VALE LONHRO HANDICAP 1500m Track: GOOD 4 Rain (Max: 20) Rail: True. (Pent: 5.14). |
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Strong early tempo with Iknowastar and Foniska leading the way over Cosmic Vega. IKNOWASTAR (10) tough on-speed gelding who returned in good order when a fighting second over 1400m at this track on March 30. Goes just as well second-up and will take plenty of catching again. WATERFORD (4) multiple Group 2 placegetter resuming. Had no luck from the wide draw when a close-up fifth in the G2 Ingham at Randwick over 1600m on December 9. Has looked sharp in his two latest trials and expected to sprint well fresh. AMOKURA (3) Queensland Oaks winner resuming from a five-and-a-half-month break. Had no luck from the wide draw when a tenacious third in the G2 Matriarch over 2000m at Flemington last November. Had two searching 1000m trials in readiness for this and not to be underestimated. GREBENI (2) classy gelding resuming after going out a winner after taking out the Maroubra over 1600m at Randwick on December 30. Finished second in a recent 900m trial and just needs luck from the sticky gate. SUGGESTED PLAY: Iknowastar to win.
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LION'S ROAR
JOHN O'SHEA 6YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Champion T'breds (Mgr: J Abrahams), Mrs S Codner, Ms V Sheils, J Denny, S Brown, Mrs L Miller, S Miller, H Bayliss, J Codner, Lotave (Mgr: D O'Neill), M Mcintyre, Ms M Lambert, Mrs D Fisher, G Lamont, Mrs F O'shea, Sedgewyn (Mgr: J Abrahams), R Hodge & Champion T'breds 1 (Mgr: J Abrahams) Group 1 winner. Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation won by long-neck Randwick G3 Summer Cup December 26 over 2000m slow track defeating Luncies carrying 55kg at $2.80. First up last campaign fifth of 11 at this track in the G2 Shannon September 23 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Cepheus with 55.5kg at $7.50. Others rate better. |
1 JETT STANLEY |
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GREBENI
G RYAN & S ALEXIOU 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG I C Burford, T J Boland, M G Wallington, Ms J L Jones, P M Riccobon, Mrs R G Riccobon, Blowhole Racing (G P Koks), Par 3 Racing (G A Mchugh), Sort Of Kiama (J A Murphy), Bluedog Racing (R Harvey), The Beaches Pony Club (M J Murphy), Tyneside Oval Racing (J W Allen) & Matty Mud Guts (S Allen) Group 3 placegetter. Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign won by 0.6 len Randwick Maroubra December 30 over 1600m defeating Riyazan with 56kg at $3. First up last campaign tenth of 14 at Randwick Silver Eagle October 14 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Vienna Princess carrying 56kg at $26. Watch for him late from the wide gate. |
11 SAM CLIPPERTON |
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AMOKURA
KRIS LEES 4YO BROWN MARE 59.0KG St Aubins Scone Partnership (Mgr: Ms C L Fraser) Queensland Oaks winner. Resuming after five-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation third of 13 at Flemington in the G2 Matriarch November 11 over 2000m, a long neck behind Deny Knowledge with 59.5kg at $8. Previously first up; tenth of 15 at Randwick in the G3 Angst October 14 over 1600m, 4 len behind Renaissance Woman with 59kg at $26. Sure to be thereabouts. |
6 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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WATERFORD
CHRIS WALLER 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG R C Callander, S Saric, Mrs J C Saric, D M Ackery, Mrs K Ackery, A Stephenson, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, P J Gray, P Webster, B E Fletcher, A M Muollo, B M Farrell, S M Filipek, Mrs M F Dwyer, D D Dwyer, D M Kennedy, B A Rutter, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd & Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd Multiple Group 2 placegetter. Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation with blinkers first time; fifth of 20 at Randwick in the G2 Ingham December 9 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Loch Eagle carrying 54kg at $16. When resuming last campaign third of 12 at this track in the G2 Theo Marks September 9 over 1300m, 0.7 len behind Golden Mile with 53.5kg at $10. Expected to sprint well fresh. |
2 N RAWILLER |
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COSMIC VEGA
