Vale Don Storey (Bm75) 1550m Track: GOOD 3 Mostly Clear Rail: Out 3m Entire. (Pent: 4.6). |
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Not a great deal of early pace. Golden Organic and African Academy should each be prominent. Good speed expected here from Gresham, Revolver, Golden Organic and African Academy. GRESHAM looks a much improved horse this time in. Was only narrow in defeat last start over the mile in what was a brave effort. Was well backed on that occasion and with the benefit of the mile run under the belt will prove very hard to hold out here on speed. The one to beat. KING HEWITT was good last start at Wyong in a weaker race than this, but does look up to the grade. Will need luck from an awkward gate here but has the form to be competitive here. REVOLVER is in consistent form and will no doubt appoint himself well again here. Up in trip looks a plus and the rider will have options from the inside gate. SUGGESTED PLAY: Gresham straight out.
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ASHKANND
RICHARD LITT 13YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Galletta Constructions Co Pty Ltd Resumes after five months. Finished off last preparation inquiry into performance; 7th of 8 runners at Warwick Farm 3yo+ (Bm80) in Dec last year over 2110m, 5-1/4 len behind Paragon with 56.5kg. Previously first up; jumped awkwardly and lacerations; 7th of 13 starters at Rosehill 3yo+ (Bm85) in Jun last year over 1500m, in the wet; 4-1/2 len behind Liapari with 51kg. Other runners rate better and would prefer the place. |
2 NICOLAS BARZALONA |
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COOLCRAFT
GWENDA MARKWELL 12YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG M B Sandblom Last outing 8th of 13 runners at this track 3yo+ E&G (Bm74) May 2 over 1250m, 3-3/4 len behind Easy Eddie with 60kg. The start before that; hampered early stages; 5th of 10 runners at Rosehill 3yo+ (Bm83) Apr 2 over 1300m, 3-3/4 len behind Dissolute with 56kg. Prefer others here. |
4 C LEVER |
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3 | 10254 |
CEDARWOOD
CHRIS WALLER 9YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG T W Hedley, Mrs J L Cooke-Hedley, B J McDonald, T W Hedley, J McDonald, J McDonald, Mrs N A McDonald & R J Schumacher Last outing made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 10 starters at this track 3yo+ (Bm76) May 2 over 1550m, 3-3/4 len behind Seaway carrying 58.5kg. Start before made ground from midfield; 5th of 8 starters at Kembla Grange 3yo+ Hcp (C2) Apr 26 over 1400m, 1 len behind Nicochet carrying 58kg. Racing consistently but prefer a few others here. |
3 LEE MAGORRIAN |
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GRESHAM
CHRIS WALLER 9YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Paramount Racing (Mgr: Ms K M Wood), Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P D Felgate), Mrs M Hanslow, C Olliver, Boeara Holdings (Mgr: Ms D A Dunphy), D A Henderson, W R Cook, Ms R A Blake, Mrs M H Roberts, R B T Aurisch, Mrs H A Aurisch, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook & J And T Racing (Mgr: J Rose) Impressive in recent runs. Last run jumped awkwardly; tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 runners at Warwick Farm 3yo+ (Bm74) May 9 over 1600m, 3/4 len behind Balmain Boy carrying 57.5kg. Before that favourite; won by 1/2 len Gosford 3yo Mdn in Mar over 1600m slow going defeating Semper Fidelis carrying 58kg. Solid run latest and rates a strong winning hope again. |
8 B SHINN |
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REVOLVER
CHRIS WALLER 10YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG A D Bourke & Miss S L Clane Useful type. Last outing 3rd of 14 starters at Warwick Farm 3yo+ (Bm74) May 16 over 1400m, 3-1/4 len behind Chapelco with 57.5kg. Race before jumped awkwardly; 6th of 10 starters at Rosehill 3yo+ (Bm80) May 5 over 1500m, 3 len behind Solo Mission with 54.5kg. Close to a win and fitter for this. Leading chance. |
1 JAMES MCDONALD |
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JOLLY HONOUR
CHRIS WALLER 9YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Mr & Mrs Philip Ng Yuk Wing And Michael Ng Mun Kit Second-up today. Fresh up after three months laid in in the straight; came from midfield; 2nd of 7 runners at Scone Hcp (C1) May 11 over 1600m, 1-3/4 len behind Surjin with 59.5kg. Previously second-up won by 1-3/4 len (checked near 1000m; overraced middle stages) Newcastle E&G Mdn in Dec last year over 1400m defeating Kingston Heath carrying 57.5kg. Expect improvement here 2nd up. |
