Horsham   28 Oct 2016
 
GOING: G(4)

Telstra Store Horsham Mdn 1200m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 4.95).  

Speed anticipated from Saries Gem, Jack's Choice, Insky and possibly Scarbelly Butch. Plenty of on-pacers here but the leader is well concealed. The pace should be strong. CAPALL RUA ran a huge race first up over 1100m at Warrnambool and looks the testing material if he has progressed from that run. Was trapped deep on that occasion and loomed to win but just petered late. Fitter for the run and if he gets a little cover from the wide gate will be strong late. Lightly raced mare SARIES GEM looks to be over her issues and is racing well this prep. Was on a four day backup when runner up over 1100m at Echuca last start after racing right on the speed. Placed at this trip the run before. Very fit now and must be a great chance of breaking through. JACK'S CHOICE was coming off a ten month spell when an impressive runner up over this distance at Casterton, hitting the line well. Has been given a 39 day freshen up so staying at this trip is not an issue. Do Dar placed in a weaker race at Manangatang on debut but is capable of being competitive here. SUGGESTED PLAY: Looking to play both Capall Rua and Saries Gem.
1 6x3 CAPALL RUA
SYMON WILDE
11YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
C W Whitehead, Mrs R A Whitehead, J R Irvine, D J Pill, W D Blackwell, Mrs C Blackwell, S W Wilde & S W Wilde
Having third race start. First race start 6th of 9 starters at Warrnambool 3yo Mdn Plate in Mar over 1300m, on slow going 11-3/4 len behind But It's True with 58kg. Returned from break hampered at start; made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 runners at Warrnambool 3yo+ Mdn Oct 16 over 1100m, slow track; 1/2 len behind Break Time with 58.5kg. Look for further progress here.
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J MOTT
Pale Blue, White Stripes And Sleeves, White Cap
2 2 DO DAR
LOGAN MCGILL
11YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
K Smith
Trialled in preparation for debut last start. At debut, ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 starters at Manangatang 4yo+ Mdn Oct 8 over 1175m, a head behind Rasputin carrying 58.5kg. Improvement on first up run expected. Each way claims.
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HARRY COFFEY
Green, White Halves
3 398x3 HARLEM LIGHTS
GRAEME HICKS
12YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
D J Trigg, Ms Y A Grahame & Miss M Henley
Having second run back today. Fresh up after a year 3rd of 9 runners at Avoca (Bm52) Oct 15 over 1175m, on slow going 4-1/2 len behind Bon Jovial carrying 57kg. Previously second-up 9th of 13 starters at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn in Oct last year over 1550m, 9 len behind Jim's Special with 58kg. Useful type, definite improver.
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GARRY PHILLIPS
Brown And Red Hoops, Grey Sleeves And Cap
4 820x3 INSKY
TERRY & KARINA O'SULLIVAN
13YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs K Carrison
Racing second-up today. First-up after five months blocked for run in straight; sat on speed throughout then 3rd of 13 runners at Donald 3yo+ Mdn Oct 14 over 1200m, 2-1/2 len behind Sauternes carrying 55.5kg. Previously second-up tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 runners at Warrnambool 3yo+ Mdn in Mar over 1400m, 4-1/4 len behind Holabonita carrying 58.5kg. Useful type, definite improver.
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JESSICA EATON
Black, Cerise Sleeves
5 6 PUFTALOON
S R TURNER
14YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
S G Mooney, T F Mooney & A Mooney
Trialled in preparation for debut last start. Was well in the market at debut, slowly away; 6th of 9 runners at Bordertown 3yo+ Mdn Oct 16 over 1100m, on a wet track; 4-1/4 len behind True Liberty carrying 55kg. Unlikely to be contesting the finish here following first up effort.
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ANNA JORDSJO
Black, Cerise Hoops, Armbands And Cap
6 3044x SCARBELLY BUTCH
KAYE EDWARDS
13YO  GREY  GELDING 58.0KG
P W Chantler & Miss G M Chantler
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 4th of 11 runners at Penola 3yo+ Mdn in Jan over 1700m, 5-1/2 len behind Raj Mahal carrying 58kg. First up last campaign jumped awkwardly; 7th of 10 starters at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn in Sep 2015 over 900m, 3-1/4 len behind Souvlaki with 58kg. Looks up against it here and prefer others.
