Gloucester Park hosts a 10-race card on Friday evening with the fast-class race arising because the fifth occasion.
Gloucester Park harness racing (Paceway Pictures)
Following The Nullarbor and Fremantle Cup, it’s a common assembly within the west this week with none standout characteristic occasion.
Right here is our race-by-race information to Friday evening’s pacing motion.
Gloucester Park Preview – Friday, Might 1
Race 1
IM CATEGORY FIVE (3) ought to burn to the lead and we might even see a extra aggressive drive on IDEAL BEACH (7) because the breeze appears to be like to be his for the taking if Gary Corridor Jnr needs. Each of these horses are racing nicely and they’re the 2 strongest prospects within the race. There’s little separating the pair on latest type, however I’ll go along with the Colin Brown-trained filly as a result of IM CATEGORY FIVE (3) can be on the rail. She was runner up behind Wishing Belle final begin.
IDEAL BEACH (7) is one of the best carried out runner within the area and he might simply breeze and nonetheless win. AMERICAN MACHINE (5) resumes and has a stack of expertise – his final begin noticed him defeat IN RARE AIR NZ (6). It’s only a health question for the colt who has each-way prospects. IN RARE AIR NZ (6) is within the combine too.
Alternatives: 3-7-5-6
IM CATEGORY FIVE (3) to win
Be aware: Im Class 5 is scratched.
Race 2
HERES HERBIE NZ (12) couldn’t have been any extra spectacular at his WA debut as he labored extra time to win by 9.8m in 1:54.3 for the 2130m. Any related efficiency right here and he simply wins once more. He has FFA grade written throughout him. He’s quick odds so we have to look elsewhere within the race.
STARLIGHT DREAM (11) has a bit of sophistication herself after racing nicely towards the open class mares two runs again when third behind Pleasant Peg. She will be able to produce faster sectionals than most of this area, and whereas she’s going to want some luck from the within of the again row, she appears to be like worth as a spot prospect. PAROQUET (1) and HUNGER STRIKE (4) would each love to guide early earlier than handing over to the favorite; this enhances their place claims. CHASE ME NZ (8) might additionally run a spot however the draw is horrible.
Alternatives: 12-11-1-4
STARLIGHT DREAM (11) to put
Race 3
A particularly aggressive race with plenty of profitable possibilities. LOCH TAY (1) has been racing constantly with a latest inserting three runs in the past in 1:52.8 at Pinjarra. She then completed sixth when held up behind Runkle Crunch. Ryan Warwick has the choice to attempt to lead or search for a path behind somebody like RAKLOU NZ (2) or FINAL COLLECT NZ (4). She has robust each-way claims in a race that’s troublesome to foretell.
FINAL COLLECT NZ (4) is usually a massive improver right here and RAKLOU NZ (2) will go very shut if she will discover the entrance. OPAL HUNTER (11) and MAXIMUM ROCK (9) might be aggressive on this grade too. A couple of others might bob up and win and it could not shock both as that is an open race.
Alternatives: 1-2-4-11
LOCH TAY (1) every approach
Race 4
ARMA BELIEVER (5) ought to discover the highest because the horses drawn inside are racing up in grade and this gelding has good early pace. With two runs below the belt, he appears to be like able to win, after ending fourth on each events. He completed second when main through the Nights Of Thunder heats in a slick 1:53.7. He typically finishes prime two when main in his races and let’s hope tonight, it’s a first inserting.
Two predominant risks in LAZI DAIS (9) who ran nicely towards Captain Ravishing, and LINCOLN LOU NZ (12) who has the quickest sectionals from his final 5 begins. If there’s to be an upset exterior of that trio, BETTOR ARCADE (10) is the most certainly candidate however that depends on clear operating room.
Alternatives: 5-12-9-10
ARMA BELIEVER (5) to win
Trifecta: 5,9,12 / 5,9,10,12 / 5,9,10,12
Race 5
A terrific fast-class race following the barrier draw and this isn’t simple having the ability to single out a winner. MAD MONDAY (11) is a four-year-old racing in dominant trend with four-straight wins. He was the chief in all 4 of these victories and the map suggests he received’t be in entrance this time round. He should show too slick however couldn’t take too wanting a worth.
IM LIGHTNING BANNER NZ (1) will maintain the aces early as trainer-driver Dylan Egerton-Inexperienced can attempt to set the tempo or hand over to BETTORS PRIDE (3) who ran fantastically when second to CAPTAIN RAVISHING (9) final begin. The 2130m will swimsuit BETTORS PRIDE (3) extra and he has robust claims. HUGOTASTIC NZ (4) might be forgiven for one poor run and his prior type was wonderful. FRANCO ENCORE NZ (10) is one of the best roughie within the race from a comfortable journey.
In a race the place I’m not that assured in singling out a runner, I’m going for the roughie on an each-way foundation and hoping he will get a number of luck. FRANCO ENCORE NZ (10) was third to Magnificent Storm two runs in the past after which completed ninth from a poor draw. Continues to carve out good sectionals.
