Doomben   01 Oct 2016
 
GOING: G(3)

Spyre Group Hcp 1600m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear   Rail: 0.5m Entire Course. (Pent: 4.84).  

Red Scarlet should go forward and Mobile sweeps across to contest the lead. Expecting a solid tempo. Red Scarlet has led in recent times and looks the most likely to take it up again here. BALBOA ROCKS put two placings together before going on to win over 1500m at Eagle Farm last start. Must be respected on that effort and can go on with it here. HI HARRY scored a good win over 1400m at the Gold Coast two back before hitting the line well to finish second behind Balboa Rocks last start. That looks the best form coming into this and would not be surprised to see him turn the tables. CLEVER BLAZE is still a maiden after four outings but has placed in three of them and open to further improvement can measure up against these. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Hi Harry. Save Balboa Rocks.
1 x7221 BALBOA ROCKS
DARRYL HANSEN
10YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D N Dunk, Ms S J Buckley & B D Lloyd
Racing well. Last run won by 3/4 len Eagle Farm 3yo Hcp Sep 17 over 1500m on rain affected going defeating Hi Harry carrying 55kg. Race before came from midfield; 2nd in a small field at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn Sep 11 over 1400m, on slow going a nose behind Mola Ram with 56kg. Sure to improve again. Top chance.
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J LLOYD
Black, Red Band, Red Armbands, Black Cap
2 1x472 HEARTS HONOUR
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
10YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J W Gardner & P A Gardner
Useful gelding. Last run 2nd in a small field at this track 3yo (Bm65) Sep 21 over 1350m, on slow going a neck behind Prince Of Flinders with 57.5kg. Start before lost a plate; 7th of 8 runners at Eagle Farm 3yo Hcp Sep 3 over 1400m, on a wet track; 9-1/2 len behind Shuda Known Better carrying 59kg. Capable of better showing. Respect.
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L V CASSIDY
Royal Blue, White Checks, Red Armbands And Cap
3 43312 HI HARRY
DAVID KELLY
10YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs K L Clark-Peoples, R Lynagh, D M Brandon, M K Hay & D B Peoples
Recent form hard to fault. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 runners (overraced middle stages; blocked for run near turn; shifted in near 200m) at Eagle Farm 3yo Hcp Sep 17 over 1500m, slow track; 3/4 len behind Balboa Rocks with 57kg. Before that tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 4-3/4 len Gold Coast Mdn Sep 10 over 1400m on rain affected going defeating Scensay carrying 56kg. This race appears well within his grasp.
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J BYRNE
White, Blue And Maroon Diagonals, White Sleeves And Cap, Maroon Pom Pom
4 62961 PRINCE OF FLINDERS
PAT DUFF
10YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P Duff, Mrs C F Connolly, T J Connolly & Miss S Duff
Last outing failed to make any headway until the straight; raced back and made ground from the turn; won by a neck (inquiry into performance) this track 3yo (Bm65) Sep 21 over 1350m slow track defeating Hearts Honour with 52.5kg. The run before pulled hard during race; couldn't go on with it; 6th of 7 starters at Sunshine Coast 3yo (Bm70) Aug 24 over 1300m, slow track; 3-1/4 len behind Rhyming carrying 53.5kg. Win doesn’t look likely.
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MATTHEW MC GILLIVRAY
5 37x25 POWER MAN
B & D GUY
10YO  GREY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mr & Mrs Chan Hou Bo
Third-up today. First-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 starters at Sunshine Coast 3yo (Bm70) Aug 24 over 1300m, on slow going 1-1/4 len behind Rhyming with 58kg. Second run from a spell 5th of 11 runners at Eagle Farm 3yo Hcp Sep 17 over 1500m, on slow going 4-1/2 len behind Balboa Rocks carrying 57kg. Go close.
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PAUL HAMMERSLEY
Red : Yellow Star, White Stars On Mauve Slvs, Yellow Stars On Mauve Cap.
6 83x41 MOLA RAM
BARRY BALDWIN
10YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Rum Dum Pty Ltd (Mgr: B A Tomlinson)
Third-up today. Resuming jumped awkwardly; eased back early on 4th of 11 runners at Ipswich 3yo C&G Mdn Aug 19 over 1200m, 7-3/4 len behind Another Slipper with 58kg. Second run from a spell came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a nose (protested against, dismissed) Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn Sep 11 over 1400m slow track defeating Balboa Rocks with 58.5kg. Doesn’t profile as a likely winner.
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R WIGGINS
Royal Blue, Black Vee, Yellow Striped Sleeves, Yellow Cap
7 3014 RED SCARLET
HELEN PAGE
10YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs I L Legg
