Ballarat   23 May 2018
 
GOING: H

City Of Ballarat Mdn Plate 1200m

Track: HEAVY 8   Mostly Cloudy   Rail: Out 15m 600m - WP, True Remainder. (Pent: 6.56).  

Miss Prestigious and Tamerett go forward. The lead is up for grabs here. Tamerett might take it up, Miss Prestigious has shown some speed and My Boy Greg can also race handy. The first starters could play a part. MISS PRESTIGIOUS has been competitive in all four starts on varying surfaces and that's unlikely to change here. Sure to be in the finish. BROADSTONE resumed with a sound effort at Mornington and shouldn't be far away at any stage. Must be respected. TAMERETT has excellent wet form and fitter for two solid runs from a spell. Looms as a serious chance again. My Boy Greg ran some nice races last time in and has to be included while a big watch on Maxbux on debut for in-form stable. SUGGESTED PLAY: Broadstone can win now.
1 x44x2 BROADSTONE
MITCHELL BEER
10YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
F Butler, Mrs K Butler, D Bevan, G Thompson, S Menz, A Marsh, A Wilson, D Allan, D Perkins, R McHenry, J Woolcock, Mrs A Perkins, L Tobin, Mrs E Golley, A Menz & Spendward Syndicate
First-up after five months came from midfield; 2nd of 10 runners at Mornington 2yo+ Mdn May 8 over 1200m, 1 len behind Akhurst with 58.5kg. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 4th of 11 runners at Seymour 4yo+ Mdn in Dec last year over 1200m, 2-1/2 len behind Supplyzing carrying 58.5kg. Fitter and close to a win.
3
J MOTT
Black, Red And Blue Lightning Bolt, Red Pom Pom
2 6x9x IAM EKSTRAORDINARY
RICHARD LAMING
11YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
L J Coleman, P D Smith, J R Magill & Assured Bloodstock (Mgr: S J Davoren)
Only had one start last campaign vetted - no abnormalities; 9th of 11 starters at Tatura 4yo+ Mdn in Sep last year over 1100m, 5-1/2 len behind Western Prussia with 58.5kg. First up last campaign wide during race; 6th of 7 runners at Yarra Valley 3yo+ Mdn in Mar 2017 over 1200m, 4-3/4 len behind It's Pa with 58.5kg. Minor player.
9
M J WALKER
3 MAXBUX
HENRY DWYER
9YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
P D Gray & Mrs P M Gray
First race starter by Written Tycoon out of Chantoozie. Ran second at a Cranbourne trial over 800m on May 7. In good hands and pay to keep him safe.
2
M J ZAHRA
Green, Gold Stags
4 MOSES
MS P COX
10YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
P J Cox
First race starter. Four-year-old gelding by Moshe out of Running Eagle. Ran 9th in a public trial on April 23 at Cranbourne over 800m. Prefer to see.
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ETHAN BROWN
Black, Blue Sleeves
5 3263x MY BOY GREG
MS J WICKS
11YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
P R Wicks & Mrs J R Wicks
Finished off last campaign blocked for run near turn and bled first time - three month ban; 3rd of 9 starters at Moonee Valley 4yo+ Mdn in Nov last year over 1200m, 2-3/4 len behind Pearl De Vere with 58.5kg. First ever race start 5th of 12 starters at Bendigo 2yo+ Mdn in Jun last year over 1000m, slow track; 5-1/2 len behind Eastern Pegasus carrying 57kg. More than capable of showing up fresh.
7
DAMIEN OLIVER
Yellow, Brown Hooped Sleeves, Yellow Cap
6 20x0x NICHOLS LEGACY
SHARON CARMICHAEL
12YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs S V Carmichael
Finished off last preparatiwhen wide during race; raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last at Kyneton 3yo+ Mdn in Oct last year over 1212m, 21-1/4 len behind Cossastock carrying 58.5kg. First up last campaign raced greenly and hung in in straight; came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 runners at this track 3yo+ Mdn in Feb 2017 over 1200m, 1-1/4 len behind Hectopascal carrying 58.5kg. Keener on others.
1
Fred W Kersley
Emerald Green, Cerise Star, Cerise And Emerald Green Stars Sleeves And Cap
7 096 ALL ABOUT MARY
SHANE FLIEDNER
9YO  BR/BL  MARE 56.0KG
B R Neven & J H Stivano
Last run laid out in straight; 6th of 8 starters at Horsham 3yo Mdn May 5 over 1200m, on slow going 18-1/4 len behind I Am Someone with 56kg. The start before that; ran last at this track 3yo F Mdn Apr 22 over 1400m, 12-1/4 len behind My Cherry carrying 57kg. Hasn't done enough of note.
4
HARRY COFFEY
Lime Green, Royal Blue Star And Sleeves, Lime Green Armbands, Quartered Cap
8 2254 MISS PRESTIGIOUS
BRENDAN MCCARTHY
10YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs R Devers
Last start 4th of 14 starters at Sandown-Hillside 2yo+ Mdn May 16 over 1300m, slow track; 3-1/4 len behind Duality with 56.5kg. The start before that; 3 wide; 5th of 13 runners at Warrnambool 2yo+ Mdn May 1 over 1200m, slow track; 3-1/4 len behind Night Falls carrying 56.5kg. Sure to give a good account.
6
B HIGGINS
White, Red Sash, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
9 26x33 TAMERETT
SYMON WILDE
9YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
G J Swale, I L Baum, Mrs K Cozens, Mrs D Henderson, A L Hawken, G R Hawken, M J Fleming, Ms K A Lloyd, S F Watty, S Wilde, Six And Out (Mgr: N Porter), Five Blues (Mgr: C Sinnott), Little Possie Racing (Mgr: C D Down), Pro Tennis (Mgr: J Porter) & Dalroy (Mgr: Mrs M T McIlroy)
Third-up and placed third-up in the past. Resuming jumped awkwardly; sat on speed throughout then 3rd of 9 starters at Terang 3yo+ Mdn Apr 15 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1-3/4 len behind Wild Cliffs with 56kg. Second-up came from midfield; 3rd of 13 runners at Warrnambool 2yo+ Mdn May 1 over 1200m, slow track; 1-3/4 len behind Night Falls with 56.5kg. Close to a peak and likes it wet. Go well.
8
DAMIEN THORNTON
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap