The Shark – Best at Forbuy on Thursday 18 July 2019

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The Shark goes looking for winners on the final night of the season from Forbury Park in Dunedin.

 

Race 1

8 Clyde: Bit to like about the effort sixth last week in a much stronger field than this. Natural improvement suggest a big run on the cards here.

11 Majestic Rose: Chased hard last week when finishing third. Headed in the right direction. Not a deep field either, has to be a chance.

10 Majicon: Caught the eye a few starts back with a nearly victory on this track. In form driver in the bike so ticking a few boxes.

4 Its Alf: Bit of money about on debut but blew it behind the mobile. Needs to trot, but clearly there’s something there to work with.

Selections: 8-11-10-4

 

Race 2

8 Betterthanbrie: Escapes some pretty strong fields for tonight’s assignment and despite wide draw should take all sots of beating here.

7 Miss Paddy Wagon: Backed up a strong debut effort with a good win last time out. Not a massive step up in grade so should be a decent chance here.

4 Melt Down: Handy wee pacer who’s been given a freshen up for tonight’s assignment. Will improve with racing but a runners chance here.

6 Lydia: Better than a casual glance at the form line would suggest. Can recapture some form here if things fall into place.

Selections: 8-7-4-6

 

Race 3

14 Lei Miss: Went mighty close last time out after finding the front. Might not get there tonight, but still looks a strong chance in an even looking field.

5 The Naenae Express: Form on the board and went down fighting last weekend with a big effort. Good draw here so won’t be far away tonight.

12 Wecandream: Mixture of good and bad in races thus far. Won’t do any work here than what is required and can sneak into it late.

10 Ideal Asset: Spectacular flop last time out. Clearly something not right. Far better than that and can bounce back tonight.

Selections: 14-5-12-10

 

Race 4

3 Pocket Call: Run last week was better than it looks on paper. Stable has clearly turned things around. Can win from the good draw here.

8 Delight Of Texas: Dour run for third last week after good win the week prior. Manners are good so will land handy to the speed and offer a good each way hope.

9 Mr Handleman: Stalked and worked into the race strongly last week. In genuine nick and would have to considered a really strong hope here tonight.

1 Matinee Idol: All around it, but not quite finishing things off at the moment. Good draw again so needs to be respected from the ace.

Selections: 3-8-9-1

 

Race 5

7 My Design: Debut effort wasn’t too bad, especially considering the work done. No harder here and with a little more luck has to be an each way hope.

4 Absolut Russian: Not bad last week but run prior was excellent. Repeat that effort here and it’s game on from the good draw.

13 Leap Of Faith: Respect for the stable who don’t take them unless they think they can win. Can give it a decent shake.

3 Mysistersapoledancer: Not a lot of luck in recent starts to be fair. No luck at all actually. Sweet trip here and it might be time to shake rattle and roll.

Selections: 7-4-13-3

 

Race 6

9 Clifden Clowers: Last start effort was in a much stronger field than this. Genuine competitor who is never too far away. Should offer a nice each way price.

8 Spotlight The Valley: Second behind the rampant Imran Khan last week. That’s form as good you’ll see in these parts at the moment. Can win.

4 Bono Hest: Made up a stack of ground last week from well back in the field. Land closer and get things right and it’s game on here.

11 King Cassidy: Best version of him would show up and give this field a trotting lesson. Just haven’t seen it for a while. Too good to drop just yet.

Selections: 9-8-4-11

 

Race 7

6 Honour The Bet: Can’t fault the form. Can’t fault the trainer. Can’t fault the driver. Everything is pointing towards a big run here.

5 Paul’s Verdict: Gate speed horse with strong form on this track. Ottley gets in the bike too. Should cross them and keep them honest.

2 Alexy: Form has been excellent since joining new stable. Good enough to get handy here and then unleash on them late with any luck.

11 Flaming Jim: Likes to get out and running and will be doing that here. Just might not get it all his own way which makes it a little harder.

Selections: 6-5-2-11

 

Race 8

11 Vigoroso: Looked very unlucky here last week and meets a field no stronger. Better shot at them this week and the win can come.

6 The Red Robber: Bounced back with a bold effort last week and if anything cost himself late. Orange in the bike so gets up another level.

2 Theboyz Toyz: Facing a drop in grade this week and gets a good draw with in form driver in the bike. That ticks a couple more boxes than usually needed.

5 Glacier Coaster: Sharp effort last week after working into it. A little easier run here and there’s no reason why things can’t turn around.

Selections: 11-6-2-5

 

BEST: 8 Betterthabrie (Race 2)

NEXT: 6 Honour The Bet (Race 7)

VALUE: 11 Vigoroso (Race 8)

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