Gold Coast January 17th, Tips and Previews
Best Bet - Gold Coast Race 8
1
Ninja $1.85
Ninja was a breathtaking winner at his latest outing.
The raw Farnan gelding rounded up his rivals from the tail in a matter of bounds, and he put a healthy margin on the field in the process.
He will reap the benefits of his breathtaking performance, and this event looks like a cakewalk on paper.
The talented three-year-old has upside for days, and I suspect the best is yet to come for the current campaign.
His racing pattern and style always require an element of good fortune.
Icarian Dream is racing well at present. The Blue Point filly always gives 100%, and the form around her has stood up time and again.
The big girl should be rock-hard fit after a lengthy campaign, and a recent jump-out will have her cherry-ripe for Saturday’s event.
Her recent winning record is the primary concern.
Next Best - Gold Coast Race 7
2
Tornado Valley $9.00
Tornado Valley was good without winning at his latest outing.
The Too Darn Hot colt covered more ground than a politician on an election campaign, and I suspect it may pay dividends to forgive his defeat.
His victory two starts back is still fresh in the memory bank, and his luckless debut performance was sickening.
From the middle gate, he can push forward and take up a prominent role, and if the pilot Ethan Brown brings the burly galloper to the middle of the track as they run for the doctor, I expect him to figure in the finish.
Yes please!
The undefeated Warwoven will jump in the red.
The Sword Of State colt is seriously progressive, and the form around him must be respected.
He looks a six-furlong specialist, and the Bjorn Baker-trained runner has the ability to reel off sizzling late sectionals.
The one to beat with even luck in transit.
Best Roughie - Gold Coast Race 9
9
Cool Jakey $10.00/$3.50
Cool Jakey is flying!
The consistent galloper was a well-deserved second-up winner at Randwick, and he looks well placed in this company with a feather on his back.
His first-up performance caught the eyes of punters late in the piece, and he deserves his shot at the significant prizemoney that is on offer for in this lucrative event.
Despite jumping from a different postcode, he will ping the lids and find the bunny, and if he can control the tempo throughout, he will look the winner as they cut the ribbons.
Acid test!
Yellow Brick will start a short-priced favourite.
The Mission gelding was a stunning winner last weekend, and he looks suited stepping out in trip on the quick back-up.
His overall winning record is first-class, and he has raced near the top level his entire career.
The grandstand weight and the awkward alley are his biggest hurdles.
QUADDIE
Q
$160 for 50%
Leg 1: 1, 2, 4, 5
Leg 2: 1
Leg 3: 1, 3, 7, 8, 9
Leg 4: Field
Outlay: $160
Flexi Percentage = 50%