Recent form impressive for this race. Last outing rider - didn't handle going; made some head-way from midfield; 4th in a small field at this track 3yo (Bm65) Sep 21 over 1350m, on slow going 2-1/2 len behind Prince Of Flinders carrying 57.5kg. Before that even money favourite; won by 1-1/2 len Gold Coast 3yo Mdn Aug 27 over 1400m on rain affected going defeating Balboa Rocks carrying 58.5kg. Capable of better showing. Respect.
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LUKE TARRANT
8 x9618 CAPTAIN DODGE
CHRIS MUNCE
10YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs C L Munce, N Meredith, B Evans, D Hatzigeorgiou, M C Tonner, W Hill, C N Jackson, G Layton, P F McCluskey, A F Norman, B C Price, B D Tapp & S A Hodgson Syndicates: Riches Racing (Mgr: C G Riches)
Last outing 3 wide; 8th of 11 runners at Eagle Farm 3yo Hcp Sep 17 over 1500m, slow track; 7-1/4 len behind Balboa Rocks carrying 56.5kg. The start before that; won by 1-1/2 len Ipswich Mdn Sep 2 over 1350m defeating Northern Revenge with 53.5kg. Prefer to watch at this stage. May need more racing.
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JOSHUA OLIVER
Royal Blue, White Southern Cross Stars, Royal Blue Cap, White Star
9 35036 DAPPER ONE
LES ROSS
10YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
E J & Mrs M A Nolan & G E Nolan
Last outing inconvenienced near 200m and became unbalanced; sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 runners at Eagle Farm 3yo Hcp Sep 17 over 1500m, slow track; 5-1/4 len behind Balboa Rocks with 56kg. Start before disappointed for a run and shifted in in straight; 3rd of 12 starters at this track 3yo Hcp Sep 10 over 1200m, slow track; 1-3/4 len behind Ringo's A Rockstar with 54kg. Place best.
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G COLLESS
Pale Blue, White Sleeves And Cap
10 42617 SHUDA KNOWN BETTER
BRIAN SMITH
10YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J T Rogers, S J Rogers & J W Storch
Last start checked near turn; came from midfield; 7th of 11 runners at Eagle Farm 3yo Hcp Sep 17 over 1500m, on slow going 7-1/4 len behind Balboa Rocks carrying 56kg. The start before that; always well back before the turn; won by 1-1/4 len (blocked for run near turn) Eagle Farm 3yo Hcp Sep 3 over 1400m in the wet defeating Social Vampire carrying 54.5kg. Fought on last time. Big chance again.
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TIFFANI BROOKER
Orange And Royal Blue Stars, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Stars
11 56 PARISBAS
TONY GOLLAN
10YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
CAT RACING STABLE
Had two starts to date. At debut, checked near 800m and eased near turn; 5th of 10 starters at this track E&G Mdn Sep 7 over 1200m, 6-1/2 len behind Mr Wind carrying 56.5kg. Last start with blinkers first time; 6th of 11 starters (inconvenienced near 1200m; overraced early stages; shifted in near 1000m) at this track Mdn Plate Sep 21 over 1350m, in the wet; 3-1/2 len behind Miss Amigo carrying 55kg. Happy to risk in this.
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WHITE, RED STRIPES, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, RED CAP, WHITE STAR
12 2422 CLEVER BLAZE
S B LAMING
10YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Neville Begg & Partners (Mgrs: N C & Mrs Y J Begg)
Recent form hard to fault. Last outing eased near 1200m; ran on strong from last on the turn; 2nd of 11 starters at this track Mdn Plate Sep 21 over 1350m, on rain affected going; a nose behind Miss Amigo with 53kg. The run before held ground to the line 2nd of 10 runners at this track F&M Mdn Sep 7 over 1200m, 3/4 len behind Jennifer Juniper with 56kg. Well suited here, should prove hard to beat.
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MS T HARRISON
Black, White Armbands And Red Cap
13 67x62 MOBILE
BARRY LOCKWOOD
10YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs W J B Lapointe, Mrs T L Vogel, Mrs V M Cook & Storm Creek Racing & Breeding (Mgr: G C Diamond)
Third-up today. First-up tightened for room; ran on from midfield; 6th of 13 runners at Ballina 3&4yo Mdn Sep 8 over 1300m, slow track; 3-1/2 len behind Tickled Pink with 56.5kg. Second run from a spell 2nd of 7 starters at Ipswich 3yo Mdn Sep 23 over 1666m, slow track; a head behind Sidero Star with 57kg. Could well be worth a place ticket.
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ANDREW SPINKS
Orange, Black Diamond, Checked Sleeves And Cap
14 3x663 SHARP SPEEDO
CHRIS ANDERSON
10YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs J Jang
Last run 3rd of 13 runners at this track F&M Mdn Sep 14 over 1350m, slow track; 1-3/4 len behind Marabel with 54kg. The run before 6th of 14 starters at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn Aug 31 over 1200m, 3-3/4 len behind Chamalu with 52kg. Not going well enough. Needs to lift.
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SAIRYN FAWKE