Casterton   19 May 2024
 
GOING: S

Bet365 Muntham Handicap 1400m

Track: SOFT 6   Rain (Max: 13)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.57).  

They should run along at a decent tempo. UNDER THE PALAIS (10) is a consistent type who has placed in her past four starts, stepping up to Bm70 grade at Warrnambool last time out and sticking on well for second, beaten under a length. She looks to have found an ideal race from the good draw and just needs to hold her form to be winning. PERSIAN SPIRIT (7) has never missed a place in his career, solid again out to this trip last time out. Tricky draw but he should be in the finish again. CALICO JACK (2) would be a chance at his best and can improve. BIG SUE (6) won the lone attempt at this distance and is a likely improver second up. SUGGESTED PLAY: Under The Palais to win.
1 764x0 NERONE
RICHARD LAMING
7YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Holy Moly 2 (Mgr: J D Douglas), D J Tuddenham, T P Close, B J Pope, Larrikin Lads (Mgr: P Waterson), T Palmer, D McCord, T A Hallahan, Baggers Racing (Mgr: S Arnold-Levy), A Jenkins, D P Sheales, Ms N R Joyce, Kirks Kings Club (Mgr: S B Waller), M Manning & N J Cooper
Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 15 at Warrnambool Bm70 on May 1 over 1400m, slow going 50 len behind Jabbawockeez carrying 60.5kg at $61. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Geelong Bm64 on October 5 over 1543m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Colombe D'or with 61.5kg at $26. Unlikely to threaten.
1
WILL GORDON
WHITE, RED THERMOMETER, RED AND WHITE DIAGONAL STRIPED SLEEVES, RED CAP
2 52x38 CALICO JACK
TOM DABERNIG
4YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Halo Racing Services Pty Ltd (Mgr: C B Mckenna), Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), F F Fairthorne (Jnr), M R Fallon, Mrs J S Joyce & T I M Joyce
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 8 at Caulfield Heath Bm64 on April 17 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Excess with 62.5kg at $9. Second-up sat on the pace before fading 8th of 14 at Warrnambool Bm70 on April 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Prince Sonic with 59.5kg at $10. Best form reads well.
5
JORDYN WEATHERLEY
ROYAL BLUE, LIME HOOPS, LIME CAP, ROYAL BLUE HOOPS
3 352x3 DETNAW
BOB & KANE POST
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs P Post, K Post, A W Cox, P G Haberfield, R P Haberfield, Mrs M S Miller, B D Miller, J R Farley, M A Clancy, H Howlett & Mrs V Howlett
Second run back. First-up after five months ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Mt Gambier Bm66 on April 24 over 1205m, slow going 1.1 len behind Hay Joe carrying 60kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Mt Gambier Bm66 on July 5 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind Action In Cairns with 59.5kg at $2.50. Solid top-three hope.
4
JACK HILL
WHITE, GOLD AND BLACK SASH, BLACK CAP
4 9x1x8 FOUR OUTLAWS
MICHAEL O'LEARY
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
M A O'Leary, M K Ashton, D F Gavin & S J Gavin
Racing second-up today. Last start eased back early on 8th of 10 at Mt Gambier Bm66 on April 24 over 1205m, slow going 4.5 len behind Hay Joe carrying 56.5kg at $21. At only start last preparation ran on from midfield and won by 2.25 len at Mt Gambier Bm62 June 18 over 1563m in heavy going defeating Joe's Giggle with 59kg at $3. Should progress from that first-up run.
7
TAYLA CHILDS
RED, BROWN STRIPES
5 3419x MAHREZ
LINDSEY SMITH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
R T D Racing, N J Redding, Bay Boys, A P Grant, R L Henriksen, S Saint-John, G N Franklin, Mutton Bird Boys, P J McElvogue, R A P D, Olke Alice, D + A Racing, A Miaoulis, N Miaoulis, A Moore, S King, Punters Up, P B F F Racing, R Geraldi & Hi Gorgy
Resuming after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Geelong Bm64 December 7 over 1700m, 4 len behind Aramco with 60kg at $2.40. When resuming last campaign third of 11 at Warrnambool Bm58 November 2 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Super Snitch with 59.5kg at $8. Looks up against it.
14
T P MADDEN
Royal Blue, Red Dice And Seams,seams SLEEVES,seams CAP
6 x45x5 BIG SUE
PATRICK KEARNEY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs J M Morahan
Second-up. First-up after 14 months 5th of 11 at Echuca Bm58 on May 3 over 1300m, 5 len behind Dismount with 63kg at $3. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Ararat Bm64 on March 3 2023 over 1600m, 3 len behind So She Can Fly carrying 61kg at $4. Improver.
10
LAURA LAFFERTY
ROYAL BLUE, LIME VEE YOKE, DIAMOND CHECK SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE CAP,LIME DIAMOND
7 2x233 PERSIAN SPIRIT
SYMON WILDE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Grand Syndicates Salamati (Mgr: S R Leoni)
Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 9 at Warrnambool 3yo Bm70 on May 2 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Dubai Dancer carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Ballarat Bm58 on April 16 over 1200m, 4 len behind Nuts 'N' Bolts carrying 59kg at $2.40. Winning hope.
9
J FRY
Black, Gold Star, Checked Sleeves And Cap
8 12468 PARTY AT ARTIE'S
CHRIS CALTHORPE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
P G Arrowsmith & Miss M M Moyle
