Mount Gambier   24 Apr 2024
 
GOING: S

The Mick Medhurst Legend Maiden Plate 903m

Track: SOFT 7   Rain (Max: 14)   Rail: Out 3m 1550m-500m; True Remainder.  

Expecting Dreamzel to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sharp trip. DREAMZEL (7) was only caught late on debut after leading for most of the way and then was fifth as favourite at her next run before being put aside to mature. She will be suited to the short course trip here and will find the opposition easier as well. The 3-kilo claim makes her the one to beat. ENDLESS FAITH (5) did not have much luck at Oakbank last start but horses can always be forgiven for their performances on that track as it is very much a horses-for-courses venue. Her form prior was good enough to give her a chance to take this out. AMBELLO (1) has been trying to break through for a while and is resuming from a spell that would have done him the world of good. He has a handy gate and with form on the course, he won't be far away fresh up. Each-way. STOKKE (10) unraced filly by Rich Enuff out of Springalon. Yet to trial publicly. Watch for any market moves. SUGGESTED PLAY: Dreamzel to win.
1 2296x AMBELLO
JOHN MACMILLAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P Kristoris, Ms T J Hartwell, P M Routledge & Mrs J M Routledge
Resuming after three-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Penola 3yo+ Mdn-Sw January 11 over 1100m, 7 len behind Final Atom carrying 58kg at $8.50. Previously first up; fourth of 11 at Morphettville 4yo+ Mdn-Sw September 16 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Bulb Emperor with 58kg at $19. Solid return wouldn't surprise.
6
ALICE LINDSAY
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE HOOPS, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, QUARTERED CAP
2 9754x BONANSKI
RICHARD NICHOLSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R V J Nicholson
Resumes. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn-Sw February 11 over 1430m, 3.5 len behind Chiq Magnet with 58kg at $17. First up last campaign ninth of 13 at Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn-Sw November 12 over 1200m, 8 len behind Hasta La Chilly carrying 58kg at $51. Likely to run well.
9
J MAUND
WHITE, BLACK CROSSED SASHES, GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS AND CAP
3 89480 LUDO
DEAN SAXON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs M C Saxon, Miss T Saxon, Miss L Saxon, M L Healy, S A McCorkell, S Heinze, G Summerhayes, Ms L Carey, W Nibbs, Ms D Ward, P W Triffett, J A Zarb & C Camilleri
Last start 10th of 12 at Gawler 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Trantoro with 58kg at $41. The race before that 8th of 12 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Thebarberofseville carrying 59.5kg at $61. Genuine chance this time around.
5
ALANA LIVESEY
EMERALD GREEN, WHITE HORSESHOES AND CAP
4 EMTEED GLASS
SUE MURPHY
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
R W Brighton, Mrs M C Brighton & Ms S T Murphy
Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old gelding by Holler out of Crystal Glass. At the most recent trial finished sixth on March 22 at Mt Gambier over 900m. Expected to struggle against these.
7
SAMUEL PAYNE
Lime, Black Band And Armbands
5 x2536 ENDLESS FAITH
JORDAN FREW
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
P L Bennett, Mrs Y E Hunt, Mrs S J Stopp, N W Stopp, R M Kidd, R L Taylor, D C Potter & Mrs J A Sternson
Most recently 6th of 12 at Oakbank 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 1100m, slow going 4 len behind Pure Bliss carrying 56kg at $8.50. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Morphettville Parks 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 16 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind The Stalker carrying 56kg at $8.50. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run from an inside barrier.
2
ZOE LLOYD
BLUE, GREEN FOUR LEAF CLOVER, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE AND WHITE QUARTERED CAP
6 5x RUNAWAY LOVE
VICKI O'CONNELL
4YO  GR/BL  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs V I O'Connell & Mrs CT Crauford
Resuming after a break; only one run when 5th of 9 at Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on December 29 over 1100m, 8 len behind Sir Sway with 56kg at $5. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
3
SAIRYN FAWKE
BLACK, LIME FIVE SPOTS, QUARTERED CAP
7 25x DREAMZEL
TOM DABERNIG
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
C Bennett, Mandelbaum Racing Synd, J Bennett, Twelve At Last Synd, M Izzo, A Valentino, Deep Pockets Racing Synd, M Donovan, M Danahay, Emu Park Racing Synd, M Abell, Cool Drinks Racing Synd, R Cocks, B Russell, Mrs M Russell, Mrs N Symmons, C Norris, Bettycorcs Synd, B Garrigan & J Wells
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw December 5 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Ruada carrying 56kg at $2.10. On debut second in a small field at Ballarat Mdn-Sw November 15 over 1000m, a head behind Nation State carrying 56kg at $3.50. Can return in winning form.
8
JORDYN WEATHERLEY
White, Flying Start Syndications Logo, Black And Teal Checked Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 FIRST RETURN
WAYNE WALTERS
2YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
B K McWilliam, Mrs R G McWilliam, P A McWilliam, Mrs L J Pett & S M Pett
First starter by Foxwedge out of Taken Everything. Third March 22 at Mt Gambier at his only trial. Drawn well and a strong run is likely based on trial form.
1
MS K WALTERS
Red, White Fleur De Lys, Royal Blue Sleeves And Cap, White Fleur De Lys
9 0x POWER OF FITZROY
CARLY COOK
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
G C Saliba, M Carydis, C Spiteri, A F Goegan, M J Walker, J Walker, P Chasapis, N Schizas, G Koukounakis, C Colasante, T Constantinou, J Rusk, Miss E Whitmore & F Fiorenza
Dual acceptor. Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when ran last of 13 at Sandown-Hillside 2yo F Hcp on May 27 over 1000m, on a slow track; 20 len behind Axzelina with 57kg at $101. Win would surprise.
9
D TOURNEUR
BURGUNDY, GOLD LION, NAVY BLUE SLEEVES, BURGUNDY ARMBANDS AND CUFFS, QUARTERED CAP
10 STOKKE
PATRICK F RYAN JNR
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
Salter Pastoral Company (Mgr: R C Salter), S Collette, B J Bluett & Dr S B Heinze
Dual acceptor. First-starter by Rich Enuff out of Springalon. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess.
4
HARRY GRACE
Red, White Epaulettes, Navy Blue Sleeves, White Cap
11 3 YOURAWAY
LINDSEY SMITH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
B J Bouchier, K P Bouchier & B J Bouchier
At debut, 3rd of 8 at Terang Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Sea Mist carrying 57kg at $11. Doesn't need to improve a great deal to be opening her account.
10
T P MADDEN
BLACK, ORANGE STARS SLEEVES. BLACK CAP, ORANGE STAR CAP