SUNSHINE COAST, DEC 26: DAVID FOWLER SELECTS ...

By David Fowler | Friday, December 26, 2014

Form assessed for a good 4.

RACE 1:

AMBITIOUS BLONDE (1) rates miles ahead on Calaway Gal 2nd a year ago. Fitness a concern but it’s only 1000m. DAZZLING GIRL (11) is a promising maiden, first-up, Tarrant riding. WHATALOVELYDAY (3) is honest but has had a few chances. Rough chances 2, 4, 5, 6, 7.

RACE 2:

BEARSKIN (1) is a first starter in leading stable. Trialled well mid-year and the tip is strong. Will run short but should be winning. ROCKLORD (12) is the stable-mate of the favourite. Plain at Ipswich but bigger track suits and is better than that. ZABEEL GLORY (8) is a first starter but has trialled OK. Rough chances 2 and 9.

RACE 3:

EXCELLANTES (1) is a classy sprinter, facing his easiest assignment for sometime. Coming off 2 city runs where he drew widely and had tough runs. Gets perfect trip today. Stablemate SAULTER (2) has been gelded since a consistent late winter campaign. TAMBOS JEWEL (5) is not as good as the other pair but loves this track. Rough chances 3 and 8.

RACE 4:

OUR BOY NICHOLAS (5) has the right profile and is well weighted with Dittman’s claim. Hard to beat at fairly skinny odds. PERFORMIA (7) was a little disappointing at D’bn but she’s better than that. AUGUSTE (3) is honest and will race on pace. Rough chances 1, 2, 4 and 6.

RACE 5:

Wide open. MASTER AVATAR (1) disappointed at D’bn last start but previous Saturday middle distance form was sound. Well weighted in an easier BM 70. Generously priced. LOVE SHUTTLE (10) jumps from 1400m to 1800m but is above average and did well latest S/Coast win. PUTAPAVONIT (15) will be a good finisher at odds. Rough chances 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12 and 14.

RACE 6:

SCHILLACKING (6) needs a good ride from J.Byrne but excels fresh and will rattle home late off a good speed. Generally raced better horses than this. LISA FASHIONISTA (5) was good 1st-up at Doomben and is the likely leader. EPSILON (3) is quick as well and very good 1st-up. Rough chances 1, 2, 7, 8, 9 and 14.

RACE 7:

WILLS CHOICE (10) had every chance latest D’bn 5th but that was a good race. Previous win here track and trip was impressive. DASH FOR VIZ (4) has no pace early but is a strong finisher. Top run Rocky last time out. MY QUILTER (2) is trained here and should roll forward and either lead or box-seat. Rough chances 1, 11, 12 and 16.

RACE 8:

TRUE ROYAL (12) is coming off a good form race this track and trip and gets a good run here with Browne riding. Hard to beat. NOT TOO SURE (1) won 1st-up last campaign and trialled impressively recently. Watch for him late. PURCHASED (5) is racing honestly and can go well again. Rough chances 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 14 and 16.

BEST BET: EXCELLANTES.

BEST EACHWAY: TRUE ROYAL.

BEST ROUGHIE: MASTER AVATAR.

QUADRELLA: 1, 3, 10, 14, 15 / 1, 3, 5, 6 / 1, 2, 4, 10, 12, 16 / 1, 5, 12.

David Fowler