CIARON MAHER 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG FLR Cosmic, S Bingley, Stardust Racing, B R Kemp, FNK Racing, Vega Five, Barbz Racing, SCB Thoroughbreds , Taubro Racing, The Syndicate Racing, Vionneto Racing, Farising Racing, D F Martinez, B J Parfrey, S Robertson, Racing For Bart, D P Heffernan, Racing Fans, Five Pickets Racing & CMR Cosmic Vega Group 3 placegetter. Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after six months second last of 18 at this track in the G1 Geo Ryder on March 23 over 1500m, 7 len behind Veight carrying 59kg at $61. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Cork in the LR Platinum Stks on August 18 over 1408m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Clever And Cool carrying 61.5kg at $8. Fitter and worth including. |
4 ADAM HYERONIMUS |
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KUKERACHA
CHRIS WALLER 6YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG N Morgan Group 1 winner. Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at this track in the LR Christmas Cup December 2 over 2400m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Stockman with 55kg at $12. Previously first up; seventh of 13 at Newcastle in the G3 Cameron September 15 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Democracy Manifest with 56.5kg at $41. Hard to enthuse. |
9 AMY MCLUCAS |
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FLYING CRAZY
M, W & J HAWKES 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Equi-Com Syndications (Mgr: P D Bishop), W B Forrester, P Bishop, B Hulme, S K Wightley, M P Wilson, M P Mcpherson, S Akle, Miss E M Stonnill Rosengreen, Mrs K M Stonnill, G J Peterson, G W Cassidy, Mrs L Cain, B Swanson, Ms G A Sharples, J Leo, Mrs K J Leo, L Stinson & C P Hackett Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 10 at Caulfield in the LR Bel Esprit on March 16 over 1200m, 3 len behind Brudenell carrying 57.5kg at $26. Second run from a spell 8th of 11 at Caulfield in the G3 Vic Hcp on April 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Here To Shock carrying 54kg at $26. Hard to enthuse. |
13 K JENNINGS |
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JIMMYSSTAR
CIARON MAHER 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG A Kheir, J O'Neill, P Cook, AK Racing (Mgr: Ms K Solomon), Mrs C Algie, Ciaron Maher Racing (Mgr: C Maher), J Steet, Carty Racing (Mgr: B Carty), T Maddern, Red Rocks & Crocks (Mgr: B O'Brien), S & D Racing, B Nettlefold, S Lewin, D Edmonds, GC 600 Syndicate, Mrs C & A Williams & Solscaf Racing Dual acceptor. Comes here off a 50-day let-up. Last start 7th of 11 at Newcastle in the G3 Ncle Stakes on March 8 over 1400m, 4 len behind Rustic Steel with 54kg at $1.80. Before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 11 at Flemington in the LR The Elms Hcp on February 17 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Makram carrying 54kg at $1.30. Forward showing expected. |
11 TYLER SCHILLER |
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RIYAZAN
M, W & J HAWKES 9YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Ms B N McDonald Group 2 placegetter. Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second of 12 at this track in the LR January Cup January 13 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Naval College carrying 53kg at $16. First up last campaign 11th of 14 at Caulfield Bm100 September 2 over 1400m, 7 len behind Devoted with 60kg at $201. Cannot enthuse. |
3 J PARR |
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IKNOWASTAR
BJORN BAKER 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG P A Burke, D R Armstrong, J Crowe, B Thomas, B R Chiplin, J Bell, M P Cotton, C P Gilbert, A J Hickey, A Trebacz, Mrs M Clay, C Kelley, Mrs R Pisani, Miss J Pisani & Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker) Second-up. First-up after five months set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 13 at this track Bm88 on March 30 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Gringotts carrying 61kg at $9.50. Previously second-up won by 2.75 len at Mudgee Blcknugget Bm84 September 3 over 1400m defeating Not Negotiating with 57.5kg at $1.80. Improver who is an excellent winning chance. |
7 KAYLA NISBET |
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ST LAWRENCE
CIARON MAHER 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG A Kheir, J A O'Neill, G Harvey, D F Degenhardt, L Caminiti, P A Cook, J M Simmons, Ms S M Fitzgerald, A K Racing, G J P Van Amyden, A J Willoughby, Carty Racing, V Kheir, S A Lewin & R E Wilson Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation 11th of 14 at this track Five Diamonds November 11 over 1800m, 6 len behind Unspoken carrying 56kg at $41. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Caulfield Bm84 June 24 over 1400m slow track defeating Tonneofgrit carrying 57kg at $3.80. Has solid claims. |
