Newcastle   25 Feb 2017
 
GOING: G(4)

Rams Home Loans Mdn Hcp 1150m

Track: GOOD 4   Rain   Rail: Out 5m Entire Circuit.  

Speed anticipated from Imposition, Written In Vain, Star Bright and Dollarina. Another dash home with Kenzie and Imposition likely to ratchet up the tempo from the outset. KENZIE has been trialling well in readiness for her second campaign. Made an honest debut in similar company on debut and has drawn ideally here. Winning return on the cards for the Waterhouse Bott team. WRITTEN IN VAIN has looked professional at the trials with two sharp efforts. Drawn to get cover or jump to on pace role if desired. Strong debut expected in a suitable race. ZAFINA has been mixing form a bit this time in but this is a more suitable target than recent contests. A slight query dropping back in trip but has been mostly consistent to date. Sweet Olivia resumes and was placed on a heavy track last campaign at this track. Respect with any rain in the equation. line. SUGGESTED PLAY: Serene Miss for the win.
1 5x894 ZAFINA
GARY PORTELLI
10YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Gold Class Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs S G McGuinness)
Last outing made some head-way from midfield; 4th in a small field at this track Mdn Plate Feb 16 over 1250m, 2-3/4 len behind Drachenfels with 56.5kg. Start before hampered at start; made some head-way from midfield; 9th of 12 runners at Randwick 3yo Mdn Plate Jan 26 over 1200m, on slow going 8-1/2 len behind Aquatic with 53kg. Progressing well this campaign. Gets to right race now.
5
BLAIKE MCDOUGALL
Pink, Dark Blue And White Checked Sash, Sleeves And Cap
2 SERENE MISS
KRIS LEES
10YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs J M Wanless
Filly by Northern Meteor on debut. Has looked handy in two trials leading into this. Ran 3rd Gosford trial over 800m on 15-Feb-17. Looks to have some claims.
9
AARON BULLOCK
Wanless Tartan, Yellow Seams, Yellow Pom Pom
3 STAR BRIGHT
CRAIG CARMODY
10YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs P K Cornish & Ms T M Cornish
Craig Carmody trained three-year-old filly lining up for debut. Scored a win in a barrier trial at Randwick over 1050m on 27-Jan-17. Inside barrier will assist chances. Each way hope in this field.
4
M BELL
White, Red Love Heart
4 WRITTEN IN VAIN
BJORN BAKER
10YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M J Zammit, M Zammit, M E Catt, R P Tobias, P O'Doherty, Mrs J A O'Doherty, K A Powell, G D Turner, D H Turner, P W Harvey, J R Attard, Mrs S Zammit, Mrs E M Zammit, B W Dale, L A Hilton, D Maroun & Ms R Maroun
Filly by Written Tycoon making her first race start. Trial form indicates she's up to a solid debut. Won Rosehill trial over 900m on 14-Feb-17. Respect if any market moves.
1
C LEVER
White, Red Maltese Cross, Hooped Sleeves, Red Cap
5 5x KENZIE
G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT
10YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Ronstel Thoroughbreds (Mgr: R H Burns)
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only had one start last when she was slowly away and vetted - no abnormalities; got back early with blinkers first time; 5th of 11 runners at Gosford 2yo Mdn in May last year over 1000m, 4 len behind Parlay Vous with 56kg. Ran 3rd Warwick Farm trial over 797m on 20-Feb-17. Will take beating.
3
P KING
Cerise, Yellow Check, Armbands And Checked Cap
6 838x SWEET OLIVIA
DAVID ATKINS
11YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
H D Woodhouse, Mrs N J Woodhouse & Ms L J Woodhouse
Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last preparation slowly away; 8th of 11 runners at Taree F&M Mdn in Aug last year over 1250m, slow track; 4-1/2 len behind Scarteen with 58kg. First ever start ran hampered early stages; with blinkers first time; 8th of 14 runners at Scone Mdn in Jul last year over 1300m, slow track; 2-1/4 len behind Pears carrying 57kg. Could show out.
2
MS A THREADWELL
Yellow, Brown Star, Quartered Cap
7 8x NECKLACE
G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT
10YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Emirates Park (Mgr: N A H Lootah)
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only had one start last when she was eased back early on with blinkers first time; 8th of 14 starters at Hawkesbury 2yo Mdn in Jul last year over 1000m, slow track; 7-3/4 len behind Cosmic Powers with 55kg. Trialled at Warwick Farm over 797m on 20-Feb-17. Other runners rate better and would prefer the place.
7
RACHEL KING
Red, Royal Blue Sleeves, White Cap
8 08040 DOLLARINA
MARK SPACKMAN
11YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
R E Ollerton
Last start ran last (wide throughout; laid out middle stages; checked on straightening) at Cessnock Mdn Feb 14 over 1150m, 10-1/4 len behind Kevacca's Girl with 57kg. Before that 4th of 12 starters at Taree F&M Mdn Jan 31 over 1257m, 3-3/4 len behind Libertine Miss with 58kg. Will not find this easy. Not keen.
6
S ARNOLD
Blue And White Hoops, Red Sleeves And Cap
9 5x423 IMPOSITION
DAVID PFIEFFER
10YO  BLACK  MARE 54.0KG
S P Wilde & R I Sykes
Racing well. Last outing held ground to the line 3rd of 10 runners (eased near 600m; laid out in straight; heat stress) at Queanbeyan Mdn Jan 28 over 1200m, 2-3/4 len behind Polson with 54kg. Run before 2nd of 7 starters at Nowra F&M Mdn Dec 31 over 1200m, on a wet track; a nose behind Wah Tootsie with 56.5kg. Capable of better showing. Respect.
10
J PENZA
Black And Yellow Diamonds, Black Sleeves, Halved Cap
10 69x8 ZOEASY
GERALD RYAN
10YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs L G Mann
Second-up today. Fresh up after seven months 8th of 10 starters at Wyong Mdn Feb 12 over 1100m, 3 len behind Vigilance carrying 55kg. Previously second-up 9th of 12 runners at Hawkesbury 2yo Mdn in Jul last year over 1000m, slow track; 7-1/4 len behind Alluvion carrying 55kg. Could improve at odds.
8
TRAVIS WOLFGRAM
Navy Blue, White Thin Band And Cap