Canberra   29 Mar 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

GALLAGHER INSURANCE HANDICAP 1000m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 27)   Rail: Out 9m 1000m to 380m. Out 7m remainder. (Pent: 3.82).  

Solid tempo likely with Starliv and Prometio Mas matching motors. VADERZAN (7) resumes for Canberra's premier yard (Dryden) and tipping he will be more forward this time around. Was a well-bet favourite in a bit stronger when last seen following the easy Maiden win here. Uses an inside gate and is likely to come back better. Should go close. BENTLEY BROOK (5) finally found a dry track and belted the 58 graders at Goulburn by 4L. Runs along and Heywood stays aboard. If he can hold the form he can threaten. SAIKO (6) resumes for Nick Olive and his best would have him in the finish. Usually needs a run but draws to advantage and Billy Owen rides first time. Brings two soft Goulburn trials and is a betting watch. PROMETIO MAS (9) resumes for the Dryden yard and can't be ruled out. Has early speed and has placed 2/3 fresh. ZIPPY ZOO (4) resumes for a Sydney yard and has trialled well. Keep onside. SUGGESTED PLAY: Vaderzan if the late betting suggests stable confidence.
1 62135 TITAN STAR
MICK VAN GESTEL
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
M F Van Gestel, Mrs L M van Gestel, A K Mohindra, Mrs M T Mohindra, P Van Gestel, Mrs K L Van Gestel, D G Chapman, Mrs M J Chapman, C van Gestel, J R Van Gestel, Miss B L Van Gestel, Miss A L Van Gestel, A J Mohinora, Miss N Chapman & Miss S Chapman
At the latest run 5th of 11 at Orange Bm58 on March 24 over 1010m, slow going 2.75 len behind Boorowa Girl carrying 61kg at $6.50. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Orange Bm58 on March 11 over 1010m, 1.5 len behind Time Bandit carrying 61kg at $17. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
7
LOUISE DAY
WHITE, RED MALTESE CROSS, YELLOW SLEEVES AND CAP
2 3374x AMAZING NICCI
GARY PORTELLI
5YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
Elite Thoroughbreds Racing (Mgr: A Allan), Dr D A Worthley, G E Williams, S Loader, J B Lean, E P Huon, Ms K A Smart, J D Dunn, B Lister, A M Koorn, S J Brock, G Morris, M North, D G Burgun, A C Michaelides, P S Michaelides, D J Green & B W Fuller
First-up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Muswellbrook Bm58 Cl2+ November 5 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Smart And Dapper with 61kg at $5.50. Previously first up; fourth of 7 at Goulburn Cl3 August 14 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind De Poet with 57kg at $6. Unlikely to feature.
8
BEANY PANYA
WHITE, ELITE THOROUGHBREDS LOGO, DEEP SKY BLUE COLLAR, DEEP SKY BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, DEEP SKY BLUE CAP
3 x6837 KISSING SUPIDO
JOE CLEARY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
A J McCulloch, E Stachow, C J Gibbons, S L Gibbons & T Falkingham
Last start 7th of 10 at Wagga Bm58 Cl2+ on March 14 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Zuurberg carrying 62.5kg at $9.50. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Cowra Bm58 on March 4 over 950m, 1.75 len behind Artie Bee with 62.5kg at $10. Not the worst.
5
D BEASLEY
LIME GREEN, PURPLE SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, PURPLE AND WHITE QUARTERED CAP
4 5377x ZIPPY ZOO
MATTHEW SMITH
4YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook), Mrs C M Cook, Ms B L Cook, DAJA (Mgr: A J Viola), D R Jones, L T Cook, T E O'Callaghan, P G O'Callaghan, Ms S A Sproats, Mrs M A Smith, J R Moffitt & Mrs K Ackery
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation when last of 7 at Nowra Cl3 January 14 over 1000m, 3 len behind Proud Image carrying 55kg at $7.50. Previous preparation first-up won by long-neck Muswellbrook Cl1 November 5 over 1000m defeating King Rupert carrying 59kg at $5. Keep onside.
