Taree   23 Jan 2018
 
GOING: G

Stacks Law Firm Mdn Plate 1257m

Track: GOOD 3   Mostly Clear   Rail: Out 3m Entire.  

Scorching a likely leader. They won't go too hard here with Scorching crossing to find the front. SEPTANGO had the blinkers on last time and wasn't far away in the run home. Rates highly here and from the inside gate will go close. SCORCHING is close to a win having placed last two and will take catching. COSMIC CHARGE is a first starter and has trialled well. Drawn wide but should run a race. POYFECTION bombed the start and was way too far back latest. Worth another chance. NATURAL PREDATOR is close to a win and should run well in an open race. SUGGESTED PLAY: Will stand the top two selections in multiples.
1 40x90 GIGGLING WHISPERS
PETER CHEERS
11YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
P & Mrs B Cheers
Third-up today. First-up 9th of 12 runners at Armidale 4yo+ Mdn Dec 19 over 1100m, 11/4 len behind Fiery Eminence carrying 59kg. Second run from a spell ran wide during race and warning - uncompetitive; 12th of 14 runners at this track Mdn Plate Jan 4 over 1400m, 21-1/4 len behind I Am Awesome with 59kg. Happy to risk in this.
5
M PAGET
Maroon, White Horseshoe, Royal Blue And White Checked Armbands And Cap
2 27923 NATURAL PREDATOR
ROSS STITT
11YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P J Rowe, A C Faulkner, Mrs H M Rowe & A T Rowe
Racing well. Last run sat on speed throughout then 3rd of 14 runners at this track Mdn Plate Jan 4 over 1400m, 3-1/2 len behind I Am Awesome with 56kg. The start before that; ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 starters (slowly away; blocked for run near turn; blocked for run on straightening) at this track Mdn Dec 18 over 1412m, a nose behind Real Son Of A Gun carrying 53kg. Has the ability to take this out. Close to a win.
3
OLIVIA PICKERING
Red, Yellow Braces, Hooped Sleeves, Yellow Cap And Pom Pom
3 257x6 POYFECTION
PAUL MATTS
10YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
G I & Mrs C L Inwood
Racing second-up today. First-up after five months slowly away; eased back early on 6th of 11 starters at Coffs Harbour 3yo+ Mdn Jan 14 over 1012m, 7-3/4 len behind Single Image with 59kg. Previously second-up couldn't go on with it; 8th of 12 runners at this track 3yo Mdn in Jun last year over 1250m, on rain affected going; 6-1/4 len behind Lucciola Belle with 55.5kg. Well held fresh but was slowly away and miles off turning. Fitter and can improve sharply.
4
P GRAHAM
Lime Green, Purple Stars, Purple And Lime Green Stars Sleeves And Cap
4 COSMIC CHARGE
JASON DEAMER
9YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
R W Nunn
First race starter by Charge Forward out of Cosmo Arion. Was runner up Newcastle trial recently. Trial form reads well. Should measure up.
9
AARON BULLOCK
Green, Black Epaulettes, Star Cap
5 4x RETRIBUTION
PHILLIP ATKINS
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs J L Moore, B L Moore, J Wann & Miss K Moore
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only had one start last when he was jumped awkwardly; tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 starters at Muswellbrook 3yo Mdn in Aug last year over 1000m, 4 len behind Grasslands with 57kg. Won Beaudesert trial over 800m on Jan 5. Blinkers on. Place appears best in this fresh.
2
L CUMBERLAND
Maroon, Yellow Diamonds, Armbands, Maroon Cap With Yellow Peak
6 832 SCORCHING
TERRY EVANS
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
A K C Thoroughbreds(Mgr: Mrs K Chrysiliou)
Racing well. Last start 2nd of 8 runners at Port Macquarie E&G Mdn Jan 12 over 1206m, 1-1/4 len behind Whanau Force carrying 56kg. The run before 3rd in a small field at Port Macquarie E&G Mdn Jan 1 over 1110m, on slow going 1-3/4 len behind Budawang carrying 56kg. Close to a win. Has strong claims.
8
CHELSEA STANLEY
Black And Orange Quarters, Quartered Cap
7 3x706 SEA PIRATE
DAMIEN LANE
9YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
E Hirsch & Mrs M Hirsch
Last run slowly away and overraced early stages; got back early 6th of 10 runners at this track 3yo Mdn Jan 4 over 1250m, 3-3/4 len behind Ocean Express carrying 56.5kg. Race before hampered at start; always towards the rear 11th of 12 starters at Wangaratta 3yo Mdn Dec 5 over 1400m, on slow going 19-3/4 len behind Pickelhaube with 56kg. Wasn't disgraced latest. Could sneak a place.
6
BEN LOOKER
Gold, Black Motif, Collar And Sleeves, Gold And Black Motif Cap
8 8x285 SEPTANGO
KRIS LEES
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs C M Manning, Mrs S M Rankin, Mrs L Elies, Mrs K M Hilder, Mrs D F Fullerton, Ms L M Press, Mrs A Pick, Ms B K Schutz, Mrs R J McSporran, Mrs M F Lucas, Mrs T A Dunemann, Mrs M K Damin, Mrs V Chambers, Ms J M Mitchell & Mrs B McArdle
Last start with blinkers first time; 5th of 8 starters at Port Macquarie E&G Mdn Jan 12 over 1206m, 2-1/4 len behind Whanau Force carrying 57.5kg. Before that 8th of 10 starters at Gosford 3yo Mdn Dec 31 over 1000m, 4-1/4 len behind Spring Charlie with 57kg. Not far away last time. Inside gate here and should go close.
1
A GIBBONS
Red And White Quarters, Blue Star, Red, White And Blue Striped Sleeves
9 09 SPIN KING
BRETT BELLAMY
9YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms D J Davis
Had two starts to date. At debut, slowly away; always well back 12th of 13 runners at Coffs Harbour Mdn Plate Dec 29 over 1200m, 8-3/4 len behind Waiheke Island with 57.5kg. Second-up made some head-way from midfield; with blinkers first time; 9th of 13 runners at Coffs Harbour Mdn Jan 14 over 1315m, 5-3/4 len behind Milne Bay carrying 56.5kg. Needs to improve.
7
R SPOKES
Royal Blue, White Stars, Red And White Striped Sleeves And Cap