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CHELSEA HALL
Light Blue, Black Shamrock And Seams, Black Cap
7 3x COSTA LANTE
MS S JAENSCH
11YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Ms T Charters
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only had one start last when she was 3rd in a small field at Bordertown 2yo+ Mdn in Mar over 1100m, on slow going 3 len behind Court Ranger with 55kg. Trialled at Bordertown over 1000m on Oct 16. Fitness an issue. Should need run.
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JOSH CARTWRIGHT
Black And White Quarters, Red Sleeves And Cap
8 380x2 JACK'S CHOICE
DARRYL DODSON
11YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
E Hirsch & Mrs M Hirsch
Having second run back today. Not raced for 39 days. First-up after 11 months ran wide during race; raced on the pace then 2nd of 13 starters at Casterton 3yo+ Mdn Sep 19 over 1200m, in the wet; 1-3/4 len behind Written Era carrying 56.5kg. Previously second-up ran last at Kilmore 3yo F Mdn in Nov last year over 1450m, 12-3/4 len behind La Fleurette carrying 57kg. Top chance, with upside.
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MS H MC KECHNIE
Gold, Black Motif, Collar And Sleeves, Gold And Black Motif Cap
9 0 LOVE ON FRIDAY
STEPHEN LENEHAN
11YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
P Fusca
Was at long odds at debut, always well back 12th of 13 runners at Donald 3yo+ Mdn Oct 14 over 1200m, 7-3/4 len behind Sauternes carrying 56.5kg. Can't see her doing better than fresh performance.
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J FRY
Blue, Red Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
10 79764 LYONESSE
CHRIS CALTHORPE
11YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
S A Menegazzo
Last start 4th of 11 runners at Warrnambool 3yo+ Mdn Oct 5 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4-1/4 len behind Gratwick with 56.5kg. The run before 6th of 7 runners at Pakenham Park Synthetic 3yo+ Mdn Sep 15 over 1200m, 7-3/4 len behind Bellboy Express carrying 56.5kg. Making headway every start. Rates strongly.
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JACK HILL
Purple, White Maltese Cross And Armbands
11 477x9 MRS BIGNELL
GREG BAKER
11YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Rupanyup Panthers (Mgr: G Tyler)
Having second run back today. First-up after three months 9th of 13 starters at Swan Hill 4yo+ Mdn Oct 20 over 975m, 6-3/4 len behind Zen Mistress with 56.5kg. Previously second-up jumped awkwardly and inconvenienced near 200m; raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 starters at Ararat 3yo Mdn in Apr over 1300m, 5-3/4 len behind Lady Selkirk with 56kg. May need more time.
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MELISSA JULIUS
Navy, Silver Band, Silver And White Striped Sleeves, Navy Cap, White Pom Pom
12 9x722 SARIES GEM
JEFF ROGERS
12YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
B C McClure
Racing well. Last outing held ground to the line 2nd of 10 starters at Stawell 3yo+ F&M Mdn Oct 18 over 1100m, on slow going 3/4 len behind Bonnie's Marley with 58kg. Race before held ground to the line 2nd of 11 runners (inconvenienced at start; overraced middle stages; ran wide during race) at Donald 3yo+ Mdn Oct 14 over 1200m, 1-1/4 len behind Esprit Finale carrying 56.5kg. Fought on last time. Big chance.
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MS C PULS
Black, Yellow Crossed Sashes, Red Sleeves, Yellow Cap
13 4 HAPPY PILGRIM
DARREN WEIR
10YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs K Wallace & P Jackson
At debut, ran wide during race; 4th of 9 runners at Stawell 3yo F Mdn October 18 over 1100m, slow track; 5 len behind Save Me Ned carrying 57kg. Improvement on first up run needed. Place best.
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D YENDALL
Aqua, White Star, Yellow Sleeves
14 GOONZALES
CIARON MAHER
10YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
A P Scally, B C Edwards, D Gilleland, P C Essenson, C M Gilleland
First race starter by New Approach out of Goon Serpent. Makes his debut here in what looks a tricky race for him. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Prefer others.
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Green, Red Hoops And Sleeves, Red Cap