Albury   10 May 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

JOHNSONS MME F&M MAIDEN HANDICAP 1175m

Track: GOOD 4   Rain (Max: 18)   Rail: True.  

Billabong Sue and Enterprise Mousse should lock horns early at a strong tempo. OUT OF THE SHADOWS (9) returns from a 38-week spell. Raced well early last prep with a couple of placings at or around this trip in Victoria before the form tapered. Like the booking of D Beasley to ride. Finds a nice race to make a successful comeback. TENECA REIGN (7) last appeared when fourth as a $1.90 favourite over 1400m at this track in December. Lightly-raced filly who has ability and will be tough to be with the help of the inside gate. Five-year-old mare NO DIXIE (1) is back from a nine-month absence. Raced just three times in her maiden prep last Winter, the best effort coming at her only try over this distance when runner-up at Wagga. Genuine contender. MISS BATURINA (8) is back from a 37-week break for a new stable. Didn't show much in the maiden campaign but gets a few gear changes and Cahill is aboard so one to keep an eye on. SHIPSHEWANA (10) is up in grade but racing well. SUGGESTED PLAY: Out Of The Shadows on top.
1 l24x NO DIXIE
GEOFF CONNELL
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
Mrs K A Smeaton & A J Smeaton
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Gundagai F&M Mdn-Sw August 8 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Crazy Atom with 58kg at $3.30. On debut failed to finish at Narrandera Mdn June 17 over 1400m. Among the better chances.
5
SIMON MILLER
Black, Orange and White Quartered Cap
2 LADY OLIVIA
ROSS PURCELL
3YO  BAY  FILLY 59.0KG
P J White, Mrs L T White & J White
First-starter by No Nay Never out of Like A Song. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Prefer others.
10
R BENSLEY
pink, white five stars
3 9 FALLING STAR
JOHN & CHRIS LEDGER
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 58.0KG
Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), BBT Skyann (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), Racing Club No 5 Ltd (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), S A Lewis, Miss A Cross, M J Radcliffe, G Armstrong, D R Eather, J N Fa'oliu, C Petrolo, B G Shanahan, Zaichenko Hill (Mgr: A M Zaichenko) & N Karadimos
Was at long odds at debut, second last of 10 at Wagga Mdn-Sw on March 28 over 1000m, 8 len behind Satin Stiletto with 54.5kg at $41. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
12
C J PARISH
Red, Blueblood Logo, Red Sleeves, Blueblood Logo,RED CAP,White Star Cap
4 49x BILLABONG SUE
DWAYNE REID
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
D Reid, A R Osborne, B C Reid, Mrs T A Reid, Mrs R K McKeever & Miss K M Gibbons
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Berrigan Mdn-Sw November 4 over 1600m, 10 len behind Surreal Winston with 57kg at $8. On debut fourth of 8 at Deniliquin Mdn-Sw October 21 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Danger Man carrying 57kg at $11. Marginal prospect.
4
HOLLY DURNAN
Royal Blue, Lime Hoops, Royal Blue And Lime Star Sleeves, Royal Blue And Lime Star Cap
5 86 FIN DU JEU
ALICIA MACPHERSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Miss A K MacPherson, C MacPherson, Miss L N Macpherson, P M Schols, C J Speers, Mrs G L Fullarton, B L Fullarton, G P Hoggar & j Lee
Having third race start. At big odds at debut, got back early 8th of 11 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1000m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Strat carrying 57kg at $41. Second-up second last of 7 at Deniliquin Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1000m, 6 len behind Lady Rubick with 54.5kg at $6. Out of her depth.
3
MS HANNAH LE BLANC
Purple And White Diamonds, Black Sleeves And Cap
6 95 ENTERPRISE MOUSSE
SHANE BLOOMFIELD
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
P M Knight
Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, second last of 10 at Holbrook Mdn on April 13 over 1100m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Grisbi's Pal carrying 58.5kg at $4.50. Last start 5th of 7 at Leeton Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 1150m, 4 len behind Boyfriend with 56.5kg at $13. Hard to find many positives.
6
JACK MARTIN
YELLOW, PURPLE CHEVRONS AND ARMBANDS, STRIPED CAP
7 x545x TENECA REIGN
DONNA SCOTT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs J Adamo
Resuming after a spell of five months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw December 16 over 1400m, 3 len behind Miss White carrying 55.5kg at $1.90. Previously first up; fifth of 11 at Wodonga 3yo Mdn-Sw November 24 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ellessthree carrying 56kg at $67. Can return in winning form.
1
AMY O'DRISCOLL
BLUE, GOLD SHAMROCK, DIAMONDs SLEEVES,GOLD CAP
8 797x MISS BATURINA
PETER J MORGAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
J W Marzol, W D Fisher, T L Murphy, A B O'Brien, J Seach, J N Roche, R J Veitch, I F Bonecker, M J Bodel & E G McComish
Resuming after a nine months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn-Sw August 25 over 1000m, 6 len behind Cyclone Rupert carrying 55kg at $26. On debut seventh of 12 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn-Sw July 28 over 1000m, 6 len behind Koga Ninja carrying 57kg at $10. Must be included.
7
M A CAHILL
 Royal Blue, Aqua Collar And Cuffs, Quartered Cap
9 3788x OUT OF THE SHADOWS
MS D MCQUEEN
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Miss D McQueen, Ms V G Burns, S D Montgomery, Ms J L Young, Mrs C Adamo, J Adamo, Ms J L Perkins, Mrs K Alderton & D A Alderton
Resuming after nine months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at Seymour Mdn-Sw August 17 over 1400m, soft track; 9 len behind Too Big with 57.5kg at $67. When resuming last campaign fifth of 10 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw May 18 over 1118m, 3.5 len behind Memphis Shadow carrying 57.5kg at $21. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.
11
D BEASLEY
Turquoise, Pink Sash And Cap
10 90722 SHIPSHEWANA
S G NOBLE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
S G Noble & J K Douglas
Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Leeton Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 1150m, 1.5 len behind Boyfriend with 57kg at $5. The race before that 2nd of 10 at Holbrook Mdn on April 13 over 1100m, slow going 2.5 len behind Grisbi's Pal carrying 56.5kg at $10. Capable of a strong showing.
2
SAMANTHA NOBLE
TEAL, TWELVE APOSTLES LOGO, YELLOW SLEEVES,TEAL HALVED,YELLOW CAP
11 x5740 ARTIE'S HULA
C J DAVIS
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
J E Richards & Mrs K J Davis
At the latest run ran last of 13 at Wagga Super Mdn-Sw on May 3 over 1200m, 10 len behind Ludovica with 54kg at $151. Before that 4th of 7 at Leeton Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 1150m, 3.5 len behind Boyfriend carrying 54kg at $15. Outclassed.
9
SARAH MCDONOUGH
Green, Yellow Checks, Striped Sleeves, Seams And Cap
12 06x06 TALK OF STARS
MICHAEL TRAVERS
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms R J Tatham
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 10 at Holbrook Mdn-Sw on April 13 over 800m, slow going 16 len behind Kerle's Miss with 57kg at $5. Second run from a spell second last of 7 at Leeton Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 1150m, 5 len behind Boyfriend with 57kg at $11. Will not find this easy. Not keen.
8
JAKE DUFFY
Black, White Stars Sash,BLACK CAP,WHITE Star Cap