Warrnambool   01 May 2024
 
GOING: S

Victory Dunroe BM120 Steeplechase 3450m

Track: SOFT 7   Clouds (Max: 15)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.96).  

The first of our jumps for the day. DUKE OF BEDFORD (2) was last seen winning a steeple chase at Ballarat impressively. He's had another tick over trial since and probably has more upside than most of these. Can take this out. GUNALUVA (5) was beaten a nose in a maiden hurdle at Ballarat last time out but is a steeplechase winner over this track and distance. Should be nice and fit and must respect the trainer/jockey combination. TOM FOOLERY (9) was second to Duke Of Bedford when they met then ran second again at Pakenham. Fitter with a Cranbourne flat run since. Can win. THE RATTLIN' BOG (1) is a handy jumper who is right up to these on class. RAISE YOUR SIGHTS (10) can figure. SUGGESTED PLAY: Duke Of Bedford to win.
1 76485 THE RATTLIN' BOG
AARON PURCELL
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 70.0KG
Purcells Enjoy Racing, The HWYL Racing, Stablemates, L W Anderson, Mrs C M Anderson, M A Beecham, P F Beecham, J E Bloom, J Caldarelli, M J Donegan, A R Duncan, Mrs M Groidis, P Groidis, L J Leahy, Mrs M C Leahy, M Miskas & M G Sargeant
Last start came from midfield; finished fifth of 7 runners at Ballarat 3yo+ STPL on April 7 over 3250m, on slow going 15 len behind Mighty Oasis with 67kg at $9.50. Before that finished eighth of 9 runners at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo+ BM78 on April 1 over 3000m, 13 len behind Farag carrying 54kg at $61. Can figure in this.
7
WILLIAM MC CARTHY
PURPLE, GOLD YOKE, ARMBANDS AND QUARTERED CAP, GOLD COLLAR
2 4x141 DUKE OF BEDFORD
ANDREW BOBBIN
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 70.0KG
J Cetraro, P W Cormack, D P Kerr, R P McDonald, C D Richmond, J Verde, M Verde, P A Thompson, G J Mitchell, M Collis, P Diamond, L J McLennan, Swan Marsh Racing, Burnstone Racing, Our Lucky Train Ticket, SCT Syndications, Lango Racing, Grampians Racing & P A O'Dea
Useful gelding. Last run to post a big 4 len win. Ballarat BM0-114 STPL on April 7 over 3250m slow going defeating Tom Foolery carrying 71kg at $2.90 in a jumps. Start before finished fourth of 7 starters at Ararat 3yo+ BM58 on March 8 over 2200m, 4.5 len behind Space Equity with 61.5kg at $4. Progressive jumper who will take beating again.
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TOM RYAN
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE five STARS AND SLEEVES, GOLD STARS, RED CAP, WHITE STAR
3 x7923 NOT USUAL DREAM
RACHAEL CUNNINGHAM
8YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
P Cunningham, R Eynon, A Cooke, J D Bruce, M A Bunce, G Triffett
Impressive in recent runs. Last run finished third of 8 runners at Pakenham BM125 STPL on April 14 over 3200m, on slow going 3.5 len behind Budd Fox with 69kg at $3.50. The run before finished second of 8 runners at Ballarat 3yo+ BM0-58 on April 7 over 2100m, 4 len behind Freddy The Eagle with 56kg at $21. Chance.
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D HORNER JNR
WHITE, MIDNIGHT BLUE FIVE STARS
4 7x047 BLOOD AND SAND
K & G MAYBERRY
11YO  BAY  GELDING 68.0KG
K C Mayberry, A Carter-Smith, Ms R G Masters, Mrs C J Lester, G U Lester & Mrs G L Mayberry
Last run finished seventh of 8 runners at Pakenham BM125 STPL on April 14 over 3200m, slow track; 15 len behind Budd Fox carrying 67kg at $21. Run before settled back and ran on when finished fourth of 7 runners at Ballarat 3yo+ STPL on April 7 over 3250m, slow track; 12 len behind Mighty Oasis with 64kg at $26. Capable with luck but hard to enthuse.
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EDWARD KEATING
Royal Blue, White Vee
5 14x52 GUNALUVA
SYMON WILDE
7YO  GREY  GELDING 68.0KG
C Bennett, Got To Love The Bool (Mgr: G Spencer), R T Coates, D J Mcnamara, Grey Gooses, M T Dunphy, Mianmic Syndicate, A Xerri, Boolbowral 5, Ms S P Hunter, Kin Ban Racing, G Shears, N Shanley, S Marshall, M Bilucaglia, R C Lafferty, R W Chester, In The Corner Racing, D Shears & Horseome
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up finished fifth of 8 starters at this track 3yo+ BM70 on March 12 over 3300m, on slow going 7 len behind Farag carrying 67kg at $26. Second run from a spell held ground to the line finished second of 10 runners at Ballarat 3yo+ MDN HDLE on April 7 over 3250m, on slow going a nose behind Lincoln King with 69.5kg at $5.50. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
1
AARON KURU
White, Flying Start Syndications Logo, Black And Teal Checked Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 3378x SIVAR
PETER LAFFERTY
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 68.0KG
B Callaghan, Mrs C Callaghan, M Finnigan, Mrs H Finnigan, C Johnson, Ms E Lafferty, Mrs S Lafferty, Mrs T Ferguson, D Roache, Mrs R Roache, S Targett, W McNeil & Mrs D Fogarty
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 8 of 9 runners at Moonee Valley 3yo+ BM70 December 17 2021 over 3000m, 6 len behind Guns Ablazing with 55kg at $61. Previously first up; 8 of 10 runners at Mortlake BM52 October 31 2021 over 1300m, slow track; 5 len behind Miss Cavendish carrying 59.5kg at $13. Other runners are preferred.
8
DANIEL SMALL
White, Red Band And Cap
7 x0044 FORT CHARLES
ERIC MUSGROVE
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 67.0KG
P J Morgan, R A Rae, M B Garnham, Mrs S L Morgan, Mrs I E H Musgrove, J Jupp & A B Jupp
Last outing raced on the speed and boxed on steadily finished fourth of 8 starters at Pakenham BM125 STPL on April 14 over 3200m, on slow going 6 len behind Budd Fox with 67kg at $9.50. The run before finished fourth of 9 runners at Ballarat BM0-114 STPL on April 7 over 3250m, on slow going 14 len behind Duke Of Bedford with 71kg at $4. Others make more appeal.
6
ARRON LYNCH
RED AND WHITE DIAMONDS, BLACK SLEEVES, RED CAP
8 x7948 COTTON EYE JOE
RACHAEL CUNNINGHAM
7YO  BR/BL  GELDING 67.0KG
P Cunningham, L Adamson, A Cooke, R Buzza, H Waterfall, T Waterfall , j Bruce , D Bruce, G Triffett, R Cunningham.
Last run finished eighth of 9 starters at Ballarat BM0-114 STPL on April 7 over 3250m, slow track; 23 len behind Duke Of Bedford with 70.5kg at $9. Start before finished fourth of 9 starters at Cranbourne 3yo+ BM64 on March 29 over 2580m, 3.5 len behind The Yachtsman with 55.5kg at $61. This race appears well within his grasp.
10
PAUL HAMBLIN
White, Midnight Blue five Stars
9 x0226 TOM FOOLERY
JOHN LEEK (JNR)
5YO  BAY  GELDING 67.0KG
Miss Z Leek
Last start came from last and finished sixth of 8 starters at Cranbourne 3yo+ BM64 on April 26 over 2520m, on slow going 1.5 len behind Dodgy One carrying 52kg at $26. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily finished second of 8 starters at Pakenham BM125 STPL on April 14 over 3200m, slow track; 0.8 len behind Budd Fox with 64kg at $3.80. Continues to improve. Looks suited.
