Canberra   19 Apr 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

TAB WE'RE ON HANDICAP 1600m

Track: SOFT 5   Rain (Max: 15)   Rail: Out 4m 1000m-380m. True Remainder. (Pent: 4.1).  

Although a few sit handy there won't be a great deal of early pressure. Wide open. VIESTE (2) found a place this grade at Kembla Grange and came to that off stronger races including at Group level. She is well-placed at best and no surprise if she takes it out. RAPID OUTLAW (5) has been close-up at the provincials at her last two and has weight relief from the latest. A senior hoop goes on and she should be right in the finish. MERISI (1) was on speed winning a 70 here over this trip. Has to carry more weight but races forward and a repeat isn't out of the question. JUST GO BANG (3) peaks and can show more. The mile suits now and he may sit handier. RANGATIRA (8) has been racing well and maps for the run of the race. He also deserves consideration. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Vieste each way.
1 32801 MERISI
MATTHEW DALE
4YO  GREY  GELDING 60.0KG
S G Darby, H Armstrong-Weston, Mrs M A Camaivuna, G Campbell, Mrs T A Davis, Z Devere, J Georgatsoulis, Mrs S Gudgeon, D G Harkness, D H Hilly, P Langley, C M McTavish, N P Ortmann, Mrs B H A Wenman, G & L Breen Racing, Darby Racing Count The Dots, Mrs L Campbell & D J Phipps
Most recently won by a head at this track Bm70 March 29 over 1600m defeating Region Time with 57kg at $5.50. The run before that ran last of 13 at Randwick Highway-C3 on February 17 over 1800m, on a slow track; 29 len behind Fay's Angels carrying 57.5kg at $16. Genuine contender under these conditions.
9
HANNAH WILLIAMS
WHITE, NAVY BLUE DARBY RACING LOGOS, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS AND CAP WITH LOGO
2 30083 VIESTE
BENJAMIN SMITH
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 59.0KG
A Bertuccio & J White
At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Kembla Grange Prov Cl1 on April 9 over 1500m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Flying Bandit with 55.5kg at $6. The start before that failed to make an impression; ran last of 8 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on March 19 over 2000m, 26 len behind Parabellum with 57.5kg at $9. Likely to feature.
6
JESS DEL FRARI
YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE CONJOINED ML, RED SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE CAP
3 6x377 JUST GO BANG
NICK OLIVE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
G J Mathieson & Mrs T M Mathieson
At the latest run from last on the turn second last of 8 at Sapphire Coast Bm66 on April 5 over 1408m, 4 len behind Justela carrying 58.5kg at $7. The run before that 7th of 11 at Goulburn Bm66 on March 12 over 1300m, 7 len behind Missile Seeker with 59.5kg at $9. Can show more.
8
BILLY OWEN
Yellow, Dark Blue Diagonal Stripes
4 62396 ONYA LIONAL
GRATZ VELLA
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
I L Russell
Most recently 6th of 8 at Sapphire Coast Bm66 on April 5 over 1408m, 4 len behind Justela carrying 58kg at $21. The run before that second last of 10 at this track Bm65 on March 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Cyborg with 59.5kg at $7. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
4
KAYLA NISBET
Yellow, Red five Stars, Black Sleeves, Yellow Cap With Red Star
5 21058 RAPID OUTLAW
KERRY PARKER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
A D Bennett, J A McPhee & L J Cowell
Useful type. Most recently 8th of 11 at Nowra Bm58 on March 31 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Etched In Time carrying 60.5kg at $5. The run before that 5th of 8 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on March 5 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Allhallowtide carrying 53.5kg at $7.50. Can improve on recent efforts. A chance.
7
LEE MAGORRIAN
Teal, Maroon Hoops, Hooped Sleeves, Teal Seams Cap
6 63x54 POKER DICE
KEITH DRYDEN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
G J McAllister, M G Houston, W M Seay Jnr, M A Bagley, J J Bagley, P I H Huckstepp, P T Blake, J G Lange, Ms P A Buchanan & T P McAloon
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up got back early 5th of 9 at this track Cl2 on March 10 over 1300m, slow going 4 len behind Gundy Guy carrying 58kg at $101. Last start got back early 4th in a small field at this track Bm70 on March 29 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Merisi with 55kg at $9. Chance at best.
1
JACK MARTIN
YELLOW, RED HORSESHOE, WHITE sleeves,RED STRIPED
7 69501 HURRICANE CONI
JOE CLEARY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Square Metres (Mgr: J Hillary), H Chikirov, Unravelling the Code (Mgr: U Fanizza) & W R Green
Useful type. Last start won by 2.75 len at Moruya Bm50 March 30 over 1650m defeating Dashing Elgee with 62.5kg at $5.50. The run before that ran last of 10 at this track Bm65 on March 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Cyborg carrying 56kg at $19. Got the job done last time and is worth consideration.
5
ALYSHA COLLETT
ELECTRIC LIME, PURPLE SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, PURPLE CAP,WHITE QUARTERED
8 77142 RANGATIRA
JOHN ROLFE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs J L Rolfe, Miss S A Rolfe, R Orley, R Allan, A Allan, B W Rolfe, W F Bridges & J A Rolfe
Form hard to fault. Most recently sat on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Nowra Ctry Cl2 on March 31 over 1400m, slow going 1.3 len behind Occhiata with 56.5kg at $5. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 14 at Orange Ctry Cl2 on March 24 over 1410m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Musical Affair with 56.5kg at $8. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. In the mix.
3
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
BLUE, PINK DIAMOND CHECKS, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECKS SLEEVES, PINK, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECKS CAP
9 34415 HEROMANIA
LAUREN DAVIES
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs L M Davies, O Davies, R E Hellicar, Mrs P G Hellicar, B D R Bloom, Mrs H P Bloom, S R Hellicar & A D Hanily
At the latest run eased back early on 5th of 9 at Albury Bm66 on March 22 over 2400m, 4 len behind Vaguer with 55kg at $9. The start before that won by 0.8 len at Goulburn Bm58 March 12 over 2145m defeating Muleta carrying 56kg at $2.30. Worth a look.
2
J PENZA
PURPLE, RED FIVE SPOTS, GREEN SLEEVES AND PINK CAP