Gold Coast   20 Sep 2017
 
GOING: G

C Munce New Ata President Mdn 1800m

Track: GOOD 3   Clouds Early Clearing Late   Rail: Out 4.5m 1400-W/P; Out 2m Remainder. (Pent: 4.35).  

Surprise Bullet should capitalize on the good draw and take it up with She Salutes handy. SURPRISE BULLET led but was found wanting under his condition at Doomben last start. Fitter here and this looks an ideal race. KASTANOS hasn't found a placing in his three start career but should appreciate the rise in trip. SHE SALUTES races on the pace. Found a new career peak when placing at Ipswich last start and can figure with a similar performance. Very little pace on offer so SURPRISE BULLET can roll forward and dictate. Led last start over 1650m at Doomben and gave some cheek before being claimed late and clocking-in 3rd. Lightly raced colt who will enjoy the extra trip today and with a picnic in front can get away with this. KASTANOS did his best work late last start when 4th over the mile at the Sunshine Coast. Getting better with racing and is another who looks suited up to nine furlongs. GRANVILLE ISLAND got back to last after an awkward start but made some late inroads over 1650m recently. Looks a bit dour but a prominent finish looks probable. SHE SALUTES will race handy and is an each-way hope. SUGGESTED PLAY: Surprise Bullet to kick us off.
1 4523 SURPRISE BULLET
BARRY LOCKWOOD
9YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
L J Kinsey, Mrs M Kinsey, A R McDonald, Mrs C M Cook, F W Cook, Ms K A Hastings & Ms S T Bonehill
Recent form impressive for this race. Last outing 3rd in a small field at Doomben 3yo (Bm70) Sep 13 over 1650m, 3-1/4 len behind Was It Worth It with 55.5kg. Before that overraced early stages; came from midfield; with blinkers first time; 2nd in a small field at Ipswich 3yo Plate (C3) Aug 30 over 1666m, 2-3/4 len behind Lady Lark carrying 54.5kg. Rates a winning chance with a soft lead on the cards.
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L V CASSIDY
Red, Yellow Shell, Quartered Cap
2 03 COUNTRY LUCK
CHRIS ANDERSON
9YO  GREY  GELDING 57.0KG
M J O'Connor, N J O'Connor, P J O'Connor, J P O'Connor, R J McKinnon, Mrs A M McDonnell & R W Sinnott
Third race start today. At debut, with blinkers first time; ran last at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn Aug 27 over 1200m, 10-1/4 len behind Coral Bay carrying 57kg. Last start jumped awkwardly; came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 runners at Beaudesert 3yo Mdn Sep 8 over 1400m, 4-1/4 len behind Brains with 57kg. Tougher here but not the worst.
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MATTHEW MC GILLIVRAY
Red And Purple Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap
3 756 GRANVILLE ISLAND
CHRIS ANDERSON
9YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
L A Richardson
Last outing jumped awkwardly; 6th of 9 starters at Doomben Mdn Sep 13 over 1650m, 4-3/4 len behind Yallaroi carrying 55.5kg. The start before that; jumped awkwardly; 5th of 14 runners at Sunshine Coast Mdn Sep 3 over 1600m, 4-1/4 len behind Was It Worth It with 56kg. Getting better with experience - must be respected.
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TIFFANI BROOKER
Sky Blue, Cerise Maltese Cross And Cerise Cap
4 884 KASTANOS
KELLY DOUGHTY
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
X X R Racing (Mgr: R Xynias)
Last start 4th of 14 runners at Sunshine Coast Mdn Sep 3 over 1600m, 4-1/4 len behind Was It Worth It with 55.5kg. The run before 8th of 10 runners at this track E&G Mdn Aug 19 over 1400m, 5-1/2 len behind Charming Prince with 54.5kg. Forward showing expected as he gets out in distance.
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L P ROLLS
Royal Blue, Pink Diamonds, Pink Sleeves With Royal Blue Diamond Armbands, Pink Cap
5 4x042 WHO AM I
JOE GLEESON
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms T M Parry
Last start 2nd of 11 runners at Dalby 3yo+ Mdn Sep 9 over 1400m, a long-neck behind Magic Kitty with 51kg. The run before 4th of 9 runners at Toowoomba Mdn Aug 26 over 1300m, 4-3/4 len behind Mister Calypso carrying 55kg. Working home nicely in races so can figure in this grade.
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K YOSHIDA
Aqua, White Spots, Quartered Cap
6 x7660 GALLOPINAKIS
BRETT & THOMAS LUNNEY
9YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs R J Lipp
Last run ran wide early stages; sat behind the speed prior to fading with blinkers first time; 10th of 12 runners at this track E&G Mdn Sep 9 over 1400m, 10-1/2 len behind Ritchford with 52kg. Start before 6th of 7 runners at Toowoomba Plate (C3) Aug 26 over 1300m, 8-1/4 len behind Red Hot Secret carrying 50kg. Others look better chances.
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ANDREW SPINKS
Black, Teal Vee And Armbands, Quartered Cap
7 99x04 MISHANI ALLURE
LES ROSS
9YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG
Mishani Enterprises Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Crooks)
Third-up today. Resuming eased near 800m; ran last at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn Aug 23 over 1000m, 15-1/2 len behind King Ragnar carrying 55kg. Second run from a spell squeezed out near turn; with blinkers first time; 4th of 7 runners at Beaudesert 3yo Mdn Sep 8 over 1400m, 4-3/4 len behind Brains with 53.5kg. May need more time.
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J BYRNE
Black, White Star, Red And White Stars Sleeves And Cap
8 x9073 SHE SALUTES
PAUL BUTTERWORTH
9YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
D B Purcell, Miss C G Clarke, P K Butterworth, D P Cook, C Zilverschoon, D K Scott, Ms T M Whelan, S T Kenney, G Marini, R A Marini, J R Thompson, Miss M L Herkenrath, R J Decru, J E Wormall, R S Wormall, Gilly's Boys Syndicate (Mgr: Q Gilchrist) & Pharout Syndications (Mgr: Mrs H J Decru)
Last outing 3rd in a small field at Ipswich 3yo Plate (C3) Aug 30 over 1666m, 6-1/4 len behind Lady Lark carrying 49.5kg. Start before failed to make an impression; 7th of 10 runners at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn Aug 13 over 1600m, 6-3/4 len behind Falcon Way with 55kg. Can hit back hard here. Top hope. Better run last time so worth something each-way.
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HANNAH RICHARDSON