8 TOM SHERRY |
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BETHENCOURT
KIM WAUGH 7YO GREY GELDING 54.0KG R L Roulston, J C Stewart, M E Waugh, The Macfadyen Racing (Mgr: J M Macfadyen), S Chandler, 10 Amigos 22 (Mgr: D J Patterson), 10 Senoritas 7 (Mgr: D J Patterson) & S W Jones Second-up. First-up after 11 months won by 0.6 len at Gosford Bm94 April 10 over 1600m in soft going defeating Andalus carrying 54kg at $6. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 4th of 16 at Randwick Octagonal on May 27 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Cisco Bay with 54kg at $41. Should progress from that first-up run. |
12 J FORD |
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RUBY FLYER
BRAD WIDDUP 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG A M Britt, Cross Park (Mgr: A Whittingham), M Dillon & D Whittingham Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming settled well back; won by 0.5 len at Kembla Grange Provmid Champ March 23 over 1400m in the wet defeating Victory Lane carrying 57.5kg at $19. Last start got back early 8th of 15 at Randwick Prov-Mid Champ on April 13 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Territory Express carrying 57.5kg at $21. Should be right in the finish. |
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OVERRIDING
NATHAN DOYLE 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 53.0KG N C Doyle & J D Morgan Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 5th of 15 at this track in the G3 B/Day Card on March 23 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Chain Of Lightning carrying 53kg at $81. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.5 len at Newcastle Mwbk Cup April 6 over 1500m on a rain affected track defeating Kinloch with 54kg at $6. Racing well. Top prospects. |
13 BEN LOOKER |
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WINEGLASS BAY
CHRIS WALLER 5YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG C J Waller, Ballylinch Stud (Mgr: Miss S Kennedy), N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, Grand Parkview Stud (Mgr: Ms L C Timms), R J Shrimpton, D M Ackery, Mrs K Ackery, A M Shead, S M Ashwell & D Milne Dual acceptor. First-up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Randwick in the LR Atc Cup December 9 over 2000m, 3 len behind Baby Rider with 55kg at $3.80. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at Randwick Bm78 July 8 over 1400m, a long neck behind Battleton carrying 57kg at $9.50. Others rate better. |
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FONISKA
CHRIS WALLER 4YO BAY MARE 52.0KG Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang) Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Saint-Cloud in the G3 Prix Perth October 22 over 1600m, soft track; 25 len behind Belbek carrying 54.5kg at $10. Previous preparation first-up won by 3 len Cork LR Navigation Stks September 26 over 1609m defeating Snapraeterea carrying 56kg at $13. Has solid claims. |
5 RACHEL KING |
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PERVADE
CHRIS WALLER 5YO BAY GELDING 52.0KG C J Waller, Juddmonte (Mgr: M S Saunders), N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, M Phillips, Mrs L Phillips, Grand Parkview Stud (Mgr: Ms L C Timms), Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, G W Aldridge, A S Ramsey & J L Pirie Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 8th of 13 at this track Bm88 on March 30 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Gringotts with 58.5kg at $17. Second run from a spell raced on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Gosford Bm94 on April 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Bethencourt with 56.5kg at $3.50. Racing well. Top prospects. |
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PESTO
M, W & J HAWKES 8YO BR/BL GELDING 52.0KG R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), M D Shaw, Mrs J Shaw, B & C Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: B A Dorman), Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas), Exset Racing (Mgr: J Bartolo), Ms A J Jackson & Mrs R Hillen Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Caulfield Bm84 December 2 over 2400m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Ruling with 60kg at $6. Previously first up; fourth of 7 at Randwick Bm88 September 16 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Strait Acer with 56.5kg at $12. Expect he will go well. |
10 ZAC LLOYD |