Mount Gambier   24 Apr 2024
 
GOING: S

The George Kay Legend Maiden Handicap 1205m

Track: SOFT 7   Rain (Max: 14)   Rail: Out 3m 1550m-500m; True Remainder.  

Genuine pace headed by Merchant Miss from her wide draw. LONGWARRY (6) has changed stables after a couple of mediocre efforts in Victoria earlier in the season. He looked forward at a recent trial and with the benefit of pole position, he can make his presence felt. A market watch is advised. ELLIOTTO (1) fought on resolutely to hold onto fourth place here nearly 5 weeks ago when making his debut. The experience will improve him and he is capable of picking up a win at short notice. FAIR LEGACY (14) has also changed stables this season and is having her first run after a decent spell. She was close up in a recent trial and will be ready to rumble fresh up. Watch the markets closely. TAURI (10) is on debut and has the right profile to figure in the finish. SUGGESTED PLAY: Longwarry on top.
1 4 ELLIOTTO
RICKY BRUHN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R C & Mrs R M Bruhn
Was well-supported at debut, 4th of 12 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Hot Flush carrying 58kg at $4. Sure to be improved by the outing and expected to measure up.
4
MELISSA JULIUS
Purple jacket, royal blue hoops, black cap
2 ZEB'S GLASS
SUE MURPHY
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
R W Brighton, Mrs M C Brighton & Ms S T Murphy
Facing the starter for the first time. Four-year-old gelding by Zebedee out of Street Glass. At the most recent trial finished fifth on March 22 at Mt Gambier over 900m. Respect any move in betting.
6
MS K WALTERS
Lime, Black Band And Armbands
3 SEE DE NIGHT
BELINDA O'LOUGHLIN
3YO  BR/BL  GELDING 58.0KG
G O'Loughlin, J M Monaghan, N J Monaghan, A J Cole, D Stoddart, J E Quinlivan, M K Gitsham, P A Crinis, B J Durbidge, T J Gatacre, M B Tobin, P T Carr, D F Sandeman, N Sandeman & J Sandeman
First-starter by Denman out of See The Night. Hard to gauge so let the betting tell the story.
9
HARRY GRACE
Lime Green, Purple Star, Hooped Sleeves, Lime Cap
4 5 EMERALD REWARD
BARRY CARRAILL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
B. Carraill, S. Carraill, R. Patching, T. Patching, D. Jones, K. Quinlan
Was at long odds at debut, 5th of 9 at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 900m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Kikusui with 57kg at $26. That race experience to prove invaluable.
16
MS S METCALFE
Green, Red Sash & Cap
5 90x FRISE
DARREN KOLPIN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
M Kearns & Mrs A B Kearns
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at Bordertown 3yo+ Mdn-Sw October 29 over 1300m, 18 len behind Overstrike with 58kg at $61. On debut ninth of 12 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw October 11 over 1212m, 11 len behind Delcredere carrying 58kg at $61. Marginal prospect.
7
J MAUND
Yellow, Black Horseshoes, Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
6 9x58x LONGWARRY
PETER HARDACRE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
P G Damon & Mrs F Damon
Gelding back from a spell of six-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Murtoa Mdn-Sw October 7 over 1200m, soft track; 4 len behind Klassik Sistine carrying 57.5kg at $13. First up last campaign fifth of 12 at Hamilton Mdn-Sw September 18 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Lola Bunny with 59.5kg at $4. Can go on with the job this prep.
1
SAMUEL PAYNE
BLACK TEAL LIGHTNING BOLT, WHITE SLEEVES, TEAL STARS, TEAL CAP BLACK STARS.
7 9 TANCREDI
JEFFREY SEARLE
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
J R Searle, Mrs D M Borrillo, L C P Borrillo, Handball Searle (Mgr: C J Burford), M Dwyer, Vegas2028 (Mgr: T T Williams), KennedyStreet5 (Mgr: T T Williams), I B Clarke & Livin' Large (Mgr: J R Searle)
At debut, 9th of 12 at Bordertown 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1100m, 8 len behind Lift The Bar with 57kg at $6. Sure to kick on with that run under the belt.
10
ALANA LIVESEY
PINK, BLACK AND PINK CHECKED SLEEVES, CHECKED CAP
8 9 ELSIE GIRL
BELINDA O'LOUGHLIN
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
S L Pretty, Miss J Ahearn, S J Mules, P J Hill, A B Waye, Miss A M Frankenburg, J R Peters, J Mcrostie, G J McDonald, Ms B L O'Loughlin & C J Wehl
At debut, second last of 10 at Bordertown 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1100m, 7 len behind Hey Mikki carrying 56kg at $19. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
