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Race 1 (6:13pm local/8:13pm AEST) – 2YO MS PACE – 2100m

Hardest to Beat:
Golden State looks a very talented juvenile for Mike Reed. He is a
half-brother to WA Oaks winner Maczaffair and won well on debut against
top-class filly Miss Sangrial. Recently beat Warriors Code in a trial
which is strong form.

Main Danger: Lord
Rosco is the stablemate to Golden State and he did things wrong on
debut. He has won a trial by a space at Byford and trialled behind Slick
Artist.  

Each-Way: Tranquil Charlie
will be in the firing line early and he was narrowly beaten by Antero
last start. His run three starts ago behind Miss Sangrial when third was
good and he should be in this for a long way.

Others:
Slick Artist won on debut at Northam and should come on nicely from
that victory. He has a poor draw like Golden State but looks one of the
leading hopes. Funky Ole Medina and Havarti look next best.

Selections: 11-8-2-12


Race 2 – MS PACE – 2100m

Hardest to Beat: Nathan
Turvey has excellent success with former New Zealand pacers and Danny
Del Vito may follow the blueprint of winning first-up in WA for Turvey. A
winner of two races from 40 starts doesn’t read well but he was beaten
0.6L in 1:57.0 over 2400m at Ashburton. 

Main Danger:
Batavia On Fire looks a big improver for Brian Ferguson from barrier
three and his unplaced effort at this venue last time was fine. 

Each-Way:
Red West will find this easier than recent efforts when bumping into
Our Zak Whitby and Kerrin Joseph who would easily account for this
field. 

Others: Billericay Blue looks an improver from barrier one while My Breaking Dawn and Lombo Louganis have each-way claims.

Selections: 4-3-8-9


Race 3 – MS PACE – 2100m

Hardest to Beat:
McArdles Gem clearly rates on top from barrier one because he will lead
and looks extremely hard to beat. He won an R0-R1 in comfortable
fashion last week and this is a step up but he looks up to it. 

Main Danger: Cavalry
Call trails McArdles Gem and Brian Clemens has the four-year-old
gelding in excellent order. Placed at his past two starts, he looks the
most likely to cause an upset.

Each-Way:
Ignite The Passion continues to race well in this grade and tonight
doesn’t look any different. He was runner up behind Allamerican Queen
last week and should run on strongly.

Others: Star
Boss can charge home in some of his races and if he gets a soft trip
close to the speed then he could threaten late. Jet Holme has beaten
stablemate McArdles Gem but a reversal of barrier draws should be a
reversal in the results. 

Selections: 2-8-9-4


Race 4 – MS PACE – 2100m

Hardest to Beat: Ruling
Gold drops a long way in grade after running second at Gloucester Park
in a C0-C2 event. He is lightly-raced and was narrowly beaten by
Parisian Partygirl before that. If he finds the lead it’s over tonight,
otherwise may look for cover and attempt to sprint over them late.

Main Danger: Artistry
In Motion doesn’t have a great deal of gate speed but may find more
from barrier one tonight. Recent efforts in this grade have been fair
and looks a big improver.

Each-Way:
Gangbuster has been beaten 20m or more at his first two runs this prep.
This looks suitable if he finds his best but Ruling Gold drawing inside
hurts.

Others: Catastrophic Event
has been placed at four of her past five starts. She will enjoy a soft
run and can figure late. Roman Reign can run on if he drops to the
fence.

Race 5 – MARES MS PACE – 1609m

Hardest to Beat:
Talkerup finished strongly to win at her first start for Gary Hall Snr
at Pinjarra. She was held up before hitting the line well at Bunbury
last week. Expect her to go close.

Main Danger:
Sea Me Smile was excellent at Pinjarra last time winning by 7.8m. She
meets stronger opposition but can run on strongly despite barrier 10
over the sprint-trip.

Each-Way: Harriet
Price wasn’t suited in the breeze last start and a softer run could see
her finishing strongly. She ran well at this track over 2100m back in
December.

Others: Sarah Suvaljko stablemates Its My Lucknow and Racey American are honest and they can run well if they show their best. 


Race 6 – WESTBRED MS PACE – 2100m

Hardest to Beat:
Trustytrev if he finds his best form. Recent runs suggest he is only
going fairly but this horse beat Mister Versace and Soho Wall Street in
November. If he is going to show his best then tonight looks that
chance.

Main Danger: Star Armbro had
been racing extremely well with two wins from his past four starts. His
latest effort was only fair but they ran a strong 1:54.5 mile rate which
may explain the performance.

Each-Way:
Aliman had the race shot to pieces two starts ago before stopping as
Northern Emperor gunned him down. Facing the breeze during the 1:54.5
Pinjarra event was too tough and he should either find the lead or gain
cover on Star Armbro.

Others:
Leftrightgoodnight drops in class and can run well despite barrier seven
which doesn’t suit his racing style. Alfs Odyssey is the same and doing
work isn’t his go while Lot Twenty One gets a lovely trail.

Selections: 1-6-4-7


Race 7 – MS PACE – 2100m

Hardest to Beat:
Johnny Disco is the class runner that comes out of strong races such as
The Pure Steel Final. He smashed them at Bunbury three starts ago and
that could happen again. 

Main Danger: Ima
Rocknroll Legend looks the only danger to Johnny Disco and he is racing
well. Whether he is up to Johnny Disco’s level could be found out
tonight but expect him to run a very big race.

Each-Way:
Lagoon Beach gets the barrier advantage over remaining runners and he
is racing very well. I don’t think he can beat the leading pair but has
strong place claims.

Others: Mosquito Buzzin, Vertical Four and Auctioneers Elsu look the other hopes of running into a placing. 

Selections: 8-1-2-4


Race 8 – GRADUATION MS PACE – 1609m

Hardest to Beat:
Let It Roll will find this a very suitable grade. If he were still with
Justin Prentice he would prove extremely hard to beat. He has
transferred to Brian Clemens and was okay at Pinjarra for the Bunbury
horseman. It must be said that was a very strong race so being okay
there rates well for R0-R1 grade.  

Main Danger:
Gottabetheone has left Brian Clemens and gone to Sarah Suvaljko. That
could represent improvement for this and don’t be surprised to see him
running well. 

Each-Way: Tuakana
courtesy of barrier one can run well. Two runs at Kellerberrin have been
fine and Bunbury may be more suitable for the three-year-old gelding. 

Others:
It looks a very open race and I wouldn’t be surprised if any of them
bobbed up. It does depend upon how well Let It Roll and Tuakana run, but
if they don’t perform then expect at least half a dozen of them to have
winning claims. 

Selections: 6-3-1-11.
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  • Ridersonthestorm33Ridersonthestorm33    10,809 posts
    edited June 2017
    Good 'ol Hurricane Zuki ran third from the one gate and paid $17.40 a place. Several weeks ago saw her sit three wide at Pinjarra the whole race @100/1 and ran last or nearly last but wasn't beaten that far. The run was reasonably good. Next start followed up when drew inside of back line but couldn't hold leaders back and just plodded along finishing well back , then another run which didn't see, then third last night at cricket score odds from a perfect draw for her.
  • Ridersonthestorm33Ridersonthestorm33    10,809 posts
    And talking of bonny mares Auctioneers Elsu into the placings again at a nice $7.30 a drum. Just two starts ago on a Friday night ran nearly odds on favourite at headquarters last night at Bunbury $72. Perfectly driven and looked a slight chance for half a moment to score a massive upset. Sarah Suvaljko continues to do a wonderful job with this girl.
  • JayJayJayJay    7,628 posts
    Hurricane Zuki's great grandma is the incomparable world record holder Dainty's Daughter.
  • ChariotsonfireChariotsonfire    2,829 posts
    Were you on course JayJay?

    I believe all the public facilities were closed and the only place to buy food or drinks was in the Members.

    A sign of the time unfortunately.
  • JayJayJayJay    7,628 posts
    No, was a scratching last night. Was at Wagin the previous Friday and in spite of a coolish night, the dining room, bar and tote were humming along nicely and thanks to Charlie El, I had enough loose change for a hamburger deluxe.. Bunbury was pretty quiet 3 weeks ago (I think??... the night Q Town Riproaring won anyway) when I was there.....but still enough people for the snack bars etc to be operating. Perhaps it was the long weekend and everyone was in Manjimup for the 15000 MX event. But seriously, it is a worry if that was the case.The tracks where they have the multisports facilities like Wagin and Kellerberrin seem to attract members who go along for the excellent meals as a night out....they are home base for the local football, netball, basketball etc clubs and it seems to work pretty well. Is the night time in Winter timeslot a bit of an issue? Daytime meets perhaps? Pinjarra seems to work nicely in the Monday arvo timeslot, its just a bit too far away for me.
  • Ridersonthestorm33Ridersonthestorm33    10,809 posts
    edited June 2017
    Hey JJ why is it these days...seen it often lately...it maybe just an anomaly with handicapping but take Auctioneers Elsu for instance...hot fave at GP on a Friday...within a few weeks $72 at Bunbury. Years ago you would never see that would you ? It's a bit all over the shop now. I'm sure there was another who ran well fancied at GP yet a couple of weeks later was rough as at Wagin. From another era that would have been unheard of ? Or am I barking up the wrong tree ?! It's probably a simple explanation- but unusual to see 6/4 or 7/4 favourites at GP then the same horses be 33/1 pops at Pinjarra...it use to be more the other way around. To be honest from the first day of following pacing have never understood the handicapping system anyway - not back then and not now either.
  • JayJayJayJay    7,628 posts
    Riders, in a word, it's all the conditions of the race...some have very specific conditions, haven't won a race with a stake worth so many $'s etc, PBD v RBD, Junior driver concessions, dropping back in class after 10 unplaced runs etc, fillies and mare concessions, the list goes on and on. In the "Past", there was very little of these concessions. The fields section on Harness Racing Australia website gives some insight but the Racing Ahead Magazine lists in detail the conditions for each race in the race programme section for each upcoming 2 months. Also, in the racing rules section, it (attempts to) explain the handicapping.
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