Hygain (Bm64) 1600m Track: SOFT 6 Rain Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.76). |
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Speed to come from Bright Lights Baby, Shintaro and Bob's Hope. Catechesis goes fast and will tow this field along at a decent clip over the mile. Talented 4yo MURPHY looks well placed back to this grade. Was resuming from a six week break when he ran on powerfully to finish runner up over 1400m at this track two starts ago, then struggled a little last time out in a BM78. From gate two at this level is the one they have to beat. Chris Waller's BRIGHT LIGHTS BABY can box-seat from the inside gate and is capable of returning to form today. Disappointing run last start over this trip at Pakenham where she showed pace but knocked up to finish down the track. A few gear changes here might swing her fortunes. Darren Weir's CHEQUERED FLAG added to his collection of placings with a closing 3rd over this journey at Pakenham last start. Former Kiwi who has adapted well to Australian racing and is ready to peak now. MEOWIE WOWIE has been hitting the line well - major player. SUGGESTED PLAY: Murphy straight out.
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SHINTARO
JANE BAKER 12YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG P W McKenna, P J McKenna, Miss D McKenna, Mrs R McKenna, N McKenna, M Percival, Ms K Heading, Ms S Klein D Barry, M Barry & On The Right Track Last outing failed to make an impression; 5th of 13 runners at Stawell (Bm64) Apr 16 over 1600m, 2-1/4 len behind Unrealistic with 59.5kg. Before that 3rd of 8 runners at Warrnambool (Bm64) Mar 17 over 1300m, 1-3/4 len behind Jester Halo with 60.5kg. Hard to make a winning case for. |
8 MELISSA JULIUS |
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BOB'S HOPE
LUKE OLIVER 13YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG Mrs M R Faithfull, Miss L Rushby, Miss E Ryan & Mrs M Rushby Last start shifted out at start; 10th of 12 starters at Sandown-Hillside (Bm70) Apr 5 over 1600m, 8-3/4 len behind Bel Burgess with 58kg. Race before ran wide during race and vetted - no abnormalities; 4th of 9 runners at Stony Creek (Bm64) Mar 12 over 1600m, slow track; 4-3/4 len behind Fontein Lad with 61.5kg. Can't recommend him in this. |
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ZARALILY
HEATH CONNERS 12YO BAY MARE 60.0KG H M Conners, Ms A S McDonald & C Throup Having second run back today. Fresh up after eight months ran last at Sandown-Hillside (Bm70) Mar 29 over 1800m, 9-1/4 len behind Le Boss carrying 57.5kg. Previously second-up hampered at start; 6th of 7 starters at Geelong Synthetic (Bm70) in Aug last year over 2200m, 12-1/4 len behind Macrobius with 58.5kg. Can't see her improving on fresh performance. |
7 MICHAEL DEE |
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CHEQUERED FLAG
DARREN WEIR 12YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG P A Willetts, L K Nash, J Capo, D J Gabbedy, A R Watkins & Mrs C N Taylor Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran wide during race; held ground to the line 3rd of 7 starters at Pakenham Park Hcp (C1) Mar 23 over 1600m, 3-1/4 len behind Northern Charm with 59.5kg. Second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 starters at Pakenham Park Hcp (C1) Apr 13 over 1600m, 1-3/4 len behind Lady Provocateur with 60kg. Should be right in the finish. |
5 D YENDALL |
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MURPHY
MICHAEL KENT 11YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG W S Pelchen, T N Porter, Mrs B E Porter, Mrs V L Pelchen, Miss J L Porter, Miss K L Pelchen & Miss C W Pelchen Last start slowly away and overraced early stages; ran on from midfield; 7th of 12 starters at this track (Bm78) Apr 12 over 1600m, on slow going 2-3/4 len behind Elite Tiger with 54kg. The run before eased at start and hampered near 600m; 2nd of 7 runners at this track (Bm64) Mar 21 over 1400m, on slow going 3/4 len behind Vellastar carrying 58.5kg. Genuine contender under these conditions. |
2 L NOLEN |
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ROLDANA
JAMIE EDWARDS 11YO GR/B MARE 58.0KG M P Palmer, Mrs E M Palmer, E Evans, S O'Brien, G Kennedy & Mrs J Shaw Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up slowly away; 5th in a small field at Sandown-Lakeside (Bm64) Mar 1 over 1200m, 13-1/4 len behind Bastille with 56kg. Second-up got back early 3rd of 8 starters (slowly away (5l); overraced early stages; trial to steward's satisfaction) at Geelong 3yo+ F&M (Bm64) Apr 4 over 1525m, slow track; 3-3/4 len behind Macattack carrying 60kg. Capable of a strong show here. |
9 N CALLOW |
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MEOWIE WOWIE
R J BLACKER 12YO BAY MARE 57.0KG G R Dwyer & Mrs J T Dwyer Racing well. Last run came from midfield; 2nd of 12 starters at Pakenham Park Hcp (C1) Apr 13 over 1600m, a long-neck behind Lady Provocateur with 57.5kg. Race before won by 2-1/2 len (slowly away) Wangaratta 3yo+ Mdn Mar 31 over 1400m defeating Bel Sands with 56.5kg. Continues to make headway. Top chance. |
3 D W STACKHOUSE |
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CATECHESIS
R F DONAT 13YO BAY MARE 56.0KG R F Donat, Mrs B J Donat & N D Hancock Last start won by 1-1/4 len Kerang (Bm58) Apr 15 over 1400m defeating Powersati carrying 57.5kg. The run before vetted - no abnormalities; struggled in the run; 10th of 14 starters at Kyneton (Bm58) Mar 20 over 1875m, 11-1/2 len behind Lycurgus with 58kg. Fitness an issue. Should need run. |
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D'GREAT LIGHT
CHRIS WALLER 10YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG D'Great Stable (Mgr: T P Tang) Last run sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 10 runners at Pakenham Park 3yo+ F&M (Bm64) Apr 13 over 1600m, 3-3/4 len behind Northern Charm carrying 58kg. The start before that; 2nd of 14 starters at Sandown-Hillside 3yo (Bm64) Apr 5 over 1600m, 1-1/2 len behind Spanner Head carrying 56.5kg. Looks a strong winning hope. |
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