Sale   04 Dec 2016
 
GOING: G(3)

Better Solar (Bm58) 2200m

Track: GOOD 4   Showers   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.14).  

Early speed can come from Supaconi and Time To Sail. Doesn't look like being a brutal test at the trip. Standard middle distance event for this level and not a lot of pace engaged. Supaconi and Black Soul are most likely to be on the speed and perhaps Skyfire goes forward from wide out. Open race. AMORTISE is getting close to a win and drops in class on an eye-catching second-up effort at Sandown. Will need the breaks in running but go well. SHAMPION is likely to get back in the field from an outside gate and she's also close to a win after three runs back. Ran on well last time and should do so again. PROSPECTOR has struck some form with placings at his last couple and is in the mix. Supaconi is down in class and look for a much improved showing. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Shampion off what looks a good set up.
1 41x65 AMORTISE
NIGEL BLACKISTON
13YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
N A Blackiston Thoroughbred Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs S J Blackiston), R W Walton, J P Maltese, S Maltese, R Tyrrell, Mrs G Haughton, Mrs V Merry, R G Jellis, A G Young, Mrs M P Young, B J Young, Fletcher Family (Mgr: Ms R Fletcher) & Two Fat Wombats (Mgr: P J May)
First-up overraced early stages; made ground from midfield; 6th of 11 runners at Bendigo (Bm64) Nov 9 over 1400m, 4-1/2 len behind Koolama Bay carrying 57kg. Last start ran on from midfield; 5th of 12 runners at Sandown-Hillside (Bm64) Nov 23 over 1800m, on slow going 5-3/4 len behind Yogi carrying 57kg. Ran on well last time in stronger grade and is not far off a win.
11
PATRICK PILLEY
Apple Green And White Checks, Fuchsia Cap, Apple Green Pom Pom
2 90905 MCNULTY
MICK BELL
14YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs B J Bell, M A Bell, P J Bow, J C E Barnes & Dr G J G Anderson
SCRATCHED.
7
J DAROSE
Black, White Braces, Red Bell, Black Sleeves With White Stripe, Black Cap
3 40723 PROSPECTOR
COLIN BUTCHER
14YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
C F Butcher, Mrs M L Butcher, G C Butcher, Mrs H J Butcher, B G Butcher, Mrs A M Butcher, J W Butcher & A Woff
Last start slowly away; settled back and ran on when 3rd of 10 starters at Traralgon (Bm64) Nov 27 over 1900m, 3-1/4 len behind Our Skeeta with 57kg. Run before slowly away and ran wide early stages; 2nd of 7 starters at this track (Bm58) Nov 4 over 2219m, 1-1/2 len behind Wintonia with 60kg. Consistent at the moment and is a definite chance.
2
BEN THOMPSON
Red, Black Braces
4 37x28 SUPACONI
KERRY EDWARDS
12YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms K M Edwards & G H M Pitts
Resuming ran wide during race; ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 runners at Geelong Hcp (58) Nov 5 over 1500m, 2-1/4 len behind Vatiaz with 60kg. Second-up 8th of 12 runners at Sandown-Hillside (Bm64) Nov 23 over 1800m, slow track; 6-1/4 len behind Yogi with 57kg. Overlook last run. One of the better hopes.
10
N CALLOW
Black, Orange Yoke
5 49441 SKYFIRE
MS A JOHNSTON
12YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Rockmount Syndicate (Mgrs: G Guest & Ms J Kewish)
Last run won by a head Moe (Bm58) Nov 22 over 2081m slow going defeating Shez Ektraordinary with 57.5kg. The start before that; made ground from midfield; 4th of 12 starters at Moe (Bm58) Nov 11 over 1600m, 1-1/2 len behind Maco Napret carrying 57.5kg. Broke through last time but more depth here. Place.
14
ALAN CREIGHTON
Gold, Navy Blue Diamonds And Sleeves, Gold Armbands, Diamonds Cap
6 55585 BLACK SOUL
BRYCE STANAWAY
13YO  BR/BL  GELDING 58.0KG
B I Stanaway, G C Hildebrand, Mrs G M Hildebrand, M J Davies, P J Tingate & Ms M E Ballis
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 runners at Bendigo (Bm64) Nov 24 over 2200m, 1-3/4 len behind Who Says I'm Ready carrying 55.5kg. The start before that; ran wide during race; sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last at Bendigo (Bm64) Nov 9 over 2400m, 4-1/2 len behind Racing Writer with 55.5kg. Place best.
