Mount Franklin Mdn Plate 1660m Track: GOOD 4 Clear Rail: Out 11m Entire Course. (Pent: 4.85). |
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Mecca may lead. Meccabah probably goes to the front in a race that lacks genuine tempo. ESCAPADO was an eye-catcher last start when he charged home from near the tail at one point to finish a very close 2nd over this distance at Ipswich. Best form comes at this trip and starting to put the runs together now. MECCABAH was handy all the way when a close 4th over 1300m at Coffs Harbour when resuming from a spell recently. That was the mare's first run for Matt Dunn since coming from the UK so can be expected to improve, particularly over a bit more ground today. BUXTON was a bit flat last time out over 1400m and is probably in need of this sort of trip now. GRAND WHISPER and SLAUGHTER BAY are other hopes in a tricky little race to open. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Escapado. Wary Meccabah.
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BUXTON
MARK WEBB 9YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG R Hoffman & C Hoffman Last start 8th of 14 starters at Sunshine Coast Mdn Aug 8 over 1400m, 2-3/4 len behind Sofie's Gold Class carrying 56kg. Before that laid in near 400m; 2nd of 8 starters at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn Jul 22 over 1400m, 2-1/4 len behind Drumadoir with 55kg. Will be winding up strongly. |
6 MICHAEL CAHILL |
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2 | 56742 |
ESCAPADO
MARCUS WILSON 10YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG R C & Mrs L J Bloch, A C Bloch, S A White, B S Loy & H Miles Recent form impressive for this race. Last outing ran wide during race; 2nd of 13 runners at Ipswich Mdn Aug 1 over 1666m, head behind Cyclone Path with 55kg. The run before that 4th of 12 runners at Gold Coast Mdn Jul 21 over 1800m, 3/4 len behind Peak Hill carrying 56.5kg. Continues to make headway. Top chance. |
4 J BYRNE |
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3 | 8x426 |
GRAND WHISPER
BRUCE BROWN 11YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Mrs P M Brennan, Miss M S Pennisi, S A Whitlock, Mrs M D Allen, K B Allen, D F Smith & B W Brown, Mana Racing (Mgr: M Mana), Jokes Sport Racing (Mgr: J Robert) Last run 6th of 14 runners at Sunshine Coast Mdn Aug 8 over 1400m, 1-3/4 len behind Sofie's Gold Class carrying 55kg. The race before that shifted out near turn; came from midfield; 2nd of 9 runners at Ipswich Mdn Jul 27 over 1350m, 1-3/4 len behind The Administrator carrying 55kg. Not beaten far latest and worth including in multiples. |
1 J LLOYD |
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4 | 22426 |
SLAUGHTER BAY
BRYAN DAIS 11YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG J L T Miller, M J Laffin, Ms P R Dais, Ms N L Ramsay & Ms M T Olivotto Last outing 6th of 9 starters at Beaudesert (Bm60) Jul 28 over 2450m, 7-1/4 len behind You Es Commander carrying 54.5kg. The start before that 2nd of 12 runners (blocked for run near turn; shifted out on straightening; shifted out near 200m) at Gold Coast Mdn Jul 21 over 1800m, head behind Peak Hill carrying 58.5kg. Well held latest but better than that. |
5 BORIS THORNTON |
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5 | 428x4 |
MECCABAH
MATTHEW DUNN 10YO GREY MARE 55.0KG Glenlogan Park (Mgr: J M Haseler) Having second run back today. Fresh up after eight months jumped awkwardly; 4th of 13 starters at Coffs Harbour Mdn Aug 2 over 1300m, 1-3/4 len behind Our Esposito carrying 57kg. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 starters at Chester 3yo Mdn (C3) in May 2017 over 2075m, 4-3/4 len behind Never Surrender carrying 57kg. Useful import. Looks a definite improver. |
2 RON STEWART |
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6 | 278x5 |
THE PONY
STEVE FIELD 9YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG P D & P M Gray Having second run back today. First-up after two months laid out during race and ran wide during race; tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 runners at Sunshine Coast Mdn Plate Aug 5 over 1600m, 7-3/4 len behind Rock Dancer carrying 55.5kg. Previously second-up blocked for run near turn; came from midfield; 5th of 12 runners at Ipswich Mdn in Mar over 1350m, slow track; 5-3/4 len behind The Danger with 53kg. Tested at this stage of campaign. |
3 RYAN MALONEY |