Queensland Stakes day

Race 1 Princess Stakes

ROZELLE HUMOR(KY) – plenty of back class to hold up that 101 speed figure last time out…one to beat

HEY CUTIE(IND) – Indiana bred feeling real comfy down under, loves the flash of the paparazzi, say cheese…dangerous

ROCKMORE(KY) – huge number last time out in G3 Jersey Oaks…might be this good

Race 2 Sunshaft Stakes

MALIBU DELIGHT(KY) – triple digit win this distance in the Dynasea Turf Filly Route gives this filly a slight edge in a competitive field…edge

BOO BOO BEE BOOP(GB) – primed for huge effort off last, ten of fourteen first or second, why should this be any different…watch

PLEASE COME AGAIN(KY) – ok ok this is a family newspaper, I’ll resist the temptation; will find this field a welcome sight after back to back grades…chance off best

Race 3 The Amanda Jane Mile

ROZELLE KNIGHT(ENG) – raced against better in last while holstering four straight triple digit bullets…one to beat

TUI’S LIGHT(ARG) – in top form, 1st, 2nd and 3rd last three routes, while posting career speed figures…don’t dismiss

STORM SPUN(KY) – 5yo mare understands what has to be done on a racetrack and has the bankroll to prove it…seasoned vet gives lessons on Saturday…chance at a price

Race 4 The TJ Smith Stakes

WACKY TABACKY(ENG) – back to back wins this distance is big advantage despite weak field in last…one to beat

SILENT DREAM(ENG) – takes huge class drop with these but will still has much to prove….class edge

WALKTHRUTHEWALL(NZ) – impressive in mile debut last out; repeat performance gets a trip to the winners circle…dangerous

Race 5 Kiss or Kill Stakes

DE BABE(AUS) – 4th in a G3 last out after a pair of, one in the Corka Can Turf Juvenile Fillies. Lays over the field if the mile suits…empty your pockets

SEACOW(IRE) – can’t ignore a pedigree like that, can only improve with added distance…your call

TAXI RUNWAY FIVE(NZ) – was closing late in mile debut, should improve off that effort…happy with part

Race 6 Phoenix Slipper

SHAMWOW WOW(IRE) – spun off three straight before finishing a close up 6th in the Cherry Hilton last time out…much the best

SEASAW(IRE) – followed up maiden win with a 3rd place finish in the Rat On A Stick Turf Juvenile Fillies; with normal progression…chance off best

HARADASUNIT(AUS) – turns back to a sprint off a solid effort at a mile in Japan…might surprise

Race 7 Champagne Classic

STOLEN GENERATION(AUS) – third last time out in the G2 Rich Man, wouldn’t have to do much more to lead these home…one to beat

WARIUZ REWARD(KY) – competitive is stakes company will make top choice earn a win…dangerous

A MINUS(IRE) – 3rd in the G3 Golden HandGrenade last out while turning in a solid 84 speed figure for the effort…might be this good

Race 8 The Rough Habit Plate

RAZIL JAZIL(KY) – 3rd last out in G3 Wikipedigree.org Challenge this distance; on the board in seven of his last eight starts. Must overcome widest post, but choice here…never better

KING ISLAND(KY) – all you have to do is look at his last race to know this is the horse to beat here on Saturday, eligible to bounce, but if not watch for the blur passing horses in the stretch…one to beat

LISTENING(KY) – veteran of 48 races with 15 wins, over a million in earnings is credentials enough to give this six year old a shout…don’t ignore

Race 9 Wolf of Queensland

HOMOLOGATION(AUS) – stakes competitive filly is usually up for the challenge; multiple stakes winner gets edge in here…one to beat

FORM GUIDE(KY) – winner of six in a row, last four this distance…if it ain’t broke don’t fix it…might be this good

THE HIPPO(JPN) – in top form; puts 4 race win streak with matching triple digit speed figures on the line and might be too much for anyone to handle…dangerous

Race 10 Doomben Cup

SPECIAL OLYMPICS(JPN) – wait till this filly finds out she’s not in a graded stakes, goes over the million dollar mark this week…class edge

GIGAWATT(IRE) – can you say triple digits, well don’t worry if you can’t because this seven year old sure does…seven straight times…don’t ignore

ENZED DANEHILL(IRE) – this filly has won seven of her last eight starts including four stakes; oh did I mention the seven triple digit speed figures in those wins…one to beat

Race 11 The Spider Pig Stakes

WAYOFTHEWIZARD(KY) – winner of seven of eight lifetime will have to translate those numbers to his first route, but near perfect so far so who am I to say he can’t…your call

LIKEAVERSION(KY) – is finding his best stride since traveling two turns; back to back wins gives him a bettors chance at 14-1…might surprise

PROMONT(JPN) – first or second last four starts indicates he’s ready for a class rise; price is right…lights up the tri

Race 12 Positive Decision

GREENBANK(KY) – undefeated in three starts with improving speeds to match; Street boss filly gives orders…one to beat

SWEET POTATO(PAN) – huge number in maiden score last out after debuting in Stakes…fast and fit

PUHOI WANTED(AUS) – big improvement in latest has the running style to pick up the pieces of a guaranteed early speed battle…watch

Race 13 The BTC Cup

KALBARRI(JPN) – nine of thirteen for the eleventh ranked turf sprinter leaves the rest racing for place money…take it to the bank

ALPINE MEDICINE(ENG) – turns back to a sprint after a 7th place finish in the fried rice mile; second this distance two back in the G3 The Chipchaser two back…dangerous

FLYING BY(AUS) – makes a history of hitting the board, and at 31-1 is worth a wager in here…happy with part

Race 14 Bob the Cob Classic

ASTRONOMERS CHOICE(IRE) – get top vote in weak field of three year olds; on the board in two graded starts separates him from the rest of the field…price is right

NUSADARAH(AUS) – three straight grade one appearances is enough to get my respect in this field, and should be enough to make him a factor

MODERN SCIENCE(IRE) – is racing in good form and is the kind you see step up in races like these; bit of an underlay considering the price on the top two, but you gotta give him his props…eligible to improve

Race 15 Queensland Derby

STRAY DOG(IRE) – another to empty your pockets on, Grade 1 and grade 3 winner in last two respectively is the days best bet…bet out

HARD VICTORY(AUS) – winner of almost $700k, this mare has enough of a class edge to pick up the place money…best of rest

ALPINE WINGS(IRE) – mare is a million dollar earner, but her best racing is behind her; have to respect her connections, but even foxon will be happy with a piece of the purse here…happy with part

Race 16 Australia Post Stakes

MAX THE GREAT(PA) – turns back into a sprint after hitting the board in three straight sprints; weak vote against weak field…edge

FORTYSECOND STREET(KY) – maiden that proved first 80+ speed figure in debut was no fluke when posting an 81 speed last out; hard luck maiden turns the table Saturday…graduation day

PUHOI BRANDY(NZ) – improved off debut to win his maiden in gate to wire fashion; huge price makes for a tempting proposition…might surprise