Horsham   20 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G

Millers Civil Contractors 0-58 Handicap 2100m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 21)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.41).  

All Too Creedy and Gunnafly expected to bowl along in front and control the race. GUNNAFLY (4) raced on the speed and stuck to task well over a longer trip at Geelong last time. Looks far better placed here and a forward showing is expected. CELTIC HERO (1) showed improvement second-up when filling a place at Bairnsdale last time. Steps up in trip this time and cannot be dismissed. MO'S STASH (3) was up in grade when disappointing at Stawell last time. Previous run here was solid and that entitles him to some claims here. FLYING PHAROAH (2) is second up. Can do much better this time with that run under his belt. SUGGESTED PLAY: Back Gunnafly and Celtic Hero to win.
1 33x03 CELTIC HERO
R GRIFFITHS & M DE KOCK
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
M F de Kock, F J Evans, Mrs V Alateras, B C Alateras, G W Aldridge, J F O'Neill, M F Fisher, J M Howkongfah, M J Richardson, A Stone, G E Delaney, D S Reese, K Jackson, D Stirling, C Cowley, P C Mcclymans & AllClarkes (Mgr: J Allan)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran last of 12 at Yarra Valley 0 - 58 on February 24 over 1500m, slow going 40 len behind Dancinginthedark carrying 60kg at $14. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Bairnsdale 0 - 58 on March 24 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Montenegro with 60kg at $26. This race is well within his grasp after two runs back.
3
LACHLAN KING
PINK AND NAVY DIAGONAL STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP, PINK POM POM
2 415x7 FLYING PHAROAH
DANE SMITH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr P A Krelle, Mrs H M Smith, Mr B L Blenheim, Ms L K Parker
Second run back. First-up after four months 7th of 9 at Avoca 0 - 58 on April 6 over 1860m, slow going 6 len behind Lonfire carrying 60kg at $21. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on October 3 over 2400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Kandrake with 59.5kg at $6. Strips fitter here and improvement likely.
5
J FRY
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE FIVE STARS, RED five STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED STRIPES, ROYAL BLUE STRIPE, WHITE CAP, RED STARS
3 05420 MO'S STASH
BRADY CROSS
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs C A Nicholson & G Nicholson
Last start ran last of 12 at Stawell Bm64 on March 31 over 2700m, 17 len behind Wilewink carrying 58kg at $12. The start before that came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Bm58 on March 22 over 2100m, 1.3 len behind Tavabeel carrying 61kg at $9. Looks for improvement this time around.
8
JACK HILL
LIME GREEN AND WHITE CHECKED HALF, ROYAL BLUE YOKE, COLLAR, LIME GREEN AND WHITE CHECKED SLEEVES AND CAP, ROYAL BLUE PEAK AND POM POM
4 15663 GUNNAFLY
LIAM HOWLEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Liam Howley Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: L Howley), F J Howley, Ms E C D Macleod, RYDYJODA (Mgr: R O'Connor), S Cobbing, Platform One Racing (Mgr: D A Jones), N V Bullen, C J Bullen, D V Gilbert, Pink Jacket Racing (Mgr: L Orton), PRD Racing (Mgr: R D Falconer) & Ms M G C Caliste
Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Geelong Bm64 on March 26 over 2447m, 1.75 len behind Bitcoin with 56kg at $15. The start before that 6th of 13 at Bendigo Bm58 on March 14 over 2200m, 2.5 len behind The Old Lion carrying 55.5kg at $19. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
1
DANICA MUNRO
GREEN, CAP, PURPLE STAR
5 52642 SIDEREAL
NELL CARTER
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
R P McDonald & D P Kerr
Form hard to fault. At the latest run rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 9 at Warracknabeal 0 - 58 on March 30 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Tallingas Prince carrying 59kg at $4.50. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Swan Hill 0 - 58 on March 17 over 1600m, 2 len behind Danger Man with 59kg at $6.50. Going well. Leading chance.
3
MELISSA JULIUS
WHITE, EMERALD GREEN HALVES, BRONZE MOUNTAINS AND BLACK BAND, SLEEVES AND CAP, WHITE POM POM
6 225x9 LOOKING SUAVE
WAYNE WALTERS
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs A M Phillips & J Morell
Second run back. First-up after nine months 9th of 14 at Penola 0-56 on March 31 over 1700m, 7 len behind Eagles Forever carrying 60kg at $21. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at Terang Mdn-Sw on December 20 2022 over 1400m, 14 len behind Rapinoe carrying 58kg at $101. Unlikely to threaten.
4
MS K WALTERS
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES AND CAP
7 57582 SAMBUCUS
ROBBIE LAING
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
P Shulman, D Shulman, D W Maunder, T D Maunder, P S Zeccola, R J Eddington, A J Davis, P C Davis, J D McCartney & B P Stynes
Most recently second last of 9 at Cranbourne Bm64 on April 5 over 2060m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Perfect Ending with 55kg at $7. The race before that from last on the turn 5th of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Bm64 on March 27 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Prince Prawn with 56kg at $61. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time. Is much better placed here.
7
BLACK, RED AND WHITE HOOPED SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
8 7x860 GOLWEN
HELEN BURNS
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
S Stojanovski & Mrs K A Stojanovski
At the latest run ran last of 11 at Bordertown Bm62 on April 14 over 2000m, 9 len behind Victory Bandit carrying 54.5kg at $51. The race before that 6th of 10 at Kerang Bm52 on March 30 over 1800m, 2 len behind Mangione with 57.5kg at $8.50. Needs to step up.
2
LAURA LAFFERTY
GREEN ,YELLOW CHECK ,PURPLE SLEEVES ,YELLOW CAP
9 14837 ALL TOO CREEDY
DON DWYER
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
D Dwyer, Mrs L Crawford, P J Crawford, C A Butler, B R Elvish, P M Elvish & Ms M Hackshaw
Useful type. At the latest run 7th of 10 at Cranbourne Trpy on April 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Stylish Icon with 63kg at $51. The race before that 3rd of 7 at Balnarring Pic-Trpy on March 30 over 2808m, 6 len behind Mr Zigmund carrying 67kg at $5. Beaten comfortably last time out but is better placed here.
6
JACKIE BERIMAN
RED, BLACK BRACES, BLACK AND WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES
10 06565 UNVANQUISHABLE
SHAY KEATING
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
B Keating
Last start 5th of 9 at Warracknabeal 0 - 58 on March 30 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Tallingas Prince with 54kg at $5.50. The run before that faded in the straight 6th of 11 at Benalla 0 - 58 on March 23 over 2100m, 3.5 len behind High Torque with 51kg at $26. Improvement required to threaten in this field.
5
MS C PULS
Teal, Grey Stars And Sleeves
11 08398 ALLABOUTATTITUDE
TRUDY COTTIER
11YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms T M Cottier & D I Irving
At the latest run ran last of 8 at Ballarat 0 - 58 on April 7 over 2100m, 14 len behind Freddy The Eagle carrying 54kg at $151. The run before that ran last of 9 at Ararat Bm58-Hwgt on February 29 over 2200m, 14 len behind Kentucky Nick carrying 65kg at $81. Favouring others.
7
MS A HERRMANN
PINK, ROYAL BLUE STAR, PINK SLEEVES ROYAL BLUE STARS,PINK CAP,ROYAL BLUE STARS