Gawler   25 Apr 2024
 
GOING: S

Andrew Russell Veteran Living Maiden Plate 1200m

Track: SOFT 5   Clouds (Max: 17)   Rail: Out 4m Entire, Sectional 608m.  

Not expecting them to go too hard with a lack of pace evident. VALIEVA (11) ran on well to finish third fresh up on this track just over a fortnight ago, finishing 4 lengths behind the winner that day. She strips fitter and in a field without much depth, she is the one to beat. MORRIS MINOR (4) has been running on late in both of his starts this prep and cops an improved draw third up. He has the blinkers on for the first time which will keep him focused early on and he is ready to put his best hoof forward in this. WE'VE GOTTA DEEL (7) was back in form with a second-place finish at Bordertown 11 days ago. He was an easy trial winner before that and his first win is not far away. Stick with him. SUGGESTED PLAY: Valieva to win.
1 0 BROWN NOSE DAY LAD
NICOLE IRWIN
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
KirklistonStud (Mgr: JM Thompson)
Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, second last of 12 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 1200m, 13 len behind Lunasha with 58kg at $67. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
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D TOURNEUR
WHITE, ANZAC APPEAL AND RSL LOGOS AND CAP
2 CABALLO LOCO
JARROD LYNCH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
G C Oakes & Mrs R A Oakes
On debut. Four-year-old gelding by Host out of Monica's Machine. At the most recent trial finished fifth at Murray Bridge over 1000m. Not ready yet.
7
SOPHIE LOGAN
Royal Blue, Gold Checks, White Band, Sleeves And Cap
3 94804 LUDO
DEAN SAXON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs M C Saxon, Miss T Saxon, Miss L Saxon, M L Healy, S A McCorkell, S Heinze, G Summerhayes, Ms L Carey, W Nibbs, Ms D Ward, P W Triffett, J A Zarb & C Camilleri
Last start 10th of 12 at this track 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Trantoro carrying 58kg at $41. Before that 8th of 12 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Thebarberofseville with 59.5kg at $61. Will be doing best work late.
3
BEN PRICE
EMERALD GREEN, WHITE HORSESHOES AND CAP
4 34x47 MORRIS MINOR
CRAIG CURTIS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
C Curtis, A I Balmer, M A Mayman & W J Pollock
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 12 at Oakbank 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Pure Bliss carrying 58kg at $17. Second-up 7th of 14 at Balaklava 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 1300m, 9 len behind Hot Off carrying 58kg at $10. Rates highly. Big chance.
3
LACHLAN NEINDORF
PINK AND ROYAL BLUE STRIPES, STRIPES SLEEVES, STRIPES CAP
5 06x SAINT MICHAEL
JUSTIN PICKERING
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M A Crawford
He is resuming after a nine months break. Finished off last campaign with blinkers first time; sixth of 10 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw July 19 over 1100m, soft track; 6 len behind Sixteen Reasons carrying 57.5kg at $11. On debut ran last of 12 at Balaklava 2yo+ Cg&E Mdn-Sw June 28 over 1050m, soft track; 12 len behind Boy Racer with 57.5kg at $3.50. Doesn't appeal.
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MARGARET COLLETT
Green, Blue Quarters, White Sleeves And Cap
6 x3x80 SPINACH
ANDREW BESWICK
5YO  GREY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mr A B Beswick, Ms C M Smallridge & Mt Pleasant Thoroughbreds
Third-up today. First-up failed to make an impression; second last of 9 at Clare 2yo+ Cg&E Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 1100m, 8 len behind Bona Fide Star with 55kg at $26. Second run from a spell second last of 11 at Balaklava 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 1050m, 12 len behind Sioux Warrior carrying 55kg at $101. Low draw but others have better credentials.
2
ANNA JORDSJO
White, Dark Blue Diamond, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
7 x5702 WE'VE GOTTA DEEL
S & J JAENSCH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Send The Fleet, B Perry, A Moro, Mrs S Moro, R Brewster, Mrs S Brewster & Ms M Davis
Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Bordertown 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1100m, 0.9 len behind Hey Mikki with 54kg at $15. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn on February 21 over 1350m, 11 len behind Terambi carrying 58kg at $26. Not far away last start. Big chance.
1
POLLY BREWSTER
LIGHT BLUE ,RED QUARTERS, GOLD SLEEVES AND CAP
8 08x3 WORLD AFFAIRS
CHRIS BIEG
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J F P Schmidt, M W Lewis, A Zarko, M Duggin, R W Balfour & Malti (Mgr: T Williams)
Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 10 at Bordertown 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1100m, 2 len behind Hey Mikki with 56.5kg at $26. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when with blinkers first time; 8th of 12 at Balaklava 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 22 over 1050m, 7 len behind Little Bit Chai with 58kg at $101. Should progress from that first-up run.
5
FELICITY ATKINSON
BLACK, ORANGE CROSSED SASHES AND ARMBANDS
9 459x6 COVERT WITNESS
JORDAN FREW
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
M Domingo, G Cragg, J Clarke, A Wickstein, A Olsen, J Matthews & J Matthews
Second run back. 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 carrying 56kg at $26. Previously second-up with blinkers first time; second last of 12 at Wyong Prov Mdn on April 6 2023 over 1350m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Angara carrying 55.5kg at $26. Don't underestimate.
4
J HOLDER
BLACK AND ROYAL BLUE DIAGONAL HALVES, WHITE FERN AND SOUTHERN CROSS, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, BLACK SLEEVES
10 789x2 FAIR LEGACY
JUSTIN PICKERING
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
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 carrying 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 with 56kg at $51. Has the ability to run well.
4
SAIRYN FAWKE
Navy Blue, Lime Green Crossed Sash
11 949x3 VALIEVA
SHAYNE CAHILL
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
M Dwyer, B A Blums, P A Callary, R J Wilkinson, D J Bryant, C J Burden, R N Kastelein & M D Smith
Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 12 at this track 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Trantoro with 56kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at this track 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on October 27 over 1100m, 2 len behind La Defense with 53kg at $21. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
6
TODD PANNELL
PURPLE, YELLOW CIRCLES AND CAP