Yarra Valley   29 Mar 2024
 
GOING: G(3)

De Bortoli Country Trainers Final 1200m

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

Just an even tempo anticipated. HOLY RACKET (3) is racing well and looks a key chance. He was too strong over 1000m at Moonee Valley two back before a solid effort over the 955m last time. Two runs at this trip have netted minor placings and with the right run he should be in the finish. IN HER STRIDE (2) has won both starts this time in at Morphettville and Caulfield Heath. Maps for a soft run just behind the pace and if a gap comes, she'll go close. EUGENIUS (6) was a winner at this track and trip last time. Up a notch here but should go well again. APRES LA MER (14) is in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Holy Racket on top.
1 x4165 BIG DAY OUT
CRAIG WEEDING
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
A Cavallaro, C A Weeding, C A Favara & J Iori
Most recently got back early 5th of 7 at Echuca Bm70 on March 10 over 1000m, 6 len behind Real Gun carrying 60.5kg at $10. The race before that 6th of 8 at Albury Bm82 on February 18 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Sparring carrying 59.5kg at $16. 2kg claim will not be enough.
7
ALYSHA WARREN
WHITE, RED LIGHTNING BOLT, BLACK SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS AND CAP
2 58x11 IN HER STRIDE
JOHN SALANITRI
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
F P Salanitri, Mrs B Williamson, D P Williamson, J Damiano, A Capaldi, D A Ruggiero, A Wilson, D Ramadan, S Ramadan, J Kostopoulos, H A Kindler, G C Olson, Absolute Dud Syndicate (Mgr: D Nuttall) & Six Scooners (Mgr: D J Staal)
Group 3 placegetter. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming won by 1.75 len at Morphettville 4yo+ Mares Bm66 February 24 over 1200m defeating Miss Mucinni with 57kg at $7. Second run from a spell won by a head at Caulfield Heath Bm64 March 13 over 1200m defeating Scorch carrying 58kg at $6.50. One of the main contenders.
1
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE CROSSED SASHES, WHITE SLEEVES,ROYAL BLUE DIAMOND STRIPE, WHITE CAP,ROYAL BLUE STARS
3 83x13 HOLY RACKET
A & J WILLIAMS
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: Ms J G Chapman)
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at Moonee Valley 3yo Bm64 February 9 over 1000m defeating Massira carrying 60.5kg at $2.80. Second-up 3rd in a small field at Moonee Valley 3yo Bm64 on March 1 over 955m, 2.75 len behind Celestial Storm with 63kg at $2.40. Should be right in the finish.
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CRAIG WILLIAMS
BLUE, RED AND WHITE BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE AND RED ARMBANDS, QUARTERED CAP
4 570x2 SOCIAL CONSCIENCE
CRAIG BLACKSHAW
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
A J Lafontaine, P R MacVean, S A McRae, M W McKay, B J Walker, Ms K L Blackshaw, A Paterra, T Baker, D P Lafontaine, E J Lafontaine & R Simmons
Second run back. First-up after three months 2nd of 8 at Bendigo Bm64 on March 14 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Telephone carrying 60.5kg at $4.50. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Moonee Valley Bm70 on August 12 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Pereille carrying 59.5kg at $51. Solid top-three hope.
5
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Aqua, Yellow Horseshoe
5 6219x UNFAIR DISMISSAL
DAVID NOONAN
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms J Joiner, G Stevens, B J Noonan, T J Noonan, Mrs N Dickson & A Bell
Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Caulfield Bm70 December 2 over 1800m, soft track; 15 len behind Blazing Rebel carrying 59.5kg at $13. First up last campaign ran last of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm64 June 2 over 1400m, 10 len behind Tuscan Sun carrying 58kg at $61. Unlikely to feature.
4
JESSICA BOOTH
ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE SEAMS, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, ORANGE SEAMS, ROYAL BLUE CAP, ORANGE SEAMS, ORANGE POM POM
6 47x41 EUGENIUS
SHANE NICHOLS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
P B Warren, D Dobe, P J Farrell, S Foxwell, D Healy, P O'Neil & R Fletcher
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 7 at Pakenham 3yo Bm64 Hcp on February 29 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Lively carrying 59.5kg at $7. Second-up favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at this track Bm64 March 17 over 1209m defeating Swift Hit carrying 55.5kg at $2.90. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
6
LAUREN BURKE
MAROON,GOLD THREE NECK STARS,WHITE SLEEVES,GOLD SEAMS,MAROON CAP,GOLD STAR
7 12x51 PRINCE SONIC
MARK O'DONNELL
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Johnno's (Mgr: M J Fiteni), Ms K M Stewart, D A McKane, T S Boyle, P N Clark, Mrs D N Clark, M A Boulton, M J O'Donnell, Miss J A Vaughan, S A Bishop, P A Chow, B P Clark & Mrs T L Clark
