Gatton   10 May 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

QN NATIONAL HOTEL Maiden Handicap 1100m

Track: SOFT 5     Rail: Out 0.5m 700m-300m; True Remainder.  

Strong pace from Spruce booting up from the rails draw to keep likely leader Yonaka busy. RUSTIC TZAR (4) has been in the mix in all three career outings to date including placing around this circuit on debut. Strips fitter third-up from the spell is likely to play a major role in the outcome. STRAPPEROO (7) was in the betting at his first start in Victoria and must be respected from the Gollan camp. Blinkers come off now and expected to improve sharply. NEO DIAMOND (3) gets 4kg off on debut and any market support must be noted. SUGGESTED PLAY: Rustic Tzar to win.
1 GOING DUTCH
LAWRIE MAYFIELD-SMITH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
M J Maxworthy
Three-year-old gelding making debut by Press Statement out of Split The Bill. Dam was a three-start maiden. Won a barrier trial at Deagon over 1050m November 28 then followed up with a second in a 1000m barrier trial on April 11 at Doomben. Keep very safe.
7
ADIN THOMPSON
WHITE, DARK BLUE FIVE STARS, RED STRIPED SLEEVES, RED CAP
2 7 JUST STOP IT
BEN ROBINSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
B L Robinson
Jumped at long odds at debut, got back early 7th of 11 at Beaudesert Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1100m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Risk Assessment carrying 58.5kg at $26. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
5
L J MILLER
Green, Gold Stags
3 NEO DIAMOND
ADAM CAMPTON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Wilrace Pty Ltd (Mgr: D G Wilson)
First starter by Neorealism out of Lucybringsdiamonds. Dam was unraced. Was third in a trial at Gold Coast Poly over 1050m April 23. Apprentice rides with a 4kg claim. Wide barrier no help. Watch betting.
12
JACE MCMURRAY
Royal Blue, White FIVE Stars And Sleeves With Royal Blue Stars, White Cap With Royal Blue Star
4 2x65 RUSTIC TZAR
BILLY HEALEY
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Healey Racing (Mgr: Mrs S B Healey), T A Horoch, Taylor Peterson (Mgr: S W Taylor), Healey Bloodstock (Mgr: D Healey), P J Bracher, GE Winch, Ms S Cila, Dr J B Williams, J A Simpson, Mrs R Simpson & J B Steffens
Third-up. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Doomben 3yo C&G Mdn-Sw on April 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind South Sea with 58kg at $12. Second run from a spell 5th of 10 at Doomben 3yo Mdn on April 17 over 1110m, 2.25 len behind Adranos with 59kg at $26. Definite winning chance.
8
CODY COLLIS
CERISE, WHITE HORSESHOE
5 UNO RITE
KIERAN KIRWIN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms D K Mitchell, P S Schembri, Mrs T L Schembri, D B Mcilveen, G Paley, Ms K P Arnell, P Blight, D G Holland, Ms E R Gualtieri & J M Fry
Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old gelding by Wrote out of Pinsonella. Trialled a while ago and was out of the placings over 925m at Toowoomba Inner Track October 3. Wide barrier doesn't help but still in the mix.
11
JAKE MOLLOY
Cerise, Gold Triangle, Purple Sleeves And Cap
6 3 YONAKA
LAURA ANDERSON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
L Anderson & P Gallagher
At debut, raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Thangool 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 29 over 1200m, 4 len behind Desert Grit carrying 55.5kg at $12. Good effort on debut but this looks a sterner test.
2
JUSTIN P STANLEY
LILAC, GREY FLEUR DE LYS, WHITE CHEVRON SLEEVES, WHITE CAPRI
7 7x STRAPPEROO
TONY GOLLAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
First Light Racing Pty Ltd, C Chung, Dr B J Bartlett, S J Bartlett, R M O'Dwyer, Miss M E Holloway, S Bulow, A G Cid, L Bartlett, M L Giaroli, Mrs N Ferrett, P A Hansen, P A Whild, Mrs S Hammond, M W M O'Dwyer, Embracing Life & Busuttin Racing
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on November 26 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Lady Dumont with 58kg at $7.50. Could prove too smart for these.
4
DAMIEN THORNTON
NAVY BLUE, WHITE AND GOLD CRESCENT, GOLD CAP
8 3434x BELYAEV
ANNABEL NEASHAM
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 58.0KG
Triple Crown Syndications (Mgr: C Ward), EPC Racing (Mgr: D Trofa), R Edge, BallyMac (Mgr: S Ball), Mrs C Pitt, C Ward, R Bailey, B Smith, B Townsend, W Grunert, P Hawketts, J Flood, N Farr, Dr K Tung, Miss T Ho, J Williams, C Nobbs, J Veivers & Blackbird Power Racing (Mgr: G Kelly)
