Cairns   23 Jan 2018
 
GOING: H

Top Tax Online Mdn Plate 1250m

Track: HEAVY 8   Scattered Thunderstorms   Rail: True Entire Course. (Pent: 5.61).  

Ahern will cross from the wide draw and looks the most likely to lead. Ahern will spear over from the wide gate to lead at a generous gallop from Spread The News and Wild Az Will. SPREAD THE NEWS raced up on the pace last start over 1300m at Townsville but just lacked the kick to compete over the concluding stages. Rated well the run before when 3rd over this trip, and looks a chance in this very even race coming back to six furlongs. DAY OF THE FOX improved again last start when a game 2nd at Atherton over 1100m. Freshened up for this and ready to peak now over this more favourable trip. The lightly raced MY BOY ALEX was safely held when runner up at Atherton last start over 1100m. Has only been to the races three times so there is plenty of room for improvement. Stablemate ELECTRIC SHOCK was a big effort last start after a very long spell. Sure to take a lot from the hitout. SUGGESTED PLAY: Day Of The Fox for the win.
1 x2436 AHERN
SCOTT COOPER
10YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
S J Cooper, D P Martin, Mrs G E Martin, R A Siegmann, Mrs K M Siegmann, D G Devietti, Mrs T L Devietti, S M J James, Mrs S L Newman & Mrs J E Cooper
Last start didn't do much in the run; 6th of 11 runners at Atherton (Bm45) Jan 13 over 1400m, 5-3/4 len behind Luvya Beak carrying 57.5kg. The run before led throughout and just faded 3rd of 12 starters at Townsville Mdn Plate Dec 21 over 1400m, 4 len behind Deacon Black carrying 54.5kg. Continues to make headway. Top chance.
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ELYCE SMITH
Purple, Lime Green Star, Striped Sleeves, Purple Cap, Lime Green Stars
2 x2632 DAY OF THE FOX
SAMANTHA MOLINO
10YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss S A Molino & J B Oliver
Impressive in recent runs. Freshened for 45 days. Last start 2nd of 8 runners at Atherton 3yo+ Mdn Dec 9 over 1100m, 1-3/4 len behind Luvya Beak carrying 58.5kg. Race before made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 runners at this track Mdn Nov 25 over 1250m, slow track; 2-3/4 len behind Love Me Ruby carrying 56kg. Gets his chance to win. Take seriously.
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STEPHEN WILSON
Purple, Emerald Green Clover, Cerise Checked Sleeves, Emerald Green Clover Cap
3 7x32 MY BOY ALEX
STEPHEN MASSINGHAM
10YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
S Massingham, W Massingham, J Bunt, Mrs D Bunt, T Braund, B Clark, Lobs, Fortune8, S Samuel, Mrs M Maltam, L Maltam & J Piccone
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 10 starters at Mareeba 3yo+ Mdn Dec 26 over 1010m, a head behind Ambitious Dream with 58.5kg. Second-up 2nd of 9 runners at Atherton 2yo+ Mdn Jan 13 over 1100m, 2-1/2 len behind Talk About A Saga carrying 58.5kg. Should be right in the finish.
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G KLIESE
Purple, Red Diamond Band, Black Sleeves, Red Diamond Armbands And Cap
4 364x3 SAINTLY ROYALE
JANEL RYAN
11YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs J M Ryan
Having second run back today. Fresh up after five months 3rd of 9 runners at Atherton 2yo+ Mdn Jan 13 over 1100m, 4-3/4 len behind Talk About A Saga with 58.5kg. Previously second-up laid in in the straight and eased near 200m; raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 runners at Townsville E&G Mdn in Apr last year over 1200m, 2-3/4 len behind Decoded carrying 59kg. Is improving with racing and among the main dangers.
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RHIANNON PAYNE
Pink, Purple And White Band And Armbands, White Cap
5 x0035 SPREAD THE NEWS
RONALD FINCH
10YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
R A Finch, S R Goodwin, R W Stockley, G J Belcastro, P R S Edwards, V J Jones
Last start 5th of 9 starters at Townsville Mdn Hcp Jan 16 over 1300m, 1-3/4 len behind Watch Me Dazzle Em with 59kg. The start before that; sat on the pace then 3rd of 12 runners at Townsville Mdn Jan 4 over 1200m, 1-1/4 len behind Sonsee Array with 57.5kg. Continues to improve. Looks suited.
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MS B THOMSON
Sky Blue, Lilac Sleeves, Emerald Green Stars
6 x9292 WILD AZ WILL
TREVOR ROWE
10YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs H M Rowe, Mrs M G Warnke, D P Warnke, Mrs K A Harrison, N E Johnson, W T Humbler, A McDougall, J W Black, A E Wakefield, A J Black, Ms L M McLeod, Ms D Fulcher & Mrs P L Abela
Last run 2nd of 11 runners at Innisfail 2yo+ Mdn Jan 6 over 1000m, slow track; a head behind Dropyourbundall carrying 58.5kg. Before that blundered near turn; 9th of 13 starters at Townsville Mdn Dec 16 over 1000m, 13/4 len behind Bright Angel carrying 54kg. Genuine contender under these conditions.
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J LAMBIE
Yellow, Royal Blue Quarters, Red Diamonds On Sleeves And White Cap
7 79x63 RANGERZANE
ALWYN BAILEY
9YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
M C Agius
Third-up today. First-up slowly away and checked near turn; with blinkers first time; 6th of 13 runners at Townsville Mdn Dec 16 over 1000m, 8-3/4 len behind Bright Angel carrying 57.5kg. Second-up 3rd of 11 starters at Innisfail 2yo+ Mdn Jan 6 over 1000m, slow track; a long-neck behind Dropyourbundall carrying 57kg. Go close. Ratings riser.
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WANDERSON D'AVILA
Dark Green, Cerise Stars, Dark Green Cap With Cerise Stars
8 04655 CLEVELAND DREAM
TREVOR ROWE
10YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs H M Rowe, Ms S A Borger, C J Wakefield, Mrs E E Bryant, S V Donaldson, D E N Robertson, Mrs M A Black, J W Black, A E Wakefield & Mrs G M Bolton
Last start raced erratically; ran on from midfield; 5th of 12 starters at Townsville Mdn Jan 4 over 1200m, 4 len behind Sonsee Array carrying 54kg. Before that slowly away and lost a plate; got back early 5th of 13 runners at Townsville Mdn Dec 16 over 1000m, 8-1/4 len behind Bright Angel carrying 54kg. Needs plenty of luck to trouble the top few here.
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SONJA LOGAN
Yellow, Royal Blue Quarters, Red Diamonds On Sleeves And Cap
9 50x2 ELECTRIC SHOCK
STEPHEN MASSINGHAM
10YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
T W Hedley, Ms J L Cooke, J McDonald, B J McDonald & R J Schumacher
Second-up today. First-up after 14 months 2nd of 10 starters at Mareeba 3yo+ Mdn Dec 26 over 1010m, a nose behind Ambitious Dream with 56.5kg. Previously second-up overraced early, middle stages and trial to steward's satisfaction; always near the tail ran last at Riccarton Park 3yo Swp in Nov 2016 over 1400m, 13-3/4 len behind Residential with 54kg. Look for another bold showing here.
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JUSTIN P STANLEY
Orange, Yellow H
10 635x5 HOTEL HILLTOP
G W STRICKLAND
11YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
A J Azzopardi, J R G Strickland & Mrs J A Strickland
Second-up today. Fresh up after nine months struggled in the run; 5th of 11 starters at Innisfail 2yo+ Mdn Jan 6 over 1000m, on slow going 1-3/4 len behind Dropyourbundall carrying 56.5kg. Previously second-up came from midfield; 6th of 12 runners at Innisfail 2yo+ Mdn in Jan 2017 over 900m, slow track; 5-1/2 len behind Eighth Keeper carrying 56.5kg. Can't see her improving on fresh performance.
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SHOHEI KAYA
Yellow, Red Sleeves, Red Cap
11 5784x KENSINGTON STAR
SCOTT COOPER
10YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
S J McDonald & Mrs A McDonald
Resumes after six months. Finished off last campaign wide during race; 4th of 11 starters at this track 3yo+ Mdn in Aug last year over 1250m, 2-3/4 len behind Snowy Moet carrying 55.5kg. First up last campaign ran last in a small field at this track 3yo+ Mdn in Mar last year over 950m, slow track; 2-1/2 len behind Mustang Jack with 55.5kg. Capable of featuring fresh.
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NOR YADI
Purple, Lime Green Star, Striped Sleeves, Purple Cap, Lime Green Stars
12 x487x EXIT LOUNGE
RODNEY MILLER
9YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
B Jordensen
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign 7th of 10 runners at this track 3yo+ Mdn in Sep last year over 1250m, 5-1/4 len behind Arno Bay with 52kg. Previously first up; 4th of 12 runners at Geelong Synthetic 2yo Mdn in Jun last year over 1300m, 2-1/4 len behind Lady Seabring with 56kg. Worth keeping in mind resuming today.
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AMANDA THOMSON
Black, Yellow Sash And Cap
13 57x WICKED TURN
TREVOR ROWE
9YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
G K Adrian
Resuming. Finished off last campaign with blinkers first time; 7th of 8 starters at this track 3yo Mdn in Nov over 950m, 13/4 len behind Flamin' Sid carrying 58kg. At debut slowly away; 5th in a small field at this track 3yo (Bm60) in Oct over 1250m, 18-3/4 len behind Fine 'N' Devine with 56.5kg. Form last time form not good enough to be considered a winning hope.
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MS C JOKIC
Green, Black Spots, Green Cap
14 967x7 IN BARBADOS
ALEXANDER MALLIFF
10YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
A Malliff, Ms K Buckingham,d Finch L Buckingham, J Buckingham, G Ham, T Hoare, C McCorkell, Ms L Lantos, W Lee & T Downs
Dual acceptor. Racing second-up today. Fresh up after seven months failed to make an impression; with blinkers first time; 7th of 10 runners at Mareeba 3yo+ Mdn Dec 26 over 1010m, 1-3/4 len behind Ambitious Dream carrying 56.5kg. Previously second-up difficult to load and hung out near turn; came from midfield; 6th of 13 starters at Casino Mdn in Apr last year over 1300m, 3-1/2 len behind Jewel Du Rouge carrying 55kg. First up effort suggests unlikely to be winning.
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F EDWARDS
Black, Gold Horseshoe, Hooped Sleeves, Gold Cap
15 55787 VIVA LAS VEGAS
JOHN MANZELMANN
9YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
A T Rowe, K Capra, L B Blennerhassett & J Piccone
Freshened for 31 days. Last run 7th of 11 runners at Mackay Mdn Plate Dec 23 over 1300m, 8 len behind Aloof's Turf with 54kg. The run before slowly away and ran wide early stages; 8th of 9 starters at Mackay Mdn Hcp Dec 14 over 1300m, 8 len behind Little Hunter carrying 54kg. Find this unsuitable. Not ready yet.
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ELYCE SMITH
Cerise, Black Quarters And Armbands, White Cap
16 857x6 LATE CALL
LEANNE ASHFORD
10YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
K A Tobler, Mrs C A Tobler, B A Tobler, B W Tobler & G E Ashford
Having second run back today. Fresh up after seven months didn't do much in the run; 6th of 11 runners at Innisfail 2yo+ Mdn Jan 6 over 1000m, on slow going 3-3/4 len behind Dropyourbundall carrying 58.5kg. Previously second-up always near the tail ran last at Townsville 3yo Mdn in May last year over 1200m, on heavy track; 8-1/2 len behind Luarica carrying 55kg. Tested at this stage of campaign.
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Yellow, Purple Braces And Cap