Alternatives: 3-1-10-11
FRANCO ENCORE NZ (10) every approach
Race 6
FABULOUS DREAM NZ (2) appears to be like hardest to beat however she isn’t a mare that I might take quick odds about. Two runs again, she was overwhelmed at $1.02 as a consequence of damaged gear. Ignoring that run as a consequence of circumstance she was overwhelmed 5 runs again as a $1.75 favorite. She received nicely final begin towards simpler firm when sitting again close to final and sweeping previous them.
KINKY NZ (4) was thrown into the deep finish final begin when ending sixth behind stablemate Aardiebytheseaside. Earlier than that, she needed to overcome barrier 9 when operating third to Getn Wiggy Withit. Each runs had been stuffed with advantage and if there’s to be a minor upset right here, then I consider KINKY NZ (4) can achieve this. Smaller claims to DIAMOND BAY (3), ROX THE WORLD (9), GELSOMINO AMAL (10) and ICE COLD SAPPORO (12).
A fast point out to returning coach Kristian Hawkins who has SOHO CONFIDENTIAL (5) within the race. Hawkins returns for the primary time because the 2019-20 season.
Alternatives: 2-4-3-10
KINKY NZ (4) to win
Race 7
HI SUGA RUSH NZ (9) has the automotive park draw for trainer-driver Chris Voak and the category drop must be appropriate because the gelding will most certainly be pushed aggressively. Three runs again he was fourth to Soho Shakedown in a robust mile charge of 1:55.1 and final begin, he solely knocked up the ultimate 50m in one other fast mile charge of 1:55.2 which is fast for this grade.
SAMMY SUFFARELL (2) will attempt to emulate his victory three runs in the past when Kyle Symington additionally drove him. The plan can be to guide all the best way and if he runs like he did in that Pinjarra win, they in all probability received’t catch him. LUVBITE (5) is correct in calculations right here. Numerous fringe hopes within the race that may capitalise if the favoured trio don’t carry out to their finest.
Alternatives: 9-2-5-6
HI SUGA RUSH NZ (9) to win
Race 8
WAVE REBELLION (6) strikes an acceptable race for Stuart McDonald and the four-year-old mare resumed with a slim victory after sitting in the back of the sector and making a run with 800m left to journey. She whipped across the area rapidly to seek out the breeze exterior Jackie Daniels. The final 400m was a tough slog to the road with WAVE REBELLION (6) exhibiting her class late. This presents quite a bit higher for McDonald who can press ahead, trying to find the lead or the breeze place.
MADDY ROCKS (12) received a better race two begins earlier than tackling a a lot more durable race final week, ending ninth in a race received by Final Exhausting Copy. Her private sectionals had been fairly good and he or she has claims at a worth. I’m eager to have one thing on her too. PINNY NOIR (9) is suited on this firm however the large draw is the good leveller. Might nonetheless win expectantly. UNDER THE ALTA (1) and TRUE GRIT NZ (5) have smaller profitable hopes.
Alternatives: 6-12-9-1
WAVE REBELLION (6) to win
MADDY ROCKS (12) to win
Race 9
HEEZ GOOD AS GOLD (7) is among the class horses within the race and might in all probability win this race a few alternative ways. It received’t be simple however latest efforts have been truthful. Shannon Suvaljko returns to the sulky which appears to be like a pleasant optimistic no matter techniques; he could possibly be lit up firstly to attempt to cross most of them firstly or return and make one run.
ROLLINDOWNTHERIVER (12) is one other suited by this firm and his closing sectionals specifically, give him a robust likelihood. JAMIE KIM (2) joins Kristian Hawkins and I feel is price one thing tiny if he’s good odds. SUGAR STREET NZ (8) has not received for a really very long time however wouldn’t shock if he lastly did.
Alternatives: 7-12-2-8
HEEZ GOOD AS GOLD (7) to win
Race 10
DAT LOVELY (10) can be counting on some luck from the within of the again row, however her win two begins again was absurd for a midweek race. Lachlan Kennelly drove the six-year-old mare ice chilly earlier than she stormed residence with 600m left to journey to attract away to win comfortably. Chris Lewis picks up the drive and if there’s any clear operating, she must be ripping residence on this grade.
BOLD JACKIE (1) and MADAM MAGGIE (3) look risks within the race from their good attracts. AMBITSIYA (8) has the poor draw however can nonetheless win right here. JILL MACH (4) is racing nicely in stands – the cellular has usually proved troublesome for her however she might nonetheless win, whereas JACKIE DANIELS (5) is trustworthy.
Alternatives: 10-1-8-3
DAT LOVELY (10) to win
Abstract
Finest Wager: Race 4 – ARMA BELIEVER (5)
Subsequent Finest: Race 8 – WAVE REBELLION (6)
Finest Worth: Race 3 – LOCH TAY (1)
Finest Roughie: Race 5 – FRANCO ENCORE NZ (10)
For full Gloucester Park entries, click on right here.
by Trent Orwin for Harnesslink