Flemington   30 Mar 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

Rubaroc Grand Handicap Classic 2000m

Track: GOOD 3   Clouds (Max: 24)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

General Assembly should lead and dictate terms. See no reason to jump off the exciting SEA WHAT I SEE (12). She's won all three starts this time in and was dominant at Caulfield Heath over 1800m last start at short odds. She looks a very promising daughter of Sea The Stars who will only continue to improve up in trip. Goes close. SIR ATLAS (6) was unlucky and arguably should've won the Caulfield Country Mile last start. No issue up in trip for him with upside to come. ARISTONOUS (7) isn't the most reliable conveyance but was better last week and does have talent. LAUDING (1) is racing very well and can measure up again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Sea What I See.
1 42211 LAUDING
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
MyRacehorse No. 1 (Mgr: B K Willis), Mrs R Bromwich, K Gorski, V J Nally, B J Nally, W J Roennfeldt & C Lineham
Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.5 len at Moonee Valley Bm70 March 8 over 2040m defeating Unthinkable carrying 61kg at $2.40. The start before that favourite; won by 2.75 len at Moonee Valley Bm70 February 23 over 2040m defeating Midnight Glow carrying 58.5kg at $3.30. Racing very well and should measure up.
11
B MELHAM
RED, BLACK MYRACEHORSE LOGO, RED SLEEVES, BLACK TWO CHEVRONS , BLACK CAP
2 10x68 SPECIAL ENVOY
G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
L M Nestadt, Australian Chinese Jockey Club Racing 7, Cavaliere Racing, S Loughrey, R I Goldbloom, P L Ward, G W Aldridge, R H Montague, J L Brooks, M W Heinz, Newfan Pty Ltd, B Danaher, Mrs S Lilley, D W Lilley, P J Butler, Mrs J E Butler, Mrs Z De Jersey, D De Jersey, D You & M A Slack-Smith
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Freshened for 43 days. Resuming faded in the straight second last of 7 at Rosehill Bm78 on January 20 over 1500m, 4 len behind Buillt with 60.5kg at $12. Second-up ran last of 8 at Canterbury Estar-Bm78 on February 16 over 1550m, slow going 13 len behind Ita with 61kg at $8. Not among the main chances.
4
JORDAN CHILDS
ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW EPAULETTES, ROYAL BLUE CAP
3 307x6 THE GOOD FIGHT
RACHAEL CUNNINGHAM
9YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
R J Goodwin, B S Dare,C J Keeffe,, Maltese Skippy (Mgr: B Johnston), C Lloyd, W Colban, W Chatterton, Miss K E Rawlings, K Parker, P Cunningham, M Doyle, J Pope, L Adamson, G J Triffett
Group 3 winner. Second run back. First-up after seven months from last on the turn 6th of 10 at Geelong Bm70 on March 16 over 1412m, 3.5 len behind Belthil carrying 60.5kg at $101. Previously second-up came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track Bm84 on May 20 over 2500m, slow going 1.5 len behind Mimi's Award carrying 61.5kg at $41. Needs to lift.
8
MICHAEL DEE
WHITE,Midnight Blue FIVE Stars
4 x3923 CLAIM THE CROWN
ANNABEL NEASHAM
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Miss K Parkes, J C Murray, J K Hill, G R Q Racing, L Catalano, A P Bekker, D Cicolella, Walker Racing & Bloodstock, Panarea, LIVING THE DREAM RACING, M W Lowe, Newport Rugby Dads, Hon. G J Williamson, G J P Van Ameyden & Four And A Half Asians
Group 3 placegetter. Form hard to fault. Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Yarra Valley Y Vly Cup on March 17 over 1968m, neck behind Suizuro carrying 54kg at $6.50. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track Bm84 on March 2 over 2000m, long-neck behind Aramco carrying 55.5kg at $6. Worth thought after getting close last time.
