Moruya   27 Jun 2017
 
GOING: G

Stonefish Wines (Bm52) 1425m

Track: GOOD 4   Mostly Cloudy   Rail: True.  

Monterey Magic and River Drift the pacesetters. RIVER DRIFT bolted in to shed her maiden tag at Sapphire Coast last start on resuming. Produced the win with a bit up her sleeve and will be fitter for the outing. Can go on with things here. OUT OF THE NIGHT drops back from a Highway Handicap. Much better suited amongst this sort of company. Expect that River Drift will lead from Southern Gamble at an even tempo. RIVER DRIFT was having her first run for new trainer Terry Robinson when a devastating winner at Sapphire Coast last start over 1200m. Was competitive in Victoria last prep over seven furlongs but looks to have taken it to a new level now. Looks very hard to run down. SHOULDER CHARGE broke a win drought when successful last start over 1400m at Sapphire Coast, running on well to find the lead at the 150m mark and holding off a late challenge. No reason he cannot repeat the feat back on home soil. OUT OF THE NIGHT closed strongly to just miss a place over 1206m on the Canberra Acton track two starts back, then failed in town last time out. Better placed in this company so look for a return to form. ON OUR SELECTION was a barnstorming winner last start and is in the mix again. SUGGESTED PLAY: River Drift for the win. Looks promising.
1 64125 SOUTHERN GAMBLE
NEVILLE LAYT
12YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
D J Gorrel, C J Coleman, S R Jackson, G Kelso, Mrs F M Gorrel & Miss K E Gorrel
Freshened for 36 days. Last start hampered at start; sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 runners at Goulburn (Bm55) May 22 over 1600m, on slow going 7-3/4 len behind Volpe with 60.5kg. The run before tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 starters at Sapphire Coast Cup (Bm65) May 7 over 1600m, 2-3/4 len behind Jacakaizane carrying 55.5kg. Would be better placed in something easier.
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A LAYT
Purple, Old Gold Checks, White Sleeves And Cap
2 x0564 GOODLOOKIN'ROOSTER
AARON CLARKE
14YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A Clarke, Miss P Young, R Walker & J Sullivan, McHarkempensull Synd (Mgr: N Pengelly) Forever Young Synd (Mgr: W Scanlan)
Last run slowly away; ran on strong from last on the turn; 4th of 7 runners at Bathurst (Bm60) Jun 6 over 1400m, 1-3/4 len behind I'm No Phony carrying 56.5kg. The start before that; slowly away; got back early 6th of 12 starters at Canberra (Bm55) May 10 over 1400m, 4-1/2 len behind Friskee One carrying 59.5kg. Can hit back hard here. Top hope.
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R BENSLEY
Lime, Black Chevron And Stars Sleeves, Lime Cap, Black Peak
3 6x871 ON OUR SELECTION
ROB POTTER
14YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P Giorgievski, Miss D S Walsh & R Walsh
Last outing ran on strong from last on the turn and won by 3/4 len (overraced early, middle stages; laid in in the straight) Gundagai (Bm55) Jun 8 over 1400m slow going defeating Cod Rock with 57kg. Run before overraced early, middle stages; 7th of 10 runners at Queanbeyan (Bm55) in Apr over 1460m, 10-1/4 len behind Southern Gamble carrying 58kg. Rates well. Big chance.
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SIMON MILLER
Green, Yellow Stars, Blue Sleeves, White Armbands, Blue And Yellow Quartered Cap
4 l7771 MONTEREY MAGIC
GREG STEPHENS
10YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A Prisk
Last outing won by 5-1/4 len (inquiry into performance) Sapphire Coast Mdn Jun 11 over 1400m on heavy track defeating Titaness with 55.5kg. The run before sat on the pace before fading 7th of 13 runners at Sale 2yo Mdn Jun 1 over 1400m, slow track; 7 len behind Distant Sky with 58.5kg. Genuine contender under these conditions.
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CHELSEA MACFARLANE
Green And Red Hoops, White Horseshoe And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 13340 OUT OF THE NIGHT
K DRYDEN & S COLLINGS
12YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Laurel Oak Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: L J Mihalyka), R I Cullen, P R Morgan, L V Saville, R Coward, M A Jenkin, D A Jeffery, Dream Big Racing (Mgr: M R Neumann), P J Caldwell, D A Russell, F J Mooney, S N Travers & Mrs C Graham
Last start wide throughout; ran last at Rosehill 3yo+ Highway-C3 Jun 17 over 1500m, on a wet track; 19-1/4 len behind Zamex with 53kg. Before that 4th of 8 starters at Canberra Acton (Bm65) May 26 over 1206m, 1-3/4 len behind Crusader General carrying 55kg. Continues to improve. Looks suited.
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BROCK RYAN
White, Green Crossed Sashes, Red Sleeves And Cap
6 6x466 FLASH MAGIC
STEVE STEPHENS
12YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
M F Ward, D F Simmons, B G Grimmond, M R Powles, P J Powles, Ms T L Jude, Ms D Jude, M Coppock, Ms K Powles, P Hammond & Mrs L Hammond
Last run made some head-way from midfield; 6th of 9 runners at Sapphire Coast (Bm60) Jun 11 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6-1/2 len behind Shoulder Charge carrying 56.5kg. Race before wide throughout; 6th of 12 starters at Canberra Acton Hcp (C2) May 26 over 1280m, 4-3/4 len behind Murrmaid with 55.5kg. Has the ability to take this out.
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KAYLA NISBET
Black, Pink Sash, Grey Sleeves, Pink And Grey Quartered Cap
7 45x1 RIVER DRIFT
TERRY ROBINSON
10YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs L Spencer, G P Brilley & Mrs J M Brilley
Racing second-up today. Fresh up after six months favourite; won by 5-1/2 len Sapphire Coast 2&3yo Mdn Jun 11 over 1200m on heavy track defeating She's Got Bling carrying 56.5kg. Previously second-up overraced middle stages; 5th of 12 runners at Cranbourne 3yo+ F&M Mdn in Dec last year over 1400m, 3-3/4 len behind Phoenix Star carrying 56.5kg. She's improving with racing one of the main dangers.
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BRENDAN WARD
Black, White Sash, White Diamond Armbands, White And Black Hooped Cap
8 x5106 ARRONDISSEMENT
DANNY WILLIAMS
10YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
D H Keegan & Mrs D Bernstein
Last outing slowly away (2l); 6th of 11 starters at Goulburn Hcp (C1) Jun 19 over 1400m, on slow going 4-1/2 len behind Crafty Tycoon carrying 51kg. Start before slowly away (6l) and trial to steward's satisfaction; failed to make any headway during the race ran last at Nowra Hcp (C1) May 28 over 1400m, 9-3/4 len behind Yulong Baohu carrying 55kg. Has some claims but needs to find improvement.
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DEANNE PANYA
Navy Blue, Maroon Spots, Purple Sleeves, Maroon Cap
9 77481 SHOULDER CHARGE
CHICKA PEARSON
12YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss C Pearson
Useful type. Last run raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 1 len (inquiry into performance) Sapphire Coast (Bm60) Jun 11 over 1400m on heavy going defeating Striking Lago with 54kg. Race before lost a plate and lacerations; ran last at Sapphire Coast Cup (Bm65) May 7 over 1600m, 15-1/4 len behind Jacakaizane carrying 54kg. Capable of a strong show here.
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J GRISEDALE
Black, Orange Sash And Cap
10 933x7 MR BURNS
GREG BACKHOUSE
15YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
J & Mrs D L Pearson, Ms L Pearson, D Harkness, N Harrison & K Auert
Having second run back today. Fresh up after two months 7th of 12 starters at Canberra Acton (Bm53) Jun 9 over 1206m, 5-1/4 len behind Tougherthantherest with 56.5kg. Previously second-up 7th of 8 runners at Kembla Grange E&G (Bm60) in Nov last year over 1300m, 7-1/2 len behind Budderoo Knight carrying 56kg. First up effort suggests unlikely to be winning.
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SHAUN GUYMER
Lime Green, Black Hoops, Black Cap
11 567x6 BRUADAR
MICHELLE RITCHIE
19YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms P W Sweeney
Racing second-up today. Freshened for 36 days. Fresh up after six months 6th of 9 starters at Goulburn (Bm55) May 22 over 1200m, slow track; 3-1/4 len behind Pandeia carrying 55kg. Previously second-up wide throughout; 11th of 12 runners at Goulburn (Bm60) in May 2016 over 1400m, 10-1/2 len behind In A Jiffy carrying 58kg. Can't see him improving on fresh performance.
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MS JESS TAYLOR
Orange, Red Quarters, Dark Blue Sleeves
12 55165 RUSHMAN
JAMES CURTIS
14YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
M J Gatty & Mrs V M Gatty
Last outing 5th of 12 runners at Canberra Acton (Bm53) Jun 9 over 1206m, 3-1/2 len behind Tougherthantherest carrying 56kg. Run before ran last in a small field at Goulburn (Bm55) Apr 28 over 1400m, 5-1/2 len behind Elouera with 54kg. Might just sneak into multiples.
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BRODIE LOY
White, Royal Blue Yoke And Striped Sleeves
13 32248 EXCELLENT ORATORIO
JOHN MARZOL
13YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
J W Marzol & K M Goss
Last run 8th of 12 runners at Narrandera Hcp (C3) Jun 17 over 1400m, 4 len behind Class Clown with 54kg. Start before overraced middle stages and checked near 800m; came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 runners at Nowra Hcp (C1) May 28 over 1400m, 3-3/4 len behind Yulong Baohu carrying 52.5kg. Favour others today.
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RACHEL HUNT
Dark Blue, Aqua Sleeves, Quartered Cap