Murtoa   27 Jun 2017
 
GOING: S

Samios Plumbing Mdn Plate 1600m

Track: SOFT 5   Showers Early   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.22).  

Playfore may lead form Pocketeering. SIR WINSTON missed a nose at Cranbourne and then was plain at Sale as favourite and forgiving. This looks a nice progression and he can come over the top of them. COOL TEST is an improver who didn’t have much luck LS. Gets Meech here peaking and rates well. POCKETEERING has been okay in stronger Maidens but will need a touch of luck pushing on from this gate. Playfore probably looks to lead, Woodbine Miss, Nackers Magee and Pocketeering should also be forward Nurburgring is the other on pacer. COOL TEST looks to be close to a win after a nice third-up effort at Swan Hill finishing just behind the placings. Drawn nicely and gets every chance to feature. SIR WINSTON was narrowly beaten at Cranbourne two starts ago and if he can repeat that showing he will be in the finish. Disappointed when favourite last time. POCKETEERING faded last time but stuck on well at Sale prior to that so is entitled to another chance. Nurburgring is fitter for two runs back and looks open to improvement. SUGGESTED PLAY: The mile will suit Sir Winston and backing to win.
1 99 BILL THE CONQUEROR
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
11YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
G J Laming & Mrs M A Laming
At debut, 9th of 12 runners at Geelong 3yo+ Mdn May 19 over 1212m, on slow going 8 len behind Kotinos with 58.5kg. Second-up 9th of 13 starters at Hamilton 2yo+ Mdn Jun 11 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4-1/2 len behind Newark Torc carrying 58.5kg. Form doesn't look good enough.
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J FRY
White, Green Bands, Lime Green Cap
2 0x504 COOL TEST
T D KELLY
12YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
A Agterhuis, C Sant, G Harvey & Mrs A Bridges
Last start overraced middle stages; 4th of 14 runners at Swan Hill 4yo+ Mdn Jun 11 over 1600m, on slow going 2-3/4 len behind Damn Wicked Left carrying 58.5kg. Race before overraced early stages and laid out near 600m; ran on from midfield; 10th of 13 runners at Mildura 2yo+ Mdn May 22 over 1400m, 7-1/2 len behind Lucapa Diamonds with 58.5kg. Nice effort third-up and looks ready to fire.
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LINDA MEECH
Royal Blue, Red And White Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
3 36928 NACKERS MAGEE
JODY THOMPSON
10YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
N F Thompson, Mrs F J Thompson & D Nelson
Last start ran wide during race; raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 12 runners at Geelong Synthetic 2yo+ Mdn Jun 16 over 1300m, 5-1/2 len behind Baseman with 58.5kg. Run before 2nd of 11 starters at Deniliquin Mdn Plate Jun 3 over 1000m, 2-3/4 len behind Northern Mist carrying 59kg. Place claims appear best.
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HARRY COFFEY
Black, White Stripes, Pink Sleeves, White Cap
4 26x48 NURBURGRING
GARETH ANDREWS
11YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
G L Mahomed & Mrs L Mahomed
Third-up and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran wide early stages; 4th of 14 starters at Sale 2yo+ Mdn Jun 1 over 1400m, on slow going 5-1/2 len behind Star Major carrying 58.5kg. Second run from a spell became unbalanced; 8th of 11 runners at Sandown-Hillside 2yo+ Mdn Jun 14 over 1400m, slow track; 6-3/4 len behind Mulk carrying 58.5kg. Ready to strike some form.
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JOHN ROBERTSON
Black, White Stripes, Cerise Sleeves, Black Armbands, Cerise Cap
5 54430 POCKETEERING
GREG HAYES
10YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J L Pratt, S G Notman, G B Cole, Mrs J T Cole & P B Kerwick
Last outing overraced early stages; couldn't go on with it; 10th of 13 runners at Sale 3yo+ Mdn Jun 18 over 1617m, 5-1/2 len behind The Big Sur with 58.5kg. The start before that; held ground to the line 3rd of 14 starters at Sale 2yo+ Mdn Jun 1 over 1400m, slow track; 3-3/4 len behind Star Major with 58.5kg. Disappointed last time but worth another chance.
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J ALLEN
Royal Blue, Gold Diamond, Striped Sleeves, Gold Cap, Royal Blue Pom Pom
6 0 PYNDAN
JAMES BULL
10YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
J Bull & S Sutherland
Jumped at long odds at debut, 10th of 12 starters at Donald 2yo+ Mdn Jun 19 over 1200m, 5-1/4 len behind Orakei Overlord carrying 58.5kg. Hard to recommend.
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JACK HILL
Navy Blue, Yellow Chevron, Double Armbands And Cap, Navy Blue Pom Pom
7 9x528 SIR WINSTON
LUKE OLIVER
12YO  GREY  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss B Hussey, Mrs S L Cairns, T Golde, J Muldoon, G Ewen, Mrs J Ewen, M Nathan, J Miller, M Erickson, D Miller, D May, B Edmunds, G Miller, M Hussey, The Directors No 2 (Mgr:w A Exton), Old Mate Racing (Mgr:r J Franklin), Last Drinks Lads Racing (Mgr:l Doig) & Scarella Racing (Mgr:m K Kurczycki)
Last outing 8th of 14 runners at Sale 2yo+ Mdn Jun 1 over 1400m, slow track; 6-1/4 len behind Star Major carrying 58.5kg. Before that 2nd of 9 runners at Cranbourne 2yo+ Mdn May 12 over 1400m, slow track; a nose behind Fast And Furious carrying 58.5kg. Good chance on second-up effort.
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D W STACKHOUSE
Olive, White Circle, Hooped Cap
8 080 ESTUARY
GREG EURELL
10YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
A J Campbell, Mrs A C Campbell, R W Squire & Mrs B L Squire
Last start slowly away and overraced early, middle stages; with blinkers first time; 10th of 14 runners at Mornington 2yo+ F&M Mdn Jun 12 over 1600m, in the wet; 7-3/4 len behind Testa Life carrying 58kg. Start before 8th of 11 runners at Cranbourne 3yo F Mdn May 19 over 1400m, 10-3/4 len behind Ruby Sea with 57kg. Hasn't done anything of note.
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RYAN MALONEY
Yellow, Black Band, Red Sleeves And Cap
9 7 LOCH FYNE
KATHRYN DURDEN
10YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
W J McCullagh & Mrs C L McCullagh
Jumped at big odds at debut, with blinkers first time; 7th of 11 runners at Warrnambool 2yo+ Mdn Jun 5 over 1400m, in the wet; 17-3/4 len behind Sir Chatalot with 56.5kg. Prefer some improvement first.
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STEPHANIE THORNTON
Orange, Green Braces And Cap
10 x5636 PLAYFORE
RHYS ARCHARD
10YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
T W Ralston
Last start struggled in the run; 6th of 14 starters at Swan Hill 2&3yo Mdn Jun 11 over 1600m, on slow going 5-1/4 len behind Fashion Style carrying 54.5kg. Before that tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 runners at Echuca 3yo+ Mdn May 28 over 1400m, slow track; 3-1/4 len behind Al Gerard with 54.5kg. Mixing form and has each-way claims.
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BROOKE SWEENEY
Pale Blue, White Vee, Sleeves And Cap
11 8560 SILENT SUNDAY
DARREN WEIR
10YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
A J McKenzie, M A McKenzie, R A McKenzie & L W Boucher
Last outing overraced early stages and failed due to track condition; 11th of 13 runners at Hamilton 2yo+ Mdn Jun 11 over 1400m, in the wet; 5-1/2 len behind Newark Torc carrying 54.5kg. Race before with blinkers first time; 6th of 14 runners at Casterton 2yo+ Mdn May 21 over 1400m, on slow going 4-3/4 len behind Blevic Boy with 56.5kg. Form ordinary.
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D YENDALL
Green And Blue Stripes, Red Cap
12 57735 WOODBINE MISS
ADAM O'NEILL
12YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Auslucerne Racing & Breeding (Mgr: J Cox)
Last start overraced early stages; 5th of 14 runners at Donald 2yo+ Mdn Jun 19 over 1350m, 7-1/2 len behind Peruggia with 56.5kg. The start before that; came from midfield; 3rd of 14 starters at Wangaratta 3yo+ Mdn May 8 over 1590m, 2 len behind Pray For Us with 56.5kg. Could be placed.
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JORDAN CHILDS
White, Green Diagonal Stripes, Yellow Cap
13 550x0 DIETICIAN
JULIE SCOTT
11YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
S D Kennie, J O McCabe & Birdsville Or Bust (Mgr: A J Williams)
First-up after four months jumped awkwardly; always towards the rear ran last at Geelong Synthetic 2yo+ Mdn Jun 2 over 1300m, 8-3/4 len behind American Genius carrying 56.5kg. Previously second-up jumped awkwardly and overraced early stages; 5th of 8 starters at Great Western 3yo+ Mdn in Jan over 1600m, 3-3/4 len behind Miss Danni carrying 56.5kg. Can't recommend.
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DECLAN BATES
Yellow, Purple Cross Of Lorraine And Armbands
14 68700 DANGEROUS REBEL
ALLAN J CLARK
10YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
J P Sealey, Ms I C Hatton, K T Lawler, G R Gray, Mrs S R Gray, L H Davis, M J McGrath, M R McManus, J D Qualter, Mrs P Christensen, B D Stone, Ms T Humm, A I Balmer, P R Balmer, D C Balmer, M J Betts, Miss P M Harris, J Cvitan & D Rivelli
Last run hung out near 400m and raced erratically; ran last at Donald 2yo+ Mdn Jun 19 over 1620m, 30-1/2 len behind Gold Warrior carrying 58.5kg. The run before hung out during race; 7th of 13 starters at Hamilton 2yo+ Mdn Jun 11 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 3-1/4 len behind Newark Torc with 58.5kg. Others have his measure.
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ARRON LYNCH
Yellow, Black Vee Yoke, Yellow Collar, Red And Black Halved Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Black Peak
15 76x75 SAN GREGORIO
JOHN TARIN
11YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J Tarin & Mrs M D Payne
First-up raced greenly; 7th of 11 runners at Warracknabeal 2yo+ Mdn May 27 over 1000m, on slow going 7-3/4 len behind Avanti Rose carrying 58.5kg. Last start hung out during race; made some head-way from midfield; 5th of 12 runners at Naracoorte 2yo+ Mdn Jun 18 over 1430m, on slow going 4-1/4 len behind Moon Arrow with 56kg. Hard to recommend.
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MR ANTHONY BOYD
Yellow, Red Sleeves And Striped Cap
16 x6868 HOWEXCITING
MELODY CUNNINGHAM
10YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs N J P Dixon & B W Marsh
Last outing ran wide during race; made ground from midfield; 8th of 11 starters at Pakenham Park Synthetic 2yo+ Mdn Jun 20 over 1400m, 11-1/2 len behind Northern River carrying 56.5kg. Start before slowly away; 6th of 8 runners at Penola 2yo+ Mdn Jun 4 over 1400m, on heavy track; 9-1/2 len behind Rinehart carrying 55.5kg. Safe to overlook.
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Navy Blue And Royal Blue Stripes