Gold Coast   01 Oct 2016
 
GOING: G(3)

Qbi Stroke Recovery Mdn Plate 2200m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear   Rail: 2m 1400-400; True Remainder. (Pent: 4.45).  

Likapostie led last start and looks the most likely to take it up again. Speculative who leads the stayers up. ALCHEMY GOLD was good after a slow off at Ipswich and then placed second same venue. She clearly rates to win off those. ELUSIVE ELEMENT has had plenty of chances but he’s managed a place the last two and was favourite the most recent. Has claims here. SUNCANSING was slow off this venue 7 days ago and made up a heap of ground to place second. Expect the rise in trip to suit. LEGAL STATURE is also in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: A lot to like about the last start effort of Alchemy Gold and happy to play her for the win.
1 23633 ELUSIVE ELEMENT
TREVOR THOMAS
11YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
K A Afford
Impressive in recent runs. Last start 3rd of 11 runners at Ipswich Mdn Sep 16 over 2150m, on rain affected going; 6-1/4 len behind St James Square with 57.5kg. The start before that; slowly away; settled back and ran on when 3rd of 10 runners at this track Mdn Sep 10 over 1800m, on slow going 4-1/2 len behind Master Dame carrying 57.5kg. Rates a winning chance.
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D GRIFFIN
Silver, Two Black Conjoined Horseshoes And Sleeves, Seams Cap
2 48438 GOTTA GOODIE
DARREN GRAHAM
11YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
K Lawson, J Lawson, A Farrugia & T Stafford
Last outing 8th of 10 runners at this track Mdn Sep 10 over 1800m, on slow going 7-1/4 len behind Master Dame with 57.5kg. Before that hampered at start and wide throughout; 3rd of 12 starters at Grafton Mdn Sep 3 over 1706m, 1/2 len behind Bold Chloe carrying 59kg. Has the ability.
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BEN LOOKER
Pink And Blue Quarters, Red Sleeves With Blue Stars, Pink And Blue Quartered Cap
3 x6353 LEGAL STATURE
DARREN GRAHAM
11YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
D W Gardiner
Last outing eased near 200m; 3rd of 11 runners at Lismore Mdn Sep 22 over 1400m, on heavy track; 4-3/4 len behind Wongur with 54kg. Before that blocked for run near 200m; raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 14 runners at Lismore Mdn Plate Sep 2 over 1516m, slow track; 5-1/2 len behind Dagga Boy with 59kg. Place claims.
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MELINDA GRAHAM
Gold, Black Stripes, Hooped Sleeves And Cap
4 0836 LIKAPOSTIE
MARK PALMER
11YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
T Churchill & B Robinson
Last outing couldn't go on with it; 6th of 10 starters at this track Mdn Sep 10 over 1800m, slow track; 6 len behind Master Dame carrying 56kg. Race before sat on the pace then 3rd of 9 starters at this track Mdn Aug 27 over 1800m, on slow going 2-3/4 len behind Regularity carrying 56kg. Passing.
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BROOKE AINSWORTH
Green, Gold Stags
5 45725 MAJOR BO
BRENTON ANDREW
12YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
A M McGrath, E T McGrath, A J McGrath
Last outing 5th of 9 starters at Toowoomba Mdn Sep 24 over 1625m, slow track; 5-1/4 len behind So Choosy carrying 55.5kg. Start before 2nd of 12 starters at Gatton Mdn Sep 6 over 1600m, a head behind Lucky Three Sevens with 56kg. Win would surprise.
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J MISSEN
Orange, Black Hoops, Orange And Black Striped Cap
6 94894 MAKAS KING RULER
BEN AHRENS
13YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
P E Makowiecki, D J Makowiecki, Mrs G D Makowiecki & E Makowiecki
Last run 4th of 11 starters at Ipswich Mdn Sep 16 over 2150m, on a wet track; 11-1/4 len behind St James Square with 57.5kg. The start before that; 9th of 10 starters at Ipswich Mdn Sep 2 over 2200m, slow track; 15-3/4 len behind Our Girl Charlotte with 57.5kg. Take on trust.
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MATTHEW MCGUREN
White, Blue Checks, Gold Crowns
7 65877 MR MALU
MARCUS WILSON
12YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Lw Cross, R Aleckson
Last start hampered at start; 7th of 12 runners at this track Mdn Sep 24 over 1800m, 3-1/2 len behind Trust Misty carrying 54.5kg. The start before that; 7th of 10 starters at this track Mdn Sep 10 over 1800m, on slow going 6-3/4 len behind Master Dame with 54.5kg. Risking.
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M SHIMODAIRA
Dark Green, Yellow Diamond And Sleeves
8 60862 SUNCANSING
WENDY BANNEROT
12YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms J L Scott & R I Loudon
Last start slowly away; 2nd of 12 runners at this track Mdn Sep 24 over 1800m, 2 len behind Trust Misty with 55.5kg. The run before slowly away (5l) and warning - barrier manners; 6th of 8 runners at Lismore Plate (C1) Sep 2 over 2100m, on slow going 8-1/4 len behind Slalom with 59kg. Rates strongly.
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STEPHANIE LACY
Light Green, Yellow And Lilac Diamonds, Yellow Collar, Lilac Cuffs And Peak
9 88x90 BLACK LIGHT
SCOTT HENLEY
11YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
Miss F A Blanch, A M Attwill, B P Martin, P C Free, M J Battese & T J Lim
Third-up today. First-up overraced early stages and tightened for room; 9th of 11 starters at this track Mdn Sep 10 over 1400m, on slow going 11-1/4 len behind Hi Harry with 55kg. Last start wide throughout; 10th of 12 starters at this track Mdn Sep 24 over 1800m, 8-3/4 len behind Trust Misty with 55.5kg. Faces tough assignment.
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MATTHEW PALMER
Lime Green, Pink And Black Checked Sleeves, Pink And Black Checked Cap
10 x0742 ALCHEMY GOLD
JOE GLEESON
10YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 53.0KG
K Cotsiopoulous
Impressive in recent runs. Last outing made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 starters at Ipswich Mdn Sep 16 over 2150m, on a wet track; 1-1/4 len behind St James Square with 51kg. The run before slowly away; 4th of 10 runners at Ipswich Mdn Sep 2 over 2200m, on slow going 1-3/4 len behind Our Girl Charlotte carrying 51kg. Looks a strong winning hope.
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MICHAEL MURPHY
Black, Red Star, Hooped Sleeves And Cap
11 009 MALDITA
JOHN MORRISEY
10YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
Gundaroo Stud (Mgr: R K Lees & L Hoyle)
Last run slowly away; with blinkers first time; 9th of 12 starters at this track Mdn Sep 24 over 1800m, 7-1/4 len behind Trust Misty with 53kg. Start before slowly away; 11th of 13 runners at this track 3yo F Mdn Sep 17 over 1200m, 16-3/4 len behind Beaudacious carrying 57.5kg. Not doing enough to threaten the top few today.
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M HELLYER
Yellow, Dark Blue Diamonds, Red Sleeves, Red And Yellow Quartered Cap