Gold Coast   25 Feb 2017
 
GOING: G(4)

Bank Of Qld Capalaba Mdn Hcp 1300m

Track: GOOD 4   Showers Early   Rail: Out 6m 1400m-400m; Out 3m the Remainder. (Pent: 4.5).  

Rahdane looks the most likely to push forward and take up the lead. SEA ROUTE missed a lip FU here running a peak. Sat on speed and can be winning with Griffin sticking. RAHDANE is also quick early and expect improvement 3U. The S Coast run was a big improvement and this fellow has placed in the city. IRON CRAFT didn’t have the best of it on debut at Eagle Farm and looks a trifecta hope with improvement. HOW JAMMY'S THAT draws in and maybe best of the rest. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sea Route for the win off strong returning effort.
1 955x3 SEA ROUTE
P DUNCAN
11YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
A St Vincent
Having second run back today. First-up after three months held ground to the line 3rd of 7 starters at this track Mdn Feb 11 over 1300m, a head behind Eight Verses carrying 57.5kg. Previously second-up came from midfield; 5th of 7 runners at Eagle Farm Mdn in Nov over 1000m, on slow going 4-1/2 len behind Crazy Pops carrying 58kg. Can improve on first up performance. Excellent winning chance.
8
D GRIFFIN
Yellow, Purple And White Thirds
2 8 IRON CRAFT
BARRY BALDWIN
10YO  GREY  GELDING 58.0KG
G S Nicholson, M B Fishpool, B J Ellison, J Ellison, D J Gregg, M R Ellison, Miss C Mystek & Syndicates: Little Brother (Mgr: B Heffernan)
At debut, blundered at start and shifted out at start; failed to make any headway during the race ran last at Eagle Farm E&G Mdn Feb 8 over 1200m, 4-3/4 len behind Swiss Art with 58kg. Improvement on first up run. Place best.
7
MS C SCHMIDT
Pink, Purple Diagonal Stripes, Purple And Yellow Striped Sleeves, Pink Cap
3 03x76 RAHDANE
CHRIS MUNCE
10YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R B Davis, Mrs B H A Wenman, Ms A C O'Kane, Mrs S Lawlor, Kings And Queens Club (Mgr: I Martin-Brown),milwar (Mgr: K Miller), G Webster, A T Ellis, K Willis, P J Lawson & D Panozzo
Third-up today. Resuming thumps; sat on the pace before fading 7th of 14 starters at Ipswich 3yo Mdn Jan 20 over 1200m, 8-1/4 len behind Zilitor with 55.5kg. Last start failed to make an impression; 6th of 13 starters at Sunshine Coast Mdn Feb 19 over 1200m, 3-3/4 len behind Rainy Day Woman with 57kg. Go well.
5
J MORRIS
White, Green Diagonal Stripes
4 59x7 LIGHTNING MELD
M T EGGLESTON
12YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms A J E Jupp
Having second run back today. Fresh up after nearly two years shifted out at start; ran last at this track Mdn Plate Feb 4 over 1100m, 7-1/4 len behind Prolific Belle with 57.5kg. Previously second-up ran wide during race; raced on the pace before fading 9th of 10 runners at this track 3yo+ Mdn in May 2015 over 900m, on slow going 10 len behind Media Maid with 57kg. Unlikely to be contesting the finish here.
6
L P ROLLS
White, Red Star, Black Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
5 0x5 TIARNAN
DAVID JOICE
10YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Sona Thoroughbreds (Mgr: K Pitstock)
Racing second-up. First race start 11th of 12 starters at Hawkesbury 2yo Mdn in Jul last year over 1000m, slow track; 12-1/4 len behind Alluvion with 57.5kg. Returned from break slowly away; 5th of 10 starters at Murwillumbah Mdn Feb 7 over 1200m, 4-3/4 len behind Stratuzy with 55.5kg. Improver.
9
R PLUMB
Tartan, Red Trinity Knot, Red Sleeves With Tartan Armbands, Red Cap
6 0x88 DE LA LAD
KIM LOY
13YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
J J Little & I Kolega
Third-up today. First-up shifted in early on and became unbalanced; with blinkers first time; 8th of 11 runners at Ipswich 4yo+ E&G Mdn Jan 20 over 1200m, 7-1/2 len behind Geometrist with 57kg. Last start difficult to load and jumped awkwardly; 8th of 9 runners at Ipswich E&G Mdn Feb 3 over 1200m, 11-1/4 len behind Sugar Ray Red carrying 57kg. Not here on recent form.
4
MATTHEW PALMER
Maroon, White Stars, White Sleeves, Maroon Stars, White Cap, Maroon Star
7 495x GREENBANK ROAD
ALLAN ROSS
10YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
T Matthews, B Matthews, C Powell, R L Matthews, R B Matthews & T A Sweeney
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 5th of 7 starters at Ipswich Mdn Plate in Dec over 1200m, slow track; 6-3/4 len behind Constantine with 56kg. At debut jumped awkwardly; with blinkers first time; 4th of 9 starters at Toowoomba Mdn in Nov over 1200m, 3 len behind Secrets Surround with 56kg. Marginal chance.
10
R MC MAHON
Lime Green, Purple Diagonal Stripes And Sleeves, White Armbands, Purple Seams Cap
8 830x4 HOW JAMMY'S THAT
T M WHITTINGTON
11YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss A M Cornell & J D Cornell
Having second run back today. First-up after 16 months eased early stages; 4th of 10 starters at Murwillumbah Mdn Feb 7 over 1200m, 4-1/2 len behind Stratuzy carrying 54kg. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 8th of 11 starters at this track E&G Mdn in Aug 2015 over 1200m, 6-1/4 len behind Special Jay carrying 55.5kg. Worth consideration.
2
M HELLYER
White, Royal Blue Stars, Royal Blue Sleeves, Red Cap
9 9x70 OUTBACK ANDY
GREGORY CORNISH
10YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
P D Gray & Mrs P M Gray
Third-up today. First-up 7th of 9 runners at Ipswich E&G Mdn Feb 3 over 1200m, 10-1/4 len behind Sugar Ray Red carrying 54kg. Last start failed to make an impression; 10th of 12 runners at Gatton 2yo+ Mdn Feb 11 over 1100m, 9-3/4 len behind Maroon Statement with 54.5kg. Not keen.
1
Jag Guthmann-Chester
Royal Blue, Five Red Diamonds, White Armbands, Royal Blue Cap, Red Diamonds
10 9367x DISORDER
NEIL HOCKING
12YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
R L Wesche, T E Wesche, T Waldron, T Horton, B Lindsay, D Dobe, H Hampson, N Hocking
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation 7th of 12 starters at Gatton Mdn Plate in Jul last year over 1400m, 8-3/4 len behind Yours Truthfully carrying 55.5kg. When resuming last campaign 7th of 12 starters at Sunshine Coast Mdn in May last year over 1400m, slow track; 4-3/4 len behind Little Bita Love with 57.5kg. Prefer to see.
3
JASON TAYLOR
Red, White Maltese Cross, Green Sleeves, White Armbands, Red And Green Quartered Cap