Kyneton   09 May 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

Miranda Park Handicap 1103m

Track: SOFT5   Rain (Max: 15)   Rail: Out 1m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.1).  

Hot pace on the cards with Snappy Tycoon and The Wayfarer keen to take up the running. BROOKLYN BABY (5) went out in form scoring at Mornington before winning first-up at this circuit. Will be further improved and another bold showing is expected. ROYAL LANE (7) showed improvement second-up when filling a place at Moe. Is sure to have taken benefit from that run and won't be too far away here. SNAPPY TYCOON (3) has been a model of consistency in recent outings, but only has the two wins next to his name. Is fit and should be around the mark again. FEUDAL EMPIRE (2) is going to strip fitter for first-up showing at Ballarat and has performed well here in the past. Won't be too far away. SUGGESTED PLAY: Back Brooklyn Baby to win.
1 41 ABSCONDED WITNESS
KANE HARRIS
3YO  BAY  COLT 62.0KG
Ms C Thomas
SCRATCHED.
4
P GATT
Royal Blue, White Checked Quarters, Diamonds Sleeves, Checked Cap
2 258x6 FEUDAL EMPIRE
JOHN KEANE
5YO  BLACK  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs M C Keane
Second run back. First-up after five months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Ballarat 0 - 64 on April 28 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Outta Compton with 55.5kg at $19. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Geelong Bm64 on September 3 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Glitzing with 58.5kg at $8.50. Fitter for first-up showing and expect a forward showing.
7
CAITLIN HOLLOWOOD
WHITE, BLACK HORSESHOE AND CAP
3 25244 SNAPPY TYCOON
DANIELLE CHAPMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs D Chapman, S Chapman, T Chapman, C Chapman, R A Shaw & Mrs P M Shaw
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 7 at this track Bm64 on April 11 over 1103m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Villianaire carrying 59kg at $2.50. Before that 4th in a small field at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on April 1 over 1200m, 3 len behind Pivot City with 59kg at $17. Strong winning hope on home track.
11
NEIL FARLEY
White, Red Yoke, Black Sleeves And Red Cap
4 31432 THE WAYFARER
NATHAN HOBSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
A P Hobson, Mrs R E Hobson & R T Hobson
Form hard to fault. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Mildura Bm58 on April 22 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Smart Alick carrying 61.5kg at $4.50. Before that 3rd of 12 at Swan Hill Bm58 on April 9 over 975m, 2.25 len behind It's Maui's Gold carrying 61.5kg at $4.50. Close to another win. One of the better chances.
10
B RAWILLER
RED, WHITE EPAULETTES, WHITE BAND, WHITE ARMBANDS AND CAP
5 421x1 BROOKLYN BABY
MICHAEL SELL
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Mrs C L Pennefather, JS Pennefather, M J Sell, Miss M K Sell, Mrs H C Herron, R L Herron, Miss L S Crane, G Podbury & Folly Fun (Mgr: H E P Steel)
Second run back. First-up after three months favourite; won by 8 len at this track 0 - 58 April 27 over 1115m defeating Diamatti carrying 58kg at $2.80. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on September 17 over 1100m, slow going 4 len behind Le Reach carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Has returned in good order and can be expected to go close again.
2
J KEATING
RED, ROYAL BLUE V, QUARTERED CAP
6 3515x ALPINOVA
MICHAEL HUGLIN
4YO  BLACK  MARE 59.0KG
D A Beattie, D Krishna, B G Limerick, W M Stuart & A F Stuart
SCRATCHED.
13
J NOONAN
BLACK, SILVER SLEEVES, PINK ARMBANDS AND CAP
7 80x63 ROYAL LANE
LYN TOLSON & LEONIE PROCTOR
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
G S Smith & Mrs O J A Royal
