Hastings   01 Oct 2016
 
GOING: SL(8)

Tumu Itm Mile (Bm85) 1600m

Track: SLOW8   Showers Early   Rail: Out 2.5m.  

Roc De Bank should push forward again with Maid Of Steel. Reasonable strength field and has two pacemakers in Maid Of Steel and Roc De Bank so they will not be allowed to steady up surely. QUINTESSENTIALLY looks a stayer of scope galore for next year and she can remain unbeaten after today. Tote will tell you. STRADA CAVALLO has never been out of the money here. Top tier no matter the track presentation and likely bias. CHENILLE is better drawn second up and has to be top tier. Listed winner here last season and beat a runner that is starting in the G1 feature later today. Maid Of Steel is a stablemate of the third pick so her race pace will assist the other regarding finishing strength the run home. Shadows Cast the next best for the trifecta and first four. SUGGESTED PLAY: Play multiples around Strada Cavallo, Shadows Cast and Roc De Bank.
1 131x0 CHENILLE
TONY PIKE
12YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
V T W Breeding Company Ltd, G & Mrs J Capes
Second-up today. Fresh up after five months 13th of 15 runners at this track (Bm85) 17-Sep-16 over 1400m, 8-1/2 len behind Get That Jive with 56.5kg. Previously second-up inconvenienced at start; made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 16 starters at Trentham (Bm75) 16-Jan-16 over 1600m, a long-neck behind Postboy with 54.5kg. First up effort suggests unlikely to be winning.
4
SAM WEATHERLEY
White, Black Braces, Emerald Green Armbands And Cap
2 42320 LATE DECISION
SCOTT WENN
14YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J J & K C Steffert
Last run jumped awkwardly; ran last at Pukekohe in the LR Karaka Classic 18-Sep-16 over 1600m, on a wet track; 16-1/4 len behind Admiral with 53kg. Run before jumped awkwardly; 2nd of 8 runners at Ruakaka (Bm85) 27-Aug-16 over 1400m, 3/4 len behind Amarula carrying 55.5kg. Capable of a strong show here.
6
Emerald Green & Gold Quarters, White Sleeves, Gold Armbands & Cap
3 x91x2 CRUISER
HARVEY WILSON
15YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
K P & Mrs R J Richardson, Mrs A M & H E Wilson
Second-up today. First-up after four months 2nd of 15 starters at this track (Bm85) 17-Sep-16 over 1400m, 2-1/4 len behind Get That Jive carrying 57.5kg. Previously second-up won by 2 len Wanganui (Bm75) 04-Jun-16 over 1600m on heavy track defeating Brave Kat with 60kg. Needs to find more at this stage of campaign.
2
H S TINSLEY
Gold, Purple Spots, Gold & Purple Hooped Sleeves Gold Cap
4 323x3 STRADA CAVALLO
GRAHAM RICHARDSON
11YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
R T Anaru, Mrs R E Armstrong, J P Baker, T Basile, E J Carter, T Chee, M Delany, F B N Fox, H Fransz, C Gilson, J Grigg, Nearco Stud Ltd, J & W M Oliver, E & Mrs M Thornton
Having second run back today. First-up after five months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 runners at this track (Bm85) 27-Aug-16 over 1400m, 1/2 len behind Ohope Prince carrying 56kg. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 4th of 14 runners at Te Rapa 3yo+ F&M Mdn 09-Sep-15 over 1200m, 3-1/4 len behind Swiss Elle with 55kg. Can improve on first up performance. Excellent winning chance.
8
M T COLEMAN
Black, Emerald Green And Red Chequered Sashes And Arm Bands, Black Cap
5 6x611 ROC DE BANK
CHRIS WOOD
11YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss K C Avery, J R Borich, P J Bucknell, J Duckworth, G R Edge, K W Green, R P James, N P Jamieson, P P Magill, G D Manson & P G Proverbs
Chasing a hat-trick. Last outing won by 2-1/4 len Te Rapa (Bm75) 14-Sep-16 over 1600m defeating Curious carrying 59.5kg. The run before won by 3 len Te Awamutu (Bm75) 02-Sep-16 over 1580m defeating Torba with 56.5kg. Racing well. Has strong claims.
