Race Overview
 
COOTAMUNDRA   06 October 2024
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 01:35 COOTAMUNDRA EX-SERVICES CLASS 1 & MAIDEN PLATE 1600m
Not a lot in the way of speed here and it could be Easy Company that pushes forward, Downtown's Abbey and Besson could race handy. BESSON (1) backed up his narrow defeat at Corowa with a dominant win at Leeton when up to 1900m. Has to come back to the mile but finds a winnable race. THE RIGHT REIN (2) scored a solid win at Queanbeyan then found it a bit tougher at Nowra when midfield. One of the chances here. DOWNTOWN'S ABBEY (5) wasn't bad at Goulburn two runs back then fair at Leeton. Gets the favours from the inside and can show up. EASY COMPANY (6) and CLEAREDHOT (3) are place hopes.  SUGGESTED PLAY: Besson to win.
2 02:10 SOUTH WEST SLOPES VETERINARY COUNTRY BOOSTED MAIDEN PLATE 1400m
K'gari will be right on the pace with Shallelujah and Dashing Power showing speed. K'GARI (6) looks ready to win after a couple of solid seconds at Goulburn on end. Was a beaten favourite last time but back onto a good track suits and he should take running down. MAKTABI (2) has been unplaced in all five starts but has shown glimpses and resumes in blinkers. Pay to keep safe. MEATLOAF (3) isn't far off doing something with fourths at his past couple. Sure to be around the mark again. CHEBECI (9) and ROGUE 'N' READY (7) are place chances.  SUGGESTED PLAY: K'Gari to win.
3 02:45 AUSTRALIAN MEAT GROUP MAIDEN HANDICAP 1100m
Christmas Star and Bubble Tea look the main speed influences. BUBBLE TEA (8) has been good with four placings from as many starts and led when favourite at Moruya last time. Wide draw but should roll forward and be somewhere in the finish. CHRISTMAS STAR (9) has been freshened up since failing at Moruya five weeks ago. Previous efforts handy and entitled to another chance. PREORDAIN (6) will be fitter for a run bacj at Newcastle and this is a bit easier. Look for improvement. WHISKEY GEORGE (3) and FOURTHTIMELUCKY (5) are first starters worth watching.  SUGGESTED PLAY: Bubble Tea to win. Save on Christmas Star.
4 03:20 CENTRAL HOTEL ANDERSON MEMORIAL BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP 1100m
Miss Mikki Isle and Just One Look have early speed. FLYCATCHER (4) did a good job when resuming under a big weight from the outside gate at Leeton and should only improve into this. One of the hardest to beat. MISS MIKKI ISLE (9) is another lightly raced type who won a maiden by a big space then even effort up in class at Wagga. Has to be respected. MOOSHAKA (7) hasn't been too far away and can improve on latest efforts so keepin mind. HURRICANE THUNDER (5) and FREE STATE (2) are worth including in the chances.  SUGGESTED PLAY: Flycatcher to win. Save on Miss Mikki Isle.
5 03:55 SOUTH WEST SLOPES BANK COUNTRY BOOSTED BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1400m
Hobbsy will be right on speed with Aerobatic Warrior not far away. LUNAR SHOES (5) has been placed at his last couple and while he had his chance last time he's drawn well and the blinkers come off for the step up trip. Should run a big race. ALMOST PERSUADED (1) hasn't raced for a month since winning at Queanbeyan and only has to hold his form to be a player in this race. WASHINGTON (9) was in the market when resuming at Wagga and was disappointing. Expect improvement up in distance from that inside gate. HURRICANE ABLOWING (3) and HOBBSY (4) are in the mix.  SUGGESTED PLAY: Lunar Shoes each-way.
6 04:35 WYONG LEAGUES GROUP CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1200m
Jazz All Night and Champ De Mars are speedy so should be a solid tempo. XCEPTIONAL FELLA (13) won well on debut then hit the line strongly last time staying at 1000m. Good speed here and should be strong at the finish. Hard to beat. ELLESSTHREE (3) won at Wodonga before an even effort at Moonee Valley in a Benchmark 64, Has trialled, drawn well and is a big chance. CHAMP DE MARS (2) is a consistent type who has placed twice either side of a maiden win. Each-way claims again. PRETTY SASSY (8) and KAIDA BLAZE (6) are worth including.  SUGGESTED PLAY: Xceptional Fella to win. Save on Ellessthree.
7 05:10 TWIN HILLS COOTAMUNDRA CUP 1600m
Stonecoat and Prince Aurelius have speed and Louie's Legacy will be up there too. County Kilkenny settles handy. COUNTY KILKENNY (8) won a Kensington winner two starts back then shade disappointing up to 1900m at Canterbury last time when in the market. Suited here back to the country and should fire. LOUIE'S LEGACY (11) has raced himself back into form and led all the way to win at Canberra last time. Rolls forward and should give a sight. PERSIAN DANCER (12) ran a nice enough race fresh at 1200m and will be fitter and better suited up to the mile. Drawn well and don't overlook. OFFSPRING (3) and DUBAI CENTRE (10) are among the chances.  SUGGESTED PLAY: County Kilkenny to win. Save on Louie's Legacy.
8 05:45 HERITAGE MOTEL BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1200m
Feng and Forbidden Gemstone have speed, while Snippety Star should roll forward also. SNIPPETY STAR (4) wasn't able to find an on speed position when resuming at Queanbeyan and didn't fire as favourite. Has trialled since and should be hard to beat if she can find the lead or near it. FORBIDDEN GEMSTONE (8) led and boxed on well when runner-up at Canberra last time. Up in class but has to be considered. ALL ASTERN (5) ran well at Dubbo before a bit plain at Queanbeyan last time out. Draws well and open to bouncing back. CALMER KARMA (1) and KHALEEJ (9) have some claims.  SUGGESTED PLAY: Snippety Star each-way.