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QGold feature night - The Q
The Golden Greys Summer Carnival kicks off on Saturday night at The Q in Queensland. Here's the Racing and Sports race-by-race rundown.
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RACE 1
ZIPPING SAIGO (2) is a promising type who notched her 5th career success when too good (19.80) at Capalaba last time. Has good early burn and is drawn to be prominent. Looks the testing material. PRETTY POSH (3) goes very well this trip starting seven times for three wins and two minors. Was out of placings last time (30.61) at Q Parklands in a Grade 5, finishing fifth and beaten 11 lengths. Can feature with the right run. HIGH FIVE LAD (7) could not have been more impressive a few runs back in his outstanding 18.84 win at Q Straight over 350m then has finished in the placings in both runs since. Must include on winning run three back. SWIFT BILL (1) gets a chance to improve on an unplaced run at his latest outing at this circuit.
RACE 2
DAYSEA'S CHIEF (3) drew an outside box and was game in defeat when only one length from the winner Highway Princess in second(36.16) at this track. Although beaten ran one of the quickest times on the card last start. Can find winning form. MIDNIGHT QUEEN (5) ran the fastest on the card last time scoring by 3 lengths (34.70) at Q Parklands. Safe beginner but tricky box to overcome. Capable of going close again. GARRISON (7) has missed the frame at his last two but did run well three back when second (30.37) in a Grade 4/5 at Q Parklands. Good beginner but will need a little luck early crossing from on outside draw. Key player on best and worth another try. JAVEN'S SHOT (1) is always hard to beat when drawn in this box.
RACE 3
HARA'S HONDA (5) was a strong winner (25.36) from box 2 last time, scoring by 3.5 lengths at this track. Not the most reliable at box rise but with clear running can overcome the tricky draw. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card in scoring last start. Can continue the winning form. SPEEDY SCRUB (2) is a promising dog in the frame at 17 of 55 starts including 20 wins and was a last start winner (25.50) over 457m at this track. Has a good record here including five wins. Will go close here with a clear run. MANDELA HAYZE (8) is a last start Mix 5 winner, jumping from this box and scoring a 8 length win over 457m at this track. Goes very well from this same draw winning two races. Solid beginner and with a good start should have clear running out wide. Harder here but expected to measure up. SHIAN QUIRKY (1) must be included on latest effort.
RACE 4
HARA'S NEO (5) is a classy type who was an all the way winner at this track (21.43) making it six straight wins. Form at the trip excellent including eight wins. Awkwardly drawn but a fast beginner who can clear the ruck early. Can continue on her winning ways. STRUT (2) slotted in just off the lead from the wide draw last start and boxed on to finish second (21.66) at this track in a OPEN over 390m. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card last start despite being beaten. Must be included in calculations. HARA'S CHUCK (4) is a promising type who notched his 4th career success when too good (21.40) at this track last time. Has a good record at this journey. Winner at his latest appearance in the quickest time on the card. In great form and can continue his winning ways. BRUNSWICK ROCKET (1) cannot be left out after placing last start.
RACE 5
CASH CRUISE (1) is progressing well scoring last time out (25.48) at this track and bringing up his 3rd career win. Looks the testing material. NEAME (4) is a classy pup building a strong winning record at the journey. Has quickly put himself into the picture to win the last couple of runs. Scored latest at this track in a handy 25.53. Has good box speed and can overcome the tricky draw. Expected to feature again. MR. LASSO (2) proved too good on debut over 457m at this track to score by 0.8 lengths (25.42). Drawn to take advantage of good early pace. Will break from the same draw this time. Bold showing expected again. RIO RAGNAR (3) placed last time out at this track and distance - worth considering.
RACE 6
POP'S MAESTRO (5) is a promising dog in the frame at seven of 24 starts including 13 wins and was a last start winner (25.03) over 457m at this track. Form here at the trip sound including nine wins. Super consistent and looks a key player. WOLF CREEK (2) was a last start winner (25.40) at this track in a OPEN and will jump from box 2 for the first time. Solid record at this trip including three wins. Safe beginner who has drawn to advantage. Must be included in calculations. AERATION (1) looks close to another win after finishing third last time (25.60) at this track. Won at his only start from this draw. Expected to be in the finish again. JANE'S JET (7) was a huge winner last start. Right in the mix.
