The Shark: Best at Forbury Thursday

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The Shark goes looking for winners on Thursday night during the eight race card from Forbury Park in Dunedin.

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Race 1

5 Prestissimo: Solid seconds in both of the last two starts. Meets nothing stronger here than what was faced in those occasions. Should break the maiden status tonight.

7 Majestic Rose: Goes good enough to win a maiden easily enough, but not always the best manners. Few better opportunities than this though. Right in it.

3 Ayutthaya: Got it wrong last time out, which is out of character. Form prior was very good though and with a clean getaway can go close in an even looking field.

4 Be Bee Lass: No star, but good manners will go a long way here. Should be on the speed and out of trouble.

Selections: 5-7-3-4

 

Race 2

5 Lei Miss: Has been knocking around in much stronger fields than this recently and performing well. Front line draw and even field gives a good opportunity.

6 Olive Cook: Another with the good form on the board. Can forgive second day failure at Blenheim. Freshened for this and will give it a very good shake.

11 Smokin Annie: There was a bit of smoke around for this one last time and a good run came from it. Can build on that for another positive result here tonight.

3 Phil’s Last Chance: Runs in a straight line last week and probably wins. Long time maiden, but generally always a chance and good draw tonight.

Selections: 5-6-11-3

 

Race 3

7 Huckabee: Finally showed the full potential last time out for a solid second. This is no harder and a similar effort should get a strong result in this line up.

8 Absolut Russian: Very good first up from the new stable but cops a wide draw here. Likely to still slide forward and should be better for the fresh up run.

3 Last Harrah: Made a move into it on the home bend last time out and wasn’t bad to the line. Should be handier here and has a decent place chance at least.

10 Old Luke: Hit the line with a bit of venom for the last start fifth. Can build on that with only a few strong chances here.

Selections: 7-8-3-10

 

Race 4

2 Hannity: Few bad tricks in the run last week but prior effort was really solid. Repeat of that from tonight’s good draw and the best behaviour and he can win.

5 Brantley: Been very professional in last couple of victories, chasing a hat trick tonight and has a strong chance of achieving it in an even looking line up.

6 Honour The Bet: In good nick and running strong races. Stable and driver flying and you’re bound to get the best possible opportunity to win.

7 Aveross Rustler: Seventh last time out doesn’t look great, but that was at Addington behind Paddyproudfoot. Gate speed to cross them here too. Some hope.

Selections: 2-5-6-7

 

Race 5

8 Imran Khan: Almost untouchable at the moment and only cops a 20 metre handicap here. Can keep making hay while the sun shines and grab another win.

11 That’s The Story: A lot more upside than most in this field and small size will help the chances. Can be a major player with a slick getaway.

1 Anothersuperstar: Tried to run them along at Rangiora last week. Fifth on the Friday night was good and excellent here in runs prior. Cheeky chance off the front line.

10 Spotlight The Valley: Handy effort in a stronger field up in Canterbury last weekend. No superstar, but is always a chance.

Selections: 8-11-1-10

 

Race 6

5 Bound To Impress: Last run was pretty handy. Usually a good beginner who can get on the speed here and with the right kind of run could be the surprise packet in an even line up.

6 Delight Of Texas: Impressive first up win from a new stable last week. They are kicking goals all over the country so need to respect once more in wide open affair.

12 Loma Jaccka: Not quite as easy to hop onto the speed here but form is good enough to say you’d be a fool to leave this one out of all calculations.

1 Matinee Idol: Doesn’t mind the standing start and Williamson sticks with the ship. Might look to jump and run here and give them a fright.

Selections: 5-6-12-1

 

Race 7

1 Jungle Gem: Been the winter star so far in this neck of the woods. Tough as old boots and just doesn’t know when to quit. Big chance if able to hold up from the draw.

9 Alexy: Backed up win with a very good second last time out. Might end up with the sweet sort of trip here and with any luck can ping at them late.

5 Rake: Orange sticks with the ship. That’s a good sign. In good nick and finishing off nicely recently. Should be near to the speed here and can play a role.

3 Woodlea Shawn: Nice type who was very good in a recent trial. Might try and take the bull by the horns here and control it from the top.

Selections: 1-9-5-3

 

Race 8

1 Hannah Extreme: Consistent performer fresh up from a spell. Not a good field this so you’d expect a good run from the handy draw. Can win.

5 Vigoroso: Been some big runs recently. Hitting the line strong. No real stand outs here so would expect another strong effort.

10 Glacier Coaster: Not far away in all recent runs and notable gear change here tonight. Expecting a top three finish, if not a victory.

9 Ellnbac: Good form on the board and might be following out the right horse. Could be dangerous late and get a big slice of this.

Selections: 1-5-10-9

 

BEST: 8 Imran Khan (Race 5)

NEXT: 5 Lei Miss (Race 2)

VALUE: 5 Bound To Impress (Race 6)

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