6 T ANGLAND |
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KING HEWITT
KIM WAUGH 10YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG M E Waugh, B C Mosley, J E Mosley, C J Mosley, R P Barwick & 10 Amigos 10 (Mgr: P J Gilbert) Recent form hard to fault. Last outing odds-on favourite; raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 1-1/4 len (laid out near turn) Wyong Hcp (C1) May 3 over 1600m slow going defeating Uncle Rodriguez carrying 59kg. The run before inquiry into performance and hampered early stages; 2nd of 8 runners at Wyong Hcp (C1) Apr 12 over 1600m, 1-1/2 len behind Penske carrying 59kg. Last start winner who rates highly again here. |
10 B AVDULLA |
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BOOMTOWN RAT
EDWARD O'ROURKE 9YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG S J Andrew, A P Jackwitz, B A Arndt, J W Harrison, T C Jackson, B H Endicott-Davies, D C Batchelor, K Willis, L J Alexander, S J Paterson, G S Mellors, K D Butler, Mrs C J Butler, I G Allen, Ms L Allen & S Parchert Useful type. Last start won by 1 len (checked at start) Gosford (Bm60) Apr 25 over 1600m defeating Zaze with 61kg. Start before slowly away; 11th of 13 starters at Newcastle Hcp (C1) Mar 31 over 1400m, 5-1/2 len behind Excelsior with 58.5kg. Up in grace but will be doing it's best work late. |
9 ADAM HYERONIMUS |
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GOLDEN FANS
MATTHEW VELLA 10YO GREY GELDING 56.0KG Golden Pistols Racing Syndicate Last start hampered near 100m; raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 runners at Hawkesbury Hcp (C1) May 10 over 1400m, 2-1/4 len behind Sweet Deal with 61kg. Start before rolled along in front and was edged out late 3rd of 8 runners at Kembla Grange 3yo+ Hcp (C2) Apr 26 over 1400m, 1/2 len behind Nicochet carrying 59kg. Wide draw a test. |
11 J PARR |
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AFRICAN ACADEMY
A & E CUMMINGS 9YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Mrs K Ponsonby & G Brown Recent form impressive for this race. Last start even money favourite; won by 1 len (hampered near 200m) Hawkesbury 3yo Mdn May 10 over 1600m defeating Hiero carrying 59.5kg. Start before overraced early, middle stages; with blinkers first time; 3rd of 7 starters at Randwick 3yo Mdn Apr 25 over 1400m, 2-1/4 len behind Stryke Rock with 57kg. Won last start and looks well suited again. |
13 C W BROWN |
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MOONDANCER
CHRIS WALLER 9YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mrs M Cunningham, Ms V Velt & Mrs H Phelan Having second run back today. First-up after five months raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 1-1/2 len Newcastle 3yo Mdn May 8 over 1400m on rain affected going defeating Aruba with 57kg. Previously second-up hampered at start and lost a plate; 7th of 11 starters at Hawkesbury 3yo Mdn in Dec last year over 1400m, 3-1/2 len behind Godunov carrying 57kg. In winning form but facing tougher challenge here. Needs to improve further. |
5 G SCHOFIELD |
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VOLPE
DANNY WILLIAMS 10YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG D V Hebb Impressive in recent runs. Last outing eased near 1200m; ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 starters at Rosehill 3yo+ Highway-C3 May 5 over 1500m, a long-neck behind Valree with 59kg. The start before that; 3rd of 13 starters at Canberra (Bm67) Apr 20 over 1400m, 1-1/4 len behind Croix De Vie carrying 59.5kg. In the money latest and among the chances here. |
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ALL TOO SWEET
J G SARGENT 9YO CHESTNUT GELDING 53.0KG A W Bakos Third-up today. Resuming jumped awkwardly; raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last at Kembla Grange E&G Hcp (C1) Apr 26 over 1200m, 8-1/2 len behind Siam carrying 58kg. Last start jumped awkwardly and overraced middle stages; 10th of 11 starters at Hawkesbury Hcp (C1) May 10 over 1400m, 7-1/4 len behind Sweet Deal carrying 59kg. Will need plenty of improvement to feature. |
7 ANDREW ADKINS |