RACE 7
VALIDATE (7) goes very well this trip starting 22 times for 14 wins and five minors. Scored by 7 lengths last time (30.18) in a OPEN over 550m at this track. Looks the one to beat with even luck. JAY WALKING (5) recorded a win over 550m at this track in a brilliant 30.47 last start. Harder here but will be in this for a long way. GYPSY GIRL PEARL (1) has been out of the placings at her last couple but on the winners' heels when placing three back (34.91) in a Grade 5/6 at Q Parklands. Safe beginner and drawn well on the inside. Rates a winning chance on best. MOSSY BOOTS (2) was in the money last start at this track and distance - poses a threat again.
RACE 8
SUPER SCRUB (2) is looking to continue his winning ways off a scintillating 25.14 win at this track. Smart win latest and looks a key chance again here. JUNIPER ROSE (3) has a strong record this trip with six wins and two placings from 14 starts. Scored by 2.5 lengths last time (25.27) in a OPEN over 457m at this track. Looks a key chance on best figures. BLUE ART (8) produced a sharp 25.46 when placed over 457m at this track last start in a OPEN. Fast run latest and rates a key player again. ART OF DECEPTION (1) is in fine form and looks a good top-three chance again.
RACE 9
BORNEO BRAVE (3) is a well performed dog who recorded his 18th career win last time out at this track (19.39). Solid record here at the distance winning three races. Has a strong record out of this box with three wins and three minor placings from six starts. Looks the testing material. HOPE'S ZONE (2) lines up chasing another win after sizzling around this track over 352m in 19.52 on December 3. This tougher but expected to be in the finish. GRUBBER KICK (8) recorded a 0.8 lengths win (19.47) in a OPEN last time at this track. Looks one of the chances. STAR ASSASSIN (1) comes off a (19.67) win last time, scoring by 0.8 lengths in a OPEN over 352m at this track. Has four wins already from this draw.
RACE 10
AUTUMN STORM (5) has a strong record this trip with 14 wins and 16 placings from 40 starts. Recorded a 1.3 lengths win (30.51) in a Grade 4/5 last time at this track. Looks a leading chance on best. COCHISE ATTITUDE (8) filled the minor money three on end before breaking through for a deserved win last time, scoring at Q Parklands over 600m (34.85). Remains without a win from the draw but has been in the placings three times from three attempts. Should be in this for a long way. AKELA KUNG FU (1) ran good time (30.63) when placing two back at this track but missed the frame latest in a Grade 4/5 at this track. Good beginner and aided by the inside draw. This looks easier and expected to improve sharply. SANDAVE ABLAZE (7) is in form and worth thought again.
RACE 11
AKELA JUDO (6) looks close to another win after finishing second from Box 2 last time (30.61) at this track. Has a very good strike-rate from this draw, with two wins from three starts. Rates highly and will give a great sight. FEDERAL CASH (4) was prominent throughout when winning in one of the fastest times of the card two back but could manage only midfield last time when finished 6th and beaten 11 lengths at Q Parklands (35.50). Comes through a solid form race last start. Must be included in calculations. PROFESSOR STARR (1) was game in defeat at the latest run, finishing second and beaten 1.5 lengths (25.65) behind Canya Launch at this track. The form out of the last run is proven to be strong. Expecting another good run. AUSSIE ZIP (2) can sneak into the finish again.
RACE 12
ZIPPING LEE (8) was a (29.82) winner last time out at Q Parklands from Box 8. Can make it back-to-back wins. MR. FIELD (3) has a strong record this track and trip with four wins and four placings from nine starts. Hit the frame latest (25.58) when second at this track in a Grade 5. Can hit the frame with the right run. CRAB POT (7) was game in defeat off the inside draw last start, finishing second and beaten 1.75 lengths (29.94) behind Zipping Lee at Q Parklands. Hard to knock his form from this box, unbeaten in two starts. Leading player again. BRUTE BANNER (4) is on a run of four minor placings and is sure to play a big role again.
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