Newcastle   27 Jun 2017
 
GOING: G

Tle Newcastle (Bm70) 1150m

Track: SOFT 5   Partly Cloudy   Rail: True.  

MY MAHER has kicked off her career ideally, winning each of her four career outings. Won off a freshen up at Goulburn three weeks ago. Deserves her chance at provincial level now. BANUELO won at Kembla Grange two back. Was making late ground at Canterbury last start. This is easier and Avdulla rides. Speed in the last comes from runners drawn out a bit, namely Express Point, Love Me Baby and Choice Larga. It is difficult to tip against MY MAHER who made it four victories from four starts when a tough winner over 1000m at Goulburn last start. Was coming off a seven-week let up that day and copped a check before the corner so the run was full of merit. Loves it wet and will run this trip right out. BANUELO for Godolphin caught the eye last start, making up many lengths in the closing stages to be beaten just 1.3L over 1250m at Canterbury after a slow getaway. Has the ability to test this line up. The consistent AKASAKI scored a big win first up over 1100m at Dubbo then battled away in heavy going last start over the same trip at Warwick Farm. Strips fitter today and rarely puts in a poor run. VANILOQUIO is another steady performer with claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Strong race to round out the day. Go wide and play multiples with My Maher, Banuelo, Akasaki, Vaniloquio and Dubai Sights.
1 282x7 CHOICE LARGA
DAMIEN LANE
13YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
M J Murphy, P J Walker, P A Williams, A G McCarthy, M N Hancock, C T Porter, A Purcell, M R Fisher, June Rose Synd (Mgr: Ms A Murphy) & Days Off Synd (Mgr: S J Blair)
Second-up today. First-up after six months inquiry into performance; raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 8 runners at Canterbury 3yo+ (Bm72) Jun 7 over 1100m, in the wet; 5-3/4 len behind Secret Trail with 57kg. Previously second-up came from midfield; 7th of 9 starters at Rosehill 3yo+ (Bm84) in Nov last year over 1300m, 3-3/4 len behind Burning Passion carrying 52kg. First up effort suggests unlikely to be winning.
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Black, White Lightning Bolt, Pale Blue Sleeves, Pale Blue And Black Quartered Cap
2 880x6 OCEAN GRAND
CLIFF BASHFORD
12YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs J Bashford
Racing second-up today. Fresh up after nine months slowly away; 6th of 8 starters at Randwick 3yo+ Highway-C3 Jun 10 over 1000m, on a wet track; 7-1/4 len behind Clipper carrying 56.5kg. Previously second-up overraced early stages and ran wide middle stages; tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 starters at Canterbury 3yo+ (Bm71) in Aug last year over 1100m, on slow going 4-1/4 len behind Untamed Diamond with 58kg. Hard to have.
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CHLOE BAKER
Green, White Spots, Green Cap And White Spot
3 43122 VANILOQUIO
CLARRY CONNERS
15YO  BAY  HORSE 59.0KG
Miss R J Brown, Ms D Ovens Victory Lodge Syndicate (Mgr: C E & M Conners)
Useful entire. Last start jumped awkwardly; 2nd of 7 starters at Warwick Farm 3yo+ (Bm67) Jun 12 over 1100m, on heavy track; 2-1/2 len behind Wide Acclaim with 58.5kg. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 runners at Randwick 3yo+ (Bm72) Apr 25 over 1400m, on slow going 1-1/4 len behind Imperator Augustus carrying 56kg. Go close. Ratings riser.
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T ANGLAND
Dark Blue, Yellow Epaulettes, Striped Cap
4 40x14 AKASAKI
S C JONES
10YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss T A Rodger & M J Keirle
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up won by 3-3/4 len Dubbo (Bm65) May 29 over 1100m defeating Ori On Fire with 59kg. Second run from a spell shifted in in straight; came from midfield; 4th of 7 runners at Warwick Farm 3yo+ (Bm67) Jun 12 over 1100m, on heavy track; 2-3/4 len behind Wide Acclaim carrying 56.5kg. Continues to improve. Looks suited.
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BRENDAN NEWPORT
Black, Royal Blue Horse Head, Gold Sleeves And Cap, Black Pom Pom
5 1x111 MY MAHER
MATTHEW SMITH
10YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
M J Terry & T J Hill
On a four run winning streak. Last start odds-on favourite; won by a head (checked near 600m) Goulburn Hcp (C3) Jun 5 over 1000m slow going defeating Timing carrying 58kg. Race before odds-on favourite; came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a long-neck (slowly away) Nowra Hcp (C3) in Apr over 1100m on heavy going defeating Hoodless with 55kg. Well suited here, should prove hard to beat.
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J FORD
Gold, Five Black Fleur De Lys, Seams Sleeves
6 54258 BUSTING THROUGH
