Sale   23 Apr 2024
 
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Ladbrokes Racing Club Handicap 1717m

Track: GOOD 3   Clouds (Max: 26)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.31).  

Plenty of early pace to be established by Continuation, Golden Passport and High Done, with Larsen Bay close at hand. PARIAH PEARL (9) built strongly to a well-deserved win at Echuca last time out and won in style that day by over 4 lengths, leading all of the way. As so often happens once the penny drops, she can go right on with the job. On top. GERALDINE'S JEWEL (3) is usually very competitive at this level and her last couple of starts have been in a tougher grade, producing a solid second placing in her penultimate run. A 3-kilo claim will help her and she has sound each-way claims in this. GOLDEN PASSPORT (1) did not kick on as expected off the front at Newcastle last time out and battled home, finishing near the rear of the field. He steps up to a more suitable trip second up and with the blinkers back on, he can improve quickly. Each-way value. MAGADAN (5) ran his best race for some time when finishing third last start. He will find this a touch easier and has sound first four claims again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Pariah Pearl to win.
1 246x6 GOLDEN PASSPORT
G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
Evergreen Rich (Mgr: A Bott)
Second run back. First-up after five months struggled in the run home; second last of 7 at Newcastle Cond Bm68 on April 6 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Edge Of Reward carrying 57kg at $4. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Wyong Cl1 on August 27 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Kingston Charm with 59kg at $4. Fitter and worth including.
2
WINONA COSTIN
Red, Black Diagonal Stripes, Armbands And Quartered Cap
2 x6737 ZASCEED
JASON WARREN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
G Harvey, M D Simonetta, Mounting Hard Racing (Mgr: B S Wilson), B W Myers, Mrs L J Heenan, C Kokkas, W J Heenan, D J Searle, P J Coelli, A G Coelli, Mrs A Graf, P J Graf, S Pittard, J Pittard, R Pittard, Mrs M Pittard, Mrs K M Roberts, M F Roberts, D J Hilet & Mrs A M Hilet
At the latest run 7th of 10 at Kyneton Bm58 on April 11 over 1454m, slow going 6 len behind Snappy Pierro carrying 59kg at $5. The race before that came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Bendigo Bm58 on March 21 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Aoife carrying 62kg at $8. Safely held last time out but this suits.
2
ZAC SPAIN
Royal Blue, White Crossed Sashes
3 x3125 GERALDINE'S JEWEL
REECE GOODWIN
7YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
R Goodwin, R Button, Simanna Racing (Mgr: S D Jennings), South of Rome (Mgr: W Gadsden), P Manzie, Mrs F F Flynn, M F Rooney, Ms V Lynch, Deadly Ten (Mgr: L Tarrant), Maltese Skippy (Mgr: B Johnston), M Mensfeld, J Squires, M Beckenham, R J Lamendola, R Vukoman & Buffto's First Kiss (Mgr: R L Dyson
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on April 10 over 1500m, slow going 2 len behind Vail Mountain with 57.5kg at $7. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Yarra Valley Bm64 on March 29 over 1500m, 0.5 len behind Heavenly Eagle carrying 57kg at $16. Can build on that encouraging effort last start.
9
MS DAKOTAH KEANE
Emerald Green, Purple Vee, White Sleeves And Cap
4 26x00 HIGH DONE
PAUL & TRACEY TEMPLETON
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
B P Templeton, P Templeton & D Templeton
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 10 at Geelong Bm70 on March 16 over 1412m, 13 len behind Belthil carrying 55.5kg at $26. Second run from a spell raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at Bairnsdale Bm58 on April 15 over 1600m, 8 len behind Celestial Harmony carrying 58.5kg at $12. Other runners are much more appealing.
6
JACK HILL
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE SPADES AND ARMBANDS
5 66593 MAGADAN
PETER GELAGOTIS
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
C A Geehman, P J Hickman, S Gray, M B Mitchell, T J Corby, A J Rogers, M D Gallagher, J N Laws, Ms D Purdy, D J Kainey & M Boyce
At the latest run got back early 3rd in a small field at Cranbourne Cl1 on April 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Ziryab with 57.5kg at $14. The race before that 9th of 11 at Pakenham Bm64 on March 15 over 1600m, 7 len behind Nana's Wish with 58.5kg at $11. Strong winning hope.
5
J MOTT
Royal Blue, Gold Checks, Striped Sleeves
6 55295 CONTINUATION
TROY KILGOWER
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
T D Kilgower
Last start 5th of 9 at Balnarring Trpy on March 30 over 1600m, 5 len behind Bishop Rock carrying 67kg at $16. The run before that second last of 10 at Woolamai Pic-Trpy on March 17 over 2008m, 6 len behind Whiskey Jack with 68kg at $14. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
3
P GATT
BLUE, RED DIAMOND AND CAP
7 60x70 GIFT OF ORATORY
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
W Pratt,S Rowan, M Heinz, E Vella, B Ritchie, J Scordo, C Daly, K MacKenzie, Berowra Racing (Mgr: J Muirhead), Four-Point Racing (Mgr: C Mobilio), Disco Taxi (Mgr: Miss C L Ebert), K Crossland, W Exton, J Nolan, R Robinson, B Tucker, N Webby, G Zeiler & G Costelloe
Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 7th of 9 at Bendigo Bm64 on March 21 over 1300m, 6 len behind Russian Front with 58.5kg at $26. Second-up 11th of 14 at Swan Hill Bm58 on April 9 over 1600m, 6 len behind Koyuga Breeze with 59kg at $9. Genuine chance this time around.
1
L NOLEN
White, Green Sash, Black Sleeves And Cap
8 3339x LARSEN BAY
CLAYTON DOUGLAS
4YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
D J Trevethan, Mrs C M Trevethan & K J Boyd
Mare back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 January 10 over 2400m, 5 len behind Unusual Pearl with 56.5kg at $16. When resuming last campaign fourth of 11 at Moe Mdn-Sw October 20 over 1600m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Kingdom Of Castile with 57.5kg at $7. Worth keeping in mind.
7
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Yellow, Red Hoops, Navy Blue Sleeves, Navy Blue And Yellow Spots Cap
9 4x231 PARIAH PEARL
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
3YO  BAY  FILLY 59.0KG
A J A Bosma, Miss J T King, P R Baker, W G John, P Clark, D P Weaver, A A Young, O C Saxton, D P Wood, G E Hallis, Mrs J E Harris, D J Kelman, Mrs J E Kelman, P Rae, Ms C A Lorre, G Clarke, Mrs N A MacKenzie, D H Herbert, C A Fischer & A J Elbourne
Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; won by 4.5 len at Echuca Mdn-Sw April 8 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Retourne carrying 57kg at $1.90. The run before that 3rd of 13 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on March 24 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Shezavixen with 57kg at $3. Winning chance again.
4
DANIEL MOOR
Navy Blue, White Band And Go Racing Logo, Armbands And Cap
10 27446 CRAFTY EFFORT
M & G CROSTON & GILMOUR
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Sustainable Thoroughbred Breeding (Mgr: M J Drapac), Mrs C M Arthur, C J Arthur & Ms M A Croston
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 12 at Bairnsdale 0 - 58 on March 24 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Montenegro with 57.5kg at $7. Before that 4th of 9 at Stony Creek 0 - 58 on March 10 over 1600m, 4 len behind Grinzinger Burg carrying 57.5kg at $13. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
8
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Black, Hot Pink Diamond And Armbands
11 67086 STARK RAVING
SIMONE WALKER
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
A D Walker, Miss S Walker, N Preston, Mrs M A Walker, D Walker, Miss P Gilcrist, Ms A Walker, J Reale, Ms C R Walker & L Carter
Resumes off a 56 day let-up. Last start 6th of 13 at Bendigo Bm58 on February 27 over 2400m, 5 len behind Farag carrying 55.5kg at $21. The race before that 8th of 11 at Werribee 0 - 58 on February 18 over 2720m, 4.5 len behind Heir To The Throne carrying 55.5kg at $11. Hard to imagine a top-three finish.
2
SHERIDAN CLARKE
WHITE, PURPLE FIVE STARS, PINK AND WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES, WHITE CAP, PURPLE STAR