Third-up today. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at Ararat Bm58 on February 29 over 1100m, 5 len behind Banana Split with 62kg at $3. Second-up won by 2.25 len at Warrnambool Bm64 March 12 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Sunburnt carrying 58.5kg at $3. This is going to test him.
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T P MADDEN
LIGHT PINK, WHITE CHECKS, QUARTERED CAP
8 11623 VERBOSITY
ANDREW BOBBIN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs B Hoare
Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd in a small field at Warrnambool Bm64 on March 12 over 1100m, slow going 2.5 len behind Prince Sonic carrying 60.5kg at $3.30. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Stawell Bm64 on February 22 over 1307m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Piiink Beauty carrying 60.5kg at $6. Among the winning chances.
11
J ALLEN
Orange, Royal Blue Quarters And Armbands
9 35232 SWIFT HIT
PETER SMITH
8YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
P J Smith
Going well. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Bm64 on March 17 over 1209m, head behind Eugenius with 59kg at $13. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Ballarat 0 - 64 on March 11 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Snappy Secret carrying 59kg at $8.50. In the finish last time and is a player.
12
J MOTT
Royal Blue, Gold VEE, royal blue sleeves,gold Chevron ,gold Cap
10 939x3 NICAJON
MICK SHEPHERDSON
9YO  BR/BL  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs K Shepherdson & Q J Scott
Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 10 at this track Bm64 on March 17 over 1209m, 1.2 len behind Eugenius carrying 58.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm64 on November 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind No Drama with 59kg at $41. Needs more time.
9
P GATT
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE FIVE STARS, ROYAL BLUE CAP
11 x77x3 LUNAR SOLAR
CRAIG WIDDISON
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
A McDonald, P L Thrum, M L Thrum, A F Thrum, Mrs J Kendall, Mrs K L Kimball, G Kimball, R P Gray, Mrs P L Gray, Miss K Pyle, T M Hoffman & Ms A Petrie
Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 8 at Bendigo Bm64 on March 14 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Telephone with 57.5kg at $14. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Canberra Bm60 on October 20 over 1000m, 7 len behind Light Press carrying 59.5kg at $2.80. Others have her measure.
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BLAIKE MCDOUGALL
RED, AQUA STAR, DIAGONAL STRIPED SLEEVES, AQUA STARS CAP
12 13342 SUNBURNT
W P CERCHI
6YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
Ms S L Fish, Dr R W Harper, B J Fish, Mrs L Fish, Ms J Fish, A D Spring, K M Elliott, Foxhat Racing (Mgr: S E Hobson), Mrs M J Hudson, B W Hudson, T J Jolliffe & Ms B Cerchi
Going well. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Warrnambool Bm64 on March 12 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Prince Sonic with 57.5kg at $2.50. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Terang Bm58 on February 23 over 1200m, 5 len behind Cleo Cat carrying 61kg at $12. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.
2
MICHAEL DEE
BLACK, YELLOW CHECKS, CHECKS SLEEVES, GREEN CAP
13 519x5 JOLTIN' JOE
PAUL & TRACEY TEMPLETON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J M Barrett, Mrs G Barrett, P Templeton & Mrs T L Templeton
Second run back. First-up after three months got back early 5th of 10 at this track Bm64 on March 17 over 1209m, 2 len behind Eugenius with 62kg at $16. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Flemington Bm70 on September 24 over 1100m, 4 len behind Dancing Alone carrying 57kg at $19. Must improve significantly.
10
LACHLAN KING
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE SPADES AND ARMBANDS
14 79434 APRES LA MER
DEAN BINAISSE
7YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
H Wallace-Smith
Racing well. Last start 4th of 10 at this track Bm64 on March 17 over 1209m, 1.3 len behind Eugenius with 59kg at $3.30. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Moonee Valley Bm64 on March 1 over 1200m, 4 len behind Thaler with 56kg at $5.50. Solid prospects and a good barrier doesn’t hurt.
3
BLAIKE MCDOUGALL
Royal Blue, White Sash And Sleeves
15 8x193 CHALICE WELL
TOBY LAKE
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
T A Lake, J Rule, D T Curran, B J Sporle, N A Sporle, T Yeatman, J King, B Asgari & J P Divito
Useful type. Last start 3rd of 10 at Moonee Valley Cl1 on March 8 over 1000m, 0.6 len behind Whistlefield with 57kg at $5.50. Before that 9th of 11 at Moonee Valley F&M Bm70 on February 16 over 955m, 5.5 len behind End Journey with 56kg at $8. With a little improvement can take this out.
4
JYE MCNEIL
 Orange, Royal Blue Hoops, Sleeves And Cap With Pom Pom