Canterbury   01 May 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

KIA ORA PRAGUE HANDICAP 1100m

Track: SOFT 5   Rain (Max: 18)   Rail: Out 3m Entire. (Pent: 5.32).  

Expecting Look Only to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sprint course. There looks to be plenty of value around the favourite. CONFESS OUR DREAMS (3) suffered her first defeat last time out when down the track in the Listed Fireball over this distance at Randwick on 9 March. Won a recent trial here over a handy mare. Freshened up and looks a big chance back in her right grade. MONTE KATE (15) found 1000m a bit sharp when fresh from a one-month let-up at Kembla last start. Capable of a better run at huge odds despite the step up in class. GOLD LOVER (12) is ticking over nicely this prep. Game in defeat at Scone last time and this slightly longer journey will suit. Certainly worth a throw at the stumps at a big price. WAIKIKI (10) has been in the placings at seven of eight runs over today's trip. Good each-way prospect. SPRING LEE (8) returns from a spell. Bolted in at Kembla over 1000m when resuming last prep. Comes up pretty short in early betting and is sure to play a big role. SUGGESTED PLAY: Playing the exotics around 3,15,12,8.
1 104x2 QUEEN OF THE MILE
MICHAEL FREEDMAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 61.0KG
Darby Racing, Miss M Boyd, D J Carson, Mrs G M Gammage, N L Gould, A E Hutson, Mrs J E Loader, J F Neilsen, N P Ortmann, Miss M Reynolds, M Woodcroft, CJT Racing (Mgr: T J Merton), Galvin, Wandamont Racing, Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby) Stresa, Cattle Dogs (Mgr: M Barlow) & Beams (Mgr: P G Allen)
SCRATCHED
14
JETT STANLEY
WHITE, NAVY BLUE DARBY RACING LOGOS, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS AND CAP WITH LOGO
2 3x156 LOVERO
G RYAN & S ALEXIOU
5YO  BROWN  MARE 60.0KG
P J White & Ryan & Alexiou Racing (Mgr: G A Ryan)
Resumes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently failed to make an impression; 6th of 10 at Wyong Bm72 on March 20 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Commemorative with 59kg at $8.50. The start before that 5th of 10 at Rosehill Bm72 on February 28 over 1100m, slow going 2.25 len behind Gold Revolver with 59kg at $3.50. Not hopeless.
11
J PARR
LIGHT PINK, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE STARS ON SLEEVES AND CAP
3 11x18 CONFESS OUR DREAMS
BRAD WIDDUP
3YO  BAY  FILLY 60.0KG
A G Younan
Third-up today. Resumes off a 53 day letup. First-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.2 len at Randwick Kensington Bm72 February 14 over 1000m defeating Secret Revolution with 54.5kg at $7.50. Second run from a spell sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Randwick in the LR Fireball on March 9 over 1100m, 5 len behind Infancy carrying 54.5kg at $6. Rates highly. Big chance.
7
ZAC WADICK
White, Yellow Spot, Royal Blue Star, Yellow Cap
4 7613x JEWELLERY
JAMES CUMMINGS
4YO  BROWN  MARE 60.0KG
Godolphin
Resuming. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at Warwick Farm Grad Bm68 March 1 2023 over 1300m, 0.6 len behind Powerful Peg carrying 58kg at $4. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len this track 3yo F Mdn November 25 2022 over 1100m defeating Ahoy carrying 56.5kg at $3.30. Has definite claims.
1
JAMES MCDONALD
ROYAL BLUE
5 1326x NINGALOO STAR
J G SARGENT
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Tricolours Racing & Syndications Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Moss), Chafe Racing (Mgr: C Hughes), S Aboud, P Simpson-Morgan, D Losurdo, Mrs B Guilfoyle, SJC 94 (Mgr: T Nesbitt), C Pickford, Mrs R Guan, B Rickard, C Sinclair, S Atfield, B Richardson, J Potter, R Armstrong, I Wall, M Booth, D Leong & J Brown
Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign sixth of 13 at Randwick Midway Bm72 December 23 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Cripps Tonite carrying 57.5kg at $4. Previously first up; third of 11 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 August 5 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind Hard To Say carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Keep in mind.
10
MS MOLLY BOURKE
BLACK, TRICOLOURS RACING LOGO
6 x0844 TRANSPLANT
CLINT LUNDHOLM
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
C J Lundholm, Auswide Racing (Mgr: D P Page), A O Walker, Mrs D F Walker, B L Walker, C F Sommerton, D L Conroy, D Campbell, J D Kennedy, Mrs K L Canham, Ms K E Duff, Mrs M R Saunders, M R Conroy, P D Saunders, P Mercer, S Zarb, S J W Wheeler, J Mercer, M Hackett & C Attenborough
SCRATCHED
9
ADAM HYERONIMUS
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE HORSE HEAD, BLACK AND WHITE CHECKED SLEEVES
7 89x22 LUNA ROCKS
MITCHELL BEER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
NSW Tycoons (Mgr: S K Brown)
SCRATCHED
1
ALYSHA COLLETT
LIGHT BLUE, NAVY HALVES, NSW TYCOONS LOGO, DIAMONDS SLEEVES, DIAMONDS CAP
8 x123x SPRING LEE
BJORN BAKER
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
Cressfield (Mgr: B W Neill), Ms L Baumann, Mrs K R Rieck & W C Bedggood
