Doomben   25 Feb 2017
 
GOING: G(3)

Prive249 Restaurant Plate (C3) 1200m

Track: GOOD 4   Mostly Clear   Rail: True Position Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.46).  

Strong tempo anticipated and Dreams Aplenty looks the most likely to lead. A run of about 300m to the turn out of the back straight. Big field and plenty of speed engaged so good barriers will play a role. For that reason the promising 3YO DREAMS APLENTY out of the inside gate looks tough to beat. Has not raced since failing at his only run last campaign in the Danehill Stks down the Flemington straight. Counted amongst his best runs prior to that a very close 2nd in the Sires Produce at this track over 1350m as a Winter 2YO. Speedy customer who will give them something to catch while fresh. JUST ORM improved sharply last start to score over 1050m at this track despite being caught off the track. Continues to improve and like the fact that Jim Byrne stays aboard; he his piloted this gelding to both his wins. BOLD ADVENTURE scored a stunning victory first up over 1100m at Ipswich, coming from a rearward position on the corner to win running away. That was his first run since switching from Tulloch Lodge so further improvement seems likely. COURTZA KING, FRENCH CONCESSION and VINTAGE BEAUTY are racing well and can keep improving. SUGGESTED PLAY: Dreams Aplenty straight out resuming back in grade.
1 6119x ARTHUR LE ROI
STEVE TREGEA
11YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Windemere Stud Syn (Mgr: S Tregea)
Resuming after eight months. Finished off last preparation when - didn't handle going; ran last at Eagle Farm 3yo Plate in Jul last year over 1500m, on heavy track; 13-1/4 len behind Mr Epic with 57kg. First up last campaign 3rd of 9 runners at this track 3yo Hcp in Apr last year over 1200m, 1-3/4 len behind Stella Ombra carrying 56kg. Expect bold showing.
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EMMA LJUNG
Red And White Halves, Red Cap
2 9x502 EARNHART
MICHAEL LAKEY
12YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
C Essex, C Garrard
Last start inconvenienced early stages and inconvenienced near 800m; got back early 2nd in a small field at Gold Coast Hcp (C3) Feb 11 over 1200m, a head behind Redsson carrying 55.5kg. Run before 10th of 12 runners at this track Plate (C3) Jan 26 over 1050m, 7-3/4 len behind Tarzan with 59kg. A lesser chance.
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G COLLESS
Dark Blue, Pale Blue Crossed Sashes, White Sleeves, Red Seams, Pale Blue And Black Quartered Cap
3 322x1 RHYME NOR RHYTHM
LINDSAY HATCH
11YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs T A Hatch & C Sukkar
Scratched.
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Red, Yellow Stars And Sleeves, Red Stars Sleeves
4 70x10 TARZAN
STUART KENDRICK
11YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs T Kendrick, D J Dawson, Mrs S A Gagel, Ms K G Williamson, G R Small, S W Kendrick, Kilto Park Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: N D Bell), Wilko's Racing (Mgr: J Wilkinson) & Triars (Mgr: R W Collins)
Scratched.
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Royal Blue, Yellow Checks And Armbands
5 267x1 BOLD ADVENTURE
TOBY EDMONDS
11YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms X Huang, P A Jones, G B Medved, P J Mullen & Miss J Edmonds G1g Racing & Breeding (Mgr: Mrs T L Vogel)
Dual acceptor. Having second run back today. Fresh up after seven months odds-on favourite; always well back before the turn; won by 1-1/2 len Ipswich E&G Hcp (C2) Feb 9 over 1100m defeating Good To Be Great with 59kg. Previously second-up raced on the pace then 2nd of 13 runners at Wyong E&G (Bm65) in Jun last year over 1350m, on slow going 3/4 len behind Naranja with 59kg. Top chance, with upside.
