Murwillumbah   30 Mar 2024
 
GOING:

TAKE IT EZY MEAT CO MAIDEN HANDICAP 1010m

Track: HEAVY 10   Rain (Max: 24)   Rail: True.  

Moderate tempo anticipated without a noted leader to run them along. LIGHTNING RAGE (1) is a four-year-old gelding facing the starter for the first time. From a family of winners, being by Rageese from D J Lightning. Has found the line nicely under minimal pressure in his most recent trials. Promising type who looks sure to make a bright start to his career. ALZURRI (2) progressed nicely in his second start when chasing gamely into fifth at Ballina. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. OAKFIELD PANTHER (10) finds the maiden win elusive but has shown some positive signs this time in. In the mix on best efforts. SLIM PICKINGS (8) is a likely improver off a sound debut showing. Next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Lightning Rage to win on debut.
1 LIGHTNING RAGE
PETER SINCLAIR
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Sutton Park Racing
Four-year-old gelding making debut by Rageese out of D J Lightning. Purchased for AUD $ 40,000 (Magic Millions 2021 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). Fourth over 940m in a Grafton trial on March 7 then followed up with a fifth over 940m in a Grafton trial on 1March 7. Sure to have admirers.
4
MATTHEW MCGUREN
DARK BLUE, WHITE FLAMES, STRIPED SLEEVES
2 05 ALZURRI
BRETT CAVANOUGH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
A A Pacey, Mrs H M Pacey, D Mcilveen, P R Elsley, S D Pratt, S Jensen, H Brake, R Brown, J Gelfius, B N Fleming, T J Casey, S C Pepper, D J Rosenberg, P A Hamilton, G J Thackeray, D Johnston, K M Flower & Pit Racing (Mgr: N J Beckett)
Third race start today. At debut, second last of 11 at Armidale Mdn on January 29 over 1100m, 8 len behind Serifice with 57.5kg at $8. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Ballina Mdn on March 9 over 1010m, slow going 4 len behind Star Emblem with 59kg at $14. One of the main threats.
1
M BENNETT
Yellow, Green Braces, Red Striped Sleeves, Green Cap
3 9 GO THE GUINNESS
TROY PASCOE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs G M Roderick, Mr I J Mcclafferty, Mr B R Gitsham, Mr N B Gitsham, Mr J Hawke, Mrs S M Pascoe, Miss S McClafferty, Mr W Hall, Mr D J Kostowski, Mrs C Roach, Mrs S Roach, Mr R Jones, Mr L Hawke, Mr L Tolley, Mr Z Tronc, Mr P D Fitzgerald, Mr D Hanna, Mr S L I McCreghan, Mr J Sultana, Mr R Sultana
Dual acceptor. Jumped at big odds at debut, ran last of 9 at Toowoomba Mdn on February 3 over 1000m, 10 len behind Touch Of Gracie with 59kg at $41. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
5
D PEISLEY
Black, White Star, Red And White Stars Sleeves And Cap
4 MAIL LADY
MARK PALMER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs G Harvey & J E Harvey
On debut. Four-year-old mare by Mail Train out of Sparkling Lass. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 900m at Beaudesert February 15. This looks too tough.
8
ROYAL BLUE, LIME GREEN YOKE, SEAMS CAP
5 28 NIRVANA BEAUTY
MARK PALMER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
T S Foote
Dual acceptor. Third race start today. At big odds at debut, with blinkers first time; 2nd of 7 at Gatton 3yo Mdn on January 23 over 860m, 0.5 len behind Madame Moth carrying 55.5kg at $26. Last start 8th of 11 at Kilcoy 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 800m, slow going 7 len behind Arabian Fox with 53kg at $19. Each way chance.
6
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Black, Red Crossed Sashes, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 MISS HONEYCOMB
KIM LOY
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
R J Mazurkiewicz, R Mazurkiewicz & M Mazurkiewicz
Filly by Sepoy on debut. Finished fifth in a Gold Coast trial over 850m on February 27. Prepared to overlook at this stage.
7
L P ROLLS
Emerald Green, Black Lightning Bolt,black SLEEVES,Emerald Green Halved , Emerald Green Cap With Black Lightning Bolt
7 3x8 TORQUE OF DREAMS
MATTHEW DUNN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
C Millane, I J Corazzol, A R Breen, Miss R H Camp, Ms C J Buchanan, G Francois & Ms M M M O'Toole
Third race start. First start 3rd of 10 at Ipswich 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 13 over 800m, 3.5 len behind Kesalul carrying 55kg at $26. Returned from break 8th of 10 at Ipswich 3yo Mdn on March 16 over 1100m, 12 len behind Wahine Galaxy carrying 58kg at $15. Don't underestimate.
3
Purple, Gold Treble Clef
8 7 SLIM PICKINGS
RENITA BEATON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Gall Bloodstock (Mgr: B D Gall)
At debut, sat on the pace before fading 7th of 10 at Beaudesert Mdn on March 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Young Pip carrying 58kg at $11. Expecting a bit more with the race experience on board.
9
Orange, White Star, Striped Sleeves And White Cap
9 0x948 NORTHWOOD POPPET
BEN ROBINSON
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
PD & PM Gray
At the latest run ran last of 8 at Gold Coast Poly Mdn on March 2 over 1100m, 14 len behind Captain Artie carrying 54kg at $61. The race before that 4th of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 4 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Beauty Bound carrying 57kg at $67. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
2
J GRISEDALE
GREEN, GOLD STAGS
10 86874 OAKFIELD PANTHER
TARYN CHURCHILL
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
PD & PM Gray
Most recently 4th of 10 at Ballina Mdn on March 9 over 1010m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Star Emblem carrying 56.5kg at $15. Before that 7th of 10 at Ipswich Mdn-Sw on February 29 over 800m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Evelyn's Joy with 58.5kg at $61. Making headway. Likely to measure up.
10
ROB THORBURN
YELLOW, ORANGE QUARTERS, YELLOW SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP
11 26939 STARSPANGLE PLANET
TARYN CHURCHILL
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
PD & PM Gray
Last start second last of 10 at Ipswich Mdn-Sw on March 16 over 800m, 8 len behind Dawyn's Choice with 56.5kg at $26. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Ipswich Mdn-Sw on February 29 over 800m, slow going 4.5 len behind Evelyn's Joy with 56.5kg at $61. One to watch for late in the piece.
11
YELLOW, ORANGE QUARTERS, YELLOW SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP