Orange   25 Feb 2017
 
GOING: G(3)

Choices Flooring Mdn Plate 1280m

Track: GOOD 3   Sunny (Max: 14)   Rail: True Position Entire Circuit. (Pent: 3.95).  

Serene Express and Yu Jin have the speed to lead these. Inside barriers offer some advantage, particularly in the big field. Not a huge amount of pace on paper with Yu Jin most likely to take it up. Not much form around most of these. With race fitness on her side ALL ABOUT MAGIC gets the verdict. Came with a strong run last start to finish runner up over 1300m at Hawkesbury in a tougher maiden than this. Very fit now after three runs back from a break and from the good barrier will get all the favours. DESTINY IS WRITTEN was doing his best work late when midfield over 1100m at Bathurst first up recently. All his placings have come with Mick Travers in the saddle, and he resumes his association today. Drawn poorly so could press forward and will give a good sight. First up from a spell MISS HASSLETOFF is worth a look in her first outing for the new stable. Was beaten narrowly out of the placings in a couple of stronger maidens at the provincials last prep. Blinkers on today so a bright run at her first run in six months is expected. SOLO SONG is another hope first up from a spell. SUGGESTED PLAY: Playing Solo Song straight out.
1 465x6 DESTINY IS WRITTEN
PETER W STANLEY
12YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
P W Stanley, Destiny Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Ms C S Wakelam)
Racing second-up today. Fresh up after seven months slowly away; eased back early on 6th of 12 starters at Bathurst Mdn Feb 13 over 1100m, 4-3/4 len behind Crystal Skye with 59kg. Previously second-up shifted out at start; 7th of 13 starters at this track 3yo+ Mdn in Apr last year over 1000m, 4-3/4 len behind Talk Is Cheap with 58kg. Improvement on first up run likely. Strong claims.
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M TRAVERS
Orange, Black Stars And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
2 0x00 NANPOP
WANDA INGS
11YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
K L Cowley & Ms D L Connelly
Third-up today. First-up jumped awkwardly; always near the tail with blinkers first time; ran last at this track Mdn Dec 27 over 1000m, 13-3/4 len behind Molasses with 59kg. Second-up slowly away; always towards the rear ran last at Hawkesbury Mdn Jan 25 over 1100m, on slow going 16-3/4 len behind Garbhan with 56kg. Hard to find on recent performances.
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JAKE PRACEY HOLMES
Pale Blue, Black Horseshoes, Checked Sleeves And Cap
3 90050 RAVESI
DEBBIE PREST
12YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P J Kirby & Mrs D P Prest
Last run 10th of 11 runners at Canberra Mdn Feb 19 over 1000m, 11-3/4 len behind Sikhing Glory with 52kg. Run before couldn't go on with it; 5th of 9 runners at this track 3yo+ Mdn Jan 14 over 1000m, 5-1/2 len behind Pretty Snazzy with 67kg. Has some claims but needs to find improvement.
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MS E WEBSTER-HAWES
Orange, Blue Diamonds, Armbands And Cap
4 RUN AT ME
LUKE HILTON
12YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
B W Dale, S Zammit, W Smith, T Victorsen, M B Allen, B P Dean, N P Denko, R P Robson, D J Rayner, D P Marsh, N Hava, Mrs R L Cheal, B W Davis, P Steliou, Mrs L Howard, Mrs E J Dale, W H Hilton & K H Avramovic
Five-year-old gelding (Charge Forward - Rapala) who was bought for $23, 000 as a yearling. He has had one recent trials leading in today's debut. Won a public trial at Hawkesbury over 1000m on Feb 14. Take on trust that he is forward enough to figure in the finish.
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SHAUN GUYMER
White, Black And White Check Sash, Teal Sleeves And Cap
5 9 CARINDA ROAD
CLINT LUNDHOLM
10YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
N P Ledden, P R O'Connor, D G Chadwick, C D Ledden & Mrs J Strudwick
Trialled in preparation for debut last start. Was at long odds at debut, slowly away; always well back ran last at Mudgee 3yo Mdn Feb 5 over 1200m, 8-3/4 len behind Ori On Fire carrying 57kg. Can't see him doing better than fresh performance.
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J GEPPERT
Yellow, Red Star And Cap
6 6x462 ALL ABOUT MAGIC
GREGORY HICKMAN
11YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
J E Doolan
Last start 2nd of 8 runners (jumped awkwardly; checked early stages; checked near 800m) at Hawkesbury Mdn Feb 9 over 1300m, slow track; 3 len behind Distroyia carrying 54kg. Race before slowly away (2l); got back early 6th of 12 runners at Canberra Mdn Jan 20 over 1000m, on slow going 4-1/4 len behind Like A Shot with 54.5kg. Continues to make headway. Top chance.
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NYSSA BURRELLS
Pink, Dark Green And Light Green Diamond Band And Armbands, Pink Cap
7 74784 BASHIRAH
JACQUELINE GREENTREE
11YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
M J Greentree & Mrs J S Greentree
Last start checked near 400m and laid in near 100m; 4th of 13 starters at Mudgee 4yo+ Mdn Feb 5 over 1200m, 7 len behind The Renovation Man with 55kg. Before that slowly away; 8th of 13 starters at Hawkesbury Mdn Jan 25 over 1100m, slow track; 9-3/4 len behind Garbhan carrying 54kg. Fought on last time. Big chance again.
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JAMIE GIBBONS
Black, Red Band, Black And Red Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
8 5x307 FAIRY SHADOW
WANDA INGS
11YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
P W Stanley, Miss M A Eassie
