Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Alexandra Park Harness on Friday 24 July.
More good than bad in all of the recent efforts from Miss Brabant (7) and while she hasn’t won for a while, she’s clearly knocking on the door. Has been in stronger fields than this one in some races recently and with a cold shot at them a little luck can be the one to finish over the top of them all.
Selections: 7-6-4-5-3
| 7. Miss Brabant (7) 35225 |
Lovely bred two-year-old filly on debut here, Bijou (2) brings forward some nice public hit outs and has looked pretty sensible in all of her appearances as well. Race day can be a different beast, but clearly there is a motor there and if she puts it all together, expect her to be not too far away.
Selections: 2-6-7-8-4
| 2. Bijou (2) |
Bested here when heavily supported two weeks ago in a fresh state, but with that run under the belt expect War Chief (5) to step out firing on all cylinders tonight. Nice enough draw to work from and if he gets rolling and onto the speed then he’ll prove very hard to beat.
Selections: 5-4-6-3-7
| 5. War Chief (5) 130×2 |
But for a late gallop when looming into it with a bit of purpose last time out, South Sydney (2) may well have been victorious. That was in a decent enough field as well. Manners have generally been pretty strong and in this line up tonight would be hard to beat with a complete performance.
Selections: 2-8-9-4-7
| 2. South Sydney (2) 16580 |
Not a lot of luck in the last couple of runs after an encouraging debut for Go Jimmy Cassidy (4) but with a bit more clear air tonight, he looks a strong winning chance. Nice maiden field though, plenty of form to speak of, but best version goes pretty close.
Selections: 4-5-1-6-7
| 4. Go Jimmy Cassidy (4) 274 |
All the trademark qualities of a trotter who is eventually going to open class on show by Illicit Love (2) last time out and in what isn’t a huge step up following that win, he looks primed to do it again. Will just keep getting better and better too and deserves to be the short-priced favourite of the night.
Selections: 2-5-3-6-8
| 2. Illicit Love (2) 65×21 |
She has all the qualities of a very good three-year-old filly does Ride The Waves (7) and she should even more last time out when winning from off the speed. Headed for the big races later in the season and while some nice opposition here, she might just simply have their measure.
Selections: 7-6-4-1-5
| 7. Ride The Waves (7) 1151 |
Quite clear that the manners still need a bit of work, but what isn’t in question is the ability of Monarch Muscle (2). More than good enough to give this field plenty of think about, but so much of it depends on what happens in the first few hundred metres. Well worth a look to find out at the price.
Selections: 2-4-3-5-7
| 2. Monarch Muscle (2) 10 |
Super in both wins since arriving in the north, American Me (8) gets another great chance to win again here tonight. Such a fast beginner that the 30m handicap is no concern and he’s still got enough speed in the old legs to reel them in if he can find clear air at the right time.
Selections: 8-7-6-3-5
| 8. American Me (8) 27011 |
Really good in defeat here last time out, there was just no way that Youneverknow (4) could mathematically win given the times being run up front. Better again for another run under the belt though and should return to winning form here tonight.
Selections: 4-2-9-7-6
| 4. Youneverknow (4) 13×13 |
