Hawkesbury   04 Dec 2016
 
GOING: G(3)

Kurrajong Kitchen Mdn Hcp 1300m

Track: GOOD 3   Showers   Rail: Out 3m 1300m-W/Post, True Remainder. (Pent: 4.8).  

Speed anticipated from both No Escape and Sensacova. No Escape and Sensacova have enough proven go forward history to be the lamplighters in this maiden event. MANHATTAN DRIVE has been freshened for this and comes back in trip off a couple of solid top four runs in similar grade. Placed in four of six outings at this track and drawn to get the right run on a twisting track. Can breakthrough. NO ESCAPE has put in two very respectable runs since resuming and should have finished closer in latest run at this track. Proven at this distance range and third up gets plenty of ticks in a moderate field. SENSACOVA has been placed in two of five starts to date. She resumed in good order over a shorter trip at Newcastle then just battled when up in trip last start. Drawn awkwardly but on best form could add value to the result. Aanvoerder made a strong provincial debut in the winter but went plain first up as favourite. Don't write off just yet. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with Manhattan Drive with the blinkers back on.
1 9x SOUTH KOREA
JIM LITT
12YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
G Harvey
Resuming off about 18 months break after having had one race start. At debut last start ran last (slowly away; respiratory issues; trial to steward's satisfaction) at Warwick Farm 3yo C&G Mdn in Jun 2015 over 1200m, on slow going 26-1/2 len behind Stimuli with 56kg. Had two recent trials to get ready for this. Last trial won trial at Warwick Farm over 1200m Nov 4. Will struggle against these.
1
ADAM HYERONIMUS
Blue, White Cross Sashes, Blue Cap
2 23244 MANHATTAN DRIVE
JAMIE THOMSEN
11YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R H Thomsen, G E Price, Mrs V Price, B A Jones, T A Standing, S W Britton & W Jose
Impressive in recent runs. Resumes off a 42 day letup. Last start ran on from midfield; 4th of 13 runners at Scone Plate (C1) Oct 23 over 1600m, on slow going 3-1/4 len behind My Tagoson with 56.5kg. Run before 4th of 10 runners at this track Mdn Oct 9 over 1600m, 3/4 len behind Prince Morpheus carrying 57.5kg. Has the ability to take this out.
4
MS K O'HARA
Royal Blue, Yellow Diamond Band, Red Armbands, Yellow Cap
3 24x46 NO ESCAPE
TERRY CROFT
11YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
M G Russell, L D Brown, J Keating, J Saint & J T Russell
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 12 runners at this track 3yo+ Mdn Nov 3 over 1100m, 2-3/4 len behind Phuket carrying 59kg. Second-up checked near 200m; ran on from midfield; 6th of 10 runners at this track E&G Mdn Nov 18 over 1300m, 2-3/4 len behind Pleased carrying 59kg. Fought on last time. Big chance again.
8
RACHEL KING
Pale Green, Red Diamonds And Sleeves, Green Armbands, Red Cap
4 CINDY CEE
M, W & J HAWKES
10YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
M J & G J Chittick
First race starter by Savabeel - Pin Up Has run a number of unimpressive trials leading in today's debut. Prefer later on.
5
5 05x6 WILD LAVENDER
G K WHITE
11YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Hobartville Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: G E Mapp)
Having second run back today. Fresh up after five months blocked for run near turn; came from midfield; 6th of 10 starters at this track F&M Mdn Nov 18 over 1300m, 4-1/4 len behind Jolie's Pearl carrying 57.5kg. Previously second-up slowly away and vetted - no abnormalities; ran last in a small field at Beaumont (Newcastle) F&M Mdn in Jun over 1350m, on slow going 6-1/4 len behind Dinky Di Dora with 58kg. Unlikely to be contesting the finish here.
2
P KING
White, Brown Star, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
6 3x5 AANVOERDER
BJORN BAKER
10YO  BLACK  MARE 55.0KG
G C Smith, L A Walker, R G Walker, N L Cross, D J Beardsell, D C Smith, M Willstorfer, Mrs R L Willstorfer, G J Lowthian, S A Lowthian, S Mitchell, M D H Kelly, Barrys (Mgr: W P Clarke) & Western Connection (Mgr: R Dyer)
Having third race start. First race start 3rd of 12 runners at Kembla Grange 2yo Mdn in Jun over 1000m, slow track; 2-1/4 len behind Thronum with 54kg. Went for a break before returning 5th of 7 starters at Beaumont (Newcastle) Mdn Nov 19 over 1200m, 4-1/2 len behind Witches with 55.5kg. Look for better showing here.
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L F ROCHE
Purple, White Stars And Sleeves, Yellow Armbands And Cap
7 0x748 BEST OF PLUCK
CLARRY CONNERS
10YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
R M Hadley
Last run 8th of 9 runners at Warwick Farm 3yo Mdn Nov 23 over 1400m, 8-3/4 len behind Flow with 54.5kg. Run before ran on from midfield; 4th of 8 starters at Gosford Mdn Plate Nov 9 over 1200m, 3-1/4 len behind Deadly Shadow carrying 55.5kg. Needs to lift.
9
GRANT BUCKLEY
Green, Black Sleeves, Red Cap
8 73x61 INSENSATA
JASON COYLE
10YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Miss A Double, P Drayton, Mrs S Taylor, M Moore, A Skelly & R Skelly
Having second run back today. First-up after three months fractious in barriers and jumped awkwardly; pulled up with poor post-race recovery 6th of 7 starters at Kembla Grange Mdn Nov 12 over 1200m, slow track; 12-1/2 len behind Khaki with 54.5kg. Previously second-up 7th of 12 starters at Goulburn 3yo Mdn in Aug over 1200m, slow track; 5-3/4 len behind Fragonard carrying 55kg. May need more time.
7
Navy Blue, Grey Maltese Cross, Black Sleeves, White Cap
9 5470 REGRADING
CLARRY CONNERS
10YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
A J Pilling, M P Bewg, S C Leary, D J Loosemore, J L Handcock, R A Stewart, S B Browning & C R Hill
Last outing overraced early stages; ran last at this track E&G Mdn Nov 18 over 1300m, 8 len behind Pleased carrying 56.5kg. The start before that; jumped awkwardly and inquiry into performance; 7th of 8 runners at Kembla Grange Mdn Nov 1 over 1300m, 11 len behind A Snip Of Cyndy carrying 57.5kg. Mixing form. Minor claims.
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J PARR
Orange
10 29x26 SENSACOVA
MARC CONNERS
10YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
P J Cluff & T J Fahey
Third-up today. Resuming sat on speed throughout then 2nd of 11 runners at Beaumont (Newcastle) Mdn Nov 5 over 1150m, 2-3/4 len behind Mega Mall carrying 55.5kg. Second-up failed to make an impression; 6th of 9 runners at Wyong Mdn Nov 24 over 1350m, 7-3/4 len behind Just Dreaming carrying 55.5kg. Showing enough to keep safe.
10
M BELL
Pink, Silver Stripes, Quartered Cap