1
B HIGGINS
Black, White Sash, Emerald Green Sleeves, Black Cap
7 40318 TIME TO SAIL
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
11YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
D A Lees, A G Wales, D J Ormesher, G D Whitham, D Patchell, R Bertram, T Younan, M Avis, B M Gordon, G F Martin, Mrs J M French, Miss L A Campbell, S J French, A Healey, B J J Power, C Coutlis, C M Pobar, D Pobar & R Sarkis
Last run slowly away and hampered on straightening; 8th of 13 starters at Ballarat (Bm58) Nov 21 over 2000m, 5-3/4 len behind Manny carrying 58kg. Start before failed to make any headway until the straight; raced back and made ground from the turn; won by a long-neck this track 3yo+ Mdn Nov 4 over 1728m defeating Sagaab carrying 56.5kg. Mixes form and no easier here.
6
NATHAN ROSE
Royal Blue, Old Gold Seams, Sky Blue Sleeves, Old Gold Seams, Royal Blue Cap, Old Gold Seams
8 1x722 SHEZ EKTRAORDINARY
RICHARD LAMING
12YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
S J Davoren, G A Cheihk & Dr H E Bothwell
SCRATCHED.
5
J LYON
White, Emerald Green Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
9 1x962 SHAMPION
DANNY O'BRIEN
11YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Uluru Stud (Mgr: J R Dimery)
Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 13 starters at Ballarat (Bm58) Nov 21 over 2000m, a head behind Manny with 57kg. Run before inconvenienced near 200m; 6th of 10 starters at Geelong Hcp (58) Nov 5 over 1500m, 4-1/4 len behind Vatiaz with 58kg. Improving with each run and has to be respected.
12
D W STACKHOUSE
Hot Pink, Yellow Star, Navy Blue And Yellow Stars Sleeves, Hot Pink And Yellow Star Cap
10 00x68 TREVOR
SHARYN TROLOVE
15YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
S Trolove, A Perdon, P T Gray, M L Gray, T Platt, R Platt & W S Robinson
First-up slowly away; 6th of 9 starters at this track (Bm58) Nov 4 over 1511m, 5-1/2 len behind Valentine's Reward carrying 57kg. Last start 8th of 12 runners at Yarra Valley Hcp (58) Nov 26 over 1950m, on rain affected going; 14-1/4 len behind Celestial Sky carrying 57kg. Hard to have.
4
I GUNDOGDU
White, Royal Blue Sleeves And Shamrock, Quartered Cap
11 6x804 GIFT FROM HEAVEN
ALLAN DOUCH
13YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
A L Douch, S I Langdon, G G Knee, G D Ablett & L I Bowden
Last outing ran on from midfield; 4th of 10 starters at Traralgon (Bm64) Nov 27 over 1900m, 3-1/2 len behind Our Skeeta with 54kg. Start before 10th of 12 starters at Moe (Bm58) Nov 11 over 1600m, 5-1/2 len behind Maco Napret carrying 54kg. Better effort last time but place best.
9
BRANDON STOCKDALE
Black, White Seams, Purple Star And Sleeves, Black Armbands, Black, White Seams Cap, Purple Pom Pom
12 x5663 MARJESSIE
CRAIG BLACKSHAW
13YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs K Blackshaw, K Langby, Miss C Langby & Mrs N Seccombe
Last start ran wide early, middle stages; 3rd of 10 runners at Moe (Bm58) Nov 22 over 2081m, slow track; a long-neck behind Skyfire with 55kg. Before that 6th of 12 starters at Moe (Bm58) Nov 11 over 1600m, 3-1/4 len behind Maco Napret carrying 53.5kg. Place very best.
8
JAKE BAYLISS
Royal Blue, Red Vee, Sleeves And Cap
13 39999 KNUCKLEMANNA
BRYCE STANAWAY
16YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
B I Stanaway
Last run jumped awkwardly; 9th of 12 starters at Yarra Valley Hcp (58) Nov 26 over 1950m, on a wet track; 20-1/4 len behind Celestial Sky with 54kg. The run before 9th of 10 starters at Mortlake (Bm58) Oct 29 over 2000m, slow track; 12-1/2 len behind Acaju carrying 55kg. Prefer others.
3
MICHAEL CARSON
Black, White Sash, Emerald Green Sleeves, White Cap
14 68857 TRINIDADIAN
BRYCE STANAWAY
14YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
B I Stanaway
Last outing made ground from midfield; 7th of 12 starters at Werribee (Bm64) Nov 29 over 2000m, 8-1/4 len behind Poppiholla carrying 54kg. The start before that; ran last in a small field at Geelong (Bm78) Nov 5 over 2200m, 10-1/4 len behind Delightful Son carrying 54kg. Not keen.
13
MICHAEL CARSON
Black, White Sash, Emerald Green Sleeves, White Cap