Ballarat   23 May 2018
 
GOING: H

Medical Edge (Bm64) 1100m

Track: HEAVY 8   Mostly Cloudy   Rail: Out 15m 600m - WP, True Remainder. (Pent: 6.56).  

Bullywolfe can come across from out wide and Mister Jay can lead him over. Mister Jay and Bullywolfe probably look to cross from wide out. Buckler and Fast Stryke can put themselves on the speed too. TONTERIA is a model of consistency who handles all conditions and battled on well as favourite in stronger grade last time. Hard to beat here. POSEIDON'S POOL is an interesting runner down in grade on his last few attempts. Shown promise and no surprise to see him improve sharply. MISTER JAY is lightly raced and hasn't done a whole lot wrong. Resuming and will need some luck but hard to leave out. Chances to Asset Rich, Fast Stryke and Du Sumpent. SUGGESTED PLAY: Betting edge can be with Poseidon's Pool.
1 x9880 LUEN ON POSEIDON
DARREN WEIR
9YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Lau Pong Sing, Thomas
Freshened for 46 days. Last start 14th of 16 starters at Bendigo in the LR Bendigo Gneas Apr 7 over 1400m, 12 len behind So Far Sokool carrying 56kg. Start before vetted - no abnormalities; faded in the straight 8th of 9 runners at this track (Bm70) in Mar over 1200m, 2-3/4 len behind Tigidig Tigidig carrying 57kg. Has contested better races and will appreciate this class. Must respect.
1
MICHAEL POY
ORANGE, WHITE DIAMOND CHECKS, RED CAP
2 7x88x DU SUMPENT
DARREN WEIR
11YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
D Weir, Viking Racing, Mrs R Roache, D Roache, S Dunkley, C M B Racing, M Atchison, J Atchison, W Thomas, Mrs S Moller, T Ginnane, Men In Hats, J Wilson, B D Kerr, L H McKenzie, M Johnston, Baby Cats, M J Ward & Pleeeaaassee Kick Syndicate
Finished off last campaign overraced early stages and checked near 800m; 8th of 11 runners at Bendigo (Bm64) in Sep last year over 1300m, slow track; 3-3/4 len behind Padraig carrying 59.5kg. First up last campaign ran wide during race and laid in in the straight; 8th of 11 runners at Geelong (Bm70) in Aug last year over 1100m, 4-1/2 len behind Crystal Fountain with 56.5kg. Didn't come up last time in and is better than that. Could surprise.
8
LACHLAN KING
Maroon, White Star, White And Maroon Stars Sleeves, White And Maroon Star Cap
3 30323 TONTERIA
S MORRISH
13YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Etak Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Miss K S Nivison)
Last outing overraced early, middle stages; held ground to the line 3rd of 8 starters at this track (Bm70) May 13 over 1000m, in the wet; 2-1/4 len behind Tuscany Hero carrying 57.5kg. Race before laid out in straight; rolled along in front and was edged out late 2nd of 9 starters at Kilmore (Bm64) Apr 26 over 1100m, 3/4 len behind Boom Chicka Boom carrying 59kg. Very consistent and sure to be in the finish again.
2
Fred W Kersley
Hot Pink, White And Orange Checked Armbands, Orange Quartered Cap
4 90x04 BULLYWOLFE
D & R BERIMAN
12YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs R A Beriman, D J Beriman, R F Dittko
First-up jumped awkwardly; sat on the pace before fading 12th of 15 runners at Warrnambool (Bm64) May 1 over 1000m, on slow going 5-1/2 len behind Manhattan Spirit with 60kg. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 starters at this track (Bm70) May 13 over 1000m, on a wet track; 3-1/2 len behind Tuscany Hero with 57kg. Place chance.
12
TEODORE NUGENT
Hot Pink And Black Stripes, Quartered Cap
5 7x360 MR SINATRA
DARREN WEIR
10YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
C Justin
Last run 11th of 16 runners at Caulfield (Bm70) Apr 28 over 1100m, 5-1/2 len behind Written Choice carrying 57.5kg. Before that jumped awkwardly; eased back early on 6th of 10 runners at Terang (Bm78) Apr 15 over 1200m, in the wet; 8 len behind Inn Keeper carrying 54kg. Last couple below par though outclassed last time. Minor hopes.
7
DAMIAN LANE
Green, Red Cap
6 290x2 KHARNMOSH
SHAUN DWYER
10YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
D J Israel