3
WILL GORDON
GREEN AND WHITE HOOPS BODY, SLEEVES, RED CAP
10 3x735 RAISE YOUR SIGHTS
SYMON WILDE
8YO  BAY  MARE 65.0KG
S W Wilde, W J Storm, L J Green & M White
Last outing settled back and ran on when finished fifth of 8 runners at Pakenham BM125 STPL on April 14 over 3200m, on slow going 7 len behind Budd Fox carrying 65kg at $7.50. Before that finished third of 9 starters at Ballarat BM0-114 STPL on April 7 over 3250m, on slow going 11 len behind Duke Of Bedford with 67kg at $5.50. Continues to improve and will be set to peak here.
4
CHRIS MC CARTHY
GREY, PINK BAND, ARMBANDS AND CAP
11 x6909 RUDIMENTAL
ANDREW BOBBIN
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 65.0KG
Domrohie Pastures (Mgr: R P McDonald)
Last run ran last at Ballarat BM0-114 STPL on April 7 over 3250m, slow track; 35 len behind Duke Of Bedford carrying 69kg at $17. The start before that; didn't finish the race at this track 3yo+ STPL on March 12 over 3450m. Can't tip based on recent efforts.
4
WHITE, EMERALD GREEN HALVES, BRONZE MOUNTAINS AND BLACK BAND, SLEEVES AND CAP, WHITE POM POM
12 0x080 MONT AGEL
CLINT MARSHALL
8YO  BAY  GELDING 65.0KG
Mrs V Marshall & Mrs C S Ryan
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up finished 11th of 12 runners at Mt Gambier BM0-58 on March 22 over 2050m, slow track; 21 len behind Honour The Skills with 57kg at $26. Second run from a spell got back early finished eighth of 10 starters at Ararat BM0-58 on April 13 over 2206m, 11 len behind El Amigos carrying 56kg at $81. Contender under these conditions.
7
CHRIS MC CARTHY
GREEN, GOLD SLEEVES AND CAP
13 06646 AQUILEON
AMY MCDONALD
7YO  BAY  GELDING 65.0KG
Amy McDonald, P Duffus, P & H Duffus, R Ettridge, P Gall, D Horner, P & M James, L McLeod, D Moore, M Moore, D Moore, K Nielsen, Shinko Syndicate, D Thompson, M Ward & S Young
Last outing ran on from midfield; finished fourth of 7 runners at Pakenham MDN HDLE on April 14 over 3200m, on slow going 14 len behind Huntly Castle with 69.5kg at $14. Run before finished sixth of 7 starters at Geelong 3yo+ BM64 on March 26 over 2447m, 19 len behind Bitcoin with 56.5kg at $26. Needs to improve.
7
LEE HORNER
NAVY BLUE, SKY BLUE FLEUR DE LYS, STRIPED SLEEVES, SKY BLUE POM POM
14 60906 SANDMAN
KELVIN BOURKE
8YO  BAY  GELDING 65.0KG
J Mitchell, G C Beattie, T P Spielvogel, J P A Molesworth, M G Sargeant, A W Trezise, K T Bourke, M J O'Brien, D L Fitzgerald, C W Hill, G J Bagg, W K Merrifield, G P Grist, D A Bourke, R J Burdon, R J Trezise, W Scott & G D Kelson
Last outing ran last at Geelong 3yo+ BM0-64 on April 24 over 1715m, on slow going 15 len behind Cat Noir carrying 53kg at $151. The run before came from midfield; finished ninth of 10 runners at Cranbourne 3yo+ BM64 on April 12 over 2600m, on slow going 18 len behind Sky Hero with 52kg at $101. Unlikely to beat them all home but may just sneak into the top three.
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GREEN, ORANGE STRIPES AND CAP