Ararat   26 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G

Harvey Norman Ararat Handicap 1606m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 14)   Rail: Out 3m 1300m - 350m. True Remainder. (Pent: 5.08).  

Strong early tempo with I'm Airborne leading the way over Furlanetto. I'M AIRBORNE (4) did it well when breaking his maiden on the Ballarat synthetic track last start after having excuses when racing a keenly first-up when fourth in a Geelong maiden. Is only lightly raced with upside and expect a bold showing here. FURLANETTO (10) broke her maiden stylishly over 1600m at Swan Hill last start and looks capable of taking another step here. MOON YANCO (8) was a solid last-start second at Kerang and has each-way claims. A BLUE STAR (2) had excuses last start when he pulled up lame but has blinkers on here and is capable of bouncing back. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with I'm Airborne.
1 1208x MR MISCHIEF
PETER A JONES
8YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
P A Jones, D C Jones, A R Schulze & D L O'donnell
Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Bordertown Bm64 August 13 over 2000m, soft track; 19 len behind Easy Road carrying 61kg at $19. Previously first up; tenth of 12 at Terang 0 - 58 November 12 2022 over 1850m, soft track; 11 len behind Stately Star carrying 60kg at $19. Hard to enthuse.
9
CAITLIN HOLLOWOOD
RED, BLACK CHECKS AND STRIPED SLEEVES
2 x4020 A BLUE STAR
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
R T D Racing, C J Bourke, S Saint-John, G N Franklin, E L Smith, P B F F Racing, S J McKenzie, D C Smith, B J Nally, G T K Racing, L M R Racing, Lé Crom Racing, A R Racing, Kiss My Star, 5 Bells, B J Walsh, P F Britt, Not Too Pals & G Z R Racing
Useful type. Resumes off a 38 day let-up. Last start ran last of 11 at Kyneton Bm58-Hwgt on March 19 over 1856m, 67 len behind Modernissimo with 71.5kg at $3. The run before that came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Terang Bm58-Hwgt on February 23 over 1850m, 0.8 len behind Dalton Dancer carrying 71.5kg at $3.30. Had excuses for last start failure and capable of bouncing back with good showing here.
10
J ALLEN
Royal Blue, Red Dice And Seams
3 3133 DIVINE CROWN
PAUL CUMMING
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs K L Cumming, P Cumming, Mrs P M Cumming, Ms R M Williams, Ms T D Stoll, S Byrne, D Porter, P J McAllister, Mrs J M McAllister & Miss A L Cumming
Comes here off a 54-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 13 at Pakenham Bm58 on March 3 over 1600m, 3 len behind Bob The Horse carrying 61.5kg at $26. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Hamilton Bm58 on February 15 over 1600m, 5 len behind Wild Willy carrying 61.5kg at $8. Nice draw helps in first start for new stable.
4
J BOWDITCH
Navy White Maltese Cross Striped Sleeves And Cap
4 52x41 I'M AIRBORNE
SYMON WILDE
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
Toward Reward Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M Sellick), Mrs C Sellick, Mrs R B Tatterson, M S Tidecz, J Selby, G V McKinley, K Hartrup, M A Knibbs, D J Casey, F P Keogh, Mrs M A Dean, G M Webster, D Caldwell, Ms D M Andrew, P Sullivan, P Muir, Mrs J King, Mrs M T Bourke, M Bourke & BBRS Racing
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 14 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on March 16 over 1412m, 1.5 len behind Lorna carrying 59kg at $4.50. Second-up favourite; won by 1.3 len at Ballarat Mdn-Hwgt April 7 over 1400m defeating Bargino carrying 69kg at $1.20. Did it well last start and can step up again. Looks a leading contender under these conditions.
7
D YENDALL
Bottle Green, Red Diagonal Stripes, White TR, Sleeves And Cap With Pom Pom
5 14x40 BERRY FOXIE
HENRY DWYER
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
G A Osborne, Guthrie Davies Family (Mgr: Ms H Guthrie), C Dimitriadis, J W Chalmers, N Gopaul, M A Rix, C Rix, M Morrice, A Cascio, M Arthurson, A Damary, S W Dawkins & Let it Reine (Mgr: B Essex)
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 10 at Warrnambool Bm58 on March 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Diamond War carrying 61kg at $12. Second run from a spell 10th of 14 at Swan Hill Bm58 on April 9 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Koyuga Breeze carrying 61kg at $8.50. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
2
JACK HILL
White, Green And Purple Checked Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
6 21421 CO CO VAN WINKLE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  B/BR  MARE 60.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), Miss A R Visalli, B P Carson, Ms A Molinaro, D P Cavallo, C L Gould, M Visalli, J Molinaro, J M Brooks, D P Titley & Mrs S Taranto
Going well. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at this track 0 - 58 April 13 over 1606m defeating Feargal with 58kg at $4.50. Before that 2nd in a small field at Cranbourne Cl1 on March 29 over 1300m, 5 len behind War Machine with 55.5kg at $4. Got the job done nicely last time and looks a big chance to make it back-to-back successes.
