Gawler   08 May 2024
 
GOING: S

Contract Engineering Rating 0 - 62 Handicap 1200m

Track: SOFT 5   Clear (Max: 21)   Rail: Out 7m 800m-400m. Out 6m Remainder.  

Strong early tempo with Kingson likely to hold the lead from the rails draw, joined by Hollandaise. CHAMBERS BAY (7) bounced back off a disappointing run at Balaklava with a solid chase into the placings at Morphettville Parks last time out. Can keep the ball rolling now and is a major player. AIGUILETTE (1) progressed nicely second-up at Mt Gambier when finishing just under a length away in second. Open to further improvement third-up and is right in the mix. HOLLANDAISE (9) somehow finished out of the frame last start at Strathalbyn when beaten 0.5L. Expect him to be nearing his peak now and with Holder sticking he should be right in the mix. LITTLE RICH BOY (5) didn't give them a sniff here last start when leading pillar-to-post. Is a track and trip specialist that can win again. RESERVOIR DOG (3) returns shy of a preferred trip but has ability and is the one to watch for late in the piece. SUGGESTED PLAY: Slight lean to Chambers Bay.
1 79x92 AIGUILETTE
JOHN MACMILLAN
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms T Hartwell, Dr J K Sinclair, N P Cadd, M D Bruggemann, N Stratfold, L K Stratfold, R M Dean, Mrs J B Dean, A G Grantham, G E Ireland, J R Spackman, F R Studd, J Spicer, G C Brown, Mrs B J Hughes & Mrs A K Clayton
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming got back early 9th of 12 at Morphettville Parks Cg&E 0-64 on April 6 over 1250m, 8 len behind Delightful Shecky with 58kg at $26. Second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Mt Gambier Bm66 on April 24 over 1205m, slow going 0.9 len behind Hay Joe with 58.5kg at $9.50. This is well within his grasp.
5
MS S METCALFE
ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DIAMOND STRIPE SLEEVES , YELLOW CAP
2 52914 KINGSON
BYRON COZAMANIS
9YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
B J Cozamanis & Mrs M Cozamanis
Racing well. Comes off a 31 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 9 at Port Lincoln Bm64 on April 7 over 1350m, 1.0 len behind Hey Michael carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. The race before that won by 1.75 len at Streaky Bay Bm62 March 23 over 1350m defeating Prescient carrying 55.5kg at $3.30. Drawn to get the gun run out of the inside barrier.
1
IVY LAM
ORANGE, BLACK SASH AND CAP
3 3223x RESERVOIR DOG
W CLARKEN & N O'SHEA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Clarken Bloodstock (W Clarken), G Winter, G MOORE, The Out of Towners ( M Sultana), P Finlay, W Jones, B Evans, The 3 P's ( B Pike), W Ellis, D P Stone, D Hambly, G Cooke, E & L Quinn (Mgr: L T Quinn), L Davison, R Fairlie, G Carnegie-Smith, D Burke, Battye Midds Racing ( S Middleton) & S Hambly
Gelding back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Ballarat Bm58 November 6 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Uniquely carrying 61kg at $2.50. First up last campaign second of 8 at Geelong Bm58 April 18 2023 over 1512m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Miss Keeler with 60.5kg at $7. Likely to be up for this.
2
BEN PRICE
Green, Black Cap
4 377x3 TAN TAT BEAU
AARON BAIN & NED TAYLOR
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A Bain, D McKay, Winning Post Syndicate, A Viney, B Sahb, J Speer, Ponderosa Syndicate, R Gunn, G Stevens, A Walsh, J Roberts, D Ruiz, N Rantanen-Reynolds, J Kost, J Kost, S Hanson, M McCann, M Carter, ABR Tan Tat Beau Club
Second run back. First-up after six months 3rd of 11 at this track Bm56 on April 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Little Rich Boy with 58.5kg at $10. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Naracoorte Bm64 on October 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 22 len behind Yardstick carrying 57.5kg at $5. Fitter but others appeal more.
7
JACOB OPPERMAN
Red, Blue FIVE Stars, White Sleeves ,Blue Checked, red cuff,Red Cap Blue Stars
5 56351 LITTLE RICH BOY
GRANT YOUNG
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P M S Cazzolato & Mrs L D Young
Last start won by 4.5 len at this track Bm56 April 25 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Derby Downs with 59kg at $8.50. The start before that 5th of 12 at Bordertown 0-54 on April 14 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Justica's Bonus carrying 60kg at $3.30. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again.
4
LACHLAN NEINDORF
TEAL, WHITE SEAMS, seams sleeves, BLACK CAP
6 x58x1 LONGWARRY
PETER HARDACRE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
P G Damon & Mrs F Damon
Second-up. First-up after seven months favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.7 len at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn Hcp April 24 over 1205m on a soft track defeating Fair Legacy carrying 57kg at $1.60. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Murtoa Mdn-Sw on October 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Klassik Sistine with 57.5kg at $13. Solid top-three hope.
5
CALLAN MURRAY
BLACK TEAL LIGHTNING BOLT, WHITE SLEEVES, TEAL STARS, TEAL CAP BLACK STARS.
7 0x543 CHAMBERS BAY
PHILLIP STOKES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Bennett Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: N P Bennett), R Menchise, Miss C R Stephenson, S R Day, I L Cook, G Burrell, C Barkley, B J Britten, J Bunting, I M Burrell, P G Wells, Bennett Bloodline (Mgr: N P Bennett), CMH Shearing (Mgr: Miss C M Heka) & MWM Racing (Mgr: R Tranter)
Form hard to fault. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Morphettville Parks Cl1 on April 20 over 1250m, 2.25 len behind Episodic with 57.5kg at $10. The start before that 4th of 11 at Balaklava Cl1 on March 6 over 1400m, 7 len behind Super Alana with 60kg at $3. Further improvement is anticipated.
10
KAYLA CROWTHER
BLACK, ORANGE CHECKS, BENNETT RACING LOGO, WHITE CHECKED SLEEVES, BLACK CAP,ORANGE CHECKED
8 75957 FOSTER STREET
BYRON COZAMANIS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
P R Burdon, P G Sims & P J Harrold
At the latest run got back early 7th of 11 at Morphettville Parks Bm64 on April 20 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Sunzou with 57kg at $26. Before that from last on the turn 5th of 7 at Penola Bm66 on March 31 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind El Salto with 56kg at $8.50. Has to find improvement.
3
ROCHELLE MILNES
GREEN, ORANGE FIVE SPOTS, RED CAP
9 79x75 HOLLANDAISE
JON O'CONNOR
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms K Harrison, Balmoral Lodge, P Mussared, P Hill, D Gardiner, Mrs L Reeve, A Reeve, P Cock, Ms A Schumacher, O Goels, Pajama Racing, M Mensforth, Back That Racing (Mgr: Miss H Noll), Mrs L Mensforth, P Mensforth, Mrs S Harbridge, T Harbridge, Mrs R Herbert, P Herbert & Ms L Harbridge
Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 11 at Murray Bridge Cl1 on April 3 over 900m, 4 len behind Egyptian Tycoon with 59kg at $9. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Strathalbyn Bm56 on April 28 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Lotza Bubbles carrying 59kg at $5.50. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
8
J HOLDER
Navy Blue, White Seams, Navy Blue Sleeves, White Seams, White Cap, Navy Blue Seams
10 431x TIPSY VIXEN
R & C JOLLY
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
S Scaffidi-Muta, Mrs A Rossi, J Piteo, P Piteo, P A Hodby & Mrs M A Hodby
Resuming after a five months break. Not seen since winning won by long-neck Strathalbyn 3yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw December 13 over 1350m on heavy track defeating Gumeracha Cracker with 56kg at $2.10. On debut fourth of 11 at Morphettville 3yo+ Mdn-Sw November 7 over 1050m, 4.5 len behind Great Maximus with 54.5kg at $8.50. Useful type who should go well.
6
POLLY BREWSTER
GREEN, RED AND WHITE BAND, HOOPED SLEEVES, RED CAP
11 21735 KUBLAI
J DUNN & K BISHOP
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Stablehill Thoroughbreds (Mgr: O J Inglis)
Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Last start 5th of 12 at Oakbank 0-56 on April 1 over 1100m, 6 len behind Utah Joe with 58kg at $4.50. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Strathalbyn Cl2 on March 27 over 1200m, 3 len behind Bellalique with 55kg at $6. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
11
BLACK, WHITE TREE, RED SLEEVES, BLACK CAP WITH WHITE TREE
12 49624 HATEECH
CLAUDETTE ROSE
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Ms C M Rose, J Clark & Miss A Wallace
Most recently 4th of 14 at Murray Bridge F&M Bm58 on May 1 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind El Paso Citie carrying 57kg at $16. Before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 11 at Balaklava 0-56 on April 17 over 1050m, head behind Hooked On Wealth with 56kg at $6. Wide draw makes it tough.
9
D TOURNEUR
BLACK, RED DIAMONDS, LIME GREEN SLEEVES AND CAP
13 57888 CORK HARBOUR
DEAN SAXON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs M C Saxon , Miss T Saxon, Miss L Saxon , M L Healy , G L Summerhayes , Ms L S Carey , Ms J Eltringham , S A McCorkell , Dr S B Heinze , P W Triffett , P Kerian , M P Reichery & D Charles.
At the latest run got back early 8th of 10 at Horsham Bm64 on May 4 over 1100m, slow going 5 len behind Bubble Palace carrying 54kg at $67. Before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 14 at Murray Bridge Cg&E Bm58 on May 1 over 1200m, 5 len behind King Moya carrying 54kg at $101. Better off investing elsewhere.
5
ALANA LIVESEY
EMERALD GREEN, WHITE HORSESHOES AND CAP