Cairns   23 Jan 2018
 
GOING: H

Master Builders Qld Hcp 950m

Track: HEAVY 8   Scattered Thunderstorms   Rail: True Entire Course. (Pent: 5.61).  

Sucker led last start and is likely to push forward and lead again today. No Biting has been flying out of the blocks this prep and should lead over Minnie Street and Sucker from the outside stalls. TYZONE has built up a marvellous 10/15 win record and resumes today for another campaign after six months in the paddock. Carried 59.5kgs to success at Townsville towards the end of last prep in open company so today's impost after the claim is not an issue. Goes well fresh and might have too much class for these. MINNIE STREET won two starts ago over 1000m at Townsville then stepped up to open company last time out and was unlucky in running at 1200m. Big chance back to this trip with the feather weight. SUCKER led and just failed to hang on last over 1000m. Drops 4.5kgs today and might take some running down. The consistent TESTATIME cannot be left out. SUGGESTED PLAY: Tyzone for the win.
1 1115x TYZONE
ROY CHILLEMI
10YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
T W Hedley, G V Posselt, D E Scheffler, Ms J L Cooke, B J McDonald & Mrs N A McDonald
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation 5th of 16 runners at Townsville Open Hcp in Jul last year over 1300m, 3-3/4 len behind Heartbreak Harry with 57kg. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by a long-neck (inconvenienced early on) Townsville Plate (C6) in Dec 2016 over 1200m defeating Craiglea Deken carrying 54.5kg. Expect bold showing from this quality sprinter.
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ELYCE SMITH
Orange, Yellow H
2 84817 ROYAL PHYSICIAN
MICHAEL GEANEY
12YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs K Geaney
Freshened for 60 days. Last outing made ground from midfield; 7th of 10 runners (jumped awkwardly; shifted in at start; eased near 600m) at Townsville Open Hcp Nov 24 over 1000m, 4-1/2 len behind Concluder with 54.5kg. Before that won by 1-1/4 len Townsville Open Hcp in Nov over 1000m defeating Minnie Street carrying 54.5kg. Not one of the top selections.
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RHIANNON PAYNE
Navy Blue, Gold Diamond, Gold Sleeves, Navy Blue Stars, Navy Blue Cap, Gold Stars
3 05825 LOVER OF LIFE
JANEL RYAN
13YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
D J Mosch, K D Buxton & S J Heffernan
Freshened for 47 days. Last run failed to make an impression; 5th of 8 runners at Townsville (Bm70) Dec 7 over 1200m, 3 len behind Mr Chaplin with 58.5kg. Start before led throughout and just faded 2nd in a small field at Cooktown Open Hcp in Nov over 1290m, slow track; a nose behind Man Around Town carrying 56.5kg. Win doesn't look likely.
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F EDWARDS
Pink, Purple And White Band And Armbands, White Cap
4 52315 MINNIE STREET
TREVOR ROWE
11YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs H M Rowe, T E Rowe, S J Rowe, Mrs T L Swanston, R P Rowe & Miss K L Rowe
Useful type. Last outing jumped awkwardly and ran wide during race; 5th of 7 starters at Townsville Open Hcp Jan 4 over 1200m, 5-1/2 len behind Perfect Knowledge carrying 51kg. Race before raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 1 len Townsville (Bm65) Dec 16 over 1000m defeating Sucker carrying 55.5kg. Has the ability to take this out.
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AMANDA THOMSON
White, Black Half Moon, Black Seams, Peak And Pom Pom
5 15x06 ROCKETTE ROCKET
JOHN MANZELMANN
11YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
J H Manzelmann
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 4 wide and weakened noticeably; ran last at Townsville Open Hcp Dec 16 over 1200m, 20 len behind Green Anchor with 54kg. Last start failed to make an impression; 6th of 9 runners at Mackay Open Hcp Jan 9 over 1050m, 2-3/4 len behind Tinto Elemento carrying 54kg. Needs to find lengths to test these.
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MS C JOKIC
Dark Blue, Light Blue Star And Cap
6 7x213 TESTATIME
M A DALE
14YO  GREY  GELDING 54.0KG
M A Dale & Ms N R Dawson
Useful type. Resumes off a 38 day letup. Last outing slowly away; 3rd of 9 runners at Townsville (Bm65) Dec 16 over 1000m, 1-1/2 len behind Minnie Street with 57.5kg. Run before won by a nose this track Hcp (C6) Nov 25 over 950m slow track defeating Strictly Magic carrying 56kg. Genuine contender under these conditions.
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SONJA LOGAN
Black, White Sash, Red Sleeves And Cap
7 18x11 NO BITING
STEPHEN MASSINGHAM
12YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
W R Massingham, W G Massingham, J L Piccone, Ms T Clark, M D Bird, L Bird, Ms L Sunner, T J Braund, C J Caplick, L L Maltam, P E Campbell, S Samuel, J Samuel, B J Clark, S Dry, M Jeynes & M Burnett, F N Q (Mgr: Mrs P M Armstrong), Riches Racing (Mgr: C G Riches)& Lobs (Mgr: B J Finegan)
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up favourite; won by a neck Mareeba (Bm65) Dec 26 over 900m defeating Craiglea Aldi with 56kg. Last start favourite; won by a long-neck Atherton (Bm65) Jan 13 over 1000m defeating Five Stars with 57.5kg. Good win last start but looks tested in this company.
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SHOHEI KAYA
Purple, Orange Diamond And Sleeves
8 68666 COHESION
RONALD FINCH
10YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
G J Patterson & A J Seymour
Freshened for 36 days. Last start wide throughout and hung out near turn; sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 starters at Narromine Open Dec 18 over 800m, 3-3/4 len behind Danish Lace with 53.5kg. Before that wide throughout; failed to make an impression; 6th of 8 runners at Newcastle (Bm71) in Nov over 900m, 1-3/4 len behind Bonita with 57kg. One to watch for the new stable.
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White, Red And Blue Hoops, Red Cap
9 91243 SUCKER
RONALD FINCH
13YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
R Finch, R Stokley, G J Belcastro & C Melville
Useful type. Last run led throughout and just faded 3rd of 7 starters at Townsville Hcp (65) Jan 4 over 1000m, 3/4 len behind I Wanna Break Free with 58.5kg. Before that 4th of 7 starters at Mareeba (Bm65) Dec 26 over 900m, 1-3/4 len behind No Biting carrying 58.5kg. Has the ability to be in the finish. Top chance.
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MS B THOMSON
Light Blue, Lilac Sleeves, Emerald Green Stars