5
REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
MAROON, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, YELLOW ARMBANDS AND CAP
5 87861 BENTLEY BROOK
JAMIE STEWART
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
J E Lefebvre, A T George, B Davis, G S Peate, J J Stewart, K J Sayers, M W Larsen & Warren Boys (Mgr: M J Robertson)
Useful type. At the latest run scored a big 4 len win at Goulburn Bm58 March 12 over 1000m defeating Picksix with 58kg at $12. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Queanbeyan Cl1 on January 23 over 1460m, slow going 1.75 len behind Magic Stella carrying 58.5kg at $11. Big chance holding the form.
6
NICK HEYWOOD
Bright Pink, Black Sash, Lime Sleeves, Black Cap
6 6295x SAIKO
NICK OLIVE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Triple Crown Syndications. (Mgr: C H Ward), R W Skillen, J S Jarvis, M G Howlin, G A Crispe, S M Humphries, M Chiu, P R Rennie, EST E A Mackenzie, N Mitrevski, P J Hollstein, Mrs B E Coleman, I G Price, J J Duck, M F Ko & D Menzies
Resumes after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Queanbeyan Ctry Bm58 October 29 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Soul Lady with 61kg at $3.50. First up last campaign fifth of 11 at Corowa Bm66 July 3 over 1000m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Chairman's Choice with 57.5kg at $4. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs.
2
BILLY OWEN
Red, White Triple Crown Syndications Logo
7 5313x VADERZAN
KEITH DRYDEN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Laurel Oak Bloodstock Pty Ltd, A D Jolley, M G Houston, A J Wand, Mrs K L Haga, R D Starr, J P Creeley, Mrs C B Creeley, F Mattiussi, Mrs P M Mattiussi, D Tester, M J Dixon, Boeara Holdings (Mgr Ms D A Dunphy), Lobsters (Mgr D Jeffery) & Laurel Oak Attila (Mgr L J Mihalyka)
Resuming today after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at Gundagai Cl1 November 17 over 1100m, 3 len behind You're On Mute with 55.5kg at $3.30. When resuming last campaign seventh of 11 at Nowra Mdn-Sw June 20 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Accredited with 59kg at $21. Has strong claims on best form.
3
JAMES INNES JNR
White, Green Crossed Sashes, Red Sleeves And Cap
8 0x953 GREAVES
NATALIE JARVIS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Thorotek (Mgr: Mrs N K Jarvis), Mrs M J Ick, A Redman, S G Bradford, C Meagher, B C Peddle, Mrs J A Peddle, G Ashley, Bullhorns Racing (Mgr: N L Power), D A Lowes, N Formica, F Formica, S C llamas, P R Tier, Mrs S M Tier, M K Bailey & K Schuetza
Most recently made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Wagga Bm58 Cl2+ on March 14 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Zuurberg with 59kg at $21. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Moruya Bm58 on March 3 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Montebello's Charm carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. Nice draw and worth including.
1
QUAYDE KROGH
Bottle Green, Green Yellow Thorotek Racing Logo, White Sleeves, Green Yellow Cap
9 2126x PROMETIO MAS
KEITH DRYDEN
5YO  GR/B  GELDING 58.0KG
J J Brown, D Hennessy, N Carroll, J Goldsmith, D J Hughes, D E Larkin, D R McKeown, C Whitty, J Allie, S A Baker, B Gee, G P Dawson, J Bennett, M D Penyu, G Nikolic & P Ragno
Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Wagga Riverside Bm58 December 12 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Fabulous Choice with 59.5kg at $4. First up last campaign third of 11 at Canberra Acton Ctry Mdn Hcp June 23 over 1080m, 2.25 len behind Light Press with 56kg at $5.50. Keep onside.
9
D BEASLEY
GREEN, YELLOW FIVE STARS, COLLAR AND ARMBANDS, YELLOW CAP, GREEN STAR CAP
10 x0039 STARLIV
MATTHEW KELLEY
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
J M Schofield, D J Bottom, R A Norton, S W Johnson, C Johnson & B R Williams
Last start sat on the pace before fading to run last of 9 at Goulburn Ctry Bm58 on March 24 over 1300m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Felix Pereon with 59kg at $13. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Crookwell Picnic Cup on March 9 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Crucial Witness carrying 67.5kg at $17. This looks too tough.
4
KAYLA NISBET
WHITE, RED SLEEVES AND CAP