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J LLOYD
Silver, Black Diamond Band, Collar And Sleeves, Black Cap With Silver Diamond
6 32x25 COURTZA KING
TONY GOLLAN
12YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
A R Warburton, J R Walz, A J Lamb, S C Lamont, D R W Cross, Mrs R L Cross, Mrs N M Green, N J Hutchison, M A Pope, C N James, G Riley, J C Williams, Triple Crown Syndications (Mgr: C H Ward) & Z U B Enterprises (Mgr: B M George)
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Comes off a 45 day let-up. First-up eased near 800m; came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 starters at Eagle Farm E&G Hcp (C2) Dec 28 over 1000m, 3/4 len behind Si Si Sequalo carrying 59.5kg. Last start 5th of 12 runners at Eagle Farm E&G Hcp (C3) Jan 11 over 1200m, 2-1/4 len behind Time To Torque carrying 59kg. Should be right in the finish.
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R FRADD
Red, White Triple Crown Syndications Logo
7 x1170 PAJADOS
SCOTT HENLEY
11YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss B L Bates & J B Reilly
Last start didn't finish the race at Gold Coast Hcp (C2) Feb 4 over 1200m. Before that 7th of 13 starters at Eagle Farm Plate (C3) Jan 21 over 1200m, slow track; 5-3/4 len behind Our Story carrying 57.5kg. Latest form makes this a pretty tough assignment.
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ADAM SEWELL
Maroon, White Diabolo, Yellow Halved Sleeves
8 21x39 CLANG'S VICTORY
DANIEL WANT
12YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
M J Dougherty & Mrs R F Dougherty
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up shifted in near post; held ground to the line 3rd of 8 starters at this track F&M Hcp (C3) Feb 1 over 1200m, a neck behind Star Of Night carrying 59kg. Second-up eased near 200m; couldn't go on with it; 9th of 14 starters at Grafton C'ship Qual-C5 Feb 13 over 1400m, 8-1/4 len behind Perfect Dare carrying 54kg. Making headway every start. Rates strongly.
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JAMES ORMAN
Cerise, Black Armbands And Cap
9 21x24 FRENCH CONCESSION
MICHAEL NOLAN
11YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Dr A R Miles, Mrs S J Miles, Mrs L M Minotti & B P Minotti
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming checked near 600m; made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 runners at this track Plate (C3) Jan 26 over 1050m, 1 len behind Tarzan with 57kg. Second run from a spell eased near 200m; ran on from midfield; 4th of 10 runners at this track F&M Hcp (C3) Feb 15 over 1110m, 4-1/4 len behind Doubt She's A Lady with 56kg. In fine form so must be respected.
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MS R WILLIAMS
Light Blue, Black Stripes, White Sleeves, Blue Cap
10 11521 FUTUREAL
RICKY VALE
11YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Springton Park Racing
Dual acceptor. Last start favourite; won by 1-3/4 len Rockhampton Plate (C3) Feb 10 over 1300m defeating Dennis Denuto carrying 55.5kg. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd in a small field at Rockhampton Plate (C3) Feb 2 over 1050m, a nose behind King Torio with 55.5kg. Better off avoiding.
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RON STEWART
Black, Pink Sleeves
11 2100x UNASSUMING
STEVE TREGEA
12YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Windemere Stud Syn (Mgr S Tregea)
Dual acceptor. Resumes after four months. Finished off last campaign when last at Eagle Farm Plate (C3) in Oct over 1830m, 8-1/2 len behind Saga Miss with 54kg. When resuming last campaign checked early stages; 2nd of 10 starters at Gold Coast F&M Hcp (C1) in Aug last year over 1400m, a head behind Ritzy's Command carrying 56.5kg. Looks up against it.
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MICHAEL MURPHY
Red, White Halves
12 49x11 VINTAGE BEAUTY
KRISTY BEST
11YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
D B Meers, D J Meers, Mrs F M Meers, Miss S M Meers,mrs K Best, S Ham, Mrs K Ham, Mrs C Sutherland & Miss Z White
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming won by 2-1/2 len Sunshine Coast Hcp (C1) Jan 22 over 1000m slow track defeating Stole The Show carrying 57.5kg. Second-up won by 1/2 len Sunshine Coast Hcp (C2) Feb 5 over 1000m defeating Kuznetsova carrying 57kg. Promising galloper. Go well here.
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MS T HARRISON
White, Orange And Black Striped Sleeves And Cap
13 0131x I'M A RIPPA
TONY GOLLAN
10YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms J Gollan, Mrs M L Trivett, Mrs D Hexter, Miss S F Critch, Mrs C M Mayne, Miss T Whellan, M Psaltis, Mrs F C Mansell, S Harper, Boyoboy (Mgr: P Connolly) & Ladies Golf Punt (Mgr: Mrs C J Pontin)
Scratched.
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LANI ALLEN
Lime, Gold Stars, Sleeves And Cap
14 0x051 JUST ORM
TONY GOLLAN
10YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms Z Daly, New Day, Tbar, Mrs H Downie, M J Humphreys, B Twomey, P S Polga, Mrs K L Polga, N G Galligan, A Locantro, L Fox, D L Spare, Miss T Whellan, J P Brooker, P W Cooke, D J Gifford, Mrs J Gollan, Mrs C F Whellan & J S Galligan
Last outing won by a head (wide throughout) this track Plate (C3) Feb 11 over 1050m defeating Dylan's Luck carrying 55kg. Race before ran wide during race and inconvenienced on straightening; made ground from midfield; 5th of 10 starters at Sunshine Coast 3yo Hcp Jan 28 over 1000m, 2-1/4 len behind Secret Mo with 56.5kg. Has been racing well. Top chance.
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J BYRNE
15 25x0x DREAMS APLENTY
J W ZIELKE
10YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Dovedeen Pty Ltd Synd (Mgr: E J Hartley)
Resuming from a lengthy break. Finished off last preparation lame after race; 11th of 12 runners at Flemington in the G2 Danehill Stakes in Sep last year over 1200m, on slow going 12-3/4 len behind Saracino with 56kg. Won previous preparation first up won by 3-1/4 len Sunshine Coast 2yo Mdn in Apr last year over 1000m defeating General Sidereus carrying 55kg. Look for bold run fresh.
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B EL-ISSA
Black, Red Sash, Striped Sleeves And Cap
16 24414 ALLENA
S STRAZZIERI
10YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs K A Roon, B J Roon, J N & N D Wenck
Last start 4th of 9 runners at Ballina (Bm65) Feb 17 over 1250m, 3/4 len behind Neurum Road with 52.5kg. Before that favourite; tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1-1/2 len Beaudesert Hcp (C1) Jan 26 over 1100m defeating Sheza Hotti carrying 55kg. Prepared to just watch today.
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N DAY
Red, White Diamond, Black Sleeves, White Diamonds, Red And Black Quartered Cap
17 51113 LIBELULA
TROY HALL
11YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Brown Place Pty Ltd (Mgr: F J Brown), Shane Haines Racing (Mgr: S M Haines), The Deck (Mgr: Mrs K S Hall), P Ryan, Mrs J R Hall, M J Gray, G R Hall, Mrs C A Ryan & K J R Hall
Useful type. Last start set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 7 starters at Sunshine Coast Hcp (C4) Feb 5 over 1300m, a long-neck behind She's Worthy carrying 54.5kg. Race before won by a nose Sunshine Coast Hcp (C2) Jan 22 over 1200m on rain affected going defeating Promiscuous with 55kg. Hard to knock on recent form.
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TIFFANI BROOKER
Purple, Orange Quarters, White Sleeves, White Cap, Purple Band
18 41216 YOU SAY NO WAY
TROY PASCOE
11YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs N M Pascoe & Miss T M Pascoe
Last start came from last and 6th of 11 starters at this track Plate (C3) Feb 11 over 1050m, 1-1/2 len behind Just Orm carrying 57kg. Before that tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 3/4 len (inconvenienced at start; overraced early stages) Toowoomba Plate (C3) Jan 14 over 1210m defeating Counter Meal carrying 52.5kg. Needs plenty of luck to trouble the top few here.
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Black, White Star, Red And White Stars Sleeves And Cap