Quirindi   30 Apr 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

NORTH WEST FARM MACHINERY MAIDEN HANDICAP 1000m

Track: SOFT5   Rain (Max: 22)   Rail: True. (Pent: 4.38).  

Lockdown Lad can lead and they should run along. LOCKDOWN LAD (3) peaks off two near misses and gets the key jockey switch to the top hoop. He's been freshened and finds a winnable assignment. FLEET FOOTED (7) has switched from a Victorian barn on a 30-day return. This may be a touch short but has superior figures and will get every chance from an inside gate. Wary. BENT AS HELL (5) has a key gear addition and can go better third-up.In the mix. NO MORE ROMANCE (2) debuts for the Morgan yard. Has switched from a Sydney stable and the late betting will guide to his prospects. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Lockdown Lad.
1 MANIK
SCOTT SINGLETON
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
L A Matthews, G R Colbourn, K J Hale, A Hale, D Hartley & C Amalraj
Three-year-old gelding (No Nay Never - Sugar Rose) will no doubt benefit from the three trials prior to his debut today. Last trial second in a Scone trial over 1000m April 17. Betting watch.
11
BILLY CRAY
Tartan, Red Diamond, Red Sleeves And Cap
2 NO MORE ROMANCE
CODY MORGAN
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd
Three-year-old gelding (More Than Ready - Vienna Romance) will no doubt benefit from the three trials leading in today's debut. Last trial sixth over 1000m in a Tamworth trial on April 8. Keep safe.
8
GRANT BUCKLEY
Green, Yellow Star And Armbands
3 2x523 LOCKDOWN LAD
S C JONES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Group One Thoroughbreds (J Azzopardi), J Azzopardi, Group One Gruinard Bay (J Azzopardi), Sneaky Beers (M Mccrohon), B O'Neill, R Swan, Ms M Leon, J Jokantas, Fantastic Four (B Mcquillan), G W White, N Douglass, J Neill, B King, C Morgan, Miss M Matthews, J Pickering, B Houghton, R Bevan & G Baldock
Resumes off a 53 day let-up. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Dubbo Mdn on March 8 over 1100m, long-neck behind So You Suggest carrying 57.5kg at $4.50. The race before that 2nd of 12 at Tamworth Mdn-Sw on February 16 over 1000m, on a slow track; nose behind Keitany carrying 57.5kg at $4. Go close.
7
AARON BULLOCK
ORANGE, BLACK GROUP ONE THOROUGHBREDS LOGO
4 ALPINE JESS
JOHN RAMSEY
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
Ramsey Pastoral Pty Ltd
Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old filly by Vancouver out of Perisher Valley. Trialled a while ago and finished eighth on February 1 at Hawkesbury over 1000m. Others make more appeal.
10
Green, White Braces, Yellow Hooped Sleeves And Cap
5 45 BENT AS HELL
RODNEY OLLERTON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Whitegate Pastoral (Mgr: A S Price)
Raced twice to date. At debut, 4th of 11 at Newcastle Mdn on March 21 over 900m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Callistemon with 54kg at $10. Last start 5th of 11 at Scone Mdn on April 16 over 900m, 4.5 len behind Capitamy with 56.5kg at $21. Can figure in the finish.
5
MITCH STAPLEFORD
Orange, Blue Hoops
6 7447x CALLIE COOL
JEREMY SYLVESTER
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
Miss S K Hewson, N Jackson, W J Murray, J A Sylvester & Mrs L Jackson
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Kempsey Mdn-Sw December 18 over 1000m, 6 len behind Kevin Mckeen carrying 55.5kg at $16. On debut fourth of 9 at Armidale F&M Mdn October 9 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Leica Model with 56.5kg at $41. Faces a tough essay.
1
MIKAYLA WEIR
RED, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK CAP
7 74344 FLEET FOOTED
RAY HARTLEY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
L F Hatch, Mrs K L Hatch & D J Hatch
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start 4th of 9 at Stawell 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 31 over 1300m, 6 len behind Keepmeinthelope carrying 58kg at $15. Before that 4th of 13 at Terang 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 23 over 1200m, 4 len behind The Upgreyed carrying 56kg at $11. Watch for quick improvement.
2
ROBBIE DOWNEY
PALE GREEN, BLACK ARMBANDS, QUARTERED CAP
8 06666 JOYFUL JINK
L K ROBERTS
6YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
T Ernst, I R Everett & L K Roberts
Last start eased back early on 6th of 10 at Scone Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 16 over 1100m, 5 len behind In Summer carrying 57kg at $61. The race before that 6th of 8 at Dubbo Mdn-Sw on April 7 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Always A Saint carrying 57kg at $8.50. Needs to show more.
6
JAKE PRACEY HOLMES
Green, White Sash, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
9 7478x LUNA LEE
PAUL PERRY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs C L Perry
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Scone Mdn-Sw December 19 over 1100m, 12 len behind Tarabeau with 55.5kg at $81. On debut ran last of 7 at Newcastle F&M Mdn October 14 over 1200m, 10 len behind Just In Time with 56.5kg at $81. Has claims.
9
BLAKE SPRIGGS
YELLOW, PINK AND BLACK CHECKED SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, PINK AND BLACK CHECKED ARMBANDS, PINK CAP
10 60 MISS HEROIC
MICHAEL DYKES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
M Dykes & Mrs P L Dykes
Raced two times to date. At very long odds at debut, got back early 6th of 10 at Moree Mdn-Sw on April 2 over 950m, 3.5 len behind Cotton Sox with 53.5kg at $61. Last start did the work up front then tired ran last of 10 at Scone Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 16 over 1100m, 8 len behind In Summer with 53.5kg at $151. May need another.
3
PATRICK SCORSE
Brown, White Maltese Cross, Armbands And Cap
11 46423 SISTER JOSEPHINE
P M FARRELL
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
P M Farrell, A T Maher & Mrs M B J Maher
Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Great Siege with 56.5kg at $19. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at Mudgee Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 31 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind Water Lad carrying 52.5kg at $26. This is within her grasp.
9
ELLA DREW
ROYAL BLUE, RED DIAMOND BAND AND POM POM
12 7740x TAKE THE HINT
RODNEY OLLERTON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss S Ollerton
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 12th of 14 at Muswellbrook Mdn-Sw May 21 over 1280m, 9 len behind Rapbidash with 57kg at $101. On debut with blinkers first time; fourth of 10 at Canberra Mdn-Sw November 25 2022 over 1000m, 7 len behind Star To Fall with 57.5kg at $101. Faces a tough essay.
4
D MCLELLAN
BLUE, WHITE HOOPS, RED SLEEVES AND CAP