Canterbury   23 May 2018
 
GOING: G

Ranvet (Bm75) 1900m

Track: GOOD 3   Mostly Clear   Rail: Out 3m Entire. (Pent: 4.6).  

Taikomochi leads. Taikomochi & Sunday Swindler look to provide the speed here. HALLELUJAH BOY is on the 7 day back up here and importantly goes up in trip. He hasn't won in some time but looks to set up well for this. He may just have a little more brilliance than his rivals over 1900m and with the benefit of a 2kg claim and a good draw won't get a better chance to get back into the winners circle here. MARABEL looks a progressive sort of mare and comes out of a much stronger race last start. Wasn't disgraced on that occasion and jumps sharply in trip for this. Will likely get back from the gate but should appoint herself well again here. TAIKOMOCHI looks the likely leader here. Has been racing consistently over the shorter journeys but can run a good race out in front here. Will prove hard to catch. SUGGESTED PLAY: Taikomochi for the win.
1 45423 HALLELUJAH BOY
KRIS LEES
11YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
Australian Bloodstock (L Murrell), Power Thoroughbreds (W Power), Bangaloe Stud, Kingston Bloodstock P/L, S Rielly, P Lindsay, G Van Ameyden, Bartholomeusz Racing, D Cicciarelli, G & Y Racing, F Meduri, Very Good Day, Clinka, J Hunter, C Renshaw, Hallelujah Boy, Edge Water Racing & Nobu Racing
Recent form hard to fault. Last run hampered near 600m; 3rd of 11 runners at Warwick Farm 3yo+ (Bm80) May 16 over 1600m, a neck behind Monasterio carrying 57.5kg. Before that jumped awkwardly; made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 runners at Hawkesbury (Bm84) Apr 28 over 1500m, 1-1/4 len behind Up 'N' Rolling carrying 57kg. On the quick back up and narrowly missed latest. Looks a top chance here.
5
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
2 41479 MULTIFACETS
CHRIS WALLER
11YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
T Hedley, Ms J L Cooke, T W Hedley, B J McDonald, J McDonald, J McDonald, Mrs N A McDonald, R J Schumacher, Miss C L Fox & J A Davey
Last outing 9th of 11 runners at Rosehill 3yo+ (Bm85) May 19 over 2000m, 6-1/2 len behind The Getaway carrying 56kg. Race before ran on from midfield; 7th of 10 starters at Hawkesbury 3yo+ (Bm84) Apr 28 over 2100m, 7-3/4 len behind Roman Son with 57kg. Looks tested despite the low draw.
2
LEE MAGORRIAN
Orange, Yellow H
3 5x175 TAIKOMOCHI
G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT
10YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr A D McClure, Just Fun Racing, G1g Racing & Breeding, Mr P J Vanny, Rkh Thoroughbreds, Mr B T Rouse, Mr B R Rouse, Mr A W Poche, Mrs M J Poche, Mr L Oldfield, Mrs M A Rouse, Ms X Huang, Mrs L M Caldwell & Mrs M F Frost
Last outing slowly away; came from midfield; 5th of 10 starters at Rosehill 3yo+ (Bm80) May 5 over 1500m, 2-1/4 len behind Solo Mission with 55.5kg. Start before led to the turn and faded badly 7th of 10 runners at Hawkesbury (Bm84) Apr 28 over 1500m, 3-3/4 len behind Up 'N' Rolling with 56kg. Thereabouts latest. Looks suited up in trip.
6
ADAM HYERONIMUS
Silver, Black Diamond Band And Sleeves, Black Cap, Silver Diamond
4 24791 BALMAIN BOY
L J BRIDGE
11YO  GREY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms K E Harding, Ms I Miller, Ms C E Howard, Ms D A Arnold, Ms L M Holmes, H Cowan, Ms P Martin, Mrs M S Thornett & A A Macdonald
Last start won by a nose Warwick Farm 3yo+ (Bm74) May 9 over 1600m defeating Nicochet with 57kg. The start before that; overraced early stages; 9th of 11 starters at Hawkesbury (Bm85) Apr 28 over 1300m, 3-3/4 len behind Siren's Fury carrying 51.5kg. Bounced back last start and can win again.
1
TIM CLARK
Red, Green Sleeves
5 x11x4 VILLARDO
MATTHEW SMITH
