Murtoa   27 Jun 2017
 
GOING: S

Murtoa Big Weekend Mdn Plate 1100m

Track: SOFT 5   Showers Early   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.22).  

Accelerato looks the leader and they should run along. FREEHEARTED debuts for Weir off a handy gate with Yendall booked. Finds a winnable race and no surprise if she has talent. ACCELERATO leads and has done that placing both runs back in better Maidens and is ready to win. Looks a danger. COCO GABRIELLE resumes for Weir and has trialled well. Draws out but should be ready and able to cope. A bit of speed possible from out wider with Accelerato sure to be on the pace while Kailua, Odelia, Aquifer Mist and Coco Gabrielle are all likely to go forward. ACCELERATO has led in both starts this time in and been run down but he's battled on quite well and he should give another good account. SINGLE INTENT was shaping up quite well in two runs back before failing badly at Sale last time. Entitled to another chance from the inside gate. MY BOY JOSH makes his debut on the back of a trial win at Avoca recently. Has drawn to get his chance to show up. Freehearted is another first starter who has won an Avoca trial and she'll pay to keep safe as well. SUGGESTED PLAY: The market will tell the story but backing Freehearted if the money is there.
1 x6x32 ACCELERATO
TONY NOONAN
10YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Laurel Oak Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: L Mihalyka), G Grahame, Mrs K Grahame, P Pick, M Blewman (Jnr), Laurel Oak Mikhail (Mgr: L Mihalyka), Ms A Ellem, J Grieves, S Sandridge, Mrs N Pick, Laurel Oak Club Number Three (Mgr: L Mihalyka), Boeara Holdings (Mgr: Ms D Dunphy), S Crawford & P Aalto
Resuming led throughout and just faded 3rd of 10 starters at Werribee 3yo Mdn May 15 over 1100m, slow track; 3-1/4 len behind Tradies Tea Break with 58kg. Second-up led throughout and just faded 2nd of 11 runners at Bendigo 3yo Mdn Jun 3 over 1000m, slow track; 2-1/2 len behind Booradley with 58kg. Had his chances of late but appears well placed here.
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J FRY
White, Green Crossed Sashes, Red Sleeves And Cap
2 775 DOWNS ROAD
SYMON WILDE
10YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R T Down, Mrs V G Down, Mrs J K Condon & L J Condon
At debut, got back early 7th of 13 starters (fractious in barriers; slowly away; blocked for run near 200m) at Warrnambool 2yo+ Mdn May 2 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5-1/4 len behind Iron Machine with 58.5kg. Second-up slowly away and hung in in straight; 7th of 8 starters at Pakenham Park Synthetic 3yo Mdn May 30 over 1200m, 3-1/2 len behind Ville Chanson carrying 58kg. Improvement needed.
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LINDA MEECH
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap
3 MY BOY JOSH
MS J WICKS
10YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
P R Wicks, J R Wicks
Ms J Wicks trained three-year-old colt lining up for first race start. Scored a win in a barrier trial at Avoca over 1100m on June 13. Trial win was handy enough. Could show up.
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MR ANTHONY BOYD
Yellow, Brown Armbands, Yellow Cap
4 RIVERDANCE LAD
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
10YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R S Hennessy, N A Osborne, Ms M Buys & Ms B J McGahan
First race starter by Master Of Design out of Waltzing Lily. Makes his debut here and hasn't been seen in public trials. In good hands so respect any betting moves.
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NATHAN ROSE
Cream, Emerald Green Band And Cap, Cream Pom Pom
5 7x229 SINGLE INTENT
JOHN SALANITRI
10YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
P A Turner, Mrs A Nebauer & J S Nebauer
Last start 9th of 10 runners at Sale 3yo Mdn Jun 1 over 1200m, slow track; 10-3/4 len behind Toorak Playboy carrying 58kg. Before that sat on the pace then 2nd of 9 runners at Kilmore 3yo Mdn May 18 over 1200m, slow track; 3-1/4 len behind Mr Sinatra with 58kg. Disappointed last time but on previous form is in the mix.
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JORDAN CHILDS
Navy Blue, White Hoops, Yellow Sleeves, Navy Blue And Yellow Quartered Cap
6 9x TOLERANT WAY
MATTHEW WILLIAMS
10YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
R J Pompe, D A Wilson, C P McDougall, D K Battley, D C Smith, P E Cowland, Mrs S C Battley, M D Mitchell & Fools Rushin (Mgr: T Giglietta)
At only start last campaign ran last at Sandown-Hillside 2yo Hcp in Jun last year over 1000m, on heavy track; 13-1/4 len behind King Mortar with 58kg. Keener on others.
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J ALLEN
Teal And Gold Triangular Quarters, Teal And Black Seams Sleeves, Black And White Hooped Cap
7 47x COCO GABRIELLE
DARREN WEIR
10YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs R A Boothey, C R Boothey, A M Sproul, R J Tynan, Mrs J Green, P A McGinty, T C Irving, M A Freeman & Lucky Bay Racing (Mgr: L Foley)
Finished off last preparation 7th of 8 starters at Werribee 3yo F Mdn in Jan over 1100m, 3-3/4 len behind Rose Ahead carrying 57kg. First ever race start ran wide during race and laid in in the straight; with blinkers first time; 4th of 10 starters at Bendigo 3yo F Mdn in Dec last year over 1100m, 2 len behind Balancing Act carrying 57kg. Wide gate no help but could show up with luck.
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HARRY COFFEY
Royal Blue, Gold Diamond Band, Diamond Striped Sleeves, Gold Cap
8 9 FLATTERING
PAUL PREUSKER
10YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
P T Gill, S D Francis, Mrs S Christoffel, A Christoffel, O J Fleming, B J Eaton & Johnno's (Mgr: M J Fiteni)
Was at long odds at debut, raced greenly; 9th of 14 starters at Swan Hill 3yo Mdn Jun 10 over 975m, on slow going 7-1/4 len behind Unique Lovely carrying 56kg. Didn't show a lot at only start.
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MS C PULS
Silver, Black Checked Sash, Cerise Sleeves, Silver Cap, Black Star
9 FREEHEARTED
DARREN WEIR
10YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Ms A M Franklin-Browne
Darren Weir trained three-year-old filly lining up for first race start. Scored a win in a barrier trial at Avoca over 700m on Jun 13. In top stable and one to keep an eye on.
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D YENDALL
Royal Blue, Gold Braces, Pale Blue Armbands, Royal Blue And Gold Quartered Cap
10 x6x38 KAILUA
BRENDAN MCCARTHY
10YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
M A White
Resuming laid in in the straight; held ground to the line 3rd of 7 starters at Geelong Synthetic 3yo Mdn May 16 over 1000m, 3/4 len behind Fica Gal with 56kg. Second-up became unbalanced; raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 14 starters at Swan Hill 3yo Mdn Jun 10 over 975m, on slow going 5-3/4 len behind Unique Lovely carrying 56kg. Ordinary last time and is a minor player.
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JACK HILL
Gold, Blue Sash And Sleeves, Gold Cap
11 0x6 MISS MANHATTAN
HENRY DWYER
10YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
T P Meehan, A R Buxton, Mrs K J Collins, M Collins, Mrs C A Dever, D Colella, T Vlahos, Dr M J Williams, J L Ward, Mrs M E Ralph, C Hart, R P Murray, Erica Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S A Dwyer) & Having A Mare Racing (Mgr: D F M Meehan)
First race start always well back ran last (slowly away; severely hampered at start; lame after race) at Kyneton 3yo F Mdn in Feb over 1100m, 10-1/2 len behind Separee carrying 57kg. Went for a spell before returning rider told to use more vigour; 6th of 12 starters at Bendigo 3yo F Mdn Jun 3 over 1300m, on slow going 4-1/2 len behind Cubby carrying 55kg. Fitter but has to find a few lengths.
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LINDA MEECH
Sky Blue, Purple Stars, White Sleeves, Sky Blue Cap, Purple Stars
12 5 SANDTINA
B A GENTLE
10YO  BR/BL  MARE 56.0KG
B Gentle, M Fraser, M Antill, P Bunder, P Duggan, P O'Dea, P Walker & D Sharpe
Jumped at big odds at debut, slowly away; 5th of 14 runners at Swan Hill 3yo Mdn Jun 10 over 975m, on slow going 4-1/4 len behind Unique Lovely carrying 56kg. Place claims appear best.
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HARRY GRACE
Maroon, White Diamond Band, Lime Green Sleeves, Maroon And Lime Green Quartered Cap
13 6x9x6 AQUIFER MIST
TERRY & KARINA O'SULLIVAN
10YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
M J Foster, R J Hamilton, F X Glenane, Miss G Glenane, Mrs U A Keane, P Keane, T O'Sullivan & Mrs R S O'Sullivan
Last outing overraced early, middle stages; 6th of 14 runners at Hamilton 2yo+ Mdn Jun 11 over 1100m, in the wet; 4-1/4 len behind Captain Smooth carrying 55.5kg. At only start last preparation 9th of 12 starters at Camperdown 3yo Mdn in Jan over 1000m, 10-3/4 len behind I Got Shivers with 58kg. Wait until he shows something.
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JESSICA EATON
Gold, White Diamond, Sleeves And Cap
14 47x63 ODELIA
R & S CAMERON
10YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Lauriston Thoroughbred Farm (Mgr: J K O'Brien)
Third-up today. First-up ran wide during race; raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 starters at Seymour 3yo F Mdn May 23 over 1100m, on slow going 5-1/2 len behind Dancingfordiamonds carrying 57kg. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 runners at Geelong Synthetic 2yo+ F&M Mdn Jun 2 over 1100m, 3-1/4 len behind Alejandra with 58kg. Each-way claims.
12
JACK HILL
Orange, Green Quarters, Quartered Cap