Newcastle   27 Jun 2017
 
GOING: G

XXXX Gold Mdn Hcp 1250m

Track: SOFT 5   Partly Cloudy   Rail: True.  

It’s So Obvious and Latitude look the speed. IT'S SO OBVIOUS resumes off two good placed runs the latest here and has won a Gosford trial in preparation. Draws inside and this is winnable. LATITUDE has switched from the Hawkes yard and has been around the mark all campaign. Is back after three weeks and must be pleasing Godbolt. She’s go close at best. Latitude and It's So Obvious are quick beginners and will match motors in the early stages. LATITUDE is knocking on the door with 7/10 placings in her career so far. Led and just tired in the closing stages to finish 4th in a busy finish over 1300m at Bathurst at her latest appearance. Has switched from Team Hawkes to the Neil Godbolt stable since that outing. Handles the going and always puts in an honest shift - perhaps the change of trainer will add the spark required to break her maiden status. IT'S SO OBVIOUS has not been produced since leading everywhere bar the last couple of strides over 1350m at this course in February. Talented mare who won a recent Gosford trial so looks ready to fire first up. RICKATORIO is one to watch first up for ten months. Only raced twice in his maiden prep, with a close 4th on a soft track at Wyong on debut the highlight. SUGGESTED PLAY: This looks a nice race for It's So Obvious on the return and backing the win.
1 22x IT'S SO OBVIOUS
GREGORY MCFARLANE
11YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
G R Bovis, V J Bovis, Mrs K N Overton, M J Slattery, Mrs P D Dunn, P Robson, Ms M A Corner, A G Smith, C Cook, The Macfadyen Racing Synd (Mgr: J M Macfadyen) & Kooringal Stud (Mgr: S S Lamont)
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation 2nd of 10 runners at this track Mdn Plate in Feb over 1350m, 1/2 len behind Naughty Thoughts with 57kg. First ever race start blocked for run near turn; with blinkers first time; 2nd of 9 runners at Gosford 3yo+ Mdn in Jan over 1200m, 2 len behind Onslaught with 57kg. Promising type who is fitter for trial win. Expect forward showing.
2
J PARR
Pale Green, Black Spots, Red Striped Sleeves, Black Cap
2 22434 LATITUDE
NEIL GODBOLT
11YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Jw Rpm & Pjm Kelly (Mgr: J W Kelly)
Recent form hard to fault. Last outing slowly away; 4th in a small field at Bathurst Mdn Jun 6 over 1300m, 1-1/4 len behind Treasured Art with 59kg. Race before 3rd of 12 runners at Hawkesbury Mdn May 30 over 1400m, 1-1/4 len behind Our Anniversaire with 58.5kg. Should be right in the finish.
6
MS K O'HARA
Tartan, Gold Braces, Dark Blue Sleeves, Gold Cap
3 40x RICKATORIO
JASON ATTARD
11YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
K M Kelly, Mrs R L Kelly, K R Kelly & M Sommer
Dual acceptor. Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign 10th of 14 starters at Kembla Grange E&G Mdn in Aug last year over 1200m, 14-1/2 len behind Brother In Arms carrying 58.5kg. First ever start ran laid in in the straight; 4th of 8 starters at Wyong Mdn Hcp in Jul last year over 1200m, slow track; 2-1/4 len behind Candela with 59kg. Look for bold run.
3
J PENZA
White And Orange Diamonds, Green Sleeves, Orange Cap
4 756x SHADOW FLIGHT
JAMIE THOMSEN
10YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
R H Thomsen, W Jose, Mrs V Price, G E Price, D W Willis & M A Norton
Resuming after a five months break. Not seen since running early, middle stages; with blinkers first time; ran last in a small field at Canterbury 3yo Mdn in Feb over 1550m, 9-1/2 len behind Dawn Wall with 52kg. First ever race start 7th of 11 runners at Gosford 3yo+ Mdn in Dec last year over 1200m, 10-1/4 len behind No Escape with 55.5kg. Will improve but stays under notice.
4
JOSH ADAMS
Pale Green, Orange Stars
5 09x SWIFT EXPRESS
JAMIE THOMSEN
10YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
J Modde, Mrs G Modde, J P Modde, Miss T Modde, Miss C Modde, Mrs J S Willis, M A Norton, J R Thomsen, R H Thomsen, J S Baty & J Allen
Resuming. Not seen since running blinkers first time; ran last at Hawkesbury Claret Stks in Apr 2016 over 1300m, 18-1/2 len behind Swear carrying 55.5kg. First ever race start hampered at start; ran last at Kembla Grange 2yo Hcp in Apr 2016 over 1000m, 18-1/4 len behind Evacuation carrying 56.5kg. Hard to enthuse today.
7
A GIBBONS
Pale Green, Orange Stars
6 ZEDGE
JASON ATTARD
10YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
L Brown & M Rogers
Making debut. Three-year-old filly by Foxwedge out of Zugat purchased for $100, 000. Trialed a while ago, but recently in a public trial on Jun 15 at Warwick Farm over 791m didn't impress. Can't consider in this line up.
5
KEAGAN LATHAM
Pink, Green Star, Green Sleeves With Pink Stars, Green Cap With Pink Stars
7 945 MCGOO
T J HIGGINS
10YO  BR/BL  GELDING 55.0KG
T J Higgins & Miss A M Lee
Scratched.
8
White, Black Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 9x90 MULBERRY LANE
DIANNE LUMSDEN
11YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs J N Tumbers
Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 11 runners at Cessnock Mdn Jun 5 over 900m, 7 len behind Two Hearts carrying 55.5kg. Second-up slowly away (2l); always well back ran last at Muswellbrook Mdn Jun 18 over 1010m, in the wet; 11-1/4 len behind Miss Fisher carrying 54kg. Won't threaten this lot without improvement.
1
SERG LISNYY
Yellow, Red Braces, Pale Blue Cap