10YO  GREY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs M A Smith, N J Sheehan, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, W S Pelchen, Mrs V L Pelchen, T N Porter, Mrs B Porter, T Kearney, D J Canny, M J Casey, D P McLennan & S E C Duke
Having second run back today. First-up after a year slowly away; 4th of 7 starters at Newcastle Hcp (C2) May 5 over 1600m, slow track; 3-1/2 len behind Strome with 58kg. Previously second-up won by 1-1/4 len Hannover 3yo+ Hcp in May 2017 over 2200m defeating with 55kg. Ready for sharp improvement.
9
JAMES MCDONALD
6 46126 BASE CAMP
SCOTT SINGLETON
10YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
D Lumsden & R Odgers
Last run ran on from midfield; 6th of 10 starters at Warwick Farm 3yo+ (Bm75) May 16 over 2130m, 4-3/4 len behind Almighty Crown carrying 58kg. Start before made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 starters at this track 3yo+ (Bm75) May 2 over 1900m, a nose behind Joe's Joy with 57.5kg. Well held latest and facing tough task here.
4
C REITH
Dark Green, Yellow Stars, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
7 x4108 SOUND THE SIREN
CHRIS WALLER
9YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
DAVID KOK STABLE
Last outing 8th of 10 starters at Rosehill 3yo (Bm79) May 5 over 1800m, 10-3/4 len behind Live And Free carrying 56kg. The run before blocked for run near 100m and laid out throughout; 12th of 15 starters at Rosehill in the G2 Tulloch Stakes Mar 31 over 2000m, 7-3/4 len behind Levendi carrying 56kg. Has ability but hasn't done enough of late.
3
T ANGLAND
ROYAL BLUE, DARK YELLOW LATIN 'K', DARK YELLOW STARS ON ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE CAP
8 30x06 MAGICAL STANCE
R J QUINTON
13YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
S F Waters, R G Gibson, T J Henry & E L Watts
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming slowly away and checked near 800m; 11th of 14 runners at Warwick Farm 3yo+ (Bm83) Apr 11 over 1400m, 6-3/4 len behind Veladero with 53.5kg. Last start 6th of 10 runners at Warwick Farm 3yo+ (Bm74) May 9 over 1600m, 6-1/2 len behind Balmain Boy with 57.5kg. Prefer others here.
10
ANDREW ADKINS
White, Royal Blue Stripe, Black Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
9 52x18 MARABEL
WENDY ROCHE
10YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
C R Green
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming won by a nose Goulburn F&M (Bm58) Apr 22 over 1400m defeating Swiss with 64kg. Last start 8th of 12 starters at Scone in the G3 Dark Jewel May 12 over 1400m, 3-1/4 len behind Siren's Fury carrying 55kg. Progressing well this campaign. Gets to right race now.
11
M BELL
Pink, Grey Band, Quartered Cap
10 x6217 TUNERO
CHRIS WALLER
9YO  BROWN  GELDING 53.0KG
C D Shred
Useful gelding. Last outing blocked for run near turn; made some head-way from midfield; 7th of 12 starters at Warwick Farm 3yo (Bm70) May 16 over 1600m, 2-3/4 len behind Kurnel Jaxon with 57kg. Race before won by a neck Wyong 3yo Mdn May 3 over 1600m slow going defeating Cormac with 59kg. Fought on last time. Big chance again.
7
B AVDULLA
Dark Blue, Maroon Sash
11 5x668 SUNDAY SWINDLER
BEN HILL
11YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
B J Hill, Mrs C L Robb & W Gemenis, Wingnut Sports (Mgr: G D Hannigan)wingnut Sports (Mgr: G D Hannigan)wingnut Sports No 2 (Mgr: G D Hannigan)
Last outing came from midfield; 8th of 10 runners at Newcastle (Bm65) May 8 over 1500m, on slow going 4-3/4 len behind Hand It In with 59kg. The start before that; ran on from midfield; 6th of 10 starters at Taree Hcp (C2) Apr 23 over 1411m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Unbridled Power with 60kg. Looks tested on recent run.
8
C W BROWN
Red, White Diagonals, Yellow Armbands And Cap