Warracknabeal   30 Mar 2024
 
GOING: G(3)

Emmetts Warracknabeal Cup 1600m

Track: GOOD 3   Clouds (Max: 30)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.54).  

Moderate tempo likely with Thunder Point leading the way. THUNDER POINT (4) won successive races at Sandown and Colac before finding the company too tough at past couple. Is far better placed in this line-up and is expected to go close. BELTHIL (1) resumed with a stylish win at Geelong. Is going to strip even fitter here and should make a bold bid. THE NEPHEW (2) wasn't that far off them when resuming at Sandown in tougher race than this. Looks nicely placed here second-up and should make a bold bid. BRAWL (6) is coming off a long break. Has trialled up nicely for return run and is expected to give a bold sight. SUGGESTED PLAY: Back Thunder Point and Belthil to win.
1 130x1 BELTHIL
ANDREW BOBBIN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
O T I Racing, J P Spence, Mrs J T Spence, Webbmck Racing, J M Gurrieri, N J McKissock, R Menchise, Beartown 24, Uthmeyer Racing, T & Mrs B Porter, W S Pelchen, D J House, J M Simmons, A C Rowland, M Chen, A R Brook, Fam Punters, T Johnson & Up The Burbs
Second run back. First-up after four months favourite; won by 1.0 len at Geelong Bm70 March 16 over 1412m defeating Roma's Wish with 59.5kg at $2.60. Previously second-up favourite; came from midfield and won by a head at Caulfield Bm70 October 18 over 1440m defeating Fearless Writer carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. Scored well first-up and should give this a shake.
6
WILL GORDON
NAVY BLUE AND GOLD HOOPS, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP
2 188x7 THE NEPHEW
PATRICK PAYNE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J V O'Neill, Mrs C Atkins, D E Hawkins, A J Scott, Mrs L C Wright, M J Curtain, L R Buller, N D Rance, Power Thoroughbreds (Mgr: W Power), Splash the Cash (Mgr: J L Buttigieg) & Yeah The Bois No 2
Second-up. First-up after seven months 7th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 on March 20 over 1400m, 3 len behind Marble Arch carrying 59.5kg at $61. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at Mornington Bm70 May 31 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Court Deep with 60.5kg at $7. Fitter this time and looks a solid top-three hope.
2
B RAWILLER
Royal Blue, White Star, Red Cap
3 2620x ASPEN COLORADO
LINDSEY SMITH
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Aspen's Crew, Distinct Racing And Breeding, Princeton Thoroughbred Stud, S Farrell, TC Thoroughbreds, C M Hosie, B Cobanoglu, K Matthews, Let It Ride Collaboration, D Patton, D Syme, D Cicciarelli, J Bennett-Hullin, C Simpson, Ben Gee Racing, S Brunton, MP6 Syndicate, D Fry, B Nally & R McIntosh
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 11th of 14 at Hamilton Bm70 October 14 over 1600m, 7 len behind Picaroon carrying 61kg at $9.50. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Moonee Valley Bm64 February 10 2023 over 1514m defeating Alphaville with 61kg at $10. May need this first-up outing.
1
T P MADDEN
Yellow, Royal Blue Knight, Royal Blue And Yellow Stripe Sleeves, Yellow CAP, Royal Blue Star
4 21108 THUNDER POINT
SYMON WILDE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
S Wilde, S Wilde, C Whitehead, A Gibson, P Campigli, D Lamaro, Purnim C C (Mgr: C Smith), Ms R Wilde, Miss A Wilde & Mrs K Wilde
Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 15 at Caulfield Country Mile on March 16 over 1600m, 2 len behind Titan Of Choice carrying 58kg at $41. The start before that 10th of 12 at Flemington Bm84 on March 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind Arran Bay carrying 54kg at $17. Is going to find this a much more suitable assignment.
3
D YENDALL
GREY, PINK BAND, ARMBANDS AND CAP
5 07x99 SOLDIER OF LOVE
KELVIN BOURKE
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs B Warton, Ms P McColgan & D Braun
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 9th of 11 at Pakenham Bm70 on February 29 over 1600m, 6 len behind Marble Arch with 62kg at $101. Second-up second last of 10 at Geelong Bm70 on March 16 over 1412m, 7 len behind Belthil carrying 58kg at $41. Fitter for past couple and is not the worst.
7
P GATT
Royal Blue, Orange Checks, Royal Blue Sleeves,Royal Blue CAP,ORANGE Checked Cap
6 3517x BRAWL
PAUL PREUSKER
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
Miss S M Davidson, Mrs K Hemley, L Power, Ms L Waring, M Stanfield, Mrs C J Anyon, Mrs T Stanes, Ms S A Gilbert, G J Baldwin, Ms S Loving, S Wilson, Ms M Rickard, Mrs A Facey, L Redman, Mrs H Healy, Mrs R L Howard, P Baulch, Mrs L Dallinger, Mrs E Jenkins & G Dallinger
Is first-up after a break of nine months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Flemington Qlty July 15 over 2800m, 12 len behind Mimi's Award carrying 54kg at $17. First up last campaign second of 8 at Mt Gambier Bm64 January 22 2023 over 1550m, 1.2 len behind Carak with 59.5kg at $6. Won a recent Donald trial. Don't dismiss fresh.
5
LINDA MEECH
PINK, AQUA QUARTERS, COLLAR AND HOOPED SLEEVES
7 20x16 MURRAY FACTOR
PAUL PREUSKER
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 54.0KG
M C Reed, D S Quin, V F Dullard, D R Kelly, C M Polinelli, D Saunders, R O Miles, T J Wilkins, A J Manley & R J Stocker
Third-up today. Resuming favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Bendigo 0 - 58 February 17 over 1300m defeating Latest Bentley with 60kg at $4. Second-up 6th of 11 at Bendigo Bm64 on February 27 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Clavadatsch with 59kg at $3.30. Well held last time and facing tough task here.
3
LINDA MEECH
Emerald Green, Gold VEE, Red Sleeves, Emerald Green And Gold Quartered Cap
8 61548 CROWN HARMONIUM
KELVIN BOURKE
8YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs B Warton, A Warton, Mrs M Pearson & G Pearson
Last start got back early 8th of 10 at Ballarat 0 - 64 on March 24 over 1400m, 6 len behind Dunloe carrying 55kg at $21. The race before that from last on the turn 4th of 7 at Murray Bridge Bm68 on March 9 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Trumpsta carrying 52kg at $7. Well held last time and facing tough task here.
4
JORDYN WEATHERLEY
ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE CHECKS, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE cap,ORANGE CHECKED