Narrandera   13 Aug 2022
 
GOING: S

Narrandera Bakery Mdn Plate 1000m

Track: SOFT 6   Rain (Max: 13)   Rail: True.  

Cracking tempo with Love Of Air leading the way. STAKE A CLAIM (4) is finding the breakthrough elusive, finishing 12th at his latest appearance over 1100m at Wangaratta. Gets back but will wind up late. Leading contender in this seemingly easier race. POPPA'S COURAGE (3) gave a sight latest over 1200m at Ballarat Synthetic but dropped out to finish sixth. Will find this a little easier than last time. Has claims on his best form. TUCKER MCGOO (14) turned in a moderate run over this journey last time, settling out the back and failing to feature when seventh at Wagga. Deserves another chance. SUGGESTED PLAY: Stake A Claim looks the one to beat.
1 857x6 CHILEAN EXPRESS
ALLAN MCRAE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
A L McRae & Ms R S McRae
Second-up. First-up after five months wide throughout; 6th of 8 at Sapphire Coast Mdn on July 24 over 1000m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Constantinou carrying 57.5kg at $11. Previously second-up began awkwardly; 8th of 11 at Cowra Mdn Plate on January 16 over 950m, 6 len behind Tiff's Finale carrying 57.5kg at $4.50. Likely improver.
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Gold, Green Checks, Red Cap
2 69087 KUMANA
NATHAN HOBSON
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
A P Hobson, Mrs R E Hobson & R T Hobson
Most recently overraced early stages and raced wide without cover; raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Mildura 4yo+ Mdn on July 22 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Regal Rocket carrying 59.5kg at $61. The race before that wide throughout; ran last of 8 at Murtoa 3yo+ Mdn on July 17 over 1200m, slow going 11 len behind Port Louis with 59.5kg at $67. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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R BEATTIE
RED, WHITE EPAULETTES, WHITE BAND, ARMBANDS AND CAP
3 66x76 POPPA'S COURAGE
LIBBY HAWORTH
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
T N Kennett, Mrs S M Kennett, Mrs E L Haworth, Ms K A Horne & R J Emerton
Third-up today. Freshened for 39 days. First-up raced wide without cover; got back early 7th of 10 at Ballarat Synthetic 3yo Mdn on June 24 over 1000m, 5 len behind Reward Tha Master with 58kg at $101. Second-up shifted in on straightening and bumped rival; failed to make an impression; 6th of 9 at Ballarat Synthetic 2yo+ Mdn on July 5 over 1200m, 6 len behind Navy Black carrying 59.5kg at $41. Profiles nicely. Top chance.
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B VALE
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE STAR, ROYAL BLUE AND YELLOW  HOOPED SLEEVES, STARS CAP
4 76650 STAKE A CLAIM
ANDREW DALE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Prodigies Racing Group (Mgr: Ms N D Nguyen)
Last start laid in in the straight; second last of 13 at Wangaratta 3yo+ Mdn on August 8 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Xtrayya with 59.5kg at $21. The race before that 5th of 14 at Bendigo 2yo+ Mdn on July 14 over 1100m, slow going 1.4 len behind Albiton carrying 59.5kg at $26. Expected to finish much closer.
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BILLY OWEN
RED, WHITE SLEEVES, RED STARS, WHITE CAP, RED STARS
5 5450x DECISION AT DAWN
DOUG VICKERS
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Mr D Vickers, Mr C Bannatyne and Mr M Bradley
Resumes after six months. Finished off last preparation 11th of 13 at Wagga Mdn February 19 over 1200m, 8 len behind Anchorage carrying 57kg at $101. First up last campaign began awkwardly; fourth of 12 at Albury Mdn December 4 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind The Wyvern carrying 55kg at $21. Likely to need this run.
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M TRAVERS
Black, Yellow Spot And Sleeves, Black Spots, Yellow Cap, Black Spots
6 80x DRYDOCK
RUSSELL HOGAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
D D Hogan & G L Grimish
She is resuming after a eight months break. Not seen since she finished last of 11 (slowly away; bucked at start;, ordered to trial) at Wagga Mdn December 6 over 1200m, 19 len behind Who But Roo carrying 53kg at $101. On debut broke poorly (3l); second last of 9 at Queanbeyan Mdn Plate November 21 over 900m, soft track; 6 len behind Sifu with 55.5kg at $11. Others are preferred.
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C QUILTY
Black, Grey Diagonal Stripes, Black Sleeves And Cap
7 23264 FALREINE
NEIL OSBORNE
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
N Osborne, J J Knight, S Kelleher, A Palmer, D A Crowe & G S Corra
Most recently raced wide without cover; 4th of 9 at Port Macquarie Mdn on August 1 over 1010m, slow going 3.5 len behind Oakfield Triumph carrying 55.5kg at $13. The race before that raced wide without cover; 6th of 13 at Grafton Mdn on July 13 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Moskeeta carrying 57kg at $16. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
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GREEN, BLACK HOOPED SLEEVES AND CAP
8 72x68 HI POPPY
PHILLIP SWEENEY
7YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
C A Moloney & Mrs A N Moloney
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 6th of 9 (crowded at start; checked near 1000m; eased near 1000m) at Corowa Mdn Hcp on June 27 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Pretty Panda carrying 53kg at $6. Last start crowded near 800m; 8th of 12 at this track Mdn on July 17 over 1000m, 6 len behind Rockin' Shamus carrying 57kg at $61. Better off avoiding.
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J LYON
WHITE, RED AND BLACK CHECKED BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, RED AND BLACK CHECKED ARMBANDS
9 36x99 LOVE OF AIR
NELL FOLEY
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
R J Cole, S L Murphy & C King
Third-up today. Resumes off a 51 day letup. First-up 9th of 14 at Sapphire Coast F&M Mdn on June 12 over 1005m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Stunning Sunrise with 56kg at $13. Last start didn't do much in the run home; 9th of 12 at Moe 2yo+ Mdn on June 23 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Ultimate Kiss with 57.5kg at $51. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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DAMON BUDLER
WHITE, MAROON LIGHTNING BOLT, BLACK SLEEVES
10 SHARP NOISE
DAVID BLUNDELL
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
P L Gration
First starter by Kaphero - Crozzle. Has run a number of ordinary trials leading in today's debut. Not seen on the track to assess positively. Prefer others.
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MS FIONA SANDKUHL
Dark Blue, Yellow Horseshoe
11 x6568 SPARE A THOUGHT
ANDREW DALE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Roi Bloodstock (Mgr: E C Watt)
At the latest run second last of 9 at Gundagai F&M Mdn on August 1 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Crazy Ladies carrying 56kg at $51. The race before that 6th of 13 at Corowa Mdn on July 25 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Soul Benefit carrying 55kg at $21. Not doing enough.
2
TEIGHAN WORSNOP
Burgundy, White Obelisk, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
12 76x0 WAR OF WISDOM
JODY THOMPSON
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
G J Barton
Second-up. First-up after seven months wide throughout; 10th of 12 at Corowa Mdn on July 25 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 16 len behind Marwari carrying 55.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up faded in the straight second last of 7 at Kilmore 3yo Mdn on January 11 over 1100m, 4 len behind Kit And Caboodle with 56kg at $26. Worth another chance.
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Gold, Purple And Pink Braces, Royal Blue Sleeves And Cap
13 98x79 BEDOUIN BEAR
JACK VAN DUREN
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs K M Hansch, J W Van Duren, & Mrs E O'Neill
Third-up today. First-up 7th of 12 at Cowra Mdn on July 9 over 950m, slow going 6 len behind Areeba Spirit carrying 56.5kg at $81. Last start began awkwardly and pulled hard; 9th of 12 at Canberra Mdn on July 22 over 1000m, on a wet track; 13 len behind Dehero carrying 55.5kg at $101. Needs to improve sharply.
11
HEIDI GILLIE
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE SASH AND SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
14 8x807 TUCKER MCGOO
GINO D'ALTORIO
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G D'Altorio
Comes here off a 40-day let-up. Last start began awkwardly; eased back early on 7th of 10 at Wagga Mdn Plate on July 4 over 1000m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Strangeless with 57kg at $10. The race before that second last of 12 at this track Mdn Hcp on June 18 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Deranged carrying 56kg at $13. Draws well and is a strong winning chance.
3
MS MOLLY BOURKE
Yellow, Black Horseshoe