Newcastle   25 Feb 2017
 
GOING: G(4)

Elders Insurance Mdn Plate 1300m

Track: GOOD 4   Rain   Rail: Out 5m Entire Circuit.  

Dortmund, Smooth Tycoon and Caprera all press forward here. DORTMUND should be rolling out the race plan from the front and has a hoof on the till with three runner up efforts in as many starts coming into this. Up slightly in trip now and this looks no tougher than latest. Right in this. EIGHT OVER was well back in the field in his two runs last campaign in what look pretty strong races now. Two trials of late have been more than acceptable and despite a wide draw must be kept safe resuming in provincial grade. NOBLE DRAGON has been midfield in two honest efforts leading into this including a solid provincial run last start. Drawn fairly and third up could easily play a role. Clevanicc is an improving type and the stable knows when they are ready for a class rise. Worth including. notch here but is in the capable hands of Kris Lees. Big watch on SHADEEN for the Snowdens. This 2.2M Snitzel Colt is a half to Sizzling. Debuts here with the Blinkers on and from the inside draw can easily figure. Follow moving forward. SUGGESTED PLAY: Looks Dortmund's race.
1 6 CHIEF KIDDER
MARK DE MONTFORT
11YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
S & Mrs P Carnovale
Trialled in preparation for debut last start. Was at long odds at debut, slowly away and overraced early stages; 6th of 7 starters at this track Mdn Feb 16 over 1150m, 4 len behind Oakfield Rickie carrying 58kg. Improvement on first up run. Place best.
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MS JESS TAYLOR
Light Blue, Black Band, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
2 9x245 DE VILLIERS
SHANE MARR
11YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
O H Schmidt, O T Evans & Ms L H Higgins
Last run shifted out early stages; 5th of 7 runners at this track E&G Mdn Feb 4 over 1150m, 6-3/4 len behind California Elite carrying 54.5kg. The run before overraced early stages and checked near 1000m; made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 9 runners at this track Mdn Jan 7 over 1200m, 2-1/4 len behind Philosophy with 56.5kg.Place claims best.
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C G O'BRIEN
Orange, White Horseshoe
3 670x9 MASH 'N' VEG
DENIM WYNEN
12YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
A J And Mrs M L Vine
Having second run back today. First-up after four months slowly away and overraced middle stages; with blinkers first time; 9th of 10 starters at Wyong Mdn Feb 12 over 1100m, 4-1/2 len behind Vigilance with 59kg. Previously second-up hampered near turn; 7th of 11 runners at Kempsey E&G Mdn in Sep last year over 1250m, 10-3/4 len behind Tawfiq Boy carrying 58kg. First up effort suggests unlikely to be winning.
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SERG LISNYY
Purple, White Star, Purple Cap, White Pom Pom
4 07 BEAUING
PETER EGGLESTON
10YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
M A Bush, S I Morris, C Hanson, D A Buller, T A Smith, G B Eagar, T I Morris, P M Jordan, C R Sutton, Mrs M A Eggleston & B J Peters
Raced two times to date. At debut, slowly away and checked near 800m; 10th of 12 runners at Scone Mdn Jan 15 over 900m, 7-3/4 len behind Miss Gigi with 57.5kg. Last start ran last at this track E&G Mdn Feb 4 over 1150m, 10 len behind California Elite with 56.5kg. Looks to be making up the numbers.
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AARON BULLOCK
White, Blue Maltese Cross And Sleeves
5 x4x24 CAPRERA
BJORN BAKER
10YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
S G Darby, B Fitzpatrick, P H Eigi, Miss K S Nivison, Mrs C T Newton, S A Mitchell, D J Kirk, G Clarke, W Dee, B A Hawkins, S Foden, J Fletcher, D Farias, C M Swan, P J McEvoy, R Cohen & M Petrie, Daammamael (Mgr: M Parnis)
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up hampered early stages; ran on from midfield; 2nd in a small field at Hawkesbury Mdn Jan 25 over 1100m, 7-1/4 len behind Gloriette carrying 57.5kg. Last start 4th in a small field at Goulburn Mdn Feb 10 over 1000m, 7 len behind Lilac Lane carrying 57.5kg. May need more time.
