Moe   25 Apr 2024
 
GOING: S

Young Signs Maiden Plate 2088m

Track: SOFT 7   Rain (Max: 15)   Rail: Out 6m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.6).  

From the inside gate Mishima is expected to dash through and lead from Star Of Kongo and Pianta. STAR OF KONGO (4) has performed well in his two runs this campaign, featuring in the money. Slight drop in trip here no concern. Look for a forward showing. SUBARCTIC (5) has been in the placings at all four runs since coming down from NSW and is sure to feature prominently again. PIANTA (8) disappointed second-up at Bairnsdale after posting a solid effort at that track when resuming. Strips fitter again and is not without claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Back Star Of Kongo to win.
1 9328x BENBULBEN
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs S A Barton, Mrs R P Holloway, B Holloway, F X Mccarthy, B Danaher, C P Wright, J R Wallace, BLG Racing (Mgr: Mrs L Mcdowall), P D Brumby, R L Charley, T Danaher, W J Wallace, G T Lewis & L G Howard
First-up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 13 at Geelong Mdn-Sw June 4 over 2424m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Thistler with 59.5kg at $9.50. Previously first up; fourth of 9 at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw January 6 2023 over 1500m, 5 len behind Edge Of Reward carrying 59kg at $15. Doesn't appeal.
8
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Khaki, ANZAC Insignia
2 466x0 GRAND MAXIM
IAN JONES
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
I R Jones & Dr G M Jones
Second-up. First-up after eight months second last of 12 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on March 24 over 1200m, 8 len behind Hampton Palace carrying 59.5kg at $101. Previously second-up 8th of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 15 over 1600m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Fine Rebel carrying 59.5kg at $201. Fitter but must improve sharply.
7
NEIL FARLEY
White, Green Diamonds
3 35x50 MISHIMA
ERIC MUSGROVE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs I E H Musgrove, P J Morgan, Mrs S L Morgan, Ms B J Simpson & Miss J Collis
Third-up today. Resuming settled back and ran on when 5th of 7 at Ballarat Mdn-Hwgt on April 7 over 1400m, 8 len behind I'm Airborne with 69.5kg at $7.50. Second run from a spell 12th of 14 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on April 15 over 1600m, 6 len behind Zapurple Groove carrying 59.5kg at $41. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
1
ZAC SPAIN
 Red And White Diamonds, Black Sleeves, Red Cap
4 70x23 STAR OF KONGO
SHARYN TROLOVE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A Parr, J Lamb, Ms L T Lamb, Mrs K Lont, D McGann, W M Macdonald, C P Cameron, Ms J Pollock, Ms J Geddes, R Pollock, J Hayes, J Bongers, Miss S L Trolove & Ms G M Evans
Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 13 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on March 24 over 1600m, long-neck behind Shezavixen carrying 59.5kg at $41. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on April 15 over 2200m, 4.5 len behind Bit Of Oz with 59.5kg at $4.50. Two runs back have been strong for a race like this. Expected to run well.
4
P GATT
White, Royal Blue four leaf clover, Sleeves, Quartered CAP
5 62322 SUBARCTIC
MATTHEW SMITH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook), Mrs C M Cook, Ms B L Cook, Masgan Racing Syndicate (Mgr: V J Mason) & Mrs M A Smith
Going well. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Kyneton Mdn-Hwgt on April 11 over 1856m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Mon Etoile with 69.5kg at $2.30. The run before that 2nd of 13 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Mighty George carrying 59.5kg at $2.50. Racing in honest fashion and won't be long in breaking through.
3
Fred W Kersley
MAROON, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, YELLOW ARMBANDS AND CAP
6 x9273 COLONEL HATHI
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Sparta Racing (Mgr: D S Browne) & Mrs C T Brooks
At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Pariah Pearl with 59kg at $5.50. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 13 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on March 24 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Shezavixen carrying 59kg at $3.80. Should be at his top for this and gets his chance to breakthrough.
9
WILL GORDON
YELLOW, PURPLE SLEEVES AND CAP, YELLOW POM POM
7 36334 KING OF WESSEX
R GRIFFITHS & M DE KOCK
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M F De Kock, L M Nestadt, G Barber, L P Ralphs, G I Hankinson, Clanbrooke Racing (Mgr: D P Humphries), Mrs J M Mortimer, B F Mortimer, The Kablamo Racing (Mgr: J K Daymon), B I Poynter & Ms A L Baldwin
Last start 4th of 12 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 2000m, slow going 4 len behind Infinity Imperial carrying 59kg at $4. The race before that 3rd of 11 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 28 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Tulsa King carrying 59kg at $8. Racing in honest fashion and is sure to be about the money.
11
LACHLAN KING
Blue, Yellow Epaulettes, Blue Cap
8 68x48 PIANTA
PAUL & TRACEY TEMPLETON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J M Barrett, Mrs G Barrett, P Templeton & Mrs T L Templeton
Third-up today. First-up made ground from midfield; 4th of 13 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on March 24 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Shezavixen with 59kg at $9. Second run from a spell 8th of 14 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on April 15 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Zapurple Groove carrying 59kg at $11. A little disappointing last time. Can bounce back.
9
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Royal Blue, White Spades And Armbands
9 24672 CAFE AWARD
DANNY O'BRIEN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
G W De Gruchy, A W Bruhn, J C Hitt, Mrs H M Hitt, Miss B B Hitt, D A Monson, B M Moloney, Dr J G Morgan, R N Harris, M Synan, S W Bruhn, R H Hitt, RKH Thoroughbreds (Mgr:R Hamer), Shout To The Top (Mgr: C Harrington) & Hot Fuss (Mgr: A Rankine)
Most recently 2nd of 10 at Avoca Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1860m, slow going 0.8 len behind Celtic Knot carrying 57kg at $7.50. The run before that 7th of 14 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on March 16 over 1715m, 5.5 len behind Blooming Edge with 57kg at $15. Racing well of late and is sure to feature prominently.
10
LIAM RIORDAN
Navy Blue, White Checked Sleeves And Cap
10 x8485 GOLDEN LOTUS
WENDY KELLY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
K King, S A Joyce, D Murkies, L Dawson, Mrs A E Dawson, Mrs A P King, Benalla Not Kentucky (Mgr: C P Norman) & Ken King Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs A P King)
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 2100m, 3.5 len behind Quamby with 57kg at $9.50. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 11 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 28 over 1600m, 5 len behind Tulsa King carrying 57kg at $101. Looks a threat in this company.
5
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
MAROON, LIME SPOT, SLEEVES AND CAP
11 2x676 TWINKLE VAN WINKLE
WENDY KELLY
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
G T Albion, J F Allsep, R Borg, B L Brent, A R Bryant, D C Connell, P W Elliott, I Manton, A S Milton, K Milton, S K McNamara, J Samulski, B D Scully, H R Waller, P G Zaninovich, Hancox Bloodstock P/L's Bhara (Mgr: Ms S F Hancox) & R P S (Mgr: B D Phillips)
At the latest run got back early 6th of 12 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1612m, 9 len behind Undaunting carrying 57kg at $61. The run before that second last of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 7 over 1600m, 11 len behind Divus Romulus carrying 57kg at $26. Fully tested on her recent run.
2
J BOWDITCH
light PINK, WHITE QUARTERS
12 069 WARBECK
TREVOR J ANDREWS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms D A Kroger
Last start 9th of 14 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on April 15 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Zapurple Groove carrying 59.5kg at $61. Before that 6th of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on March 26 over 1530m, 7 len behind Cat Noir with 59.5kg at $26. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
13
A MC CABE
Emerald Green With Black four leaf Clover, Emerald green sleeves,black seams,green cap,black SEAMS
13 55x85 TOBI SARU
LUKE OLIVER
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss D A Poulter, N Gopaul, A J Halloran, S K McNamara, Mrs N E Messerle, C K Messerle, J D Rose, C Prentice, J Lambden, Mrs A Lambden, R J Codd, Mrs R E Burke, Mrs K E Mills, D Buckley & Mrs K A Buckley
Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 8th of 10 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 28 over 1200m, 10 len behind Zoomed carrying 59.5kg at $61. Second run from a spell 5th of 14 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on April 15 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Zapurple Groove carrying 59.5kg at $51. Has claims against this lot.
6
ARRON LYNCH
GREEN YELLOW, WHITE CIRCLE AND HOOPED CAP