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at Randwick 3&4yo Bm72 January 6 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Shaken with 52.5kg at $3.30. Previous preparation first-up won by 3 len Kembla Grange Cl1 December 9 over 1000m defeating In Flight with 56kg at $1.70. Has been trialling well leading into this first up run.
12
RACHEL KING
SILVER, BLACK DIAMONDS, YELLOW SLEEVES AND CAP
9 01x14 SUNCHYME
KEITH DRYDEN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Lockyer Thoroughbreds (Mgr: D L O'Keeffe)
Third-up today. First-up won by a head at Moruya Bm66 March 3 over 1010m defeating Blue Grotto with 58kg at $1.90. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Randwick Kensington F&M Bm72 on March 27 over 1150m, 1.5 len behind Everyone's A Star with 57.5kg at $17. Genuine chance.
6
TYLER SCHILLER
YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE QUARTERS AND CREST, YELLOW AND LIGHT GREEN CHECKED SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
10 3x235 WAIKIKI
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Rockingham Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J A Ingham)
Last start got back early 5th of 10 at Gosford 4yo+ Mares Bm72 on April 10 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Memoria with 58kg at $4. The start before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Randwick Kensington F&M Bm72 on March 27 over 1150m, 1.2 len behind Everyone's A Star with 58kg at $6.50. Will be doing best work late.
9
DYLAN GIBBONS
BROWN, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES AND CAP
11 723x0 PERFECT PROPOSAL
G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Grand Parkview Stud, China Horse Club Racing Pty Ltd, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, N A Greenhalgh, Mrs J Caminiti, L Caminiti, T Scott & Mrs C A Devine
Group 3 placegetter. Second run back. First-up after six months raced on the pace before fading to run last of 11 at this track F&M Bm72 on April 17 over 1100m, 6 len behind Sicilian carrying 57kg at $14. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at Nowra F&M Mdn-Sw August 27 over 1100m defeating Struff carrying 55.5kg at $1.80. Can improve sharply.
4
TIM CLARK
RED, YELLOW FIVE STARS ,YELLOW SLEEVES,RED HALVED , RED CAP ,WHITE NEWGATE LOGO
12 7x542 GOLD LOVER
HOLLY WILLIAMS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Ms H Williams, C Campbell, Mrs W M Carlile, P Carlile, Miss A Durieux, C Johns, Mrs M M Morley, D Morters, Ms S Ratten, B L Wynter, J K Stanley, Miss SL J Habib & R G Morley
Useful type. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Scone Bm66 on April 16 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Azayaka with 59.5kg at $6. Before that 4th of 8 at Randwick Kensington F&M Bm72 on March 13 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Everyone's A Star with 56kg at $9.50. Genuine hope on the back of the last effort.
8
ZAC LLOYD
BLACK, LIGHT BLUE STRIPE, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK AND LIGHT BLUE QUARTERED CAP
13 24x69 LOOK ONLY
FABIAN AZZOPARDI
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs L J Van Reesch & Mrs C Russell
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 8 at Albury Flat Knacker 91 on March 22 over 900m, 7 len behind Sparring carrying 58kg at $41. Second run from a spell 9th of 11 at this track F&M Bm72 on April 17 over 1100m, 3 len behind Sicilian with 54kg at $19. Comes into this in ordinary form. Can't enthuse.
5
ELLEN HENNESSY
GREEN, PINK MALTESE CROSS, PINK SLEEVES, PINK cap, GREEN QUARTERED
14 138x0 VELLA MAGIC
GRATZ VELLA
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
G D Vella
SCRATCHED
9
Orange, LIGHT Pink FIVE Spots And Sleeves
15 13345 MONTE KATE
R & L PRICE
3YO  GR/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
V W Bates & Mrs Y D Bates
Useful type. Most recently 5th of 10 at Kembla Grange Mid Cl1 on April 20 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Flightcrew with 57.5kg at $3.50. The run before that 4th of 9 at Newcastle Prov Cl1 on March 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Left Field with 58kg at $2.30. Strong chance from a low draw.
2
ROBBIE DOWNEY
YELLOW, PURPLE DIAGONAL STRIPES AND CAP
16 22x16 SINGLE BENEFACTOR
CIARON MAHER
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Segenhoe Thoroughbreds Australia, D A Monson, C J Barham, L Caminiti, Mrs J Caminiti, R W Mutton, J M Simmons & Ms S M Fitzgerald
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Gosford Super Mdn-Sw March 16 over 1000m defeating Snatchreilly carrying 56.5kg at $2.50. Second run from a spell 6th of 10 at Gosford 3yo Bm64 on April 10 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Keep Your Cool carrying 58kg at $21. Minor claims.
3
TOMMY BERRY
Red, Yellow Seams, Red Sleeves, Yellow Seams And Yellow Cap
17 12x YANKEE ONE
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Cunningham Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: M Cunningham), Deg Racing (Mgr: D F Degenhardt), Grant Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: S P Grant) & Carpe Diem (Mgr: K Lowe)
SCRATCHED
15
NAVY, GOLD SASH, SLEEVES AND CAP, WHITE POM POM