Gold Coast   23 May 2018
 
GOING: G

Iron Jack Plate (C6) 1400m

Track: GOOD 4   Partly Cloudy   Rail: Out 4m 1400m - WP. Out 3m Remainder. (Pent: 4.43).  

Cool Sequence looks the most likely to push forward and take up the lead. Only appears even pace in this event. FIT FOR PURPOSE will need to overcome that as he can get back but the barrier could see him sit closer. It really was a good run second up. This looks his distance. COOL SEQUENCE always puts himself onto the pace. He's been very brave from there. Generally runs well for today's rider. ALL TROOPS wants a good tempo as he'll drift back. He is one at odds. CANONGATE likes racing at the Gold Coast. He could place. EAT MY TRUST one to include as well. SUGGESTED PLAY: Fit For Purpose for the win.
1 07x16 SECRET HARMONY
BRENDAN BUTTS
13YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs J M O'Keefe
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up won by a head (inquiry into performance) Toowoomba (Bm70) Apr 15 over 1200m defeating Iron George carrying 59kg. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 runners at Sunshine Coast Hcp May 6 over 1400m, 1-3/4 len behind Lordag carrying 54kg. Each way hope despite wide draw.
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TIFFANI BROOKER
White, Black Checks, Black Checked Armbands
2 9120x CANONGATE
BRIAN SMITH
12YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Mr N J B Anderson & Mrs E L Smith
Resuming. Finished off last campaign shifted in near 1400m and rider told to use more care; 10th of 11 starters at Doomben Hcp (70) in Jan over 1630m, 9-1/2 len behind Contralto carrying 55.5kg. When resuming last campaign blocked for run near turn; 5th of 10 runners at Sunshine Coast Hcp (C4) in Aug last year over 1400m, 2-1/4 len behind Flamin' Mogul with 55.5kg. Likely to be improved.
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BORIS THORNTON
White, Blue Checks, Gold Armbands And Cap
3 75301 ELJETEM
ROCHELLE PEREIRA
12YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs R A Smith & Mrs S M McMahon
Last outing came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 1-1/4 len this track Hcp (C4) May 9 over 1400m on heavy going defeating Cool Sequence with 54.5kg. Start before always near the tail 12th of 13 starters at Doomben (Bm75) Apr 21 over 1600m, in the wet; 13-1/4 len behind Savwell with 58kg. Will be doing best work late.
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S GALLOWAY
Pink, Royal Blue Checks, Stars Sleeves And Cap
4 00x70 THE AMATEUR
TOBY EDMONDS
11YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
P Jackson & G Richardson
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming sat on the pace before fading 7th of 10 runners at Toowoomba E&G (Bm75) Apr 7 over 1300m, 5-1/2 len behind Bergerac with 59.5kg. Last start ran wide early stages and inconvenienced near 100m; sat on the speed throughout before fading 11th of 13 starters at this track Hcp (C5) May 12 over 1200m, 4-3/4 len behind Slydini with 59kg. Looks tested on recent run.
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J LLOYD
Black, Teal Vee And Armbands, Quartered Cap
5 8x424 LIGHT SHOWS
STUART KENDRICK
11YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
S W Kendrick, D J Tamblyn, Mrs J M Tamblyn, D J Tamblyn, C O Morgan, S L Jimmieson, K J Gibson, A Wills & J Littlewood, Ringa Ding Ding Racing (Mgr: M G O'Connell)
Last outing shifted in near 200m and rider told to use more care; 4th of 7 starters at Sunshine Coast (Bm75) Apr 29 over 1600m, 7-1/4 len behind I Feel Good with 55kg. Run before held ground to the line 2nd of 7 starters at Sunshine Coast Plate (C6) Apr 1 over 1400m, on a wet track; 1/2 len behind Private Hero with 57kg. Well held latest.
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LUKE TARRANT
Blue And Yellow Checks, Green Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
6 130x6 SHEZA LILY
L D KELLY
10YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
F Monsour & Mrs D F Monsour
Racing second-up today. Fresh up after five months settled back, ran on when 6th of 16 starters (slowly away; blocked for run near turn; blocked for run on straightening) at this track Plate (C6) May 5 over 1400m, 2-3/4 len behind Divine Unicorn with 57kg. Previously second-up raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 1 len (overraced early stages) this track (Bm65) in Nov last year over 1400m defeating Driving Wheels carrying 57.5kg. Fitter and worth including in the multiples.
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R PLUMB
Royal Blue, White Seams, Armbands And Cap
7 5x535 ALL TROOPS
KELLY SCHWEIDA
11YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG
Elegant Thoroughbreds (Mgr: K E Bullen)
Useful gelding. Last outing made some head-way from midfield; 5th of 13 starters (inconvenienced at start; overraced middle stages; eased near 600m) at this track Hcp (C5) May 12 over 1200m, 1-3/4 len behind Slydini carrying 55.5kg. Start before overraced early stages and laid in in the straight; 3rd of 8 runners at Sunshine Coast Hcp (C5) Apr 27 over 1200m, 1-3/4 len behind Eminent carrying 55.5kg. Gets a chance to win. Take seriously.
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JAMES ORMAN
Royal Blue, Purple Heart, Pink And Purple Hearts Sleeves And Cap
8 11242 COOL SEQUENCE
STEVEN O'DEA
11YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Proven Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A J Walter), Mrs J A Peck, C J Howlett, P J W Lyne, M McShane, P H Jeffery, W Donald, A McMillan, M J Bailey, R A Dawson, T D F Hughes, R P Warren, Mrs S P Warren, C S Kavney, B G Candy, Miss A M Penhey & Est J T Wunsch
Recent form hard to fault. Last run shifted out near 200m and rider told to use more care; ran on from midfield; 2nd in a small field at this track Hcp (C4) May 9 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1-1/4 len behind Eljetem with 56kg. The run before raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 starters at Sunshine Coast Hcp (C5) Apr 27 over 1200m, 1-3/4 len behind Eminent carrying 58kg. Drawn wide but will take catching.
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PAUL HAMMERSLEY
Black, Lime Green Disc And Armbands, Quartered Cap
9 79x98 EAT MY TRUST
MATTHEW DUNN
10YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
G M Campbell, Mrs G E Campbell, M G Campbell, Miss D M Rapp, Mrs K M Monti & J W Monti
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up eased early on; 9th of 13 starters at Doomben Plate (C6) Apr 21 over 1200m, on a wet track; 7-1/4 len behind River Racer with 56kg. Last start slowly away and inquiry into performance; ran last at Murwillumbah Mooball Cup May 7 over 1530m, slow track; 4-1/4 len behind Future Event with 57.5kg. Can improve on recent efforts.
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MICHAEL CAHILL
Tartan, Red Heart, Green Sleeves, Red Cap
10 64x73 FIT FOR PURPOSE
LIAM BIRCHLEY
10YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs A Cygler, Mrs S C McIntosh & Mrs M M Fowler
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 13 starters at Doomben Plate (C6) Apr 21 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6-3/4 len behind River Racer with 56kg. Second run from a spell slowly away and wide throughout; 3rd of 16 starters at this track Plate (C6) May 5 over 1400m, 2-1/4 len behind Divine Unicorn carrying 56kg. Well suited here, should prove hard to beat.
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MATTHEW MC GILLIVRAY
White, Royal Blue Hoops And Cap
11 0646x EXPLOSIVE ONE
MATTHEW DUNN
12YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
B G Carter, J Faulknor, R Bradshaw, W Innes, K Brownlow, S J Hurford, I E Savins, J P Carey, M Munro, G Hickey, T A Williams, C A Jenkins, P A Warren, T A Williams, Mrs J Munro, Mrs B Hickey, P A Rowe, F Kutra, Viva Racing (Mgr: M S Lowe) & A Fine Red (Mgr: M Cleaver)
Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation 6th of 9 starters at Sunshine Coast Hcp in Jan over 2400m, 6-1/4 len behind Outraged with 52kg. When resuming last campaign hampered near 400m; 3rd of 9 starters at Grafton Mother's Gift in Jul last year over 1400m, 4-3/4 len behind Shoreline with 59kg. Looking to others for the winner.
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CLAYTON GALLAGHER
Dark Green, Old Gold Horse Symbol, Striped Sleeves And Cap
12 42171 WILD AVA
MATTHEW DUNN
10YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Geraghty Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M W Geraghty)
Last outing favourite; won by a nose (struck interference at start; blocked for run near 600m) Coffs Harbour (Bm69) Apr 27 over 1600m on rain affected going defeating Mr Spin with 58kg. Run before 7th of 12 runners at Doomben (Bm75) Mar 31 over 1350m, slow track; 3-1/4 len behind Mr Bellagio carrying 54kg. Has a nice gate but this will test.
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J BYRNE
Pink, White Spots
13 51166 TIVOLI STREET
CHRIS WALLER
10YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
Rt Green, Mrs E M Mortimer, N M Green, Mrs K M Green & L Rashbrook
Freshened for 35 days. Last run 3 wide; 6th of 13 starters at Ipswich Hcp (C3) Apr 18 over 1350m, 3-1/4 len behind Thunder Rocker with 60kg. Before that slowly away and inconvenienced early on; 6th of 11 runners at Doomben Plate (C3) Mar 31 over 1200m, slow track; 6-1/4 len behind Thunder Rocker with 57kg. Hard to envisage a win today.
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MARK DU PLESSIS
Yellow, Royal Blue Double Diamond Band, Diamond Cap
14 73080 PRADA MISS
B & D GUY
10YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
S Saric, Mrs J C Saric, A S Williams, Ms T L Saric, A Saric, D C Donohoe, Mrs K L Donohoe, R D Webb, Mrs R A Webb & D R Walker
Useful mare. Last start ran last at Doomben (Bm85) May 12 over 1350m, on slow going 4-1/4 len behind Bushy carrying 54kg. Run before got back early 8th of 14 runners at Coffs Harbour Open Hcp Apr 27 over 1200m, slow track; 4-1/4 len behind Super Tonic carrying 54kg. Needs to lift.
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TAYLOR MARSHALL
Red And White Checks, White And Black Seams Sleeves, Black Cap