Warrnambool   01 May 2024
 
GOING: S

Sovereign Resort Galleywood Hurdle 3200m

Track: SOFT 7   Clouds (Max: 15)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.96).  

Open edition of the Galleywood. THE MIGHTY SPAR (10) might be an improver. His Australian debut he started $2.40 favourite at Pakenham and whilst beaten, he wasn't beaten far at all and can improve. CHAINS OF HONOUR (12) has only had three jumps starts to date. Was second in a recent trial and must respect the Maher yard. RISING RENOWN (6) is coming off a hurdle win at Ballarat. Started $12 there but won it well and must be included. PORT GUILLAUME (11) gets back over the jumps now and can figure. SUGGESTED PLAY: The Mighty Spar on top.
1 7x002 BLANDFORD LAD
PETER GELAGOTIS
8YO  BLACK  GELDING 69.0KG
P J Morgan, Mrs S L Morgan, G T Taplin, Surf Coast Racing (Mgr: M J Casey), B M & W Racing (Mgr: P Booth), E V Musgrove, M C Henstock, B P Shinsky, N M Hodder, J M Hodder, C Ross, F J Angus, Dr P A Angus & E Gelagotis
Useful gelding. Last start finished second in a small field at Pakenham Qlty HDLE on April 14 over 3200m, on slow going 1.5 len behind El Diez with 69kg at $5. The run before ran last at Yarra Valley BM64 on March 17 over 1968m, 10 len behind Fagin carrying 59.5kg at $101. Well suited here, should prove hard to beat.
4
TOM RYAN
WHITE, yellow green DIAMOND, SLEEVES AND CAP
2 1x073 FABALOT
SYMON WILDE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
M Krauser, D Davidson, P W Riedel, Mrs J N Krauser, M M Krauser, Mrs E Zelikova, Mrs B B Watkins, M T Watkins, M B Davidson, M Olenski, M Wolper, Mrs L Davidson, Ms D K Wright & J Davidson
Last start finished third in a small field at Pakenham Qlty HDLE on April 14 over 3200m, slow track; 1.5 len behind El Diez carrying 69kg at $4. Before that finished seventh of 8 runners at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo+ BM64 on April 1 over 2400m, 9 len behind Samuel Langhorne carrying 61kg at $21. Right in the mix again.
6
AARON KURU
ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW QUARTERS, HOOPED SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
3 36x70 BEDFORD
A & S FREEDMAN
10YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
J Palmer, Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D Thomas), R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R Legh), E Galante, A Boag, G Pulitano, L Palmer, T Palmer, R Eadie, D M Gillies, C Faulkner, M Hunter, M Catanzariti, Mrs T Hussey, C Matthews, S Hill, R Douglas & G Sposato
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up eased back early on finished seventh of 10 starters at Yarra Valley BM64 on March 17 over 1968m, 3.5 len behind Fagin carrying 63kg at $61. Last start finished 12th of 14 runners at Bendigo BM78 on April 13 over 2400m, 8 len behind Samuel Langhorne with 56kg at $81. Strong jumper who will take plenty of beating.
8
TOM RYAN
Red, Purple Sash, White Sleeves, Purple Cap
4 08921 EL DIEZ
ERIC MUSGROVE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 67.0KG
Mrs I E Musgrove, P J & Mrs S L Morgan, A G Hodgson, B A & Mrs J F Hodgson, G R Gray, J & Mrs P Tielen, J P Davies, C King, J L Wehlow & B R Johnstone
Last run ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len Pakenham Qlty HDLE on April 14 over 3200m slow going defeating Blandford Lad with 65kg at $11 in a hurdle. Before that finished second of 8 starters at Ballarat HDLE on April 7 over 3250m, slow track; 2.25 len behind Rising Renown with 67kg at $21. Hard to knock.
1
D HORNER JNR
GOLD, BLACK BRACES AND ARMBANDS, RED CAP
5 x3x05 OUT AND DREAMING
ANDREW NOBLET
7YO  BAY  GELDING 65.0KG
Mrs A L Noblet, Two Zero Four King (Mgr: M Symmons), Carbine On Both Sides (Mgr: S O'donohue), D H McIntyre, S Thomas, S Taylor, C R W Levinge, Mrs E Duchemin & Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas)
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; finished 11th of 13 starters at Ballarat 3yo+ BM64 on February 25 over 1600m, 11 len behind Dashing Duchess carrying 57.5kg at $81. Second run from a spell ran last in a small field at Pakenham Qlty HDLE on April 14 over 3200m, slow track; 6 len behind El Diez carrying 65.5kg at $4. Doesn't rate well enough to figure.
8
WILL GORDON
WHITE, PALE BLUE STAR, NAVY BLUE SLEEVES, PALE BLUE STRIPED SLEEVES AND CAP
6 x3691 RISING RENOWN
AARON PURCELL
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 65.0KG
T J Doudle, N J Carter, N P Bishara, B Nicholson, S Howarth, D D Gum, Ms M N Luijckx, P G Rawson, P R Buss, Park Royale Racing (Mgr: R Buss), S J Theodore, K J James, J Hurrell, Dr D Bungey, T D Lloyd & L R Mackenzie
Last start won by 2.25 len Ballarat HDLE on April 7 over 3250m on rain affected going defeating El Diez carrying 66.5kg at $12 in a hurdle. Race before ran last at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo+ BM78 on April 1 over 3000m, 13 len behind Farag with 54kg at $81. Sure to improve again. Must respect.
5
LUKE P DEMPSEY
PURPLE, GOLD YOKE, ARMBANDS AND QUARTERED CAP, GOLD COLLAR
7 00256 DR DEPENDABLE
ERIC MUSGROVE
9YO  BAY  GELDING 65.0KG
Mrs I Musgrove, R Geilman, J Turner, D Lamont & Mrs N Lamont
Last start finished sixth of 8 starters at Pakenham BM125 STPL on April 14 over 3200m, slow track; 12 len behind Budd Fox with 65kg at $17. The start before that; made ground from midfield; finished fifth of 9 starters at Ballarat BM0-114 STPL on April 7 over 3250m, on slow going 14 len behind Duke Of Bedford with 67.5kg at $19. Not one of the top selections.
2
RICHARD O'DONOGHUE
PINK, GREY DIAMONDS, ROYAL BLUE, PINK HOOPED SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE CAP
8 535x1 SKY HERO
AMY MCDONALD
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 65.0KG
Ms A McDonald, D Anderson, J Brasier, P Couzens, S P Delahenty, Mrs L Desmond, P Desmond, Mrs M E Downes, P M Duffus, P F Duffus, Mrs H K Duffus, M Ellis, Miss T Shipperlee, R Holland, J M Keaney, M Slade, Ms E K Wolfenden, D W Woods & G Brasier, OPA Racing No1
Having second run back today. Fresh up after eight months won by a head Cranbourne 3yo+ BM64 on April 12 over 2600m on rain affected going defeating Cours Vite carrying 59kg at $81. Previously second-up finished fourth in a small field at Terang 3yo+ BM120 HDLE on March 17 2023 over 3200m, slow track; 10 len behind San Remo with 67.5kg at $3.50. Useful type, holds appeal.
10
LEE HORNER
NAVY BLUE, SKY BLUE FLEUR DE LYS, STRIPED SLEEVES, SKY BLUE POM POM
9 315x2 PURE DEAL
S B LAMING
6YO  BAY  GELDING 65.0KG
S B Laming & Mrs J Laming
Second-up today. First-up after 11 months got back early finished second in a small field at Pakenham 3yo+ RST HDLE on April 14 over 3200m, slow track; 4.5 len behind Elementry with 69.5kg at $2.80. Previously second-up finished third of 10 runners at Pakenham MDN HDLE on April 16 2023 over 3200m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Circle The Sun with 69.5kg at $4. Useful type, holds appeal.
11
ARRON LYNCH
White, Emerald Green Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
10 7x614 THE MIGHTY SPAR
MARK WALKER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 65.0KG
Te Akau 2019 Karaka Breeding Syndicate (Mgr: K W Fenton-Ellis MNZM)
Useful type. Last outing made some head-way from midfield; finished fourth in a small field at Pakenham Qlty HDLE on April 14 over 3200m, on slow going 3 len behind El Diez carrying 65kg at $2.40. The run before favourite; won by a nose Matamata 3yo+ HCP81 on March 13 over 2000m defeating Arby carrying 55.5kg at $29.60. Can improve sharply.
3
WILLIAM MC CARTHY
TANGERINE, ROYAL BLUE FIVE STARS, TANGERINE STAR, TANGERINE, ROYAL BLUE STRIPES SLEEVES, TANGERINE CAP
11 57900 PORT GUILLAUME
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
7YO  BAY  GELDING 65.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (S Steel), Hong Kong Bloodstock (A Fan), J Damiano, Jump into The Bool (D Hendry), T Deutsher, Lindsay Park 11 (P Liebenberg), M Norton, King Frog Racing (M Norton), T Carman, T Dwyer, D Johns, Aus Racing Tours Warrnambool (J McGauran), N Roylance, M Mclean & J Ferguson
Grade 2 winner. Useful gelding. Comes off a 32 day let-up. Last run came from midfield; finished 11th of 12 runners at Flemington in the LR Roy Higgins Quality on March 30 over 2600m, 14 len behind Mark Twain with 56kg at $201. Run before finished tenth of 16 starters at Morphettville in the G2 Adelaide Cup on March 11 over 3200m, 15 len behind Excelleration carrying 54kg at $51. Chance to bounce back to form that can win this race.
7
CHRIS MC CARTHY
DEEP NAVY, WHITE WILANNAH LOGO, WHITE SLEEVES, AQUA STRIPES SLEEVES, CAP
12 3fx08 CHAINS OF HONOUR
CIARON MAHER
7YO  BAY  GELDING 65.0KG
The Boolies, Ciaron Maher Racing, W A Bourne, D F Degenhardt, Chaz Felix, Eustace Intl., G A Ryan, Mrs C B Fawkes, S B Racing, G J P Van Ameyden, Mrs T Bessell, T J Griffiths, B Koster, D S K Racing, A Fahey, B Holt, P A Roach, S J Swanell, Storm Boys & CMR Chains
Grade 3 winner. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up finished tenth of 12 starters at Flemington BM84 on March 2 over 1600m, 19 len behind Another Wil with 55kg at $201. Second-up ran last at Moonee Valley BM84 on March 23 over 2040m, 16 len behind Magnaspin carrying 54kg at $41. Lightly raced jumper. Watch the market.
9
MR LUCA REMONDET
Pale Blue, Cerise Maltese Cross, Striped Sleeves And Cap