7
M HILLS
Gold, Light Green Diamonds, Sleeves & Cap
6 217x0 THORN PASS
LISA LATTA
13YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Go Racing No Difficulty Syndicate (Mgr: A Bosma)
Having second run back today. Fresh up after eight months checked near 1000m; 11th of 15 starters at this track (Bm85) 17-Sep-16 over 1400m, 6-3/4 len behind Get That Jive carrying 56.5kg. Previously second-up blocked for run; 11th of 14 runners at Otaki (Bm75) 17-Oct-15 over 1400m, 4-3/4 len behind Letsgetiton carrying 57.5kg. First up effort suggests unlikely to be winning.
9
KELLY MC CULLOCH
Navy Blue, White Band With Navy Blue & Red Stylised Logo (B&F), White Armbands & Cap
7 82x23 MAID OF STEEL
TONY PIKE
12YO  GREY  MARE 56.0KG
J H & Mrs S Goodman
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming passed fit at barrier; held ground to the line 2nd of 10 starters at Ruakaka (Bm85) 10-Sep-16 over 1400m, a head behind Rocknrolla with 51kg. Second run from a spell rolled along in front setting the pace and then edged out 3rd of 9 starters at Ellerslie (Bm85) 24-Sep-16 over 1600m, on a wet track; 2-1/4 len behind Cheeky Boy with 52kg. Fought on last time. Big chance again.
5
L G INNES
Black & White Stripes, White Sleeves, Emerald Green Arm Bands & Cap
8 71x43 SHADOWS CAST
M OULAGHAN
11YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
R N Cunningham
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming checked early stages; eased back early on 4th of 7 runners at this track (Bm85) 27-Aug-16 over 1200m, 3-3/4 len behind Miss Appleton carrying 55.5kg. Last start rider charged with careless riding; made ground from midfield; 3rd of 15 runners at this track (Bm85) 17-Sep-16 over 1400m, 2-1/2 len behind Get That Jive carrying 55.5kg. Fitter now and making headway every start. Rates strongly.
11
MARK DU PLESSIS
Old Gold, Emerald Green & White Chequered Sash, White Sleeves & Cap
9 7112x BOWIE
MURRAY BAKER
11YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
M D Murray & C J Murray
Resuming after a two months break. Finished off last campaign 2nd of 9 runners at New Plymouth 3yo Swp 23-Jul-16 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 2-3/4 len behind Ladies First carrying 60.5kg. Previous preparation first-up won by 3/4 len (laid out near turn) Tauranga 3yo+ Mdn 28-Apr-16 over 1400m defeating Remind Me Again with 58kg. Maybe consider for the multiples.
1
M CAMERON
Gold, Green Sleeves, Black Cap
10 39x99 HEAVENS KEEP
LUCY TANNER
13YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
L C Hickman & Mrs L E Tanner
Third-up today. First-up hampered near 100m; raced on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 11 starters at Wanganui Open Hcp 03-Sep-16 over 1200m, 2-3/4 len behind Salamanca carrying 54.5kg. Second run from a spell wide throughout; made some head-way from midfield; 9th of 15 runners at this track (Bm85) 17-Sep-16 over 1400m, 6-1/2 len behind Get That Jive carrying 54.5kg. Needs more time based on last effort.
10
J PARKES
Red, Yellow Horseshoes, Purple Sleeves, Yellow Cap
11 11x QUINTESSENTIALLY
STEVEN RAMSAY & JULIA RITCHIE
11YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Sir Peter Vela
Unbeaten two for two. Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign winning money favourite; won by 1-3/4 len Dargaville (Bm65) 15-Apr-16 over 1800m defeating Feroz carrying 58kg. First race start won even money favourite; won by a nose (hampered near 800m; laid in concluding stages) Te Aroha 3yo+ F&M Mdn 17-Mar-16 over 1600m defeating De Chine with 57kg. Could take beating.
3
DANIELLE JOHNSON
Royal Blue & White Hoops, Grey Sleeves, Royal Blue & White Quartered Cap