11
D TOURNEUR
Lime Green, Purple Star, Hooped Sleeves, Lime Green Cap
9 8 MERCHANT MISS
DARREN KOLPIN
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
D N Kolpin & B L Kolpin
Was at very long odds at debut, failed to make an impression; 8th of 12 at Bordertown 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1100m, 7 len behind Lift The Bar with 56kg at $51. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
8
T P MADDEN
YELLOW, BLACK HORSESHOES, STRIPED SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
10 TAURI
QUINTON SCOTT
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
K A J Peach, Ms S Sproles, G Hood, Mrs J A Thomas, Mrs B Scott, J W R Unsworth, B F Hurley, G Paxton & Ms S T Paxton
First-starter by Toronado out of Full View. Watch for a market push.
2
JORDYN WEATHERLEY
Grey, Pink And Black Band, Black Cap
11 258x5 COLDENKIM
JOHN BROOKS
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
D J McGinness, D J Duffy, Mrs D Mercer & J G Brooks
Second-up. First-up after nine months 5th of 9 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 1000m, 8 len behind Our Silver Linings carrying 57.5kg at $61. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track 2yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw on June 18 over 1213m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Yaltara carrying 57kg at $15. Solid top-three hope.
12
MS C PULS
BLACK, PINK V, HOOPED SLEEVES AND CAP
12 78 TWILIGHT GLOW
S R FISHER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
J Milward, Mrs C Bawden, Mrs L Duvergier, S Fisher,S McKew,D Melbourne, R Milward, N Sheehan,B Thomas, Mrs K Thomas & R Thomas
Having third race start. At very big odds at debut, second last of 8 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on March 25 over 1000m, 11 len behind Hava Craicin Time carrying 57kg at $61. Last start ran last of 8 at Terang Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1000m, on a slow track; 19 len behind Sea Mist with 57kg at $151. Can't tip based on recent efforts.
5
JADE DOYLE
Grey, Red Braces, Armbands And Cap
13 459x6 COVERT WITNESS
JORDAN FREW
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
M Domingo, G Cragg, J Clarke, A Wickstein, A Olsen, J Matthews & J Matthews
Second-up. First-up after 10 months 6th of 14 at Murray Bridge 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 3 over 900m, 2.75 len behind Volcanic Express with 56kg at $26. Previously second-up with blinkers first time; second last of 12 at Wyong Prov Mdn on April 6 2023 over 1350m, slow going 9 len behind Angara with 55.5kg at $26. Among the top chances.
15
BLACK AND ROYAL BLUE DIAGONAL HALVES, WHITE FERN AND SOUTHERN CROSS, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, BLACK SLEEVES
14 789x FAIR LEGACY
JUSTIN PICKERING
4YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
A G Nitschke, N J Pope, T N Gardner, T J Blundell, D Lloyd, A D Stenner, C L Carmody, J S McShanag, J H Osborne, H Nitschke, M T Nitschke & J Sandhu
Resuming after a nine months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw July 30 over 2200m, 34 len behind Kerkorian with 56kg at $26. On debut second last of 8 at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw May 5 over 1400m, soft track; 12 len behind King Neptune carrying 56kg at $51. Should run well.
3
SAIRYN FAWKE
Navy Blue, Lime Green Crossed Sash
15 9x00 A REEL DIVA
GARRY PHILLIPS
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
G J Phillips
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 12 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1200m, slow going 24 len behind Hot Flush with 53kg at $101. Second-up ran last of 12 at Penola 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 31 over 1400m, 26 len behind Don't Matta Me with 53.5kg at $201. Hard to enthuse.
5
FELICITY ATKINSON
BLUE, GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE CAP
16 5x008 FRONTAL ATTACK
DEAN SAXON
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs M C Saxon, Miss L Saxon, Miss T Saxon, M L Healy, Ms L S Carey, G L Summerhayes, Dr S B Heinze, S A McCorkell, Ms L Mammoliti & P W Triffett
Last start second last of 9 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 1800m, 24 len behind Easy Turn with 59.5kg at $101. The run before that second last of 12 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1200m, slow going 16 len behind Hot Flush with 58kg at $26. Fully tested on his recent run.
6
DYLAN CABOCHE
Emerald Green, White Horseshoes And Cap