Ballarat   24 Apr 2017
 
GOING: S(6)

Craigs Royal Hotel Mdn Plate 1100m

Track: SOFT 6   Rain   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.76).  

Calais View led last start and would not be surprised to see her take it up again today. A very strong tempo is likely here with the likes of Latitude, Calais View and Alluring Miss showing the way. LATITUDE is a most consistent mare from the Hawkes camp who is well and truly overdue. Resumed from an 18 week spell last start and led everywhere bar the post over 1000m at Bendigo. Only raced at Gosford last prep where she registered placings at all three runs over 1000-1200m. Drawn perfectly and with added fitness today might hold too many aces. LADY AMANDA worked home stylishly last start to finish runner up over 1125m at Geelong at her first run in three months. Went close second up last prep over this journey so looks a genuine threat. Another chance first up from a break is RAMENSKY. Placed first up last campaign then disappointed at two subsequent runs. Looks an early comer with definite claims. IN A PANIC improved last start and has to be considered. SUGGESTED PLAY: Lattitude straight out.
1 0x2 BY THE POUND
PATRICK PAYNE
11YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
M G Smith, Mrs K Mooney, Dr G J Mooney, A J Cranston, C S Dittmar, K M Bean, N L Horne, Dr J M Rogers, A B & Mrs K E Ford, J Friend & Mrs D Sterrey
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only had one start last when he was tightened for room; 12th of 14 starters at Sha Tin Hcp (C4) in Nov 2015 over 1200m, 9 len behind Honest Horse with 56kg. Won Cranbourne trial over 990m on Apr 3. Capable of featuring fresh.
5
Red, Blue Hoops, Sleeves And Cap
2 x36x5 DALI
VINCENT MALADY
12YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
H J Simpson & Mrs P J Simpson
Having second run back today. Fresh up after a year 5th of 8 starters at Geelong 3yo+ Mdn Mar 28 over 1100m, on slow going 12-3/4 len behind Boss Coni carrying 58.5kg. Previously second-up difficult to load and ran wide during race; 6th of 7 starters at Geelong Mdn in Apr 2016 over 1235m, 10 len behind Tango Rock carrying 58.5kg. Unlikely to be contesting the finish here.
1
Trent Germaine
Black, Pale Green Band, Orange Cap With Black Star
3 46x5 MR INTEGRITY
S MORRISH
10YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs C McNabb & C McNabb
Scratched.
9
JORDAN CHILDS
Navy Blue, White Braces And Armbands, Navy Cap With White Pom Pom
4 2238x ALLURING MISS
LUKE OLIVER
13YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
D J Malcolm, Mrs C A Malcolm, K G Williams, Mrs C G Williams, Ms H Scott, M J Morys, Mrs M T F Morys, R Stocker, B Grierson, Mrs E Grierson, D Carroll & Mrs L Carroll
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last campaign vetted - no abnormalities; 8th of 12 starters at Traralgon 4yo+ Mdn in Oct last year over 1100m, 5-1/4 len behind Tramore Cove with 56.5kg. When resuming last campaign 2nd in a small field at Geelong Synthetic 2yo+ F&M Mdn in May last year over 1000m, a head behind Syrahbeel with 55kg. First up. Has claims on best form.
4
N CALLOW
5 255x2 LADY AMANDA
NIALL PHILLIPS
11YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
G B Draper & Mrs A Draper
Second-up today. First-up after three months 2nd of 7 starters at Geelong 3yo+ Mdn Apr 4 over 1125m, on slow going 2-1/4 len behind Very Dogmatic carrying 56.5kg. Previously second-up ran wide during race; held ground to the line 2nd of 9 starters at Warrnambool 3yo+ F&M Mdn in Nov last year over 1100m, 1-1/4 len behind Balayage carrying 58kg. Top chance, with upside.
8
JACK HILL
Aqua, White Star, Yellow Sleeves
6 332x2 LATITUDE
M, W & J HAWKES
11YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Jw Rpm & Pjm Kelly (Mgr: J W Kelly)
Racing second-up today. First-up after four months ran wide during race; led throughout and just faded 2nd of 8 starters at Bendigo 3yo+ Mdn Apr 11 over 1000m, on slow going a nose behind Mandjar with 56.5kg. Previously second-up held ground to the line 3rd of 8 starters at Gosford Mdn Plate in Nov last year over 1200m, 1-1/2 len behind Deadly Shadow with 57kg. Can improve on first up performance. Excellent winning chance.
3
PATRICK MOLONEY
Tartan, Gold Braces, Dark Blue Sleeves, Gold Cap
7 MISS FRIZZANTE
KYLIE VELLA
11YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
F K Butler, Mrs K M Butler & Miss K M Butler
Four-year-old mare (Not A Single Doubt - Carbonated) making her debut. Has no recent barrier trials. Market best guide to her chances.
10
C J PARISH
Pale Blue, Royal Blue Stars, Red Sleeves And Cap
8 0758x BLISS POINT
M Beer & M Hinton
10YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Ms D J Davis
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign 8th of 10 starters at Hawkesbury 3yo+ Mdn in Dec last year over 1500m, 12-3/4 len behind Victime De L'amour carrying 53.5kg. Previously first up; hampered early stages; ran last at Kembla Grange Mdn in Sep last year over 1400m, 11-1/2 len behind Intueri carrying 54.5kg. Hasn't shown enough to be considered a chance.
2
J LETHERBY
Royal Blue, White Stars, Red And White Striped Sleeves And Cap
9 86 CALAIS VIEW
M Beer & M Hinton
10YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs C Randalls, J Randalls
Trialled in preparation for debut last start. At debut, struggled in the run; 8th of 9 starters at Bairnsdale 3yo F Mdn Apr 1 over 1200m, 16-1/4 len behind Coral Rose with 57kg. Can't see her doing better than fresh performance.
6
RYAN MALONEY
Black, Red And Blue Lightning Bolt, Red Pom Pom
10 52 IN A PANIC
LUKE OLIVER
10YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
G Harvey
Had two starts to date. At debut, respiratory issues; sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 starters at Stony Creek 3yo+ Mdn Mar 12 over 1000m, on slow going 12-1/2 len behind Dungeness with 56kg. Last start blocked for run near turn; made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 starters at Bairnsdale 3yo+ Mdn Apr 1 over 1000m, 2-1/4 len behind Ingels with 56kg. Genuine contender under these conditions.
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J NOONAN
Royal Blue, White Crossed Sashes
11 x256x RAMENSKY
DEAN KRONGOLD
10YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
G Donaldson & E Pontelandolfo
Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign blocked for run near turn; 6th of 9 runners at Yarra Valley 3yo F Mdn in Dec over 1012m, 6-1/2 len behind Airino carrying 57kg. When resuming last campaign slowly away and laid in in the straight; 2nd of 12 starters at Swan Hill 3yo+ Mdn in Nov last year over 975m, 2-1/4 len behind Canny Rocket with 55kg. Will take beating.
7
D W STACKHOUSE
Royal Blue, Yellow Hooped Sleeves, Yellow Seams, Quartered Cap