Donald   11 May 2024
 
GOING: S

Weirs IGA Donald 2YO Classic 1200m

Track: SOFT 5   Rain (Max: 16)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.83).  

Tricky one to map with a large contingent of unraced runners but expect plenty of early pressure. MACOCHA (12) came off a break with a handy performance in town after showing out in Magic Millions race at Ballarat. Will strip fitter this time and cannot be discounted. GUERITE (9) produced a nice effort on debut at Warrnambool during the Carnival. Will be all the better for the experience and cannot be left out of calculations. AUGUST BONUS (1) produced a solid effort at Ballarat before being freshened. Has trialled up solidly for return and must be respected. SUGGESTED PLAY: Back Macocha to win but watch for any market support with the first starters.
1 6x AUGUST BONUS
PAUL PREUSKER
2YO  BR/BL  GELDING 58.0KG
J A MacLeod, W J Shaw, J J Merlo, Miss D L Jenkins, M Paterson, G Schumacher, P MacLeod, K Sandells, S Hamilton, J Pantou, M A Eccles, S Bodin, C F Hutchison, G J Baldwin, M O'Reilly & Ms J G O'Sullivan
Resuming after a break; only one run when 6th of 9 at Ballarat 2yo Mdn-Sw on February 25 over 1100m, 6 len behind Immortal Star carrying 58kg at $61. Resumes after a recent trial win. Expect a forward showing.
8
MATTHEW CARTWRIGHT
Green, Yellow Diamond, Red Sleeves, Yellow Cap
2 BRAZEN MARTINI
T & C MCEVOY
2YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms S C Crabtree, Ms K P Mcguire, Mrs JD Mcguire, Ms R A Bainbridge, Ms K J Darlington, Mrs L J Bruhn, Mrs D Gibson, Mrs S Dossett, Miss G Gammage, Miss J Goldner, Ms L Hampel, Ms A P Johns, Mrs A McSweeney, Mrs A Shillington, Mrs L J Singleton & Mrs C Stremski
Two-year-old gelding by Brazen Beau out of Bella Martini having his first start. Has jumped-out nicely and is a key runner likely to measure up.
5
MITCHELL AITKEN
Red, White Checks, Red Sleeves And Cap
3 IGNAZIO
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
2YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Etak Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Miss K S Nivison)
First-starter by Toronado out of Biagiotti. Jump-out form has been sound. One to keep an eye on at debut.
2
JAKE DUFFY
White, Green Sash, Black Sleeves And Cap
4 0 INVINCIBOO
SYMON WILDE
2YO  BROWN  COLT 58.0KG
J M Tresize, W F Johnstone, T Coyne, J R Quinn, M Quinn, E Droop, G Woodward, Mrs P M Tresize, Mrs B R Johnstone, Ms S E Coyne, Ms A Lewison, Mrs R J Droop & Mrs S K Woodward
At debut, ran last of 15 at Warrnambool 2yo Hcp on May 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 32 len behind La Pleine Lune with 58kg at $19. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
17
LOGAN MCNEIL
Green And White Stripes, Green Sleeves, Red Cap
5 SUPERNIMA
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
2YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 58.0KG
Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins Racing (Mgr: W J Dalziel), R A McNulty, E M Travaglini, W A Simmons, A J Bourke, C P Combe, P W Malseed, R C McCallum, M Chubb, B W Hoffmann, D P Skilton, Ms P L Madej, P G Boyce, K Gleeson, D A Williams, Maverick Racing, Brrracing, More Money, G Y G T 3 & B T M
First-starter by Super Seth out of Purnima. Has shown ability at the jump-outs and is worthy keeping in mind.
12
ARRON LYNCH
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE FIVE SPOTS, ROYAL BLUE AND WHITE SPOTS SLEEVES AND CAP
6 VINO GRANDE
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
2YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 58.0KG
B Montgomery & Dr G Anderson
First-starter by Vino Rosso out of Hennybodys. Jump-out form to date just fair. Prefer to see under race conditions.
6
T P MADDEN
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE STRIPES, NAVY SLEEVES, RED CAP
7 BUSHANN
PATRICK F RYAN JNR
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs CS Ryan, Mrs Y I Drew, T P Drew and J Pace
First-starter by Stratum Star out of Rising Hope. Placed in a recent Terang jump-out. Market will be an invaluable guide.
10
HARRY GRACE
PINK, BLUE DIAGONAL STRIPES BODY, SLEEVES, PINK CAP
8 DARN HOT MISS
BEN BRISBOURNE
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Grand Syndicates Peak (Mgr: S R Leoni)
Two-year-old filly making debut by Too Darn Hot out of Miss Twin Peaks. Purchased for AUD $20,000 (Inglis 2023 Classic Yearling Sale). Third in a Bendigo barrier trial over 800m on April 23. Has ability so don’t dismiss lightly.
13
LACHLAN KING
Black, Gold Star, Checked Sleeves And Cap
9 2 GUERITE
LINDSEY SMITH
2YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen)
At debut, made ground from midfield; 2nd of 15 at Warrnambool 2yo Hcp on May 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind La Pleine Lune carrying 56kg at $12. Shows ability and can open winning account this time.
12
Fred W Kersley
Red, White Gatecrasher
10 6x88 KITTY'S PLEDGE
DARRYL CANNON
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
J W Reddie, Mrs B A Reddie, A G Reddie & P Staley
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 8 at Terang 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1000m, slow going 11 len behind Symphony Of Colour with 56kg at $101. Second run from a spell ran last of 8 at Ballarat 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 28 over 1400m, 13 len behind Signor Bill carrying 56kg at $101. A win would surprise.
11
MS C PULS
WHITE, GREEN VEE, WHITE SLEEVES WITH GREEN DIAMOND ARMBANDS, GREEN CAP WITH WHITE DIAMOND
11 4x44 LOVEY
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Eureka Stud (Mgr: S C Mcalpine), Mrs B V Siemsen, Mrs L A Frew, Mrs K L Gordon, Mrs L Ottobre, Mrs L Huddy, Mrs D S Reintals, Ms A P English & Ms A Molinaro
Third-up today. First-up settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at Cranbourne 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Brighella carrying 56kg at $14. Second run from a spell 4th of 13 at Bendigo 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 21 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Furrina carrying 56kg at $26. Genuine contender under these conditions.
15
MATTHEW CARTWRIGHT
BLACK, GOLD STRIPES, RED SLEEVES, GOLD CAP
12 15x6 MACOCHA
HENRY DWYER
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
J Mackenzie, J Halsall, B Swifte, P Murray, W Rigg, W McTaggart, M Hughes, C Burdon, S Bennett, G O'Sullivan, A Geldart, S McAlister, M Mcmillan, Purring V8, D S C Racing, Border Reivers, Blue Moon Racing, DDGT Racing, The Special Two & Donros Syndicate
Second-up. First-up after four months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside 2yo Hcp on April 10 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Khadime with 59kg at $12. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Ballarat Mm 2yo Classic on December 9 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Arabian Summer carrying 56kg at $11. Will strip fitter for first-up showing and looks an improver who is an excellent winning chance.
13
MADISON LLOYD
PURPLE, GOLD FIVE STARS, NAVY BLUE SLEEVES AND CAP WITH GOLD STAR
13 MS HUBBLE
HENRY DWYER
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
A S Bongiorno & J A Bongiorno
Facing the starter for the first time. Two-year-old filly by Deep Field out of Bloomingdale Miss that was an AUD $110,000 (Inglis 2023 Classic Yearling Sale) purchase. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 800m at Bendigo April 23. Respect any move in betting.
1
JACK HILL
White, Red And Green Stripes, Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
14 7 RUSSIAN DYNASTY
NOEL RICHARDS
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
N H Richards & D E Williams
Was at very long odds at debut, second last of 8 at Terang 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1000m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Symphony Of Colour carrying 56kg at $151. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
7
P GATT
White, Blue Rampant Lion Under A Blue Chevron, Blue Cap
15 7 JEUNY TO THE CITY
TOM DABERNIG
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
A & Mrs C A Dent, A D Eales, I M & Mrs D K Mackay, R D Mackay, Miss E L Harvey, I J Logan & Cindy Kate Racing (Mgr: J L Somers)
Jumped at a huge quote at debut, 7th of 15 at Warrnambool 2yo Hcp on May 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 15 len behind La Pleine Lune carrying 56kg at $81. Expecting improvement on that debut effort.
3
MS K WALTERS
Navy, Navy And Red Chevron Sleeves, Navy And Red Striped Cap With Red Pom Pom
16 0 OLD MATE BLUEY
ANDREW BOBBIN
2YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Grampians Racing (Mgr: A R Bobbin)
Jumped at a huge quote at debut, 12th of 15 at Warrnambool 2yo Hcp on May 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 17 len behind La Pleine Lune with 58kg at $61. Would prefer to see again.
4
WILL GORDON
Aqua, White Grampians Racing Logo, White Cap
17 MARTY MCFLY
SIMON ZAHRA
2YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
Donald's Racing
First-starter by Flying Artie out of Eventide. Has jumped-out soundly. Worth keeping an eye on at debut.
9
B RAWILLER
Black, White Horsehead, Banner And Stars, White And Black Halved Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Black Stars