Caulfield   01 Oct 2016
 
GOING: G(4)

Dream Thoroughbreds (Bm70) 1200m

Track: GOOD 4   Partly Cloudy   Rail: Out 13m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.19).  

Solid tempo and EL SICARIO should push forward again today to take up the lead. Resumed in very good order with a win before a very competitive effort when placing in a handy race at Pakenham last start. Goes back on the turf today and he will roll forward and take plenty of running down. Super Flyer can be positive with Rocket Tommy coming across to take up the running. They should be handy with EL SICARIO who looms as the horse they all have to beat. Far too good first up from a break and then bumped into a hot race at Pakenham last time. Get to see him on the turf now which can suit and he has the speed to cope with coming back to 1200m. DANE THUNDER is working into his prep nicely and third up should be around the time we see the best of him. He has the ability to get involved here. VALDERRAMA comes off a win first up from a break and was good second up last campaign. Thought Un De Sceaux found the line nicely first up. May want further now but not one to be dismissed lightly. SUGGESTED PLAY: Looks a good race for El Sicario, happy to play him for the win.
1 100x4 LUCKY LIBERTY
HENRY DWYER
12YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
S A Meehan, M A Meehan, L B Meehan, J Bowden, A J Murphy, Mrs C A Dever, Mrs E M Hannebery, C M Barrett, N P Bingham, Ms F J Livi, M I Hicks, Ms C E Hicks, C Woodley, Mrs J Barrett & Standon Racing (Mgr: C D Moon)
Having second run back today. Fresh up after about 18 months tightened for room and laid in in the straight; 4th of 8 runners at Sale (Bm84) Sep 11 over 1005m, slow track; 3-3/4 len behind Hellbent carrying 54.5kg. Previously second-up ran on strong from last on the turn and won by 3 len (lost ground; jumped awkwardly) Sale (Bm64) in Jan 2015 over 1200m defeating Riboulding with 58kg. Should improve with racing and among the main dangers.
16
BEAU MERTENS
Navy, White Star, Green Sleeves, White Armbands And Cap, Green Star
2 11x19 ROCKET TOMMY
GWENDA JOHNSTONE
12YO  GREY  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs G M Johnstone, A D'Augello, Mrs M D'Augello, Echuca Races Supporters No 3, W P O'Brien, T Murphy, P McMahon, Mrs B Batten & Long Lunch Syn (L Fleming)
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming won by 2 len (difficult to load; trial to steward's satisfaction) Mildura (Bm64) Aug 19 over 1005m slow going defeating Go'en Hoff with 62.5kg. Last start 9th of 11 runners (shifted out at start; overraced middle stages; blocked for run near turn) at Moonee Valley (Bm78) Sep 23 over 955m, 5-1/2 len behind Rock 'N' Gold carrying 57.5kg. Looks a winning hope.
13
JYE MCNEIL
White, Green Diamonds, Diamonds Sleeves, Red Cap
3 119x5 SUPER FLYER
NATHAN HOBSON
12YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
A P Hobson, R T Hobson, Mrs R E Hobson, D Bennett, P Walsh, R Hogan, Mrs B Hogan, Mrs K Robertson, G Robertson, D Beatty, Mrs R Beatty, Mrs Q Q Zhang & N J Hobson
Second-up today. First-up after four months ran on from midfield; 5th of 9 runners at Swan Hill (Bm64) Sep 23 over 980m, in the wet; 5-1/4 len behind Hay Handsome with 64kg. Previously second-up got back early 3rd of 8 runners at Swan Hill (Bm64) in Sep 2015 over 975m, 2-1/4 len behind Military carrying 60kg. Unlikely to be contesting the finish here.
8
JORDAN CHILDS
Red, White Epaulettes, Band, Armbands And Black Cap
4 156x6 UN DE SCEAUX
TODD BALFOUR
11YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
D G Wilson, S Phillips-Williams, Mrs C Phillips-Williams, P W Lowe, Mrs R K Lowe, R Palm, C D Kachel & Browns & Kirks
Racing second-up today. Fresh up after four months 6th of 9 runners at Sale (Bm70) Sep 21 over 1210m, 2-3/4 len behind Bob Of The Head carrying 57kg. Previously second-up laid in in the straight and inconvenienced concluding stages; 5th of 13 starters at Mornington 3yo Guineas in Apr over 1500m, 1-1/2 len behind Tarquin with 56kg. Worth consideration.
5
S W ARNOLD
Blue, White Stars, White And Blue Stars Sleeves, White And Blue Star Cap
5 0x597 SQUEAKY SQUIRREL
RUSSELL OSBORNE
12YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Dr C P Duddy & R A Osborne
Last run raced on the pace before fading to run last at Swan Hill (Bm70) Sep 23 over 1208m, in the wet; 6-3/4 len behind Patch Adams with 57.5kg. The run before jumped awkwardly; 9th of 11 runners at Echuca (Bm78) Aug 22 over 1209m, on rain affected going; 6-3/4 len behind Pravro carrying 57kg. Not one of the top selections.
12
DYLAN DUNN
Lime, Pale Blue Yoke, Yellow Sash
6 310x1 STRINGER BELL
DARREN WEIR
11YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
D A Allen, Mrs M Allen, A Allen, J Skipworth, Miss C L Allen, C Johnston & M R Moosha
Racing second-up today. Fresh up after five months won by a 0 len Geelong Synthetic (Bm70) Sep 16 over 1200m defeating Dane Thunder with 57.5kg. Previously second-up protested against, upheld; held ground to the line 3rd of 11 runners at Terang (Bm64) in Mar over 1200m, a long-neck behind Elite Tiger with 58kg. Off a win and among the main dangers.
11
B RAWILLER
Light Blue, Royal Blue Sleeves And Cap
7 225x1 VALDERRAMA
MICK PRICE
12YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
B Goldsmith, E Horton, P Milonakos, M Zakhem, B Wheeler, N McKissock, Mrs D McKissock, M B Scott, F L K R Racing Synd & D F M Racing Synd
Second-up today. Fresh up after six months always well back before the turn; won by a 0 len (slowly away) Geelong Synthetic (Bm70) Sep 16 over 1200m defeating Dane Thunder with 57.5kg. Previously second-up raced on the pace then 2nd of 7 runners at Geelong Hcp (C1) in Dec last year over 1235m, on slow going a head behind Coronation Trouble carrying 60.5kg. Useful type, definite improver.
1
JAKE BAYLISS
Royal Blue, Orange Spot And Sleeves, Royal Blue Armbands, Hooped Cap
8 53x57 BUCKLER
LYN TOLSON & LEONIE PROCTOR
12YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
R Scott, Mrs E J Scott, Est E M Beggs, D Beggs, Mrs A M Bushell, L Bushell, Mrs M Walton & P Trigger
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming jumped awkwardly and ran wide during race; ran on from midfield; 5th of 9 starters at Sandown-Hillside (Bm70) Aug 24 over 1000m, on slow going 2-1/4 len behind Money Chaser with 58kg. Second run from a spell blocked for run near turn; from last on the turn 7th of 15 starters at this track (Bm78) Sep 17 over 1200m, slow track; 2-3/4 len behind Chase The Horizon carrying 53kg. Capable of better showing. Respect.
7
C D SYMONS
Red, White Braces, Armbands And Cap
9 3116x OUR BOY CHARLIE
SHAUN DWYER
12YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
D G Sinclair & Mrs J H Sinclair
Resumes after three months. Finished off last campaign 6th of 12 starters at Bendigo (Bm64) in Jun over 1600m, on heavy track; 4-1/4 len behind Doubtless Star with 61kg. First up last campaign slowly away; 5th of 9 starters at Tatura (Bm64) in Feb over 1000m, 2-3/4 len behind Rocket Tommy with 58.5kg. Other runners rate better and would prefer the place.
14
P T HOLMES
Yellow, Black Diamonds Band, Yellow Sleeves, Black Diamonds Stripe, Quartered Cap
10 28x23 DANE THUNDER
SHANE BOTTOMLEY
11YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
M J Alderman, G W Miller, M J Alderman, P G Kearney, M A Bradfield, D Cumberland, W J Both, S Lydiate, J R Cumberland, M D Bradfield, C A McNeil, G A Kernahan, M G Hall. T Swindells, R Leeds & D Tiitinen
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up inconvenienced near 800m and inconvenienced on straightening; 2nd of 13 starters at Geelong (Bm70) Sep 4 over 1100m, on slow going 3/4 len behind Saint Valorem with 57.5kg. Last start 3rd of 8 starters at Geelong Synthetic (Bm70) Sep 16 over 1200m, 1-3/4 len behind Stringer Bell with 57.5kg. This race appears well within his grasp.
2
L NOLEN
Navy, Red Ring, Lightning Bolt And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
11 23204 AURELIUS HERO
DAN O'SULLIVAN
12YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Dr M J Carter, A R Boyd, J L Tyler, J B Waugh, Dr A Nichols, J B Carter, G Folino, Dr J Lamont, M D Burt, D O'Sullivan, A J Campbell, P W Furness & G O'Donnell
Last start tightened for room; 4th of 12 starters at Moonee Valley (Bm64) Sep 23 over 1200m, 3-1/4 len behind Ballinaclash with 58kg. The start before that; 10th of 13 runners at Geelong (Bm70) Sep 4 over 1100m, on slow going 5-1/2 len behind Saint Valorem with 57.5kg. This race looks too tough.
15
MS J PAYNE
Orange, White Star, Silver Sleeves, Black Stars, Silver Cap, Black Star
12 29x13 EL SICARIO
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
10YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
P A Johnston
Third-up today. First-up favourite; won by 3 len Pakenham Park Synthetic 3yo Mdn Sep 1 over 1200m defeating Fast Stryke with 58kg. Last start 3rd of 11 starters at Pakenham Park Synthetic (Bm70) Sep 18 over 1400m, 3-1/4 len behind Inference with 57.5kg. Looks a strong winning hope.
9
L CURRIE
Orange, Royal Blue Halves, Black Cap
13 1x5 IMPERIAL FALLS
DAVID BRIDEOAKE
10YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
FOREVER LUCKY STABLE
Resuming from a lengthly break. Won at only race start won by 1-3/4 len (disappointed for a run) Ballarat 2yo Mdn in Jun over 1100m on rain affected going defeating Mistoffelees carrying 58kg. Will improve but stays under notice.
3
D DUNN
Dark Blue, Double Yellow Sashes, Dark Blue Stripe On Yellow Sleeves, Red Cap
14 940x3 STAR ZONE
B A GENTLE
11YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
R W McIntosh
Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation 17th of 18 runners at Eagle Farm in the G1 Qld Derby in Jun over 2400m, 22-1/4 len behind Eagle Way with 57kg. First ever start ran disappointed for a run; 3rd of 8 runners at Kyneton 3yo+ Mdn in Jan over 1200m, a neck behind Duke Of Devon carrying 57kg. Rates well enough but mixing form.
6
HARRY COFFEY
Maroon, White Star, White And Maroon Stars Sleeves, White And Maroon Star Cap
15 57038 ROCK SPUR
DAVID NOONAN
12YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
A G Paterson & B Paterson
Freshened for 33 days. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 8 runners at Wodonga (Bm64) Aug 29 over 1400m, slow track; 1/2 len behind Saracentinal carrying 58.5kg. Start before 12th of 14 starters at Sale (Bm64) Aug 18 over 1400m, 3-1/2 len behind Sienna Symphony carrying 59kg. Needs to find lengths to test these.
10
BEN ALLEN
Purple, Yellow Stars
16 0643x OUR PROJECT
PHILLIP SWEENEY
11YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
J W Bourke, P A Sweeney, D R Ind & R A Cromie
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 3rd of 12 starters at Narrandera Hcp (C3) in Jun over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1-1/2 len behind Saracentinal carrying 57kg. First up last campaign checked near 800m; 3rd of 10 starters at Albury Hcp (C3) in Apr over 1175m, 1-3/4 len behind Mitchell Road with 56kg. Marginal prospect.
4
BROOKE SWEENEY
Blue, Yellow Epaulettes And Cap