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 8 at Cranbourne Bm64 on April 12 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Machinist carrying 52.5kg at $61. Second run from a spell raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Moe Bm58 on April 25 over 1117m, slow going head behind Tuppence Ha'penny with 58.5kg at $51. Fitter now and looks a strong winning hope.
5
MATTHEW CARTWRIGHT
RED AND WHITE STRIPES, GO RACING LOGO, ROYAL BLUE AND WHITE HOOPED SLEEVES, RED CAP
8 317x8 SAVEE
DANNY O'BRIEN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), Gilgai Farm (Mgr: R R Jamieson) & B & C Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: B A Dorman)
Second-up. First-up after three months 8th of 10 at Cranbourne Bm58 on April 19 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Scorsese carrying 58.5kg at $4.50. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Mornington 3yo F Mdn-Sw on December 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind She's Bulletproof carrying 57kg at $6.50. Must improve significantly.
6
JORDAN CHILDS
NAVY BLUE, GOLD LIGHTNING BOLT, GOLD AND WHITE ARMBANDS, GOLD CAP
9 94912 VILLIANAIRE
C J DAVIS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs K J Davis
SCRATCHED.
10
MS ROSE HAMMOND
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE HORSESHOES, RED SLEEVES,WHITE STARS, RED CAP,WHITE STARS
10 44612 CORDIALITY
MATTHEW SMITH
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 58.0KG
Mrs C M Cook, Ms B L Cook, Mrs M A Smith, Mrs J B Cook, Ms J E Evatt, Mrs J C Mcauliffe, Mrs L J Duckworth, Mrs H L Mckinnon, Mrs J T Foley, Mrs J Mihalyka & Miss A Burke
At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Ararat 0 - 58 on April 13 over 1106m, 1.5 len behind Morning Darling with 57.5kg at $8. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Kerang Mdn-Sw March 30 over 1100m defeating Alesha Lily carrying 57kg at $8. Will find this a bit tougher.
1
WINONA COSTIN
MAROON, WHITE DIAMOND, MAROON SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND STRIPE, YELLOW ARMBANDS, CAP
11 6x763 MAGIC EDITION
B & A MCKNIGHT
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
B J McKnight & Mrs J E Mcknight
Last start 3rd of 11 at Ararat Bm58 on April 26 over 1106m, 0.5 len behind Mutsuhito carrying 58kg at $21. The race before that 6th of 12 at Swan Hill Bm58 on April 9 over 975m, 3 len behind It's Maui's Gold with 58.5kg at $26. Hard to have on recent efforts.
4
MS C PULS
LIME GREEN, BROWN FIVE SPOTS, PURPLE CAP
12 46358 EVER GIVEN
GWENDA JOHNSTONE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs G Wolveridge
Last start got back early 8th of 11 at this track 0 - 58 on April 27 over 1115m, 5 len behind Magic Bertie with 57.5kg at $7.50. The start before that from last on the turn 5th of 10 at Avoca 0 - 58 on April 6 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Oxley Jack carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. Fully tested on her recent run.
9
B HIGGINS
WHITE, GREEN FIVE SPOTS, RED CAP
13 9663x TURNAQUID
ANDREW DALE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
A Dale, N R Hennessey, J Hilder, S Hockey, N R Jones, C D Kiernan, M S Kiernan, R S Mitchell, R L Spencer, J Tobias & B Tran
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Berrigan Cl2 November 4 over 1200m, 6 len behind Solvere with 56kg at $3.50. Previously first up; second of 11 at Corowa Bm66 July 3 over 1000m, soft track; 2 len behind Chairman's Choice carrying 55kg at $15. Others have firmer winning claims.
3
ALYSHA WARREN
BLACK, SILVER MP MOTIF, BLACK CAP, WHITE STAR CAP
14 x835x KAUAI
M & L CERCHI
4YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Bulla Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: M E Ruff)
Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw November 4 over 2000m, 5 len behind Larsen Bay with 57.5kg at $17. First up last campaign eighth of 11 at Corowa Cl1-Sw September 19 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Sandastan carrying 55kg at $21. Looking to others.
8
ALANA KELLY
White, Gold And Navy Blue Angle Horseshoe, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap