THANGOOL 29 Apr 2024
GOING: FM(2)
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GROW FINANCIAL BENCHMARK 45 Handicap 1200m Track: GOOD 3 Rail: True. |
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Pace strong with Ruby Lago and Miss Daurian charging forward to join Cantor who kicks up on the inside.
CRAIGLEA ETNA (7) has good form on the picnic circuit and was runner-up at Kilcoy in her last run earlier in the year. She is resuming at the right level and has won on this track in the past which is an advantage. A 2-kilo claim helps and she will be among the hardest to beat. FROSTWOOD (2) had his first run for a new trainer at Emerald a month ago and failed to flatter on a soft track after being well-supported in the markets. A firmer surface will suit him and he can turn his form around quickly. Each way. PAPER COWBOY (3) made light work of his maiden rivals at Gympie last start and won't find this much harder. A 4-kilo weight claim brings his weight down to a more manageable level and he can repeat the dose. OBLIQUITY (6) has more upside than most and will be peaking third up. He drops a grade and can't be ruled out of winning this. SUGGESTED PLAY: Frostwood each way.
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TRUE PATRIOT
JOSH OLIVER 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 64.0KG Miss E Ljung, Miss B Goodwright & B Ciurleo Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming got back early 8th of 10 at Gold Coast Poly Bm55 on March 23 over 1050m, 8 len behind Fullham carrying 57.5kg at $26. Second run from a spell 5th of 10 at Goondiwindi Bm50 on April 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Koondeeman with 62.5kg at $26. Hard to enthuse. |
13 JOSHUA OLIVER |
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| 2 | 69495 |
FROSTWOOD
GLENDA BELL 5YO GREY GELDING 64.0KG P N Flood, D A Rodda, Mrs T A Rodda, C Lohrey, B A Holzinagel, A Farrell, A T Steel, J V J Lonergan, K J O'Brien, Mrs R K Blanch & L Flood Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start 5th of 8 at Emerald Bm50 on March 30 over 1000m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Sensationabull with 62kg at $3. The run before that 9th of 12 at Pakenham Cg&E Bm58 on March 7 over 1400m, 11 len behind Rock The Bar with 56.5kg at $21. Working up to a win. Worth following. |
11 MITCH GORING |
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| 3 | x3701 |
PAPER COWBOY
TREVOR THOMAS 5YO B/BR GELDING 63.0KG T B Thomas, Mrs K J Thomas, B C Andrews, N R Guntzler, J Carmody & R Carter At the latest run scored a big 6 len win at Gympie 2yo+ Mdn-Sw April 13 over 1030m defeating Platinum Rose carrying 56.5kg at $6. The run before that 10th of 12 at Toowoomba Mdn on March 28 over 1300m, slow going 18 len behind All Win with 58kg at $101. Maiden winner last start and worth including. |
2 JACE MCMURRAY |
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| 4 | 184x4 |
THE STONE MASON
RODNEY HAY 5YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG R T Hay Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after six months 4th of 9 at this track Bm45 on April 13 over 1075m, 2.5 len behind Sensationabull with 61.5kg at $12. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Mungindi Bm50 on July 1 over 1200m, 2 len behind Rogue Star carrying 58kg at $10. Each way. |
10 MS T CHAMBERS |
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COMMENTS
BOB MURRAY 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 62.0KG M D Murray & C J Murray Last start ran last of 9 at Rockhampton 0 - 55 on April 5 over 1500m, on a wet track; 24 len behind Sir Grace with 57kg at $151. Before that ran last of 9 at Monto 0 - 55 on March 23 over 1200m, 15 len behind Yule My Hero with 57kg at $21. Draws well but predicted to struggle. |
3 BRENDAN NEWPORT |
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| 6 | 60x46 |
OBLIQUITY
CLINTON TAYLOR 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 62.0KG A N Walters, M Robinson, B Budge, Blackhawks (Mgr: S J Sheppard), C K Taylor, A M Finn, R L Peel & Mrs S K Walters Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 10 at Rockhampton Cl1 on April 5 over 1100m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Celestial Harbour with 55.5kg at $8. Last start 6th of 12 at Rockhampton Cl1 on April 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Hell with 55.5kg at $13. Expected to perform well. |
9 LESLIE TILLEY |
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CRAIGLEA ETNA
KRYSTLE JOHNSTON 4YO BLACK MARE 61.0KG S M Johnston, Mrs M L Johnston, W A Johnston, Miss K J E Johnston, J J Johnston & J J Johnston Dual acceptor. Resumes. Finished off last campaign second of 11 at Kilcoy Bm45 January 26 over 1100m, 5 len behind Masterplan carrying 62kg at $2.80. Previously first up; seventh of 10 at Nanango Clb February 11 2023 over 800m, 3.5 len behind Hero's Trinket with 57.5kg at $13. Can return with a bold run. |
4 NIKKI OLZARD |
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| 8 | 26991 |
RUBY LAGO
ALAN JONES 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 61.0KG A J Jones & J M Thomas Resumes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently won by 1.0 len at Gladstone 2yo+ Mdn-Sw March 30 over 1194m defeating Mont Royal carrying 56kg at $3. The run before that second last of 10 at Monto 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 23 over 1000m, 8 len behind Lord Vader with 57.5kg at $6. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again. |
5 BRODIE MOFFAT |
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TOM ROCKS
DANE MCKINNON 6YO BAY MARE 61.0KG D L McKinnon Resumes after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Mackay Cl3-Sw January 5 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Jerle with 56.5kg at $14. Previously first up; ran last of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm58 June 26 over 1000m, 12 len behind Far Enough with 59kg at $19. Anticipating a bright start to this prep. |
12 COREY SUTHERLAND |
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MISS DAURIAN
DARRYL JOHNSTON 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 60.0KG D M Johnston & E D Summers Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 8 at Emerald Bm50 on March 30 over 1000m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Sensationabull with 56kg at $5. Second run from a spell 3rd of 9 at this track Bm45 on April 13 over 1075m, 2.25 len behind Sensationabull with 60kg at $6. Forward showing expected. |
8 PAUL HAMBLIN |
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| 11 | 36865 |
QUEENSLANDER
JOHN MANZELMANN 5YO BROWN MARE 59.0KG J H Manzelmann & P & L Maguire P/L Last start 5th of 8 at Bowen Cl3-Sw on April 20 over 1000m, 5 len behind Outback Action carrying 54.5kg at $12. The start before that second last of 7 at Moranbah 0 - 60 on March 23 over 1170m, 15 len behind Karbors with 55kg at $3.80. Strong winning hope. |
7 TOM ORR |
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| 12 | 48x67 |
CANTOR
DAMIEN RIDEOUT 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG D S Rideout Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 9 at Monto 0 - 55 on March 23 over 1200m, 6 len behind Yule My Hero with 55.5kg at $13. Last start 7th of 9 at this track Bm45 on April 13 over 1075m, 4.5 len behind Afroginasock carrying 58.5kg at $10. Draws the fence but the positives end there. |
1 ALISHA DONALD |
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| 13 | 600x3 |
MISS RINEHART
DENIS SCHULTZ 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG D J Schultz Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 10 at Gympie Bm45 on April 13 over 1030m, 6 len behind Babu King with 56kg at $8. Previously second-up 4th in a small field at Rockhampton Mdn on June 23 over 1100m, 11 len behind Penman carrying 55kg at $61. Others offer greater appeal. |
6 MCKENZIE APEL |
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