENOUS ROMEO (4) is racing well and has some early speed, respect that he’ll be around the money. SHES A MARE (2) is a novelty chance, she might get a soft run with other chances to IDEAL INTEREST (6), IT IS CRUNCH TIME (7) and OFFICIAL ROCK (8).

Tips: 1 4 5 2

Suggested Bet: SUGAR SHAKE (5) to place.

Race 7

CONTROL THE ROOM (5) was a bold effort last week and showed good gate speed, a repeat of that run would see him ping across and lead and should win based off the last run. ME FLASH (3) is a capable type but isn’t a quick beginner, he will want to get forward and will be around the money. FEELING ACES (4) better suited in the stands but is racing soundly and should be forward and a novelty chance. ZLATO (11) and TWOBOB CRACKER (12) will both be running on well with other chances to ECLIPSE LINE (7), COLD HARD CASH (6) and CORDERO (8).

Tips: 5 3 11 12

Suggested Bet: CONTROL THE ROOM (5) to win.

Race 8

ISEEUBABY (9) can run a brilliant mile but can see things not working out for her here so she will need the best version to get the win, still think she can win but could be wider open than opening market suggests. GELSOMINO AMAL (8) is racing well, she has good early speed in her own right and AFD might feel he needs to keep the advantage on the favourite. PRINCESS DIAMOND (12) comes in fresh and may have some traffic issues, but she is talented. RECOVER LOVER (1) will look to hold a forward position and be around the mark, distance helps her with BETTERTHAN SECRET (10) to get a good run, and she’s got a good sprint on her too. MISS VINCENZA (6) is capable but faces a tricky draw, MADAM MAGGIE (7) has been improved in recent runs but needs luck. ESSENCE OF ROYALTY (11) going okay with wins, but times have been moderate.

Tips: 8 9 10 12

Suggested Bet: GELSOMINO AMAL (8) to win.

Race 9

GRUMPEE (8) is hard to go past even though he is fresh, he races well fresh and is one of the best trotters in the state, a negative on him is that given his good record at Gloucester Park, his hanging on the bends can prove costly. MYSTERY FRED (10) was a big win on Monday in a race where it wasn’t run to suit, he will be flooding home. IM EDDIE (1) nicely placed but hasn’t been well versed in the stands and galloped on debut in the west. QUIGGLEY (6) is in this race, that’s about as much as I can say about him. ALDEBARAN BOYD (9) will improve off the first up effort. MY LIGHTNING MCQUEEN (5) is improving and is a novelty chance with LUVAFLAIR (7).

Tips: 8 10 6 9

Suggested Bet: GRUMPEE (8) to win.

Race 10

Open race to finish. SWEETER THE BETTOR (6) is a horse I have plenty of time for and liked the return run, she looks hard to beat in this and is versatile, should go well. SUGA (4) has had a few opportunities now, but this looks suitable to her standards, respect. IDEAL DIAMOND (5) needs a touch of luck from the draw, but she is ready to win. KATAMA (7) can be a mixed bag but finished well last start in very good time. IM CATEGORY FIVE (9) is on the improve but the draw is a leveller. MA PETITE DAME (10) is a novelty chance with THE SEA SIREN (8) who will find it harder from the draw.

Tips: 6 5 4 7

Suggested Bet: DELULU (8) each way.




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