Last start got back early 8th of 12 at Warrnambool Bm64 on May 2 over 1300m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Gronkowski with 59.5kg at $17. Before that 6th of 9 at Yarra Valley Bm64 on March 29 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Heavenly Eagle with 60kg at $5.50. Nicely placed to put the record straight.
8
ARRON LYNCH
PURPLE, WHITE MALTESE CROSS, PURPLE SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS
9 127x4 JUST WATCH ME
LINDSEY SMITH
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
L Smith, P G McCallum, Halo Racing Services Pty Ltd, R B Gold, F F Fairthorne (Jnr), The Clique, JB Syndicate, Whalers Racing Two, Whalers Racing Four, Ms K M Rigg, D C Findlay, Ms T M Barnes & M White
Second run back. First-up after eight months 4th of 10 at Warrnambool Bm70 on May 1 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Whistlefield with 54.5kg at $3.30. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Warrnambool Bm58 on September 4 over 1200m, nose behind Veloce Carro carrying 57.5kg at $2.50. Ready for improvement with that run under the belt.
13
Fred W Kersley
Royal Blue, Lime Hoops, Hooped Cap
10 62322 UNDER THE PALAIS
SYMON WILDE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
S W Wilde, D J Trevethan, Mrs C M Trevethan, A Schorg, Mrs W C Doer, M Del Bino, M Elliott, Ms J James, Miss J A Ede, P S Kippin, M A Young, Mrs N A Barr, J N Barr, S Badger, Dirty Dozen Punters Club, Ms K Doer, Tri Brata Racing (Mgr: T Batur) & L R Racing Lads (Mgr: S A Bishop)
Racing well. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Warrnambool F&M Bm70 on May 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Precious Charm with 56.5kg at $8.50. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Kyneton Bm58 on April 11 over 1454m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Snappy Pierro with 60.5kg at $3.50. No surprise if she was in the finish.
2
LINDA MEECH
YELLOW, RED HOOPS, NAVY BLUE SLEEVES, NAVY BLUE AND YELLOW SPOTS CAP
11 33x1x AUSVARDIA
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Yabby Dam Farms Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Driscoll)
Back after a long spell. Finished off last preparation ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Geelong 3yo F Mdn-Sw June 30 over 1447m on a heavy track defeating Booboo Boogie carrying 57kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 9 at Warrnambool F&M Mdn-Sw on December 8 2022 over 1400m, 10 len behind Wishlor Lass with 56.5kg at $6. Finished sixth in a Bendigo trial over 800m on April 23. Has solid claims.
16
J ALLEN
Navy Blue, Red Epaulettes, Armbands And Cap
12 727x5 CHARITIES
MATTHEW WILLIAMS
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
OTI Racing (Mgrs: T Henderson & S Driscoll), Mrs U Williams, A & Mrs D More, J Clifford, N Clifford, P Clifford, Dr F Hawker, D Boyd, T Harty, R Menchise, P Kilday, J Saltmarsh, N Cooper, Tigerden Racing, SDS Thoroughbreds, Beartown No.7 & Beartown No.8.
Second-up. First-up after seven months 5th of 12 at Warrnambool Bm64 on May 2 over 1300m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Gronkowski carrying 57kg at $26. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Geelong Cl1 on August 11 over 1330m, 4 len behind Baroque Road with 58kg at $8.50. Should progress from that first-up run.
15
D YENDALL
Navy Blue And Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
13 4749x CORAGGIO
BOB & KANE POST
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs P Post, R H Marshall, Mrs D J Overall, P Goodwin, R J Treffene, D F Matthews, M A W Overall & R J Knuppe
Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Bendigo 0 - 64 December 17 over 1600m, 9 len behind Fretta carrying 59kg at $67. First up last campaign second last of 9 at Bordertown Bm68 October 29 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Duke Of Anjou with 58kg at $41. Unlikely to feature.
1
MS K WALTERS
WHITE, GOLD AND BLACK SASH, BLACK CAP
14 05x01 LOAD AND GO
RICHARD WILSON
7YO  GREY  GELDING 57.0KG
M I Adams & Mrs D L Adams
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last of 11 at Bordertown Bm66 on April 14 over 1100m, 6 len behind All Beans carrying 55.5kg at $21. Second-up favourite; won by 2 len at Mt Gambier 0-56 April 24 over 1205m in soft going defeating Padstow Polly with 59.5kg at $4.50. Won last start and is well-placed again.
6
PURPLE, WHITE MALTESE CROSS, HOOPED SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
15 8x09x STAY IN YOUR LANE
RACHEAL MONAGHAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Racheal Monaghan
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Seymour Bm64 December 21 over 2021m, 13 len behind Max Mercury with 57.5kg at $19. Previously first up; ran last of 12 at Bendigo Bm58 December 5 over 1600m, 10 len behind Adonis Kick carrying 59.5kg at $26. Might need the run.
3
MS A HERRMANN
BLACK, WHITE SEAMS, ARMBANDS AND CAP
16 515x0 LOCH GORMAN
JOHN MJ O'CONNOR
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
M J O'Connor, N J O'Connor, P J O'Connor, J P O'Connor, R W Sinnott, R J Mckinnon, P M Wells, F X Mccarthy & C J M Bond
Second-up. First-up after seven months ran last of 12 at Mt Gambier 0-56 on April 24 over 1205m, slow going 8 len behind Load And Go with 60kg at $21. Previously second-up 8th of 13 at Warrnambool 4yo+ Mdn Plte on May 3 2023 over 1700m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Delcoff with 59.5kg at $15. Unlikely to threaten.
6
MS C PULS
RED AND PURPLE STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP