Werribee   17 May 2024
 
GOING: S

IRT Maiden Plate 1108m

Track: SOFT 7   Rain (Max: 15)   Rail: Out 4m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.59).  

Tuscan Storey should cross over and set a genuine tempo. The speedy TUSCAN STOREY (12) resumes for a top metro barn and brings strong provincial form. Has Meech and the speed to skip over from the sticky gate. Will keep improving. MISTAVAIN (6) resumes gelded and was a synthetic winner two starts back fresh. Was tried at Listed level the start before and will be naturally improved. Go well. ALL THE WAY BABY (8) disappointed first-up but showed plenty here the race prior. Has the rails gate and keep safe. BRACARDE (2) is a debutant in the premier barn. He's sure to be well-prepared and has to be considered. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Tuscan Storey.
1 35x94 BEAUNIFIED
MICHAEL TROTTER
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
S G W Gerrard, J R Morgan, Miss G L Weir, Mrs L M Mcrae, K A Mcrae, R J Stanaway, M P Howell, S Adams, G Gentile, D B Peterson, B G McHarg, Mrs B M Mcharg, Ms S J Millard, D A Barker, Wolfpac Stud, Facey Road Racing, J S K Racing, Ignite Racing & N T N Racing
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up second last of 10 at Moe Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1017m, slow going 6 len behind Love The Fall Line with 59kg at $4. Second-up 4th of 8 at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 10 over 1000m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Pharari carrying 58kg at $51. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
10
A MC CABE
Black, Gold Horse And Rider Motif And Cap
2 BRACARDE
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Seymour Bloodstock, Halo Racing Services Pty Ltd, Mrs J McKenna & Hall Thoroughbred
By Brazen Beau out of Shacarde on debut. Purchased for AUD $ 40,000 (Inglis 2022 Premier Yearling Sale). Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Prefer others.
6
BEN ALLEN
Navy Blue, White Sash, Lime Green Striped Sleeves,Lime Green CAP,NAVY Quartered Cap
3 22 COFFIN DODGER
A & J WILLIAMS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: Ms J G Chapman)
Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, 2nd of 12 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on April 15 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Saufiana with 59kg at $3. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 13 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 5 over 1105m, 0.5 len behind Esprit Spirit carrying 58kg at $4.50. Key chance.
10
B HIGGINS
Royal Blue, White And Red Band, White Sleeves, Royal Blue And Red Armbands,WHITE CAP,RED QUARTERS,Royal Blue PEAK
4 6 EIRE TO THE JUNGLE
TOBY LAKE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
G S Lyons & L B Lyons
Jumped at a huge quote at debut, got back early 6th of 10 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on May 3 over 1000m, 4 len behind Game As Ned carrying 59.5kg at $101. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
2
J ALLEN
Orange, Royal Blue Hoops, Sleeves And Cap With Pom Pom
5 62x HIGHLANDS
JAMES CUMMINGS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Godolphin
Resuming after a 11 months break. Finished off last campaign second of 8 at Ballarat Synthetic 2yo Mdn-Sw June 19 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Under And Over carrying 58kg at $7.50. On debut with blinkers first time; sixth of 8 at Pakenham 2yo Mdn-Sw May 25 over 1200m, soft track; 10 len behind Devils Delight carrying 58kg at $5. Likely to run well.
8
B RAWILLER
Royal Blue
6 8x27x MISTAVAIN
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
G M Bedggood, A E Jacobs, Vegas Baby, L K Dahlberg, A Reynette-James, S Booth, B J Moloney, W Brown, J Ling, G K Racing (Mgr: L Georgiadis), S K McNamara, Mrs C A Elliott, C Mackay, Mrs C Mackay & K Hodder
Is first-up after a break of eight months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw October 2 over 1200m, 6 len behind Manchego carrying 58kg at $4.50. First up last campaign second of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw August 24 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Goldie carrying 58kg at $3.50. Don't underestimate.
5
BEAU MERTENS
CHARCOAL GREY, OLD GOLD EPAULETTES, GOLD SLEEVES AND CAP
7 PLATINUM EXECUTIVE
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs W McCarthy, Mrs L Jacobsen, T Clarke, S Pretty, K Danilow, K Kreeck, Ten B D P, Two Rivers Racing, P Fentiman, Lozza's Mob, W Malins, P Malins, Mrs P Milne, T Wellington, J Cunning, G Walburn, J Robertson, P McCarthy, K McCarthy & Mrs L Blake
Three-year-old gelding who is first starter by Magnus out of Valdori. Not seen publicly in trials. Has to ne kept safe.
7
J FRY
Navy, Silver Band, Silver And White Striped Sleeves, Navy Cap, White Pom Pom
8 22x7 ALL THE WAY BABY
MATTHEW WILLIAMS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
S E Dowton, B Joyce, M J McGrath, Mrs B M McGrath, J B Lane, T Quinn, A Slack-Smith, S Haenga & C Kirkham.
Second run back. First-up after three months 7th of 14 at Warrnambool 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Capzinzi carrying 57kg at $4. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at this track 3yo F Mdn-Sw on February 2 over 1114m, 0.8 len behind Cleo Cat carrying 57kg at $7. Has upside.
1
Fred W Kersley
Orange, White Heart, Royal Blue Sleeves, White Stars
9 33450 EASY MONEY
CHARLES CASSAR
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs S T Cassar, P Dugan, Mrs D El Moussalli, V Zakanj, Ms J A Waugh, N J E Lovett, T G Simmons & C D Plant
At the latest run faded in the straight ran last of 12 at Caulfield Vsires Guineas on April 27 over 1600m, 13 len behind Elphinstone with 56kg at $201. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Avoca Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Dantooine carrying 57kg at $8. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
4
NEIL FARLEY
Red, Black Maltese Cross and Sleeves, Check Cap
10 8x323 HEOFON
DANNY O'BRIEN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
R M Anderson, Mrs P Anderson & Cowarrie Partnership (Mgr: B J Barwick)
Going well. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Moe Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1017m, slow going 0.8 len behind Love The Fall Line with 57kg at $3.50. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Avoca Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1100m, on a slow track; neck behind Nefertiti carrying 57kg at $3. Not far away last time. Worth plenty of thought.
7
Fred W Kersley
Purple, Gold Sleeves, Red Cap
11 0x JUSTCANTGETENUFF
RENE POMPE
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
R J Pompe & Ms T L Miller
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when second last of 11 at Kyneton 3yo F Mdn-Sw on October 24 over 1115m, 15 len behind Miraval Rose with 57kg at $101. Others have firmer winning claims.
3
J KEATING
GOLD, TEAL DIABLO, COLLAR, SLEEVES, BLACK SEAMS, CAP, WHITE HOOPS
12 32x TUSCAN STOREY
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Limerick Lane (Mgr: G T Ryan)
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign second of 7 at Geelong 3yo F Mdn-Sw November 30 over 1240m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Miss Tallchief carrying 57kg at $4.50. On debut third of 8 at Mornington 3yo F Mdn-Sw November 5 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Miss Roumbini carrying 55kg at $6. Solid top-three proposition.
8
LINDA MEECH
Royal Blue And White Checks, Green Sleeves And Cap