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White, Darby Racing Logo, Navy Blue Armbands With Darby Racing Logo, Navy Blue Cap, White Pom Pom
6 52 CLEVANICC
KRIS LEES
10YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L Murrell), Australian Bloodstock No2 (Mgr: J Lovett), G Butcher, D Butcher, A Morton, D Burke, B Davenport, Ms J Hodge, S Edwards, J Lennon, A Jenkyns, S Deguara, L Baker, C Elliss, M Darling, Asct Racing Syndicate & G Baker
Having third race start. At debut, with blinkers first time; 5th of 11 runners (slowly away; blocked for run near turn; checked near 100m) at Taree E&G Mdn Jan 31 over 1257m, 2-1/2 len behind Milk 'N' Brandy carrying 57.5kg. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 10 runners (jumped awkwardly; raced greenly; overraced middle stages) at Cessnock Mdn Feb 14 over 1350m, 1-1/4 len behind Red Quirina carrying 58kg. This race appears well within his grasp.
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A GIBBONS
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
7 222 DORTMUND
G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT
10YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
P Katos
Impressive in recent runs. Last start inquiry into performance; rolled along in front and was edged out late 2nd in a small field at this track Mdn Plate Feb 16 over 1250m, 1/2 len behind Drachenfels carrying 58.5kg. Start before quickly across from a wide gate to lead first-up but gave away when with blinkers first time; 2nd of 16 starters at Gold Coast 3yo+ Mdn Jan 14 over 1200m, 3/4 len behind Ajani carrying 56kg. Found his best form now. Take beating.
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P KING
White, Black Star, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 69x EIGHT OVER
CHRIS WALLER
10YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P Jackson, L Jackson, G Richardson, I Duncan & M Duncan
He is resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign slowly away and lame after race; 9th of 11 runners at Warwick Farm 3yo C&G Mdn in Sep last year over 1400m, slow track; 8-1/2 len behind Comin' Through with 57kg. First ever start ran inquiry into performance and raced greenly; 6th of 9 runners at Canterbury 3yo C&G Mdn in Aug last year over 1100m, slow track; 7-3/4 len behind Glenall carrying 57.5kg. Improvement expected.
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C LEVER
Red, Royal Blue Diagonal Halves, Yellow Sleeves, Quartered Cap, Yellow Pom Pom
9 44 VICTORY BO BO
KRISTEN BUCHANAN
10YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Frank Wong & Ieong Wai Chan
Raced two times to date. At debut, laid in on straightening; 4th of 8 starters at Cessnock Mdn Jan 29 over 1150m, 3-3/4 len behind Elusive Star carrying 57.5kg. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 runners at Wyong 3yo Mdn Feb 12 over 1350m, 2-3/4 len behind Let's Celebrate with 55.5kg. Open to further improvement.
4
RACHEL KING
Yellow: red V on body,
10 PASSPORT TO ROME
PETER & PAUL SNOWDEN
10YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
SAINSBURYS STABLE
Dual acceptor. Three-year-old colt (Snitzel - Admirelle) who was bought for $2, 200, 000 as a yearling. P & P Snowden has him ready for this with two recent trials leading in today's debut. Won a public trial at Gosford over 800m on 06-Feb-17. | Drawn well and seems fit enough to figure in the finish.
1
BLAIKE MCDOUGALL
LIGHT PINK, RED HOOPS SLEEVES
11 2 SMOOTH TYCOON
BJORN BAKER
10YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
B O'Brien, J Harris, L Ahosivi, J J Steel, T Delios, H Bradley, M Bradley, D B Andriolo, D J Ferguson, D O'Connell, J B Ible, Mrs G A Parry, J Ber, L Holmes, H McKertish, L Smithers, T Keys, Georges River Racing (Mgr: B Hyem) & Charlos Racing (Mgr: C L Rose)
Dual acceptor. Trialled in preparation for debut last start. Was well in the market at debut, rolled along in front and was edged out late 2nd of 10 runners at Wyong Mdn Feb 12 over 1100m, a head behind Vigilance carrying 58.5kg. Can improve on first race start performance. Excellent winning chance in this line up.
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Black, Old Gold G Logo, Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap