Ararat 26 Apr 2024
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Ords Motorcycles Handicap 1306m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 14) Rail: Out 3m 1300m - 350m. True Remainder. (Pent: 5.08). |
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Crystanado should lead but there are a few other speedy types who can keep him honest.
SECRET STONES (7) broke through for a maiden win last start at Cranbourne having raced consistently all preparation. From the inside draw the gelding should land in a prominent spot and with a 2kg claim can give a great sight again. CRYSTANADO (5) showed a good change of speed to sprint clear for an easy win first-up and looks to have upside being only lightly raced. Can go on with it here. ARTRESE (3) should be fitter for his first-up run when unplaced at Geelong and shapes as an each-way chance. DIAMOND WAR (12) won two starts ago but faded to finish ninth at Kerang last start after covering ground. From a soft draw here look for him to be running home stronger at the finish this time. SUGGESTED PLAY: Happy to go with Secret Stones.
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| 1 | 0220x |
BOYSZEE
THOMAS SADLER 6YO BAY GELDING 64.0KG T Sadler, D Ward, C Ward, Mrs S Sadler, Ms K Adriaans, A Carter, Ms F Sadler Back from a spell in first start for new stable. Finished off last campaign 12th of 15 at Warrnambool Bm70 May 2 over 2350m, on heavy track; 23 len behind Wuddzz carrying 59kg at $6. First up last campaign fifth of 9 at Randwick Kensington Cg&E Bm72 February 15 2023 over 1400m, soft track; 3 len behind Jupitus carrying 58.5kg at $17. Others rate better. |
8 ALYSHA WARREN |
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| 2 | 7295x |
FOURHOMETWO
PAUL BANKS 6YO B/BR GELDING 62.0KG L Catalano, M Catalano, P D Sidwell, M Etinger, G Nguyen, P A G Banks, J Whitford & P J Prendergast Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Moonee Valley Bm64 December 15 over 1523m, 6 len behind Zamborghini with 58kg at $81. First up last campaign ran last of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm84 August 12 over 1200m, 9 len behind Maximillius carrying 57kg at $151. First start for new stable. Has claims. |
6 JORDYN WEATHERLEY |
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| 3 | 975x9 |
ARTRESE
ANDREW BOBBIN 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Grampians Racing (Mgr: A R Bobbin), A Burggraaff, Mrs A M Mathers, D J Carnes, D B Spence, Dr C M Duncan, G I Davies, Ms H Theodore, J V Dodd, J Kerr, Mrs J M Davies, Kraken Times Racing (Mgr: J Scholten), M J Watson, M R Ward, M Parr, P J Fraser, T J Corneby, M D Hargans, R P McDonald & D P Kerr Second run back. First-up after seven months 9th of 11 at Geelong Bm58 on April 12 over 1300m, 6 len behind Greenhill Prince with 62kg at $10. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Hcp on June 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 18 len behind Hard To Cross carrying 52.5kg at $61. Expect improvement from first-up run and has claims here. |
4 LINDA MEECH |
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| 4 | 10 |
DARK SKIES
T & C MCEVOY 3YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG S M George, H Leverink, B H Leverink, R Cottee, M J Davidson, Mrs A F Ramsay, Ms J M Tynan, G B Fromyhr, Mrs J M Harvey, G S Tucker & Ms D M Mahony Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Horsham Mdn-Sw March 22 over 1200m defeating Dantooine with 59kg at $4.50. Second-up got back early 10th of 13 at Swan Hill Bm58 on April 9 over 1300m, 6 len behind The Hay Flyer carrying 62kg at $7. Winning hope from a good draw. |
4 MITCHELL AITKEN |
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| 5 | 042x1 |
CRYSTANADO
ANDREW NOBLET 4YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG T M A'beckett, J W Andrews, Mrs K W Barker, Miss T Boyd, A R Connoley, L R Ewings, R D Falconer, Ms J L Gibson, W J Granger, D Johnson, C A McDonald, D Orr, R C Penman, A L Roberts & J P Tyrrell Syndicates: PRD Racing (Mgr: R D Falconer) Hancox Bloodstock Kuipo (Mgr: Ms S F Hancox) Second-up. First-up after six months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; scored a big 3.5 len win at Geelong Mdn-Sw April 12 over 1300m defeating Catch A Break carrying 59.5kg at $4.50. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Murtoa Mdn-Sw on October 7 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Klassik Sistine with 59.5kg at $61. Plenty to like about the way he sprinted to win first-up and looks like he can go on with it. Definite winning prospects. |
5 J ALLEN |
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| 6 | x8490 |
HUGUENOT
HELEN BURNS 6YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG M Mittion, S Stojanovski & K Stojanovski, Al Mitton, A Warne, J Burns, L Burns, D Burns,H Burns At the latest run raced on the pace before fading ran last of 14 at Swan Hill Bm58 on April 9 over 1600m, 7 len behind Koyuga Breeze with 62kg at $21. Before that ran last of 9 at Stawell Bm64 on March 31 over 1600m, 19 len behind Sugar And Sweet with 58.5kg at $26. Nice draw but others preferred. |
3 MADISON LLOYD |
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| 7 | 22321 |
SECRET STONES
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 4YO BR/BL GELDING 61.0KG L Lee Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw April 5 over 1300m in soft going defeating Missile Meg with 59.5kg at $6. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1200m, 4 len behind Brier carrying 59.5kg at $3.80. Should put himself in a prominent position from the inside barrier and is never far away. Shapes as one of the leading chances again. |
1 MS ROSE HAMMOND |
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| 8 | 53121 |
ALICE DOWNS
VINCENT MALADY 5YO BROWN MARE 60.0KG Jacka Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs H M McPhee) Going well. Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Ballarat 0 - 58 April 7 over 1400m defeating Lucky Compass carrying 58kg at $2.60. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Benalla 0 - 58 on March 23 over 1406m, long-neck behind Orion The Hunter carrying 58kg at $13. Last-start winner who can measure up again. |
9 WILL GORDON |
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| 9 | 5x186 |
MERCHELLE
M & L KAVANAGH 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Mrs I Kavanagh, Lady Merchant Racing, W Mckibben, Entry Group, Road To Nowhere, T Hogben, Silverstone Racing, R Smith, R Jones, G Dealy, P Liedtke, S Herbert, B Lehmann, M Grigg, Adelaide Cricket Boys, D Mann & Silly Hilly Last start 6th of 14 at Echuca Bm58 on April 8 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Mayan with 59.5kg at $4.50. The start before that 8th of 12 at Kyneton Bm58 on March 19 over 1203m, 3.5 len behind Stylish Enuff with 59.5kg at $3.30. Will need plenty of improvement to feature. |
10 LIAM RIORDAN |
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| 10 | 2134 |
EL PASO CITIE
SUE MURPHY 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Ms S T Murphy, R W Brighton & Mrs M C Brighton Last start 4th of 14 at Bordertown Cl1 on April 14 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Lunasha with 58.5kg at $8.50. Before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Penola Cl1 on March 31 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind It's Dan The Man with 59kg at $5. Racing okay but look elsewhere. |
9 MS C PULS |
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| 11 | 64664 |
IMPENDING DIAMOND
JOHN MCARDLE 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Ms B M McArdle, P F Butterss, Mrs N L Butterss, C H Clayton, M J Dever, R A Ireland, Ms J Courcoux, B G Mcilwaine, Mrs H D Mcilwaine, F Palinkas, Mrs J L Palinkas, R A Persichetti, A Vos, A N Wolff, B P H (J Dosen), Spent It (J Brownley), Fonc (P G Brady) & Ying + Yang (B J Clayton) Last start 4th of 9 at Geelong Bm58 on April 2 over 1540m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Etara carrying 59kg at $11. The run before that 6th of 10 at Pakenham F&M Bm64 on March 15 over 1400m, 6 len behind Lightning Flash carrying 58.5kg at $21. Fully tested on her recent run. |
11 JACK HILL |
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| 12 | 36519 |
DIAMOND WAR
W P CERCHI 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG C A Walsh, Dr R Harper & Miss B Cerchi Useful type. At the latest run ran last of 9 at Kerang Bm58 on March 30 over 1400m, 11 len behind Turf Two with 60kg at $11. The race before that came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Warrnambool Bm58 March 12 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Hellofastorm with 58kg at $9.50. Chance with the aid of an inside barrier. |
2 J BOWDITCH |
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| 13 | 31x35 |
HASTA LA CHILLY
SUE MURPHY 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG R W Brighton, Mrs M C Brighton & Ms S T Murphy Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 8 at Bordertown Bm62 on February 23 over 1100m, 1.4 len behind Gusty Way carrying 58kg at $5. Second run from a spell crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 13 at Mt Gambier Bm58 on March 22 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Drink Then Kiss with 60kg at $5.50. Not far away last time. Worth plenty of thought. |
7 MS C PULS |
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| 14 | x49x2 |
EAGLESAURUS
SIMON ZAHRA 5YO BR/BL GELDING 60.0KG D P Krushka, D A Beattie, W M Stuart, B G Limbrick, M P Murray, M McGraw, R Giabardo, M Zahra, P J Nicoll, T B Beasley, T D Beasley, M R Beasley, D P White, C Gatt, B Grigg & Simply Reds Racing (Mgr: H C Ellison) Second-up. First-up after eight months made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Avoca 0 - 58 on April 6 over 1300m, on a slow track; nose behind Hells Son carrying 60kg at $6.50. Previously second-up got back early 9th of 12 at Cranbourne Bm64 on August 20 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Aperitivo carrying 57.5kg at $26. Solid top-three hope. |
10 LACHLAN KING |
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| 15 | 5x230 |
RED RED WINE
SHEA EDEN 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Dr R K Sheahan, Mrs J M Sheahan, T R R Sheahan, Miss C E Sheahan, C D Page, A J Newman, R A Ghioni, G J Taylor, M Neuman, M J Hamblin, J J Riddle, J D Weller, N J Weller, Ms D Weller, C Weller, C Weller, D N Jackson & C J Jackson Most recently ran last of 12 at Pakenham 0 - 64 on April 11 over 1400m, slow going 28 len behind Impending Link with 58kg at $13. The run before that 3rd of 11 at Bairnsdale 0 - 64 on March 24 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Octrain with 58kg at $4. Needs to find several lengths to threaten. |
9 TEODORE NUGENT |
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