Otaki   25 Feb 2017
 
GOING: G(3)

Dominion Post St Leger Trial 2100m

Track: GOOD3   Partly Cloudy   Rail: True | Heavy Dew.  

No clear leader so doubt they will set much of a pace early. ROCK ON is racing well, running on strongly at Trentham last time after a win at the same course. Freshened for the drop in trip but has been kept up the mark with a trial. Intriguing St Leger Trial as no lack of stamina in many of these but the quality of several is dubious. The pace in the race looks modest but some pressure will come across the top from those that can stay to weed out those that think they can or in fact cannot. ROCK ON and O'REILLY'S DANCER are the superior top two. Both have won three races. The rider going for the former has been on the latter of late but he does have a near faultless record on this 4yo. The latter won last start by daylight like middle distance is his domination area. The only other three-race winner in the field ALL IN VOGUE has to be the next best. Rising 2.5kg but once in form usually holds it. The maiden run on filly Shared Secrets at 54kg is a threat. She has Oaks written all over her. Hot In High Heels the visitor has a nice rising change and is one for overs. SUGGESTED PLAY: Happy to back both Rock On and O'Reilly's Dancer.
1 13412 ROCK ON
G VILE
11YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R Drummond, W J Gleeson, A C Macdonald, G R Vile & A J Vincent
Last start slowly away; 2nd of 10 runners at Trentham (Bm85) Jan 21 over 2400m, 2 len behind Show Maccool carrying 54.5kg. Start before favourite; won by a long-neck (slowly away; overraced early stages) Trentham (Bm75) Jan 7 over 2300m defeating Sopraffina with 57.5kg. Top tier must against 3yo and 4yo runners only. The rider staying here is significant and he has a good record atop the gelding.
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J K RIDDELL
Black, Yellow Maltese Cross, Red And Yellow Striped Sleeves, Black And Yellow Quartered Cap
2 03301 O'REILLY'S DANCER
LISA LATTA
11YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
TTS STABLE
Last run won by 7 len Hastings (Bm65) Feb 1 over 2000m defeating Chispa De La Vida with 59.5kg. Race before checked at start; 14th of 18 runners at Trentham (Bm65) Jan 21 over 1600m, 9-1/2 len behind Sin To Win carrying 60kg. Should win again or go very close after last start impressive romp. One of four in this from the same yard so be a tad wary.
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J PARKES
ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW GREEN CIRCLE , ROYAL BLUE & YELLOW GREEN HOOPED SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE CAP,YELLOW GREEN STRIPE
3 27224 JOHNNY LINCOLN
LISA LATTA
11YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Lincoln Farms Bloodstock Ltd
Last outing raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 18 starters at Trentham (Bm65) Jan 28 over 1600m, 2-1/4 len behind Heisenberg with 59.5kg. Start before 2nd of 16 runners at Trentham (Bm65) Jan 21 over 1600m, 1 len behind Abbey Road carrying 59kg. One of four in this from the same yard so be a tad wary. Too consistent to omit.
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J L WADDELL
Purple, Brown Band, Purple Cap
4 20001 ALL IN VOGUE
KEVIN GRAY
11YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
McDonald Investment Trust
Last run raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 1 len Tauherenikau (Bm85) Feb 6 over 2050m defeating Sanjara with 54kg. Start before always well back ran last at Trentham (Bm75) Jan 28 over 1600m, 16-1/4 len behind Captain Lincoln carrying 55.5kg. The 3.5kg rise looks an issue. Once in form does usually hold it.
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L J ALLPRESS
Chocolate & Cream Stripes, Chocolate Sleeves, Cream Armbands, Orange Cap
5 68x71 SHOCKTILLYOUDROP
LISA LATTA
11YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Kamada Bloodstock
