Ararat   26 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G

Russ Studio Jewellers Maiden Plate 1306m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 14)   Rail: Out 3m 1300m - 350m. True Remainder. (Pent: 5.08).  

Genuine tempo from Parnassus leading Hellish. HELLISH (5) gave a great sight last start when only collared late when a close third over 1406m at Terang. Fitter again here and dropping back slightly in distance looks ready to give a bold sight. Hard to beat. INJAIR (2) didn't shirk his task when running on for fourth first-up at Geelong. Started favourite last start when seventh at Geelong and can bounce back and make his presence felt here. AMAHLOSI (1) resumes for just his second start and first start since September. Hit the line well for fifth over 1800m in only previous appearance and with blinkers on here he can run a bold race fresh. PARNASSUS (3) showed improvement from first-up to second-up when he battled on well for third at Geelong last start and with added fitness he can be in this for a long way. From a nice draw POEMS (10) can give some cheek second-up. SUGGESTED PLAY: Hellish on top.
1 5x AMAHLOSI
PATRICK KEARNEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Liam Howley Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: L Howley), N C Duncan, G P Wicking, A T Flint, N Duncan, P Duncan, Dr S A Duncan, Miss C M Kroussoratis, Mrs R M Langdon, Ms J A Langdon, A Yamouni, Ravenswood Park Racing (Mgr: A P Langdon) & Langdon Thoroughbred Racing (Mgr: P C Langdon)
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when from last on the turn 5th of 9 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on September 26 over 1800m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Rain Dance with 59.5kg at $5.50. Capable of a bold run fresh.
1
EOIN WALSH
BLACK, YELLOW SPADE,BLACK SLEEVES,YELLOW SPOTS,YELLOW CAP
2 66x47 INJAIR
PAUL & TRACEY TEMPLETON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms K A Wilkie
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 9 at Geelong 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 26 over 1130m, 2 len behind Xavier with 59.5kg at $7. Second-up 7th of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1300m, 7 len behind Crystanado with 59.5kg at $3.30. Racing well. Has strong claims.
6
J FRY
WHITE, SKY BLUE HOOPS, ROYAL BLUE BAND, WHITE AND SKY BLUE HOOPS SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE CAP, SKY BLUE QUARTERS, WHITE PEAK
3 79x63 PARNASSUS
M & L CERCHI
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
M E Ruff, T Tay, T Chiuchiarelli, F Faelli & Mrs B M C Rooney
Third-up today. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1000m, 9 len behind Light Wish with 59.5kg at $9.50. Second-up set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1300m, 4 len behind Crystanado carrying 59.5kg at $13. Fitter again and can give a sight.
10
JACK HILL
WHITE, GOLD AND NAVY BLUE ANGLE HORSESHOE, NAVY BLUE SLEEVES AND CAP
4 98x8 DIRTY WEEKEND
SIMON ZAHRA
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Simon Zahra Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: S Zahra), M J Bracchi, Mrs E M Bracchi, J Kovacevic, Hank The Tank (Mgr: D M James), H H Wee, Ms T D Stoll, D W Headrick, C Manakis, Mrs M C Valle & B P Stagg
Second-up. First-up after six months second last of 9 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1103m, slow going 8 len behind Barnage with 59kg at $26. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Seymour 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 22 over 1200m, slow going 13 len behind Vivanti carrying 58kg at $26. Worth consideration.
10
LACHLAN KING
Royal Blue, Yellow Chevrons, Red And Yellow Stars Sleeves, Red And Yellow Stars Cap
5 46x63 HELLISH
DANNY O'BRIEN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms E Schulz, Mrs K Walter, S Walter, P Vawdrey, Mrs D Vawdrey, Mrs B Meyers, Metcap Mgt No 1 (Mgr: J Kanga), D Hyne, C Hughes, Mrs S Hughes, A Hewson, Miss H Asaad, B Herzog, R Gilchrist, B Ainsworth, Mrs W Ainsworth, S Braun & Mrs O Braun
Third-up today. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on March 19 over 1203m, 4.5 len behind Capital Lover carrying 59kg at $3. Second-up tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 10 at Terang Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1406m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Imminent Storm carrying 59kg at $5. Drops back slightly in distance from last start and should give a great sight again.
7
LIAM RIORDAN
BROWN, TAN TARTAN, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP
6 SNORE
R K CHALLIS
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
R Portaro
First starter. Three-year-old gelding by Grunt out of Mega. Trialled a while ago and finished ninth at Benalla over 1200m. Likely to need this run.
9
T P MADDEN
AQUA, RED CAP AQUA POMPOM
7 SUPER DAVE
PAUL BANKS
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
J Middlemis
On debut. Three-year-old gelding by Highland Reel out of Hailbella. Trialled a while ago and finished eighth on November 27 at Tatura over 850m. Others make more appeal.
5
LUKE P DEMPSEY
Aqua, Gold Sleeves with Pink Cap
8 0 LOVING ROSE
ANGELA TAYLOR-MOY
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs A M Taylor-Moy, Mrs C J Taylor, R E Taylor & S Taylor
Jumped at long odds at debut, second last of 11 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on March 7 over 1225m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Cat Empire with 57.5kg at $26. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
11
J ALLEN
Red, Royal Blue five Spots And Cap
9 06x MISSILIST
CHARLES CASSAR
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
R Patterson
Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Penshurst Mdn-Sw November 25 over 1476m, soft track; 12 len behind Big Town with 57.5kg at $41. On debut second last of 11 at Ballarat F&M Mdn-Sw November 6 over 1200m, 9 len behind So Glamorous with 58kg at $151. Might need the run.
8
JORDYN WEATHERLEY
Yellow, Mauve Disc, Yellow P, Hot Pink Cap
10 7x7 POEMS
MATHEW ELLERTON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Hesket Bloodstock (Mgr: D J Moodie)
Third race start. First start second last of 8 at Echuca 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 19 over 1100m, 11 len behind Ravalli with 56kg at $19. Returned from break failed to make an impression; second last of 8 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 13 over 1306m, 6 len behind Got Yourself A Gun carrying 56kg at $19. Fitter for this and drawn nicely.
4
J BOWDITCH
YELLOW GREEN, PURPLE BRACES, GOLD DOUBLE BRACES, YELLOW GREEN SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBANDS
11 7 ROSTOPCHIN
LINDSEY SMITH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Brigadoon Breeding (Mgr: C L Byers)
At debut, second last of 8 at Terang Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1000m, slow going 7 len behind Sea Mist carrying 57kg at $15. Can do better. Could improve with the race experience from a nice draw.
3
Fred W Kersley
WHITE,BLUE B, B,RED SLEEVES,COLLAR,BLUE CAP
12 78x60 GO IRISH
MARK GREIG
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms H M McDowall & M W Greig
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 9 at Mt Gambier 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 900m, slow going 6 len behind Kikusui with 56kg at $81. Second-up ran last of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1300m, 14 len behind Crystanado with 59.5kg at $67. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.
2
MS K WALTERS
LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW CHEVRONS, SEAMS AND CAP