Wyong   30 Mar 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

OLIVIERI'S FLORIST MAIDEN HANDICAP 1350m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 24)   Rail: True.  

Genuine tempo with the speedy Star Blazer leading the way. PARADE GROUND (3) was strong first up chasing a home a horse that’s won again since. Rising in trip looks close to a breakthrough win. O’SO DEMANDING (6) has boxed on well over shorter trips in two runs since resuming. Against similar company retains a real chance in this line up. GOOD ONCE (1) is a query at this trip but has been thereabouts all campaign. Drawn poorly but never far away. STAR BLAZER (4) disappointed first up in city grade but should find this easier. Gets another looks from the rails draw. SUGGESTED PLAY: Parade Ground win.
1 2x432 GOOD ONCE
JOHN STEINMETZ
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J A Steinmetz & Mrs A V Steinmetz
Recent form sound. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Kembla Grange Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Kirragirl carrying 59kg at $8.50. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Nowra Cge Mdn-Sw on February 26 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Well Timed with 57.5kg at $4. Close to a win. One of the better chances.
9
KEAGAN LATHAM
DARK BLUE, RED SLEEVES, WHITE CAP, DARK BLUE SPOTS
2 3 OAKFIELD PEEWEE
DAMIEN LANE
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
B Mackenzie
At debut, raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at this track Mid Mdn on March 14 over 1300m, 6 len behind Hellbent On You carrying 58.5kg at $17. Good effort on debut but this looks a stern test.
8
GRANT BUCKLEY
Lime Green, Gold Maltese Cross
3 0x2x2 PARADE GROUND
JAMES CUMMINGS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Godolphin
Having second run back today. Last outing made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn-Sw on March 5 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Briasa carrying 58.5kg at $3.50. At only start last preparation sat on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Mdn on November 18 over 1300m, nose behind This Is The Moment with 56kg at $4.50. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
6
ASHLEY MORGAN
Royal Blue
4 46x6 STAR BLAZER
G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Gooree Stud (Mgr: Mrs J Tioseco), Belsin Thoroughbreds, Dr D S Chow, A D McClure, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Ms A M Stanton, A Zapantis, A G Stark & C R Thorn
Second-up. First-up after nearly two years led to the turn then faded 6th of 8 at Randwick Kensington Super Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Keep Your Cool with 59kg at $17. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw on August 18 2022 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Sumatra carrying 56.5kg at $8. Don't underestimate.
1
AMY MCLUCAS
Orange, Black Seams, White Sleeves, Black Cap
5 46 BOLD CHERIE
G RYAN & S ALEXIOU
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Supreme Thoroughbred Stud (Mgr: Mrs M Galluzzo), Newfan Pty Ltd (Mgr: S Galluzzo), V Alvaro, D Alvaro, R T Connors, G L Ackroyd, A M Hutchieson, Mrs M Simonetta & M D Simonetta
Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 9 at Orange Mdn on February 24 over 1290m, 3 len behind Kryal carrying 58kg at $2.50. Second-up from last on the turn 6th of 9 at Orange Mdn on March 11 over 1290m, 2 len behind Can Do Canto carrying 56kg at $6.50. Capable of improvement.
5
ALYSHA COLLETT
Blue, Gold Supreme Syndications Logo, Striped Sleeves and Cap
6 4x24 O'SO DEMANDING
BJORN BAKER
3YO  BR/BL  FILLY 55.0KG
Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), B E Risetto, A C Frogley, Mrs J A Frogley, D W Smith, T K C Racing (Mgr: W J Watson), G J Galvin, K Salagic, S M P C (Mgr: L Jesse), P R Ferris, B Garrigan & K R Ferrel
Third-up today. Resuming came from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Nowra F&M Mdn-Sw on February 26 over 1100m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Siovy Dane carrying 57.5kg at $3.50. Last start 4th of 9 at Kembla Grange Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Kirragirl with 56.5kg at $9. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
5
M BELL
ROYAL BLUE, GOLD BRACES, PALE BLUE ARMBANDS, ROYAL BLUE AND GOLD QUARTERED CAP
7 26x89 ROCKINFELLER
GREGORY MCFARLANE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
G S McFarlane, P Kyranides, D M Lyons, Berowra Battlers (Mgr: M G Fisher), The Macfadyen Racing (Mgr: J M Macfadyen), S Newberry, G Winter, S L Simmons, G R Bovis, V J Bovis, B J Kelly & J M C Fisher
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 9 at Hawkesbury Mid 4yo+ Mdn on February 13 over 1100m, 12 len behind Layin' Four carrying 57kg at $21. Last start ran last of 9 at Newcastle Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 1200m, 15 len behind Overview carrying 59kg at $101. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
4
MS JESS TAYLOR
WHITE, RED AND GREEN BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, RED AND GREEN ARMBAND, WHITE CAP, RED STRIPE
8 x8840 ROOM FOR SQUARES
JAMES PONSONBY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs K L Ponsonby, A H Martin, Dr J R Whitfeld, R B M Gibb, J W Gibb & J Stanley
At the latest run 12th of 14 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn-Sw on March 9 over 1100m, 11 len behind Love The Cube with 58.5kg at $67. The race before that 4th in a small field at this track Cg&E Mdn on February 22 over 1100m, slow going 5.5 len behind Eastern Front with 56.5kg at $101. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
7
A GIBBONS
RED, YELLOW DIAMOND SASH
9 x6888 SNEAKY WON
DAMIEN LANE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs D M Colley & Greenhaven Park Stud (Mgr: P A Colley)
Last start ran last of 8 at Kempsey Mdn on March 16 over 1250m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Jovial Kid carrying 54kg at $12. The run before that ran last of 8 at Nowra F&M Mdn-Sw on February 26 over 1100m, on a wet track; 17 len behind Siovy Dane carrying 57.5kg at $26. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
2
ANNA ROPER
RED, WHITE RABBIT, RED SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS, RED AND GREEN STRIPED CAP
10 36674 STONEGATE LANE
B M LAZZARINI
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms J Hardwicke, Ms J Munn, B M Lazzarini, Five Punters (Mgr: B Goff), S R Griffin & Miss K A Hardwicke
Last start 4th of 9 at Kembla Grange Prov Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Ausbred Nunya carrying 57kg at $17. The run before that 7th of 9 at Newcastle Mid Cl1-Sw on March 2 over 1850m, on a slow track; 25 len behind Wymark with 55kg at $51. Others rate better.
3
HEAVELON VAN DER HOVEN
NAVY BLUE, TURQUOISE SEAMS, TURQUOISE AND WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES, NAVY BLUE CAP, TURQUOISE SEAMS CAP