Canterbury   15 Aug 2018
 
GOING: G

Australian Turf Club (Bm76) 1200m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear   Rail: Out 3m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 4.75).  

Zonk kicks up from barrier 2. Hard to know where to look here for a pacemaker as there a slick beginners drawn right across the line. ZONK has been freshened up since overcoming adversity to finish just a long neck away over 1300m at Warwick Farm five weeks ago. Drawn well and should get the perfect trail just in behind the pace. SAVVAN found the lead at the furlong pole last start over this course and distance only to be mowed down shortly after and miss a place. Has performed well this prep in much harder races so is a winning chance. LADY I AM raced without luck when 3rd at Warwick Farm a fortnight ago over this distance. Can win if she runs up to that form. WAIMEA BAY has placed 2/2 at this trip so worth including. SUGGESTED PLAY: Waimea Bay for the win.
1 x3622 ZONK
L J BRIDGE
10YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Ms K E Harding, Ms I Miller, Ms D A Arnold, Ms L M Holmes, Mrs M S Thornett, Mrs C J McLean, Ms A E Catterns, Ms L P Jenkins, Mrs C M Johnstone, Ms C E Howard, T Rimmeld, H Cowan & Ms P Martin
Impressive in recent runs. Resumes off a 35 day letup. Last run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 starters (hampered early stages; wide throughout; inquiry into performance) at Warwick Farm 3yo+ F&M (Bm75) Jul 11 over 1300m, long-neck behind Sweet Scandal carrying 56.5kg. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 starters at this track 3yo+ F&M (Bm74) Jun 27 over 1250m, slow track; head behind Vienna Romance carrying 56.5kg. Close to a win. Should run well again.
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RACHEL HUNT
Red, Green Sleeves
2 x2246 SAVVAN
JOHN O'SHEA
10YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
Think Big Stud (Mgrs: D G Ramage & The Estate Of The Late Dato Tan Chin Nam), Kia-Ora Stud W S (Mgr: A Krishnan) & Westcode Pty Ltd (Mgr: T A Yahaya)
Dual acceptor. Last run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 starters at this track 3yo+ (Bm77) Jul 25 over 1200m, 1-1/2 len behind Smartedge carrying 57kg. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 runners at Randwick 3yo+ F&M (Bm85) Jun 23 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2-3/4 len behind Reiby Rampart with 55.5kg. Gets a chance to win. Take seriously.
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Black And White Check, Yellow Sleeves, Black And White Checked Cap
3 x0x89 MEGA MALL
A & E CUMMINGS
10YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Ms S Myer & Think Big Stud (Mgr: Dato Tan Chin Nam & D G Ramage)
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming slowly away; 8th of 13 starters at Randwick 3yo+ (Bm84) Jul 7 over 1000m, slow track; 3-1/4 len behind Noble Joey with 53kg. Second run from a spell came from midfield; 9th of 12 runners at Rosehill 3yo+ F&M (Bm83) Jul 28 over 1200m, 3-3/4 len behind Oria with 55.5kg. Likely to find this a bit tough.
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K MCEVOY
Black And White Check, Yellow Sleeves, Black Cap
4 0x662 ROYAL FASHION
D & B HAYES & T DABERNIG
10YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
Dr G W W Tsoi
Dual acceptor. Last start with blinkers first time; 2nd of 12 runners at Warwick Farm 3yo+ F&M (Bm70) Aug 1 over 1200m, 2-1/4 len behind Sweet Scandal carrying 58.5kg. The start before that wide throughout; 6th of 9 starters at Warwick Farm 3yo+ F&M (Bm75) Jul 11 over 1300m, 4-1/2 len behind Sweet Scandal with 59.5kg. Getting better with each run.
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TOMMY BERRY
Purple, Pink Stripe And Sleeves, Striped Cap
5 1349x WAIMEA BAY
KRIS LEES
9YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
J A R Bester & Emmaroo Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs C J Murray)
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last campaign when last (slowly away; wide throughout; lost a plate) at Randwick in the LR South Pacific in Apr over 1400m, 10-1/4 len behind California Turbo carrying 53kg. Previously first up; 2nd of 13 starters at Tamworth Hcp (C1) in Jan over 1200m, 1-3/4 len behind Try A Lil Harder with 55kg. Expected to prove a leading chance.
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Purple, Green Band
6 2155x SPEEDWAY
JAMES CUMMINGS
9YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Godolphin Australia Syndicate (Mgr: Vin Cox)
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign 5th of 10 runners (slowly away; overraced middle stages; blocked for run near 400m) at Moonee Valley in the G2 Fillies Classic in Oct last year over 1600m, 4-1/2 len behind Banish carrying 57kg. First ever race start inquiry into performance; 5th of 8 starters at Kembla Grange 2yo Mdn in Jun 2017 over 1000m, 5-1/4 len behind Goldfinch carrying 56kg. Could take beating while fresh.
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HUGH BOWMAN
Royal Blue
7 9x537 DUCHESS PEDRILLE
R J QUINTON
10YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
R J Hansberry, B T Hansberry, R J Gall & B D Gall
Last outing wide throughout; 7th of 12 starters at Rosehill 3yo+ F&M (Bm83) Jul 28 over 1200m, 2-1/4 len behind Oria carrying 54kg. The race before that checked early stages; got back early 3rd of 10 runners at Rosehill 3yo+ F&M (Bm81) Jul 14 over 1100m, 2-1/4 len behind Smart Amelia carrying 55kg. Not far away recently but prefer each way.
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ANDREW ADKINS
White, Green Diamond, Green And White Striped Sleeves, Green Cap
8 62031 LADY CHALFONT
G K WHITE
10YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Hobartville Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: G E Mapp)
Useful type. Last start won by 1-1/4 len Newcastle Hcp (C3) Jul 31 over 1200m defeating Red Braids with 55.5kg. The start before that wide throughout; raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 runners at Kembla Grange (Bm73) Jul 12 over 1200m, neck behind Stone Cold with 56.5kg. Won last start and looks well suited again.
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T ANGLAND
White, Brown Star, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
9 21634 SEE THE SHOW
JIM & GREG LEE
11YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
T Azzopardi, W Lee, Miss N O'Neill, Ms T L Carroll, Mrs D McKenna & K Wong
Last start blocked for run on straightening; pulled up with poor post-race recovery 4th of 12 runners at Warwick Farm 3yo+ F&M (Bm70) Aug 1 over 1200m, 2-3/4 len behind Sweet Scandal carrying 60.5kg. The start before that 3rd of 12 starters (protested against, upheld; shifted out near 600m; lost a plate) at this track 3yo+ F&M (Bm76) Jul 4 over 1100m, on slow going 1-1/4 len behind Unwise carrying 57.5kg. Looks tested from wide gate.
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Yellow, Green Crossed Sashes, Red Armbands And Cap
10 23786 ZAFINA
MATTHEW DALE
10YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Gold Class Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs S G McGuinness)
Last run 6th of 11 runners at this track 3yo+ (Bm75) Jul 25 over 1100m, 5-1/4 len behind Gwenneth carrying 55.5kg. The start before that rider - didn't handle going; 8th of 9 runners at this track 3yo+ F&M (Bm72) in Jun over 1250m, on a wet track; 12-1/2 len behind Filomena's Grace with 59.5kg. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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JASON COLLETT
Pink, Dark Blue And White Checked Sash, Sleeves And Cap
11 17188 DUAL ESCAPE
KRISTEN BUCHANAN
10YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
Ms D L Wynen
Last run raced on the pace before fading 8th of 14 starters at Muswellbrook Bengalla Cup Aug 5 over 1280m, 2-3/4 len behind Ricci Royal with 54kg. The start before that slowly away (2l) and wide throughout; 8th of 11 starters at Kembla Grange (Bm70) Jul 21 over 1300m, 3 len behind Bangkok carrying 57.5kg. Find this unsuitable. Not ready yet.
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SERG LISNYY
Turquoise, Purple Fleur De Lys, White Sleeves, Purple Cap
12 x4413 LADY I AM
PETER & PAUL SNOWDEN
9YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
M O'Donnell, Hill Thoroughbred Breeding (Mgr: K Hill)
Useful mare. Last run made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 runners (blocked for run near turn; checked near 400m; eased near 200m) at Warwick Farm 3yo+ F&M (Bm70) Aug 1 over 1200m, 2-1/2 len behind Sweet Scandal carrying 58.5kg. The race before that won by 3/4 len Wyong 3yo+ Hcp (C2) Jul 14 over 1200m defeating Gretzky carrying 56kg. Thereabouts all prep and looks a definite winning hope.
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C REITH
Cream, Dark Green Ff Brand And Armbands
13 9x673 MOCCASIN MISS
GARY PORTELLI
10YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
G Portelli, P Miller, Mrs J Miller, Mrs N I Asplet, S Polistina, K A Burston, W Cootes, G Westcott, D J Miller, M Maher, Mrs Z D Oshea, Mrs R A Scotchbrook, C M Cammarata, Mrs D L Cammarata, R I Cullen, S J Pratt & C A Buckley
Last start 3rd of 8 starters at Goulburn Hcp (C2) Aug 3 over 1200m, 5-1/4 len behind Common Purpose with 59.5kg. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 7th of 10 starters at Rosehill 3yo+ F&M (Bm81) Jul 14 over 1100m, 4-1/4 len behind Smart Amelia carrying 50kg. Has speed and isn't the worst.
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Royal Blue, Red And White Hooped Sleeves, White Cap With Red Spots
14 640x3 DOLLY'S DUE
MICHELLE RITCHIE
10YO  B/BR  MARE 53.0KG
Ms M J Ritchie
SCRATCHED.
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Cerise And Lime Green Stars, Lime Green And Cerise Stars Sleeves, Lime Green Pom Pom