ALLAN KEHOE
12YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms K Clarke
Last start 8th of 11 runners at Warwick Farm 3yo+ (Bm67 May 31 over 1100m, 4-1/4 len behind I Can Rock carrying 56.5kg. The start before that; inquiry into performance; ran last in a small field at Mudgee (Bm70) May 6 over 1200m, 5-1/2 len behind Heza Thief carrying 58kg. Value place chance with a bit of luck.
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COURTNEY VAN DER WERF
Orange And Black Stripes, White Sleeves And Black Cap
7 167x1 DUBAI SIGHTS
MATTHEW ROBINSON
10YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M J Robinson, Miss M J Travis, Mrs A A Travis & P J Robinson
Racing second-up today. Fresh up after three months favourite; won by 1-1/2 len (jumped awkwardly; hung out near turn) Taree Hcp (C3) Jun 15 over 1000m on heavy track defeating Gone Viral with 57.5kg. Previously second-up inquiry into performance; failed to make an impression; 7th of 11 runners at Tuncurry Hcp (C2) in Dec last year over 1400m, 5-1/2 len behind Glitra with 56kg. Ready for sharp improvement.
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BEN LOOKER
Green, White Halves, Green And White Striped Sleeves And Green Cap
8 x6216 BANUELO
DARREN BEADMAN
10YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Godolphin
Useful type. Last outing slowly away; 6th of 10 runners at Canterbury 3yo (Bm67) Jun 7 over 1250m, on a wet track; 1-1/4 len behind Passage Of Time carrying 56kg. Start before tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1-1/4 len (hampered near 1000m) Kembla Grange Hcp (C1) May 23 over 1200m slow track defeating My Surfer Girl with 58kg. Gets a chance to win. Take seriously.
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B AVDULLA
Royal Blue
9 x3100 LOVE ME BABY
J G SARGENT
10YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J D Chard, J S Matthewson, M J Sloman, R G Winters, Mrs L A Chard, P Allen, D L Stephenson & Mrs P Rogers A C K (Mgr: A R Fletcher)
Last outing sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last at Canterbury 3yo (Bm67) Jun 7 over 1250m, on heavy track; 6-1/2 len behind Passage Of Time with 55kg. Run before eased near 800m; raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last at Canterbury 3yo+ (Bm72) May 10 over 1250m, 6-1/4 len behind Bratislava carrying 57.5kg. Gets a chance to win. Take seriously.
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J PENZA
White, Green Hoops And Cap
10 43x00 ROEINDA
BJORN BAKER
11YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Doyles Breeding & Racing (Mgr: F Doyle)
Third-up today. Resuming 14th of 15 starters at Rosehill 3yo+ F&M (Bm78) May 6 over 1100m, 6-1/4 len behind Bonny O'reilly carrying 55kg. Second-up 10th of 13 starters at Randwick 3yo+ F&M (Bm78) May 27 over 1200m, on slow going 5-1/2 len behind In Times Of War with 55kg. Rates well. Big chance.
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JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Purple, Yellow Band, Lime Sleeves, Yellow Cap
11 0296x PRADNYA
JOHN A SPRAGUE
14YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs K L Sprague
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 6th of 8 runners at Coffs Harbour Trevor Hardy in Feb over 1300m, in the wet; 7-3/4 len behind Youwaitandsee with 53.5kg. Previously first up; 3rd of 11 runners at Port Macquarie Open Hcp in Nov last year over 1200m, slow track; 1-1/2 len behind Fabry with 51kg. Hasn't shown enough to be considered a chance.
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ANDREW ADKINS
Yellow, Four Navy Blue Diamonds, Double Armbands, Diamonds Cap
12 53244 EXPRESS POINT
GARY PORTELLI
12YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Elite Thoroughbreds Racing (Mgr: A Allan), J T Ganley, D G Burgun, K P Roche, M W Willmot, S A Bolam & J J Ryan
Last outing 4th of 10 runners at Gosford (Bm65) Jun 16 over 1200m, slow track; 2-1/2 len behind Jonny Ge with 56.5kg. Before that slowly away; 4th of 10 starters at Gosford (Bm65) May 11 over 1200m, 3/4 len behind Better Be Good with 56.5kg. Not here on recent form.
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RACHEL KING
White, Elite Thoroughbreds Logo, Pale Blue Striped Sleeves And Cap
13 48236 NICK ON THE RUN
PAUL PERRY
11YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms C G Collis
Last start 6th of 14 runners at Taree (Bm65) Jun 15 over 1250m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Hammoon Dream carrying 57.5kg. Start before laid in in the straight; came from midfield; 3rd of 12 starters at Newcastle (Bm70) May 27 over 1200m, 1-3/4 len behind Trust Me carrying 55kg. Not the worst. Minor claims.
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P KING
Yellow, Black Sash, Armbands And Cap