12
MS ROSE HAMMOND
White, Green Sash, Black Sleeves And Cap
7 41345 FIORENTE SPRITZ
HOLLY MCKECHNIE
6YO  B/BR  MARE 60.0KG
SCT Syndications (Mgr: Ms N Blakley), M J Bourk, M J Finn, M Collis, A J Lee, G R W collis, G J Mitchell, H A P (Mgr: S W Turner), McLealeay (Mgr: C McLeod), P A Thompson, Miss R R Moore & Ms H McKechnie
Comes here off a 52-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 8 at Terang Bm58 on March 5 over 1850m, 3.5 len behind Vivideel carrying 60kg at $4. The start before that 4th of 8 at Geelong Bm64 on January 28 over 1708m, 2.25 len behind Boyfromwye carrying 54kg at $5. Solid prospects and a good barrier doesn’t hurt.
1
T P MADDEN
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS,WHITE SLEEVES, GOLD STARS, RED CAP, WHITE STAR
8 64472 MOON YANCO
MATT CUMANI
5YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
M S S Cumani, R Bell, H Bell, O Tait, Mrs V Bell, P D Bell, D Swan, Miss C C Cato, C I Barber & Petejul88 (Mgr: Ms J A Rothenberger)
Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Kerang Bm58 on March 30 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Turf Two carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. The run before that 7th of 10 at Terang Bm58 on March 5 over 1400m, 3 len behind Lady Shalaa with 58kg at $7.50. Impressed last start. Right in the mix again.
6
EOIN WALSH
YELLOW, PURPLE FIVE SPOTS, WHITE CAP
9 9x145 DANDINO BELLE
DANE SMITH
4YO  BR/BL  MARE 58.0KG
O Martin
Useful type. At the latest run 5th of 9 at Stawell Bm64 on March 31 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Sugar And Sweet with 56.5kg at $26. The race before that second last in a small field at Ballarat Bm64 on March 11 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Prince Prawn with 57kg at $8.50. Beaten comfortably last time out but this suits.
3
J FRY
WHITE, RED FIVE STARS, BLUE STARS SASH
10 4x351 FURLANETTO
T & C MCEVOY
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Noorilim Park Thoroughbreds (Mgr: P Carrick), S J O'Rourke, D L Guihot, E Y W Tong, T C Eddy, P Mccombe, F Pollio, M T Paidoussis, G N Webb, R I Goldbloom, Ms Y Hu, S Sharp, I H R Australia (Mgr: H Malter), P T Heinz, D Sharp, P Landers, D J Ross-Edwards, M J Player & R L Roulston
Useful type. Last start favourite; won by 2.25 len at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw April 9 over 1600m defeating Dashing Rebel carrying 57kg at $1.90. The run before that 5th of 10 at Bendigo F&M Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Princess Mary with 57.5kg at $8. Plenty to like about the way she won last start and no surprise to see her go on with it here. Among the main chances.
5
MITCHELL AITKEN
Royal Blue, Red Epaulettes, Striped Sleeves, White Cap
11 22158 STEAL THE SUN
LIAM HOWLEY
4YO  BLACK  MARE 58.0KG
J P Byers, M W Byers, W R Byers, The Circus, G A Dempsey, Mrs K Dempsey, B R Hobbs, P J Limbrick, P Quattrocchi, A D Iaconelli, Liam Howley Racing Pty Ltd, Get Punted Racing, Mrs A De Girolamo, B J O'neill, Broccoli Racing & North Vic Racing
At the latest run got back early 8th of 14 at Geelong Bm58 on April 12 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Lucky Compass with 58.5kg at $5. The run before that second last in a small field at Pakenham Cl1 on March 21 over 1400m, 8 len behind Modown carrying 56kg at $9. Needs to find extra to beat these.
8
ALANA KELLY
LIME GREEN, WHITE AND GREY BAND AND ARMBANDS
12 75053 PEWTER
SUE MURPHY
10YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
T F Huppatz, Ms J F Rugless, C J Rugless, M J Huppatz, Mrs K L Mahomet & J L Mahomet
Most recently 3rd of 12 at Bordertown Bm56 on April 14 over 1550m, 3.5 len behind Peacemaker carrying 60.5kg at $21. The run before that got back early 5th of 10 at Penola Bm66 on March 31 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Just Like Lisa carrying 56kg at $21. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
13
MS C PULS
White, Red Star, Black Sleeves, Red Cap
13 37x60 BLACK TAHITIAN
PAUL PREUSKER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Best Bloodstock (Mgr: J A Magnabosco)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming second last of 7 at Horsham Bm58 on March 22 over 1100m, 10 len behind The Wayfarer carrying 61.5kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell second last of 11 at this track 0 - 58 on April 13 over 1306m, 5.5 len behind Haather carrying 60kg at $26. Others look better placed.
5
LIAM RIORDAN
Red, Yellow Epaulettes And Best Bloodstock Logo, Red Cap
14 098x0 SHESABLINDER
PETER CHOW
5YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
P Chow, A Chow, T Chow, M Kelly, E Kelly, J Chow, M Chow, J Mackenzie, S Bishop, G Chow, S Chow, A Chow, T Cornish, H Chow, L Chow
Second-up. First-up after eight months ran last of 10 at Kyneton Bm58 on April 11 over 1454m, slow going 10 len behind Snappy Pierro with 53.5kg at $61. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Werribee 0 - 58 on April 15 2023 over 1629m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Stylish Icon carrying 56.5kg at $12. Needs to lift.
9
JORDYN WEATHERLEY
GREEN, ROYAL BLUE BRACES, YELLOW ARMBANDS AND CAP