Te Rapa   20 Sep 2017
 
GOING: SL

Crossroads No. 1 Pub Tab Mdn 1600m

Track: SLOW9   Rain Late   Rail: Out 12m.  

El Fortuna and Oracle Of Omaha will race handy. TRAIL BLAZER missed a nose FU and overcame trouble. She was last seen in Stakes grade and can feature strongly up to the mile off an inside gate. RAISON D'ETRE was slow away placing FU and looks well-placed. She can sit handier from this gate. CAPITAL was plain the latest but missed a lip prior and has to be considered following the freshen. The rail is out a massive 12m here so be very wary indeed as on tricky wet ground the bias here that is often rampant could become even more determinant. The visiting stablemates RAISON D'ETRE and EL FORTUNA all the way down from Ruakaka can form the quinella. The former is ready to win and gets her best draw yet today. The latter at his only run here ran fourth. He is bred to swim. The on pacer CAPITAL will be in this from the outset and is a trifecta and first four must. Trail Blazer the next best for your multiples. Oracle Of Omaha should be stronger for a spell as should Belle Testa so they warrant inclusion. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Trail Blazer.
1 4528 CAPITAL
KRISTINE STEAD
11YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J M, Mrs K L & M R Stead
Freshened for 46 days. Last start 8th of 13 starters at this track 3yo+ Mdn Aug 5 over 1600m, 5-1/2 len behind No Loitering carrying 58.5kg. Run before laid in in the straight and protested against, dismissed; came from midfield; 2nd of 9 starters at Matamata 3yo+ Mdn in Jul over 1400m, on heavy track; a head behind Il Rosso carrying 58.5kg. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
6
T D THORNTON
Lime Green
2 x3x80 EL FORTUNA
DONNA LOGAN
10YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs D M Logan & Mrs K C Sprague
Third-up today. Resuming came from midfield; 8th of 14 runners at Ruakaka Spec Mdn Jul 22 over 1600m, 7-3/4 len behind Mastercard carrying 57kg. Second-up jumped awkwardly and vet examination; ran last at Ruakaka 3yo+ Mdn Aug 16 over 1600m, 13-1/2 len behind Kirkintilloch carrying 58.5kg. Gets a chance to win. Take seriously.
7
DANIELLE JOHNSON
Navy Blue & Turquoise Chequers, White Sleeves, Navy Blue Armbands, White Cap
3 88 GABRIEL
GRANT TUCKER
10YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P G & Mrs S L Tucker
Raced twice to date. At debut, 8th of 9 runners at Matamata 3yo+ Mdn Jul 26 over 1200m, in the wet; 12-1/4 len behind Dragon Rio with 55.5kg. Last start slowly away; 8th of 11 starters at Pukekohe 3yo+ Mdn Sep 6 over 1200m, on heavy track; 7-3/4 len behind Vin De Dance carrying 58.5kg. Find this unsuitable. Not ready yet.
12
TAYLA WENN
Light Blue, White Spots & Cap
4 0 KONABAR
Shaun & Emma Clotworthy
10YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Markwood Lodge Ltd
Dual acceptor. Trialled in preparation for debut last start. Jumped when unwanted in the market at debut, 10th of 14 runners at Pukekohe 3yo+ Mdn Sep 6 over 1400m, on heavy track; 27-3/4 len behind Sun Genes carrying 55.5kg. Can't see him doing better than fresh performance.
9
RYAN ELLIOT
Red & White Chequers, Stylized Logo (B&F), Royal Blue Sleeves With Red & White Chequers Down Sleeves, Red & White Chequered Cap With Royal Blue Peak
5 77x ORACLE OF OMAHA
MURRAY BAKER
10YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
M L Brown
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign 3 wide; 7th of 11 starters at New Plymouth 3yo+ Mdn Hwt in Apr over 1600m, 4-3/4 len behind Follow Suit carrying 66.5kg. First ever start ran 7th of 12 runners at Avondale 3yo+ Mdn in Feb over 1400m, 9-1/2 len behind Elusive Empire with 58kg. Hard to enthuse today.
3
J K RIDDELL
Royal Blue, Gold Braces, Royal Blue Sleeves, Light Blue Armbands, Royal Blue & Gold Qtd Cap
6 6753x BELLE TESTA
STEPHEN MARSH
10YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Go Racing Maranello Syndicate (Albert Bosma)
Resuming after a two months break. Finished off last campaign 3rd of 9 starters at Avondale 3yo+ Mdn in Jul over 2000m, on heavy track; 2-1/2 len behind Beaufighter carrying 56.5kg. At debut 6th of 14 starters at Te Awamutu 3yo Mdn in May over 1150m, 5 len behind Bewitched carrying 55.5kg. Returning from a break in a winnable race.
1
SAMANTHA COLLETT
Navy Blue, White Band With Navy Blue & Red Stylised Logo (B&F), White Armbands & Cap
7 5x3 RAISON D'ETRE
DONNA LOGAN
10YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Stirling Bloodstock Ltd
Racing second-up. First race start hampered at start; 5th of 13 starters at Ruakaka 3yo+ Mdn in Jan over 1600m, 6-1/2 len behind Hi Gorgeous with 53kg. Went for a spell before returning passed fit at barrier and jumped awkwardly; got back early 3rd of 10 starters at Ruakaka 3yo+ Mdn Aug 16 over 1600m, 3-1/4 len behind Kirkintilloch with 56.5kg. Ready for sharp improvement.
4
L G INNES
Yellow, Royal Blue Maltese Cross (B&F) & Sleeves With Yellow Stars, Yellow Cap With Royal Blue Stars
8 87539 READY TO ROCK
GRAHAM RICHARDSON
10YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Miss A R Furlong
Freshened for 46 days. Last start ran on from midfield; 9th of 13 runners at this track 3yo+ Mdn Aug 5 over 1600m, 5-1/2 len behind No Loitering carrying 56.5kg. Race before 3rd of 12 runners at this track 3yo+ Mdn in Jul over 1400m, 6-1/4 len behind Ru'mar carrying 56.5kg. Promising galloper. Go well here.
11
J L WADDELL
Navy Blue, White Knights (B&F), Navy Blue Cap
9 9x466 ARCTIC MISS
GRAEME SANDERS
10YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Sanders Racing Stables #1 Fillies Breeding Syndicate L.P.
Last start blocked for run near turn; ran on from midfield; 6th of 9 runners at Te Awamutu 3yo+ Mdn Sep 8 over 1580m, in the wet; 6-3/4 len behind Red John carrying 56.5kg. Race before blocked for run on straightening; 6th of 11 runners at Tauranga 3yo+ Mdn Aug 23 over 1600m, on a wet track; 4-1/2 len behind Kool Connection with 53.5kg. Capable of better showing. Respect.
5
SAM WEATHERLEY
Royal Blue & Gold Chequers, White Sleeves & Cap
10 96 XTRAPENNY
PAUL ADLINGTON
11YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Team Gold Syndicate
Raced two times to date. At debut, ran last at Matamata 3yo+ Mdn Jul 26 over 1200m, on a wet track; 16-3/4 len behind Dragon Rio with 56.5kg. Last start 6th of 8 runners at Ruakaka 3yo+ F&M Mdn Aug 16 over 1400m, 2-3/4 len behind Granadilla with 57.5kg. Capable with luck but hard to enthuse.
10
VIKTORIA GATU
Red & Yellow Diagonal Stripes, Red Sleeves, Yellow Cap
11 0x8 JUST TWIGGY
FRED CORNEGE
10YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
P J & Mrs S N Calnan, F P & Mrs L E Cornege
Having third race start. First race start slowly away; always well back ran last at Te Awamutu 3yo+ Mdn in Sep 2016 over 1150m, 18-1/4 len behind Dragon Robe carrying 54kg. Went for a break before returning 8th of 9 runners at Tauranga 3yo+ Mdn Aug 23 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 13-1/4 len behind The Bumper carrying 52.5kg. Can't see her improving on fresh performance.
8
L H SATHERLEY
Red, white & royal blue multi hoops, royal  blue sleeves, orange cap
12 37x2 TRAIL BLAZER
ROBERT PRISCOTT
9YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
The Oaks Stud
Racing second-up today. Fresh up after four months 2nd of 8 starters (slowly away; struck interference early on; tightened for room) at Te Awamutu 3yo+ F&M Mdn Sep 8 over 1400m, in the wet; a nose behind Black Pearl carrying 55kg. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 7th of 9 starters at Ellerslie in the LR Gt Nthrn Foal in May over 1400m, on rain affected going; 12-1/4 len behind Haussmann carrying 54.5kg. Look for better showing here.
2
ALYSHA COLLETT
White, Royal Blue Band & Cap With White Pompom