SCRATCHED.
12
DAMIEN THORNTON
Red, White Triple Crown Syndications Logo,Red CAP , White Triple Crown Syndications Logo
9 9x GINGASARA
GARRY OSBORNE
4YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
G A Osborne & Mrs B J Osborne
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 9th of 12 at Warwick Mdn on August 24 over 1100m, 10 len behind Liqueur Gold with 55kg at $81. Hard to enthuse.
9
MS YVETTE LEWIS
RED, BLACK SASH AND CAP
10 HURRICANE HARLOW
GLENN THORNTON
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 58.0KG
Coffey Bloodstock
SCRATCHED.
12
Royal Blue, White TT Horse Logo, White Sleeves, Red Stripe, White Cap ,Pom Pom
11 9 MISS HONEYCOMB
KIM LOY
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
R J Mazurkiewicz, R Mazurkiewicz & M Mazurkiewicz
SCRATCHED.
9
Emerald Green, Black Lightning Bolt,black SLEEVES,Emerald Green Halved , Emerald Green Cap With Black Lightning Bolt
12 9x SPRUCE
TONY GOLLAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Black Soil Bloodstock (Mgr: B A Siemsen), Executive Race Club (Mgr: J L Haimes), G D McDonald, T R Folsom, M McIlwain & K W Walsh
Resuming after a break; only one run when struggled in the run home; second last of 10 at Doomben 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 8 over 1110m, 9 len behind Salt Lake Betty with 56kg at $8.50. Can show improvement on debut effort.
1
ANGELA JONES
BLACK, WHITE A, COLLAR AND SLEEVES
13 948x COOL STORY
GLENN RICHARDSON
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
S E Perina, A C Cliffe & G K Richardson
SCRATCHED.
14
MADELEINE WISHART
Red, Blue Diagonal Stripes, Gold Sleeves
14 0x8 DIAMOND SPIRIT
JOE GLEESON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
S Melkis
Third race start. First start ran last of 10 at Kilcoy 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 11 over 800m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Miss De Blaas carrying 56kg at $101. Went for a spell before returning 8th of 11 at Toowoomba Mdn-Sw on April 27 over 1000m, 9 len behind Above The World carrying 55.5kg at $81. Fitter but must improve sharply.
3
LUKE TARRANT
Black, White Maltese Cross, Red Sleeves And Cap
15 69242 EXCEED TO AMBITION
MARCUS WILSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
M J Wilson, J D Wilson, Mrs B A Wilson & Ms M Horton
SCRATCHED.
12
MICHAEL CAHILL
BLACK, LIME GREEN DIAGONAL STRIPES, WHITE SASH, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, BLACK AND WHITE DIAGONAL STRIPES, WHITE CAP, LIME GREEN QUARTERS, BLACK PEAK
16 80x ZIMBARA
DARREN BELL
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Miss D M Sullivan, C J King, J P Davies & Bellmere Lodge Racing (Mgr: P J Bell)
SCRATCHED.
13
TURQUOISE, WHITE HORSESHOE, RED SLEEVES, WHITE HORSESHOES, RED CAP
17 804x HIT
JOHN PHELAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
W J Phelan, Mrs D P Lahiff, R S Lahiff, R J Phelan & P Martin
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Kilcoy Mdn December 12 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Roar Hide carrying 56kg at $10. On debut eighth of 12 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw October 29 over 1000m, 5 len behind Heavenly Choices carrying 55kg at $16. Solid top-three proposition.
6
S CORMACK
GOLD, MAROON FIVE DIAMONDS, GOLD SLEEVES, MAROON ARMBANDS, GOLD CAP, MAROON STRIPES CAP
18 x470x HELLUVA SOIREE
CHRIS ANDERSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Vardy Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S J Vardy), S Brown, Mrs G C King, J Levi, A W Mcgovern, Miss B M Thomson, J R Bryant, Soaked (Mgr: S J Perry), Ms A J Appleton, T F Acason, Mrs L McFarlane, C R Doyle, P D McDougall, Miss C Jarrett, I Caldwell, R E Burton & M Szeitz
SCRATCHED.
15
M HELLYER
White, Lime Green And Aqua Vardy Thoroughbreds Logo, Striped Sleeves, Lime Green Cap
19 24244 FIELD OF MARS
MARK CURRIE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs D T Currie, T W Stoneham, R J S Anderson, J Penfold, M Grice, Ms T L Thornton, S B Clarke & M A Oliverio
SCRATCHED.
3
JUSTIN HUXTABLE
White, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Red And Royal Blue Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
20 00x FABULOUS BETTY
BRENDAN BUTTS
5YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Dr D E Lemmon
SCRATCHED.
10
ROYAL BLUE, GOLD SASH, CHECKED SLEEVES, GOLD CAP