Resuming slowly away (4L); 7th of 11 starters at Wanganui 3yo+ Mdn Jan 12 over 1600m, 8-1/4 len behind Grazia carrying 56.5kg. Last start won by 1-1/4 len Hastings 3yo+ Mdn Feb 1 over 2200m defeating Pampas Pony carrying 55.5kg. One of four in this from the same yard so be a tad wary. Class riser and up 2kg so should be found out.
4
H S TINSLEY
Black, Silver Circle With Reversed K Conjoined R Inside (B&F), Chequered Sleeves & Cap
6 52410 LOVETHEFEELING
MS JANELLE MILLAR
11YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Fraser Smith, Russell Harvey, We Still Lovethefeeling Syndicate (Mgr: Jay Millar), Keys In The Bowl Syndicate (Mgr: Aaron Moore), Paul Mathieson, Craig Thorburn, Toocutetoshoot Syndicate (Mgr: Zane Bolger), Peter Selander & Phil Bonner
Last outing 10th of 14 starters at New Plymouth (Bm65) Feb 10 over 1800m, 8-1/4 len behind Call Me Irish carrying 56.5kg. Start before failed to make any headway until the straight; raced back and made ground from the turn; won by 1-1/2 len Wanganui 3yo+ Mdn Jan 12 over 1600m defeating Skuffle carrying 56.5kg. Others preferred.
9
EMILY J FARR
Navy Blue, Red Maltese Cross (B&F), Diamond Chequered Sleeves & Cap
7 72586 HOT IN HIGH HEELS
PHILLIP STEVENS
11YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
B.A.X No.3 Syndicate (Mgr: Kylie Bax)
Last start 6th of 11 runners at Te Teko (Bm65) Jan 30 over 2100m, 3-1/2 len behind Cool Tart with 56kg. Run before blocked for run; ran on from midfield; 8th of 14 runners at Ellerslie (Bm65) Jan 14 over 2100m, 3-1/4 len behind Cherry Bay carrying 56.5kg. Visitor and the riding change is a plus. The value chance.
8
C W JOHNSON
Orange, Black Crossed Sashes, Black Sleeves, Orange & Black Chequered Cap
8 18779 HIGH SPIRITS
JOHN BARY
11YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
R S Grocott, R J Curtis, N W Norwood, C S Griffith, R Koorey, J H McLaughlin, B W & A Keighley, 916 Syndicate, M G Donnelly, J G Bary & H M Gudsell
Last outing always near the tail 9th of 10 runners at Te Rapa (Bm65) Feb 11 over 2100m, 8-1/4 len behind Mongolian Legend carrying 55.5kg. Race before 7th of 18 runners at Trentham (Bm65) Jan 21 over 2300m, 1-3/4 len behind Crafty Lady carrying 55.5kg. Not too bad since her maiden win.
2
R J HANNAM
Gold, Black Velvet Cap With Gold Tassel
9 95291 ITISWHATITIS
DAVID & EMMA HAWORTH
10YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
J N Lavelle
Last run won by 2-1/2 len New Plymouth 3yo Mdn Feb 10 over 1800m defeating Sprocket with 57.5kg. The start before that; jumped awkwardly; ran last at this track 3yo+ Mdn Jan 4 over 2100m, 31-1/4 len behind Itellyouonething carrying 57kg. Class riser but stamina looks his calling.
3
R J MYERS
Royal Blue, Gold Stars (B&F), Black & White Chequered Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap With White Pom Pom
10 934 SHARED SECRETS
M OULAGHAN
10YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
C K Campbell, R M Cuff, M W Freeman, M K Oulaghan & R D Southey
Last run 4th of 13 runners at Trentham in the G3 Desert Gold Stk Jan 28 over 1600m, 2-1/2 len behind Nicoletta with 56.5kg. Start before hampered near 600m; ran on from midfield; 3rd of 14 starters at Trentham 3yo Swp in Dec over 1400m, 2-1/4 len behind Leading Role carrying 54kg. Maiden filly but looks a serious oaks prospect. Run on chance down to 54kg.
5
M TANAKA
Grey, Light Blue Crossed Sashes, Red Armbands & Cap
11 07376 JUST YOU
LISA LATTA
10YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs D A Barling, S A Pratt, Ms R J Pratt, Mrs A S Pateman & K A Pratt
Last start 6th of 14 starters at New Plymouth (Bm65) Feb 10 over 1800m, 6-3/4 len behind Call Me Irish carrying 56kg. Start before jumped awkwardly; 7th of 16 starters at Trentham (Bm65) Jan 21 over 1600m, 2-3/4 len behind Abbey Road with 56kg. One of four in this from the same yard so be a tad wary. Has won and placed here in as many starts.
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RYAN ELLIOT
Black, Silver Circle With Reverse K Conjoined R Inside, Checked Sleeves And Cap