Resumes off a 46 day letup. Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 11 starters at Nowra Mdn Jan 10 over 1400m, slow track; 7-3/4 len behind A Touch Of Luck with 54kg. Before that laid in near 200m; raced behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 14 runners at this track Mdn Plate Dec 27 over 1300m, 5-1/2 len behind Dungannon carrying 57kg. Sure to improve again. Top chance at best.
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CHELSEA INGS
Pink, Purple Diagonal Stripes
9 407 ROSE OF DANETREE
ALLAN MCRAE
12YO  BR/BL  MARE 57.0KG
Katandra Agriculture Pty Ltd (Mgr: A D Harvey)
Comes off a 57 day let-up. Last run 7th of 14 runners (slowly away; checked near 800m; inquiry into performance) at Corowa Plate (C1) Dec 30 over 1600m, slow track; 15-1/4 len behind Supply Money carrying 51.5kg. Race before slowly away (2l); 11th of 13 runners at Wagga Mdn in Dec over 1300m, 9-3/4 len behind Run Hoff Run with 56kg. Others are preferred.
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M A CAHILL
Gold And Green Checks, Gold Sleeves, Red Cap
10 x4265 SERENE EXPRESS
NICK MITCHELL
12YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Nick Mitchell Racing (Mgr: N Mitchell) & Bloodstock Online (Mgr: B Le Grande)
Last run blocked for run near turn and hung out on straightening; 5th of 8 starters at Bathurst Mdn Feb 13 over 1400m, 6-1/4 len behind Eerised carrying 57kg. Race before struggled in the run; 6th of 9 runners at Kembla Grange F&M Mdn Jan 24 over 1400m, on slow going 6-1/4 len behind Mackellar's Love carrying 55.5kg. Continues to make headway. Top chance.
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A CAVALLO
White, Red Diamond And Sleeves, White Armbands
11 7330x SOLO SONG
MITCH NEWMAN
11YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
T Maaka, D A Leach, B Hamilton, Ms J M Mulroney, B Leach, Dr M Leach, T Leach & Supreme Thoroughbred Stud (Mgr: Mrs M Galluzzo)
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last campaign 11th of 13 runners at Port Macquarie Mdn in Nov over 1500m, slow track; 10-1/2 len behind Prince Nevaux with 58kg. When resuming last campaign 5th of 11 runners at Hawkesbury Mdn in Sep last year over 1100m, slow track; 4-1/4 len behind Pleasant with 56kg. Excellent chance resuming today.
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BROCK RYAN
Dark Blue, Gold Supreme Syndications Logo, Striped Sleeves And Cap
12 8 LEAPOFAY
SCOTT SINGLETON
10YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs F M Godfrey
Trialled in preparation for debut last start. Was at long odds at debut, ran last at Beaumont (Newcastle) Mdn Feb 7 over 1250m, 8-3/4 len behind So Spirited carrying 55.5kg. Can't see her doing better than fresh performance.
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JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Tartan, Red Diamond Sleeves And Cap
13 0559x MISS HASSLETOFF
RICK WORTHINGTON
10YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Ms L T Delaney & D L Hirst
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last campaign when away (7l+) and trial to steward's satisfaction; ran last at Nowra 3yo Mdn in Aug last year over 1400m, 17-1/2 len behind Konkota with 55kg. Previously first up; 10th of 12 runners at Goulburn Mdn in Jul last year over 1200m, slow track; 18 len behind Sugar Bella carrying 55.5kg. First up. Has the form to be on top here.
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G RYAN
Gold, Black Cap
14 SMOKIN' MISS
JASON COYLE
10YO  GREY  MARE 56.0KG
J Richardson
First race starter by Murtajill out of Dubai Miss. Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. She can do better that her trials, watch market to assess real chances.
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MS T O'HARA
Red, Royal Blue Diamond, Armbands And Cap
15 5060x GRAND THANKS
PETER W STANLEY
12YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
D L Simpson
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign checked near 600m; 11th of 12 runners at this track Mdn in Nov 2015 over 1600m, 12 len behind Icebern carrying 56kg. First up last campaign wide throughout and hung out during race; ran last at Bathurst 4yo+ Mdn in Aug 2015 over 1206m, on heavy track; 25-3/4 len behind La Chic carrying 56.5kg. Other runners rate better and would prefer later on.
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CHRIS C WILLIAMS
Royal Blue, White Diamond, Black And White Striped Sleeves
16 0x607 BEL ROSSO
LESLIE BRYANT
12YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
R A Gavin
Last run jumped awkwardly and overraced middle stages; 7th of 12 starters at Bathurst Mdn Feb 13 over 1100m, 8-3/4 len behind Crystal Skye with 59kg. Run before 12th of 14 starters at Cowra Mdn Jan 8 over 1200m, 13-1/2 len behind Azcannyaz with 54kg. Will need to find plenty of improvement.
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D PITOMAC
Orange, Green Sleeves And Cap
17 3697x YU JIN
BRAD DRAPER
15YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
B W Draper & Mrs K L Draper
Dual acceptor. Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation with blinkers first time; 7th of 10 starters at this track 4yo+ Mdn in Apr last year over 1307m, 10-1/2 len behind Premier's Gift carrying 54.5kg. First up last campaign rider charged with careless riding; 4th of 12 starters at Narromine Mdn in Nov 2015 over 1200m, slow track; 3-1/4 len behind Intombi with 53kg. First up. Has claims on best form.
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Black With Indigenous Symbol, Black Cap With Black Pom Pom