Nowra 04 Dec 2016
GOING: G(3)
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Shoalhaven Ex-Servicemens (C3) 1400m Track: GOOD 3 Thunderstorms Rail: True. |
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Keymaster, Coolcat Dancer and Giant's Daughter can all push forward from the jump. BUDDEROO KNIGHT was just behind the placegetters in a Highway Handicap at Rosehill last time after a big 4L win at Kembla Grange. Suited back in the country with good records at the course and distance and has gate one and the claim in his favour. Keymaster shouldn't have too much trouble leading this small field, with the pace just moderate. The lightly raced BUDDEROO KNIGHT has impressed this campaign in stronger races than this, and looks beautifully placed here by leading local trainer Robert Price. Cleared out to score with ridiculous ease over 1300m at Kembla two runs back, which earned him a crack at a Highway Handicap last start. Was gallant in defeat on that occasion over this trip at Rosehill, beaten only 2.4L after racing handy. Drops 1.5kgs here after the claim so is very well in. YOUR WITNESS has impressed in both runs this prep, the latest when he made a well-timed run to score by half a length over 1300m at Hawkesbury. Fitter now and will stay in touch in the small field. AKIKO GOLD raced handy but her condition gave out when well beaten in the same Highway Handicap contested by Budderoo Knight last start. Saluted when second up at this track last prep. Classy mare who is a definite contender with that run under her belt. KEYMASTER is capable of running a cheeky race. SUGGESTED PLAY: Budderoo Knight looks well placed dropping back to country grade.
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BUDDEROO KNIGHT
ROBERT PRICE 12YO GREY GELDING 59.0KG K J Meadows, Mrs J L Meadows, M A Dearsley, Mrs P J Dearsley, D J Henry, R J Price, Two John's Racing Syndicate (Mgr: J A Henry) & Vibers Racing Syndicate (Mgr: Mrs L S M Miller) Impressive in recent runs. Last outing tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 starters at Rosehill 3yo+ Highway-C3 Nov 12 over 1400m, on slow going 2-1/2 len behind Darts Away with 59kg. Before that favourite; won by 4 len Kembla Grange E&G (Bm60) Nov 1 over 1300m defeating Halberd carrying 59.5kg. Should be right in the finish. |
1 BLAIKE MCDOUGALL |
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COOLCAT DANCER
RICHARD CLARKE 13YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ms G M Borscz, G C Conroy & Wivenhoe Racing Pty Ltd Syndicate (Mgr: R A Clarke) Resuming. Finished off last campaign overraced early, middle stages; 3rd of 7 runners at Queanbeyan (Bm67) in Sep over 1460m, on heavy track; 2-1/4 len behind Brimstone with 59kg. Previously first up; eased concluding stages; 5th in a small field at Moruya Hcp (C3) in Aug over 1020m, 4-1/4 len behind Leami Astray carrying 61kg. May run into a place while fresh. |
8 M TRAVERS |
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KEYMASTER
GEOFF HALL 12YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG D Reid, B C Reid, Mrs T A Reid, L M Barry, Mrs M A Barry, Miss K Gibbons, S McMahon, J Stafford, Ms S A Swankie, W Dansey, Mrs J Dansey, R Nirwal Insan, M A Hulm, Miss E Brun, A S Kurtz, D I Jenkins & S McGinty Last start faded in the straight 8th of 10 starters at Warwick Farm 3yo+ (Bm67) Nov 16 over 1300m, 4-3/4 len behind Realise Potential with 58.5kg. Run before set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 9 starters at Kembla Grange (Bm65) Oct 8 over 1200m, 1-1/2 len behind Raijinz carrying 59.5kg. Has the ability to take this out. |
6 J GRISEDALE |
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AKIKO GOLD
RICHARD CLARKE 11YO BAY MARE 56.0KG R Whittaker, Ms J Volker, J Mihalvevic & Mrs J A Clarke Second-up today. First-up after three months sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 runners at Rosehill 3yo+ Highway-C3 Nov 12 over 1400m, on slow going 5-1/2 len behind Darts Away with 56kg. Previously second-up won by 3/4 len this track (Bm62) in Jun over 1200m on heavy going defeating Dylan's Dynasty carrying 56.5kg. Improvement on first up run likely. In the mix. |
5 SHAUN GUYMER |
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YOUR WITNESS
JASON COYLE 11YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG J C Coyle & J J O'Brien Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming raced greenly and eased near 100m; 4th of 8 runners at Beaumont (Newcastle) E&G (Bm60) Nov 13 over 1200m, slow track; a long-neck behind Strada Lodge carrying 57.5kg. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 1/2 len (jumped awkwardly) Hawkesbury (Bm60) Nov 26 over 1300m defeating Cheeky Bella carrying 57.5kg. Looks a strong winning hope. |
4 PETER WELLS |
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GIANT'S DAUGHTER
THERESA BATEUP 11YO BAY MARE 54.0KG P L Nottage Dual acceptor. Last run won by a head (protested against, dismissed) Goulburn Hcp (C1) Nov 20 over 1400m defeating Lord Kingsley carrying 55.5kg. Run before won by 2-1/2 len (wide throughout) Goulburn F&M Mdn Nov 5 over 1300m defeating Harperzozo with 58kg. In great form. This is harder but must be respected. |
3 MS JESS TAYLOR |
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GATTO MONDO
THOMAS LYTTLE 12YO BAY MARE 54.0KG B W Dixon Third-up today. First-up won by a nose Moruya (Bm50) Nov 1 over 1200m defeating Beaut Bopa with 59kg. Second-up slowly away (3l); 9th of 10 starters at Gundagai Hcp (C3) Nov 11 over 1180m, 2-1/2 len behind Mr Jackman with 53kg. Looks held this grade. |
2 MS M KINNY |
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BABY SHOES
DAVID PAYNE 11YO B/BR MARE 54.0KG Neasham Hayes Syn (Mgr: K Hyman) Freshened for 31 days. Last start overraced middle stages; 7th of 8 starters at Hawkesbury Hcp (C1) Nov 3 over 1600m, 7-1/4 len behind Living Choice carrying 54kg. Run before sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 runners at this track Hcp (C2) Oct 16 over 1400m, 3-3/4 len behind How Sweet It Is carrying 54.5kg. Happy enough to avoid. |
7 J FORD |
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