13
WINONA COSTIN
MAROON, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, YELLOW ARMBANDS AND CAP
5 311x4 LET'SBEFRANKBABY
R GRIFFITHS & M DE KOCK
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Drakenstein Stud (Mgr: Mrs G Rupert), L M Nestadt & G Barber
Group 3 winner. Second-up. First-up after 10 months 4th of 10 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 on March 13 over 1500m, 1.4 len behind Shove Over carrying 63kg at $11. Previously second-up 3rd of 15 at Morphettville in the G3 Auraria on April 15 over 1800m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Jennilala with 55kg at $4. Will be hard to hold out at this trip.
5
J MOTT
CORNFLOUR BLUE, WHITE SQUARE, CORNFLOUR BLUE CAP
6 5x612 SIR ATLAS
LINDSEY SMITH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
B J Spicer, Epic Racing (Mgr: K J Purves), D Boxshall, K J Matthews, Mrs M L O'Donnell, L O'donnell, A Van, E P Clarke, Mrs R L Clarke, A G Hartnell, Dr N J Hartnell, Mrs K Fox, Te Amo Mater (Mgr: G L Fox), M J Hayne & S Willoughby, Mr R Partington
At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 15 at Caulfield Country Mile on March 16 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Titan Of Choice with 60kg at $2.80. The run before that favourite; won by a head at Terang Bm64 March 5 over 1600m defeating Unseen Ruler with 63.5kg at $3. Progressive type who should relish this trip.
9
BEAU MERTENS
Yellow, Royal Blue Knight, Royal Blue Sleeves, yellow stripe, Yellow CAP,Royal Blue Star
7 06452 ARISTONOUS
ANNABEL NEASHAM
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
The Clan, D I Hollyman, E Lam Shin Cheung, G R Schintler, F J Cacciotti, P L Ward, C French, Ms K L Bytel, Mrs S Kaplan, H Kaplan, K Morgan, P Bolt, V Delimitros, A Rakowski, G J P Van Ameyden, Hon G J Williamson & G W Fielding, A F I Racing, ANR Aristonous & BLG Racing
Useful gelding. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Moonee Valley Bm84 on March 23 over 2040m, head behind Magnaspin carrying 55kg at $4.50. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track Bm84 on March 2 over 1600m, 6 len behind Another Wil with 55.5kg at $26. Better last time. Can win.
1
JYE MCNEIL
WHITE, RED CROSS, RED SLEEVES, RED AND WHITE QUARTERED CAP
8 543x7 GARACHICO
DOMINIC SUTTON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Flemington Bloodstock (Mgr: J G Sawford), D E A Sutton, Monument Hill (Mgr: G P Theodore), S Chappell, B J Smith, I J Riley, A I Cope, N Frangoulis, R McCaffrey, D K Spector, R & C Racing (Mgr: R J Bresnan), J A Mcleish, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh) & R A Ford
Group 3 placegetter. Second run back. First-up after four months got back early 7th of 10 at Yarra Valley Y Vly Cup on March 17 over 1968m, 6 len behind Suizuro with 54kg at $12. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Caulfield Bm78 on September 2 over 2000m, 5 len behind Frigid carrying 58.5kg at $11. Fitter and a chance.
5
DAMIAN LANE
GREEN, HOT PINK CHEVRON, WHITE CAP
9 512x7 REBADGE
DOMINIC SUTTON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
S Chappell, D Sutton, A Bennetto, P J Whittaker, A I Cope, M J Conway, Dr M W R Basset, J P Waldron, R B Peters, P L Ward, P D Copeland, M A Adams, Dr P A Angus, F J Angus, Monument Hill (Mgr: G P Theodore) & Flemington Bloodstock (Mgr: J G Sawford)
Second run back. First-up after four months eased back early on 7th of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm70 on March 8 over 2040m, 3.5 len behind Lauding with 60.5kg at $11. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Geelong Bm64 on August 25 over 1765m, 4.5 len behind Reset The Jazz carrying 61kg at $21. Should progress from that first-up run.
7
BILLY EGAN
GREEN, HOT PINK CHEVRON, WHITE CAP
10 14031 GENERAL ASSEMBLY
ANGELA BRAKEY
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
C T Brakey, Mrs A M Brakey, D M McGee, A M Bradford, Mrs C M Deavin, P M Deavin & Red Rocket Racing (Mgr: K M Brakey)
At the latest run won by 1.3 len at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 March 6 over 1800m defeating Freight Train carrying 57.5kg at $61. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Launceston 4yo Hcp on February 25 over 1600m, neck behind Zulu Angel carrying 56.5kg at $26. Needs to improve to trouble the top handful.
12
TAYLA CHILDS
OLIVE GREEN, GOLD COLLINS CREST
11 43411 FAGIN
PHILLIP STOKES
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Aqua Trained Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: T F Curnow)
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Yarra Valley Bm64 March 17 over 1968m defeating Zambrero with 60.5kg at $5. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 2.25 len at Moonee Valley Bm64 March 1 over 2040m defeating Zambrero carrying 58kg at $8.50. Won last start and is well-placed again.
2
D W STACKHOUSE
GREEN, BLACK BIB, COLLAR, GREEN SLEEVES, BLACK DIAMOND STRIPE, WHITE CAP
12 7x111 SEA WHAT I SEE
DANNY O'BRIEN
4YO  GREY  MARE 56.0KG
R L Roulston, M J Player, Gurners Bloodstock Co, W W Guest, Noorilim Park Thoroughbreds, M T Paidoussis, S C Valentino, Pendant Equine, The Flying Ascots, N R Hildebrand, T J Robinson, R B Craigie, N R Walker, J M Mcelhone, Dr S P Silk, L Borthwick, P M Quirk & B A E Saunders
On a three run winning streak. Most recently favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 4 len at Caulfield Heath F&M Bm70 March 13 over 1800m defeating Nursery Chime carrying 58.5kg at $1.60. The start before that favourite; won by a neck at Moonee Valley Bm64 March 1 over 1600m defeating Aiming with 57kg at $1.50. Exciting horse. The one to beat again.
6
B SHINN
Royal Blue, Red Epaulettes, Striped Sleeves And White Cap
13 x3214 NISHINO CRESCENT
HENRY DWYER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
R S S Racing (K Kawakami), L Leahy, T Wright, Mrs A Wright, Y Ozaki, Ms R Yamagata, T McNally, D Osawa, I Foster, Dr J Cleeland, A Goonan, N Goonan, P Murray, J Travaglia, W McTaggart, P Halfhyde, Over The Hill Racing (M House), In Kah Hoofs (G Taylor), R S S Nishino Crescent & Kratzie Racing No.48
Recent form sound. Last start eased back early on 4th of 8 at Caulfield Heath Bm64 on March 13 over 1800m, 2 len behind Tolpuddle with 62kg at $3.80. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a head at Sale Bm64 February 4 over 1717m defeating Slane with 60kg at $1.40. Genuine hope.
3
DECLAN BATES
NAVY, Maroon Disc, White Rising Sun Syndicate Logo, MAROON SLEEVES,WHITE LIGHTNING BOLT,NAVY CAP,WHITE LIGHTNING BOLT
14 97611 SWINDON LASS
MATTHEW BROWN
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Miss L Groves, Mrs N J McDonald, Dr F H Hawker, Mrs P Lefebvre, Ms S Lefebvre, Mrs L M Brown, Mrs E D'Abaco, Mrs D J Mckissock & Ms M Evans
Last start won by a long-neck at Wangaratta Bm64 March 2 over 2000m defeating Inthelapofthegods with 60kg at $5.50. Before that won by a neck at Sale 0 - 64 February 18 over 1732m defeating Inthelapofthegods carrying 58kg at $5.50. Not going well enough. Needs to lift.
12
B HIGGINS
PINK, WHITE DISC, PINK HORSE SILHOUETTE, WHITE CHICKEN SILHOUETTE AND CAP
15 6x513 BAVICIA
T & C MCEVOY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
C A A Little & S Carroll
Useful type. Most recently 3rd of 8 at Caulfield Heath Bm64 on March 13 over 1800m, head behind Tolpuddle with 61.5kg at $2.40. The run before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 3.5 len at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 February 28 over 1800m defeating Castel Trosino with 59kg at $3.30. In the finish last time and is a player.
10
L CURRIE
White, Red Lightning Bolt, Hooped Sleeves,WHITE CAP,Red Lightning Bolt