Horsham   28 Oct 2016
 
GOING: G(4)

Cheeky Fox Cafe (Bm58) 1200m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 4.95).  

Speed anticipated from Arcadian, Royal Enigma, Pumatilly, Quick Beers and Stylish Lily. Plenty of speed on show here with Royal Enigma, Pumatilly and Stylish Lily all pressing hard early. Genuine mare RUBY EYES will get a drop on the leaders from her perfect gate and looms as the one they have to beat. Missed the start in a BM64 over 1100m at Warrnambool last start then raced wide before driving late and just missing a place. Usually reliable out of the gates so expect her to be more forward today. Has good form at this trip and is back in grade. SCATTER BLAST hasn't been that far away in four starts this prep and looks sure to feature again. Made good ground in the run home to grab second over this trip at Swan Hill two runs back. Pulled up with respiratory issues last time out in a forgivable effort. Very fit now and carries weight well. REVANCHE won a similar race to this first up at Murtoa then blundered at the start when last of four at Avoca last time. Has strong claims on her best form. The consistent Royal Enigma is hard to leave out of the exotics. SUGGESTED PLAY: Looking to play both Ruby Eyes and Arcadian.
1 37x14 REVANCHE
DANIEL BOWMAN
13YO  B/BR  MARE 61.0KG
M Kearns, Mrs A B Kearns, D J Bowman, Ms L Petherick, Ms E Petherick, Mrs D Bowman, D Petherick & Dirty Angels Syndicate
Third-up today. First-up favourite; won by 1-1/4 len Murtoa (Bm58) Sep 24 over 1200m slow going defeating Ben's Spirit carrying 56kg. Second run from a spell blundered early stages; ran last in a small field at Avoca (Bm64) Oct 15 over 1175m, slow track; 3 len behind Time Ford carrying 58kg. Has the ability to be in the finish. Top chance.
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JESSICA EATON
Lime, Red Epaulettes, Hooped Cap
2 x2235 ROYAL ENIGMA
VINCENT MALADY
11YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
P Mills, J W Pritchard, Mrs G A J Pritchard, J C Pritchard, Miss T P Pritchard, L D Mills & R A Mills
Last outing ran wide during race; 5th of 8 runners at Geelong Synthetic (Bm64) Oct 7 over 1100m, 4-3/4 len behind Bon's Ghost carrying 58kg. The run before sat on the pace then 3rd of 7 starters at Geelong Synthetic Hcp (C1) Sep 16 over 1100m, 2-1/2 len behind Mr Dashing carrying 58kg. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
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LINDA MEECH
Hot Pink, Royal Blue Horseshoe, Hot Pink, Royal Blue And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
3 x6855 ROTHSTEIN
CHRIS CALTHORPE
12YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
L W Miller, L A Hick, Mrs L E Winks & N L Miller
Last run ran wide during race; came from midfield; 5th of 7 runners at Warrnambool 3yo+ (Bm64) Oct 5 over 1200m, in the wet; 9-1/2 len behind Written Era carrying 58kg. The start before that; 5th of 8 starters at Casterton (Bm64) Sep 19 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2-1/4 len behind Fierce Command carrying 58kg. Improvement required to threaten in this field.
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C A ROBERTSON
Black, Pink Sash
4 x3429 SCATTER BLAST
DARRYL DODSON
11YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
E Hirsch & Mrs M Hirsch
Last run respiratory issues; came from midfield; 9th of 12 runners at Donald (Bm64) Oct 14 over 1350m, 3-3/4 len behind Luchador with 57kg. The run before jumped awkwardly; 2nd of 11 starters at Swan Hill (Bm58) Sep 13 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2-3/4 len behind Light 'N' Fire carrying 60kg. Gets a chance to win. Take seriously.
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MS H MC KECHNIE
Gold, Black Motif, Collar And Sleeves, White Cap
5 x1060 PETRACCA
DARREN WEIR
11YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
C Conron, S A Harding, B S Fairclough & G A Lovett
Last run slowly away; 14th of 16 runners at Pakenham Park Hcp (58) Oct 8 over 1400m, on slow going 10-3/4 len behind Riley's Rocket with 60kg. Race before 6th of 9 starters at Wodonga (Bm64) Sep 12 over 1300m, on a wet track; 5-1/2 len behind Magnaro with 58kg. Has lost his way of late. Place only.
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D YENDALL
Maroon, Grey And White Stripes, Hooped Sleeves, Striped Cap
6 3145x QUICK BEERS
GRAEME HICKS
13YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
T D Kilgower & Z Kilgower
Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last campaign passed fit at barrier and eased concluding stages; 5th of 10 starters at Avoca Hcp (58) in Apr over 1300m, 1-3/4 len behind Solar Bravo with 56.5kg. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 9 runners at Yarra Valley 3yo+ Mdn in Feb over 1212m, 3-1/4 len behind Eolande with 55.5kg. Others have firmer winning claims.
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GARRY PHILLIPS
Blue, Red Diamond And Cap
7 44134 RUBY EYES
SYMON WILDE
11YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Ms A Craddock, J F Rylance, Mrs L Salmon, Mrs J Houlihan, D Pearson, Mrs R Hodson, Mrs M Fowler, Mrs C Chivers, A Smith, R Willis, A Chivers, D Roche, D G Clarke, P Elford, P Bateman & C Merrett
Recent form hard to fault. Last run eased back early on 4th of 12 runners at Warrnambool (Bm64) Oct 16 over 1100m, on slow going 1-1/2 len behind Bullywolfe with 55.5kg. The run before overraced middle stages; made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 starters at Murtoa (Bm58) Sep 24 over 1200m, slow track; 2-3/4 len behind Revanche with 58.5kg. Has the ability to take this out.
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J MOTT
Green And Gold Chevrons, Quartered Cap
8 403x9 PUMATILLY
SHARON BULL
14YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Ms S Bull
Second-up today. Fresh up after four months struggled in the run; 9th of 12 starters at Donald (Bm58) Oct 14 over 1000m, 4 len behind Wee Mac carrying 58kg. Previously second-up didn't do much in the run; 6th of 10 runners at Stawell Hcp (58) in Sep 2015 over 1300m, 3-1/2 len behind Caniwin with 54kg. First up effort suggests unlikely to be winning.
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DECLAN BATES
White, Red Stars, Red And White Striped Sleeves, White Cap
9 08003 MAGROMEUS
TERRY & KARINA O'SULLIVAN
11YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
P G Bourk, D B Spence, W M Buckle, J W Rowe, M J Bourk, G R Higgins, J P McCahill, T O'Sullivan, S B Nolan, D K P J D G ( Mgr: D Flemimg)
Last outing 3rd of 12 runners at Donald (Bm58) Oct 14 over 1000m, 1/2 len behind Wee Mac carrying 57kg. The start before that; slowly away; always near the tail ran last at Coleraine (Bm64) Sep 25 over 1000m, on a wet track; 17-1/2 len behind Scroll carrying 55kg. Racing well. Has strong claims.
2
JACK HILL
Pink, Turquoise Quarters, Checked Sleeves And White Cap
10 7180x SPECTRUMS BITE
KAYE EDWARDS
11YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
P W Chantler & Miss G M Chantler
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation 11th of 12 starters at Ballarat Hcp (C1) in May over 1200m, slow track; 19-3/4 len behind Diamond Spinner with 52.5kg. First ever start ran inconvenienced near 600m and carried wide near 600m; 7th of 10 starters at Edenhope 3yo+ Mdn in Mar over 1000m, 10-3/4 len behind The Card Players carrying 56kg. Needs to have made sharp improvement to feature.
11
CHELSEA HALL
Light Blue, Black Shamrock And Seams, Light Blue Cap, Black Seams
11 58x58 ARCADIAN
JAMIE OPPERMAN
12YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs R F Opperman, Mrs A P Gaffney, W Gaffney, Mrs C A Drury, W J Drury, D J Drury, Miss A N Hann, J J Maloney, L D Mulraney & S G Paproth
Having second run back today. First-up after five months 5th of 12 runners at Donald (Bm58) Oct 14 over 1000m, 1-3/4 len behind Wee Mac with 56kg. Previously second-up jumped awkwardly; raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last at Gosford Hcp (C2) in Mar over 1100m, 8-1/4 len behind Magic Alibi carrying 55.5kg. Top chance, with upside.
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MS K WALTERS
Black And White Checks, Red Sash, Sleeves And Cap
12 x8708 STYLISH LILY
IVAN NOLTE
14YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
I F Nolte, S J Nolte & L Nolte
Last outing rider - didn't handle going; ran last at Bordertown (Bm56) Oct 16 over 1300m, on a wet track; 35-3/4 len behind Fickle Time with 54kg. Race before ran wide during race; 11th of 12 runners at Geelong Synthetic (Bm58) Oct 7 over 1100m, 10-3/4 len behind Sullivan's Paddock with 52kg. Hard to have. Later on.
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MS C PULS
Burgundy, Gold V Yoke And Striped Sleeves, Gold Cap