Canterbury   23 May 2018
 
GOING: G

Tab (Bm75) 1250m

Track: GOOD 3   Mostly Clear   Rail: Out 3m Entire. (Pent: 4.6).  

Discussions and Prime Candidate prominent. Not a great deal of speed here. Discussions and Prime Candidate look to take up the running. INTUITION looked to have needed the first up run at Rosehill and will have no doubt stripped fitter for this. He was hard in the market on that occasion and his form last preparation was easily good enough to be winning this. Top chance. RED ZEPHYR is another one who was resuming last start and will have also taken benefit from that run. Can get back in his races and may well need further than this, but we can expect sharp improvement here. Looks a danger. POETIC CHARMER has been racing in consistent form of late albeit in weaker company. Another one who's form last preparation was strong and he can be a threat here from the favourable draw. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with Red Zephyr. Either straight out or each way if odds permit.
1 114x6 INTUITION
JAMES CUMMINGS
9YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
K E Goldman, P R Joice, J G Croker, G J Croker, S M Jones & Mrs D Goldman
Second-up today. Fresh up after four months ran last in a small field at Rosehill 3yo (Bm77) May 5 over 1200m, 2-1/2 len behind Sedition carrying 58.5kg. Previously second-up favourite; won by 1 len Newcastle (Bm65) in Dec last year over 1200m defeating Mad Fox with 58kg. Will have taken benefit from the first up outing. Strong chance here.
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G SCHOFIELD
GOLD, WHITE ARMBANDS AND CAP
2 x2018 CUBA
JOHN P THOMPSON
9YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Joy Luck (Mgr: A J Crisafi)
Last run overraced early stages; ran last at Kembla Grange 3yo+ Hcp (C2) Apr 26 over 1400m, 1-1/2 len behind Nicochet with 57kg. Run before won by a nose Wyong Hcp (C2) Apr 12 over 1200m defeating Lieutenant Dan with 55kg. Has a nice gate but this will test.
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LEE MAGORRIAN
Orange And Tangerine Stripes, Orange Cap
3 1x175 DISCUSSIONS
JOSEPH PRIDE
9YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
B K Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: B J Hunt)
Last outing jumped awkwardly; sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 starters at this track 3yo+ E&G (Bm74) May 2 over 1250m, 3-1/4 len behind Easy Eddie with 58.5kg. Race before jumped awkwardly; ran last at Warwick Farm 3yo (Bm76) Mar 28 over 1400m, 4-3/4 len behind Dissolution carrying 57.5kg. Blinkers go on here others look better chances.
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JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Lime Green And Silver Hoops
4 1x511 PRIME CANDIDATE
BJORN BAKER
9YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
P K Chudleigh, C R Govan, R I Hitchcock, T D Cowie, A B Baker, A Sutherland, Miss M Sutherland, A Seal, Mrs C Bryant, P Bryant, P J Freebody, M W Stelzner, Ms T Ryan & P Smith
Chasing a hat-trick. Last run won by 2 len (slowly away) Wyong 3&G (Bm65) May 3 over 1100m slow track defeating Wander carrying 59.5kg. Start before won by 1 len Hawkesbury E&G (Bm65) Apr 17 over 1100m defeating Mr Tindall with 56kg. Gets a chance to win again. Take seriously.
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B SHINN
Green, Blue Checks, White Sleeves, Green And Blue Checked Cap
5 51232 PLAYARD
GARRY FRAZER
9YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
W H Hilton, Mrs J M Frazer, Mrs L Clisby, Mrs E A Hughes, G Campbell, S Emblem & M Dipper
Last outing wide throughout; 2nd of 15 runners at Scone Hcp (C2) May 11 over 1300m, a nose behind Savatiano with 57kg. The start before that; inquiry into performance and blocked for run near 600m; got back early 3rd of 7 runners at Gosford Hcp (C2) Apr 25 over 1200m, a neck behind Snitzel Day with 57.5kg. Wide draw too testing.
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J PARR
Black, White V, Striped Sleeves And Cap
6 127x3 POETIC CHARMER
PETER & PAUL SNOWDEN
9YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
No More Distractions (Mgr: D R Como), R K Martin, B Ringland, L M Mckinnon, R H A Whatson, C M Handley, D Colella, M Giardina, M A Mccullan, B Williams, C Dawes, Mrs M M Morley, J Scott, G A Osmond, D Clark, W A Sewell, T C Marshall & Miss S Hughes
Second-up today. First-up after five months ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 starters at Newcastle Hcp (C1) May 8 over 1200m, on slow going 2 len behind Noble Creed with 61.5kg. Previously second-up slowly away; 2nd in a small field at this track 3yo Mdn in Oct last year over 1250m, 2-1/4 len behind Unforgotten carrying 57kg. Improving with racing and a big market watch.
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TIM CLARK
Red, White Triple Crown Syndications Logo
7 113x3 RED ZEPHYR
JOHN O'SHEA
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Z M Hatch & Miss A L Schmiedel
Having second run back today. Fresh up after six months jumped awkwardly; 3rd of 13 runners at this track 3yo+ E&G (Bm74) May 2 over 1250m, 2-3/4 len behind Easy Eddie with 57kg. Previously second-up slowly away; eased back early on 5th of 9 starters at Wyong E&G Mdn in Oct last year over 1200m, 3-1/2 len behind Siam carrying 56kg. Fitter here and will take beating.
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T ANGLAND
Royal Blue, Black Star, Hooped Sleeves, Black Cap, Royal Blue Star
8 5x543 MOSSMAN GORGE
MATTHEW DALE
9YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
M J Dale, R A Cappello, M W Curtis, Mrs J Curtis, M Mcintyre, P J Orbell, G A Orbell, K R Orbell, M D Thompson, G R Wallace, G C York & Dream Bloodstock (Mgr: C P Dacey)
Useful gelding. Last start wide throughout and laid in in the straight; raced on the pace then 3rd of 10 runners at Wagga Hcp (C3) May 4 over 1000m, slow track; 1-3/4 len behind Equal Balance carrying 59kg. The run before laid in near 200m; 4th of 8 starters at Randwick-Kensington 3yo (Bm74) Apr 18 over 1100m, 2-1/4 len behind Warranty carrying 57kg. In the money latest and among the chances here.
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J FORD
Pink, Dark Blue And White Checked Sash, Sleeves And Cap
9 34x31 DAWN DAWN
M, W & J HAWKES
9YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
R R & Mrs P L Crosby
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming blocked for run in straight; made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 starters at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo F (Bm64) Apr 11 over 1200m, 1-1/4 len behind Island Daze with 59.5kg. Second-up won by 1 len (passed fit at barrier) this track 3yo F (Bm70) May 2 over 1250m defeating Fifth Affair with 58kg. Capable of a strong show here.
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K JENNINGS
Yellow, Pink Diamond Sash, Pink Seams On Sleeves And Cap
10 11 NOBLE CREED
KRIS LEES
9YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Gooree Stud (Mgr: E M Cojuangco)
Having third race start. At debut, won by 2-1/4 len Gosford Mdn Apr 25 over 1100m defeating Sun And Heir carrying 58kg. Last start won by 1-1/2 len Newcastle Hcp (C1) May 8 over 1200m slow going defeating Nipotina carrying 57kg. Continues to make headway. Top chance.
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JAMES MCDONALD
Red, Black Stripes
11 25531 BLAZERAY
CHRIS WALLER
9YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
R J Sullivan
Last run won by 1/2 len Hawkesbury Mdn May 10 over 1300m defeating Tactical Formation carrying 58.5kg. Before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 starters at Newcastle Mdn Hcp Apr 28 over 1200m, slow track; 4-1/2 len behind Brabinger carrying 59kg. Maiden winner latest but stiffer assignment this time.
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C W BROWN
Royal Blue, Gold Sash, Checked Sleeves, Gold Cap
12 216 TANIKO
JAMES CUMMINGS
9YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
Godolphin
Last outing blocked for run in straight and laid out throughout; made ground from midfield; 6th of 14 starters at Scone Hcp (C1) May 11 over 1100m, 2-3/4 len behind Connemara with 56.5kg. The start before that; tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 3-1/2 len (laid in near 400m) Wyong Mdn Apr 19 over 1200m defeating Ready's Queen carrying 58.5kg. Among the winning chances.
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B AVDULLA
Royal Blue