Theraces.Com.Au Surround Stks 1400m Track: SOFT 6 Rain Rail: True Position Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.64). |
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Easily one of the highlights of the afternoon with this year's renewal of the Group 2 Surround Stakes. Speed anticipated from Global Glamour, Lubiton, Pumpkin Pie and French Fern. OMEI SWORD has had a few setbacks but still happy to side her way as she is unbeaten fresh and the 1400m first up should suit. Admittedly she concedes a fitness edge to her main rivals, however given the Grand Final (Coolmore) is only two weeks away, expect her to be ready to rock'n'roll. Bowman legs back aboard and she should prove hard to beat. Global Glamour leads as was the case in the Light Fingers Stakes. May get some company from Lubiton. GLOBAL GLAMOUR is the class filly of the race and showed that most recently when making all here in the Light Fingers Stakes (1200m) against a host of the same rivals she faces again here. Is drawn to find the front with minimal fuss and a rise to 1400m should be beneficial. Hard to beat. OMEI SWORD won the Silver Shadow Stakes first up last campaign before closing well late for a second in the Golden Rose. Is unbeaten in her two prior first up outings. Stablemate FOXPLAY was charging home late into second behind Global Glamour when contesting the Light Fingers Stakes. She will be fitter for the run and boasts good second up credentials. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen to be with Omei Sword saving on Global Glamour.
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GLOBAL GLAMOUR
G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT 10YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG It's All About The Girls No 1 (Mgr: Mrs E Lawlor) & It's All About The Girls No 2 (Mgr: Mrs E Lawlor) Racing well. Last run won by a nose this track G2 Light Fingers Feb 13 over 1200m defeating Foxplay carrying 56kg. Race before quickly across from a wide gate to to settle just off the pace but gave ground in when 2nd of 16 runners at Gold Coast M.M. 3yo Gneas Jan 14 over 1400m, a neck behind Flying Jess with 57kg. Classy filly. Top elect. |
2 J PARR |
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2 | 114x2 |
FOXPLAY
CHRIS WALLER 10YO GR/B MARE 56.0KG Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang) Having second run back today. Fresh up after four months 2nd of 14 starters at this track in the G2 Light Fingers Feb 13 over 1200m, a nose behind Global Glamour carrying 56kg. Previously second-up won by a neck (inquiry into performance; hampered on straightening) this track G2 Tea Rose Stakes in Sep last year over 1400m defeating Skylight Glow carrying 56kg. Strong first up. Watch for her late again. |
10 TOMMY BERRY |
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LA BELLA DIOSA
MANDY & MATT BROWN 10YO BAY MARE 56.0KG T W Archer, G L Currie, Miss P B C Sipos, M L Gibson, G P Calder, Mrs D J Martin & B W Honeybone Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation winning won by 1-1/2 len Riccarton Park G1 1000 Guineas in Nov over 1600m defeating Bella Gioia with 56.5kg. Previously first up; hampered at start; 3rd of 11 runners at Riccarton Park 3yo Swp in Sep last year over 1000m, 2-1/4 len behind Starvoia with 54.5kg. Has some claims resuming. |
1 JASON COLLETT |
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OMEI SWORD
CHRIS WALLER 10YO BAY MARE 56.0KG C C Lai Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation jumped awkwardly and blocked for run near 200m; 2nd of 14 starters at Rosehill in the G1 Golden Rose in Sep last year over 1400m, 2-1/4 len behind Astern with 54.5kg. Previous preparation first-up won by 3-1/4 len this track G2 Silver Shadow in Aug last year over 1200m defeating Bacarella carrying 55kg. Suited first-up, rates well. |
9 HUGH BOWMAN |
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SPRIGHT
GARRY FRAZER 10YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Mrs A B White, Mrs J M Frazer, T G N White, B G Jones & Robrick Lodge (Mgr: G N White) Racing second-up today. First-up after four months rider lost whip; 3rd of 14 runners at this track in the G2 Light Fingers Feb 13 over 1200m, 1-3/4 len behind Global Glamour with 56kg. Previously second-up won by 2-3/4 len this track LR Brian Crowley in Oct last year over 1200m defeating Star Of Monsoon with 54kg. Minor claims. |
8 C W BROWN |
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FRENCH FERN
DAVID PAYNE 10YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Aston Bloodstock (Mgr: W J Mula), Luskin Park Racing Stud (Mgr P Whelan), D & M Payne Racing (Mgr: D L Payne), Morley Racing (Mgr: P Morley), Mrs E Morley, D Morley, Maxibeam Racing (Mgr: R C Beames), Mrs R J Mula, G W Aldridge & Mrs S Aldridge Having second run back today. Fresh up after a year overraced middle stages; ran on from midfield; 6th of 14 starters at this track in the G2 Light Fingers Feb 13 over 1200m, 4-1/4 len behind Global Glamour with 56kg. Previously second-up won by 3/4 len Canterbury 2yo Hcp in Jan 2016 over 1200m on rain affected going defeating Detective carrying 51.5kg. Can't see her improving on fresh performance. |
3 T ANGLAND |
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7 | 422x6 |
SEZANNE
CHRIS WALLER 10YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Greenwich Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J And Mrs L J Perry) Racing second-up today. Fresh up after three months inquiry into performance and lame after race; 6th of 11 starters at Rosehill 3yo+ F&M (Bm76) Jan 28 over 1350m, 3-1/4 len behind Invincible Gem with 60kg. Previously second-up tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a long-neck Canterbury 3yo+ F&M (Bm67) in Aug last year over 1200m slow going defeating Bells Of War carrying 58kg. Prefer stablemates Omei Sword and Foxplay. |
6 B AVDULLA |
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PUMPKIN PIE
DANNY WILLIAMS 10YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG Ms J Baker Last run raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 1-1/2 len Goulburn C'ships Qual-C5 Feb 18 over 1400m defeating Steel Frost with 54kg. The start before that; won by 3/4 len (jumped awkwardly) this track 3yo+ (Bm67) Jan 26 over 1400m slow going defeating Sound Works carrying 50kg. Find this unsuitable. Not ready yet. |
4 J FORD |
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9 | 311x9 |
ZENALICIOUS
L J BRIDGE 10YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Ms K E Harding, Mrs M S Thornett, Ms L M Holmes, Ms D A Arnold, T Rimmeld, Mrs C J McLean, Ms L Jenkins, H Cowan, Ms P Martin & Ms C E Howard Second-up today. First-up after five months 9th of 14 starters at this track in the G2 Light Fingers Feb 13 over 1200m, 8 len behind Global Glamour carrying 56kg. Previously second-up got back early 3rd of 8 starters at Canterbury 3yo Mdn in Sep last year over 1200m, slow track; 2-3/4 len behind Invincibella with 55kg. Not interested. |
7 TIM CLARK |
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10 | 231x5 |
LUBITON
BJORN BAKER 10YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG S N Gillard & Mrs L A Gillard Racing second-up today. First-up after two months struggled in the run; 5th of 14 starters at this track in the G2 Light Fingers Feb 13 over 1200m, 3-1/4 len behind Global Glamour with 56kg. Previously second-up hampered in straight; set the pace for much of the race 2nd in a small field at this track 3yo F (Bm66) in Nov over 1400m, a head behind Miss Ballantine with 60kg. Passing. |
5 G SCHOFIELD |