First-up after nine months wide throughout; held ground to the line 2nd of 10 starters at Wangaratta (Bm70) May 7 over 1170m, on slow going 5-1/2 len behind Langhro carrying 56.5kg. Previously second-up raced on speed throughout then 2nd of 12 starters at Echuca (Bm64) in Jul last year over 1109m, slow track; a nose behind Zelamore with 59.5kg. Could be placed.
5
J KEATING
Royal Blue, Red Quarters, Hooped Sleeves And Cap
7 3x9x0 YOUNG HUIT
MATTHEW WILLIAMS
10YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs A Grills, A J Duke, Miss N Grills, T D Watters, R D Lenehan, M Jackson & Mrs B Johnson
Last run ran last at Warrnambool (Bm64) May 1 over 1000m, slow track; 7-1/4 len behind Manhattan Spirit with 60kg. At only start last preparation ran wide during race; ran last at Hamilton (Bm70) in Oct last year over 1100m, 10-1/4 len behind Falcool carrying 58kg. Prefer in weaker grade.
6
D YENDALL
Blue, Cerise Sash, White Cap
8 31x4x ASSET RICH
SHEA EDEN
10YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss S A Acornley, L J Miller, L Pietersen, D J Berg, A P French, B K Wall, D M Thomson & E W Tastula
Resuming after a break; only had one start last campaign blocked for run near 100m; eased back early on 4th of 7 runners at Yarra Valley Hcp (C1) in Jan over 1009m, 1-1/2 len behind Avanti Rose with 60kg. First up last campaign set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 7 runners at Bairnsdale 3yo+ Mdn in Aug last year over 1200m, 2-1/4 len behind Red Gateau carrying 58.5kg. Follow market moves.
3
DAMIEN THORNTON
White, Green Diamond Checks, Blue Sleeves And Cap
9 06228 BUCKLER
LYN TOLSON & LEONIE PROCTOR
12YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
R Scott, Mrs E J Scott, Est E M Beggs, D Beggs, Mrs A M Bushell, L Bushell, Mrs M Walton & P Trigger
Freshened for 49 days. Last start had tough run and tired ran last at Sale (Bm64) Apr 4 over 1400m, 16 len behind Rossman carrying 59kg. Start before rolled along in front setting the pace and then edged out 2nd of 8 starters at this track (Bm64) in Mar over 1200m, 2-1/2 len behind Reilmartini with 59kg. Place hopes best.
9
M J WALKER
Red, White Braces, Armbands And Cap
10 63253 FAST STRYKE
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
10YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
T A Lyttle & Miss C Thomson
Last start led throughout and just faded 3rd of 7 runners at Sale (Bm64) May 15 over 1108m, slow track; 1-1/2 len behind Emaan carrying 57.5kg. Race before made some head-way from midfield; 5th of 10 runners at Sale (Bm64) Apr 30 over 1005m, 1/2 len behind Elle Gagne with 58kg. Has been thereabouts and has a show.
10
NATHAN PUNCH
White, Red Stag Head, Navy Blue Sleeves, White Stars, Navy Blue Cap, White Pom Pom
11 126x MISTER JAY
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
9YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G A & Mrs W Thornton, P J & Mrs E A Hrabar, Ms T Hrabar & R M Snell
Finished off last campaign jumped awkwardly; 6th of 9 runners at this track Hcp (C1) in Feb over 1200m, 7 len behind Neurotic with 59kg. At debut won won by 1-1/4 len (raced greenly) Stony Creek 3yo Mdn in Dec last year over 1100m slow track defeating Mr Warbucks carrying 58kg. Lightly raced and shows promise. Keep safe.
11
REGAN BAYLISS
Royal Blue, White Tt Horse Logo, White Sleeves, Red Stripe, White Cap And Pom Pom
12 x7016 GUNN ISLAND
CHARLES CASSAR
10YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs S Cassar, Mrs J Shea Simonds, C Plant, B Plant, R Plant,p J Sims, Ms N Peel, Mrs A Cronin, D Kyritsis, T Bowen, Ms J Waugh, Mrs K Wilkens, Mrs D El Moussalli, Mrs E Marr, M McKinnon, Mrs C Van Leeuwen, T Pannell & Tumba Taipan Racing
Last run blocked for run near 800m and blocked for run in straight; ran on from midfield; 6th of 14 runners at Donald (Bm64) May 12 over 1200m, slow track; 4-1/2 len behind Lotza Focus carrying 58.5kg. The run before won by a long-neck (blocked for run near turn) Avoca (Bm64) Apr 25 over 1200m defeating Snippy Strategic with 57kg. Find this no easier.
4
DECLAN BATES
Dark Green, Light Blue Sash, Armbands And Cap