Albany   09 May 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

ARC THANKS ALL SPONSORS FOR SEASON 23/24 MAIDEN 1600m

Track: SOFT 5   Clouds (Max: 22)   Rail: Out 4m Entire.  

A solid tempo on the cards with Yakyak leading the way. IHTSAKING (3) resumes and profiles as another decent chance for the Durrant-CJP linkage. Goes well fresh and has twice trialled well at Lark Hill. Kicking off over 1500m shouldn't be an issue. ONLY US (2) has had two runs back in stronger and has plenty up his sleeve. Suited over this trip and longer and is a winning chance. ANTIQUE QUEEN (9) is a lightly raced improver who will find this easier than Pinjarra. YAKYAK (5) races forward and is back from Kalgoorlie. Has had plenty of chances but has placed this course/distance and will get every chance from the rails gate. SUGGESTED PLAY: Ihtsaking if the betting suggests stable confidence.
1 26x78 PRIDE OF TUSCANY
STEPHEN WOLFE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
J J Del Basso
Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 10 at this track Mdn on April 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Warralea Lass with 58kg at $19. Second-up got back early 8th of 10 at this track Mdn on April 28 over 1500m, 16 len behind Sir Bear A Lot carrying 58kg at $21. Fully tested on his recent run.
8
BEAUX BANOVIC-EDWARDS
LIGHT BLUE, RED MALTESE CROSS
2 06x36 ONLY US
RYAN HILL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
M J Quick
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 9 at Pinjarra Mdn on April 21 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Olivia'smemumma carrying 57.5kg at $21. Second run from a spell 6th of 11 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn on May 2 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Reliable Queen with 57.5kg at $17. Improver with claims.
9
LUCY FIORE
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE DIAMOND STRIPE, WHITE CAP
3 276x IHTSAKING
ADAM DURRANT
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Oakland Park Stud (Mgr: N G Duncan) & A G Durrant
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Bunbury Mdn December 21 over 2025m, 1.5 len behind Garman with 56.5kg at $4.50. On debut second of 10 at Geraldton Mdn November 18 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Mooniemia with 53kg at $8. Betting watch. Good enough.
5
CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER
Yellow, Black Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
4 90x46 PRAY FOR LUCY
STEPHEN WOLFE
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
S J Wolfe, A N Smith & Boy's Business (Mgr: G P Manley)
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 9 at this track Mdn on April 19 over 1230m, 4 len behind Good Song with 57.5kg at $21. Second run from a spell 6th of 10 at this track Mdn on April 28 over 1500m, 5 len behind Sir Bear A Lot with 57.5kg at $21. Can do a lot better.
6
NATASHA FAITHFULL
LIGHT BLUE, RED MALTESE CROSS
5 78235 YAKYAK
HELEN HARDING
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
F S Kilner
Most recently 5th of 8 at Kalgoorlie Mdn on April 25 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Dublin Red with 56kg at $11. The race before that led but faded 3rd of 10 at this track Mdn on April 11 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Warralea Lass with 54kg at $26. Gets the inside draw and deserves respect.
1
KESHAW DHURUN
TURQUOISE, WHITE HORSESHOE AND WHIP, QUARTERED CAP
6 x8297 MISSEDTHEDEEL
DAVID CATARINO
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs S A Catarino, M J Blechynden & M Phillips
Most recently 7th of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn on May 2 over 1500m, slow going 9 len behind Ton Of Grunt with 53kg at $26. The start before that ran last of 9 at Pinjarra Mdn on April 21 over 2000m, 5 len behind Manzor Magic with 53kg at $16. Worth consideration.
2
AVA CATARINO
RED, PALE BLUE CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, PALE BLUE AND WHITE SEAMS ON CAP
7 x7609 COATACHINO
SAMANTHA FAITHFULL
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
W Moss
At the latest run ran last of 9 at Ascot 0Mwly on April 25 over 1400m, 8 len behind Jay Dee carrying 55kg at $201. Before that 11th of 16 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn on March 24 over 1600m, 8 len behind Knockoneback with 53kg at $81. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
3
LISA STAPLES
NAVY AND RED DIAGONAL HALVES,WHITE SASH,STARS SLEEVES,NAVY CAP,WHITE STARS CAP
8 79769 RUBICK DELIGHT
DAVID CATARINO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Miss K P Catarino, M D Phillips, Mrs S A Catarino, M Hart & Mrs M J Phillips
Most recently 9th of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn on May 2 over 1800m, slow going 12 len behind Warning Shot with 55.5kg at $21. The run before that 6th of 9 at Pinjarra Mdn on April 21 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Manzor Magic carrying 55.5kg at $21. Risking.
4
P FARRELL
 Red, Pale Blue Checks, White Sleeves, Pale Blue And White Seams On Cap
9 05 ANTIQUE QUEEN
MICHAEL GRANTHAM
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Peters)
Raced two times to date. At debut, second last of 12 at Geraldton Mdn on March 17 over 1100m, 10 len behind Gold Vancouver carrying 55kg at $12. Second-up 5th of 7 at Pinjarra Cl1 F&M on April 21 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Don't Tell Nan with 57kg at $61. Should be in the finish.
7
P CARBERY
Cerise, White Crossed Sashes, black Cap