Barastoc Handicap 1200m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 16) Rail: Out 4m Entire Circuit. |
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Solid pace on the cards from Bill The Boxer pushing forward. THALER (5) won well at Moonee Valley then wasn't that far away last time. Looks much better off this time with the claim and is expected to give this a shake. BEWS (3) was a flashing light run when returning from a break at Caulfield. Is going to strip fitter this time and will be tough to hold out. TIFFANY VALENTINE (16) was freshened before coming from last here at most recent run when finishing midfield, not far from the winner. Looks up to a race like this. Won't be far away. SUGGESTED PLAY: Back Thaler and Bews to win.
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BILL THE BOXER
T & C MCEVOY 6YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG Pipeliner Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: W G Mitchell) & L J Briggs Resuming after a break of a year. Finished off last preparation second last of 14 at Warrnambool in the LR Wangoom May 3 over 1200m, in the wet; 19 len behind Outlaws Revenge with 54kg at $8. First up last campaign fifth of 13 at Bendigo Bm84 April 1 2023 over 1100m, 2 len behind El Salto with 57.5kg at $9. Marginal prospects. |
3 JAYLAH KENNEDY |
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ROCKET TIGER
BEN BRISBOURNE 5YO B/BR GELDING 63.0KG N T Penfold, S Penfold & Murray Cod Thoroughbred (Mgr: N T Penfold) Group 2 placegetter. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 at Bendigo Bm70 on April 13 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Brazen Lady carrying 60kg at $19. The run before that got back early 7th of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm84 on March 23 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Extratwo carrying 56.5kg at $26. Improved showing last time and looks one of the dangers. |
6 SHERIDAN CLARKE |
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BEWS
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 4YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Rosemont Stud, G J Johnson, Iskander Racing, R I Chapman, Longwood Racing, Matha Bloodstock, G D Guest, Musk Creek Farm, Qatar Bloodstock, Glentree Racing, P Carrick, B L Riddle, P Johnson, M Hardwick, Sandhurst Bloodstock 4, Symmteck, S A Farrell, B Murray, Yarraman Park Stud & Gall Bloodstock Second-up. First-up after five months made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 11 at this track Bm70 on April 6 over 1200m, slow going nose behind Oracle Son carrying 60.5kg at $5. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on August 23 over 1200m, slow going nose behind Watadeel with 59kg at $1.60. Just missed last time. Fitter and will be charging late again. |
2 CELINE GAUDRAY |
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VILLA SEVENTYNINE
WENDY KELLY 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG K King, Ken King Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs A P King), A J Halse, L Dawson, A M Hansen, A Blankfield, R M J Lee, S L Grills, G Maidment, T Nepean, M D Schumann, S A Joyce, Mrs S E Joyce, J R Edmonds, Four Kings Plus, Mrs A P King & Just Do Something (Mgr: B A McConnell) Second-up. First-up after three months 6th of 12 at Terang Bm78 on April 14 over 1206m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Beour Bay carrying 56.5kg at $16. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Pakenham Cg&E Bm64 on October 20 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Prancing Spirit with 61kg at $14. Fitter this time and looks a hope. |
13 MATTHEW CARTWRIGHT |
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THALER
R GRIFFITHS & M DE KOCK 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG M F De Kock, L M Nestadt, M Makepeace, Mrs S Viljoen, M Sham, M Sham, M Sham & Wilgerbosdrift U K Useful type. At the latest run 8th of 11 at this track Bm70 on April 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Oracle Son with 60.5kg at $17. The run before that won by 3 len at Moonee Valley Bm64 March 1 over 1200m defeating Guerrera carrying 61kg at $4. Nicely off after the claim and is expected to make a bold bid. |
1 J MOTT |
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VELOCE CARRO
CIARON MAHER 4YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG Brut Force Racing M M, Cranky Pants, M J Davidson, Awesome Foursome, J D Beilby, P Mayhew, Wood & Hills Men, C Rosbergen, Quantum Partners, S J Bell, M Connolly, B Cumbrae-Stewart, P B Racing, Le Petit Poney Racing, F G V C Racing, R C S Racing, Camp Sixteen Racing & Robe Racing Gelding back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm70 December 23 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Zou Sensation with 58.5kg at $3.30. First up last campaign fourth of 13 at Moe Bm58 August 13 over 1000m, soft track; 1.1 len behind Avid General with 58kg at $8.50. Worth thought while fresh. |
10 BEN ALLEN |
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LA CARESSE
MICHAEL HUGLIN 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG A C Hall, M D Clark, P J Campbell, W L Vincent, G K Snow, Mrs C D Hall, B C Hall, Mrs M H Hall, P Trianta & Newborough (Mgr: C S Thompson) First-up. Finished off last campaign with blinkers first time; fifth of 10 at Morphettville Parks Bm70 August 19 over 1250m, soft track; 3 len behind Chicago Storm with 58kg at $16. Previously first up; 12th of 16 at Flemington Bm70 May 20 over 1100m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Sigh carrying 61.5kg at $26. Marginal chance. |
4 ETHAN BROWN |
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SOCIAL CONSCIENCE
CRAIG BLACKSHAW 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG A J Lafontaine, P R MacVean, S A McRae, M W McKay, B J Walker, Ms K L Blackshaw, A Paterra, T Baker, D P Lafontaine, E J Lafontaine & R Simmons Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 8 at Bendigo Bm64 on March 14 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Telephone carrying 60.5kg at $4.50. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Yarra Valley Bm70 on March 29 over 1200m, 4 len behind Holy Racket carrying 59.5kg at $13. Deserving of a win. Has to be respected. |
8 L NOLEN |
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ZION
NICK RYAN 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG S P Hedge, C J Leslie, R Smykowsky, R I Chapman, W J Shaw, Mrs N Izzet, H Izzet, J M Richards, Wild Animals (Mgr: R J Block), D W Barham, I F Foster, T K Kinsella-Neijs, S A Straka, Miss E A Izzet, E A Izzet & K A Uribe Silva Second run back. First-up after nine months 4th of 10 at Cranbourne Bm70 on April 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Manhattan Thunder carrying 59.5kg at $13. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at Wangaratta Bm64 on December 30 2022 over 1000m, 2 len behind Lunar Hero with 59kg at $3. Returned with a solid performance and is worthy of thought here. |
1 R MCLEOD |
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GUNNA GUNNA
CHRIS CALTHORPE 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 59.0KG Mrs H A Nairn & Miss M M Moyle Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign ran last of 9 at Moonee Valley Mares Bm70 on October 6 over 1000m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Frilled with 58.5kg at $17. First up last campaign 2nd of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm64 on November 11 2022 over 1200m, nose behind Redzoust carrying 58kg at $61. Faces a tough essay. |
9 TATUM BULL |
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MAGNUM BULLET
MICHAEL SELL 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG P L Pender, J Pennefather, Mrs C Pennefather, I R Elkner, B J Ryan, Miss A Pender, S L Brennan, G J Holdsworth, D J Morrison, G Paras, M J Coulsell, N Kouteris & Pack Ten (Mgr: C Kouteris) Second-up. First-up after three months second last of 7 at Kyneton Bm64 on April 11 over 1103m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Villianaire carrying 61.5kg at $4.50. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Flemington Bm70 on January 1 over 1100m, 6 len behind Midtown Boss with 59kg at $11. Needs to lift. |
11 NEIL FARLEY |
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WHITE BEAR
MICHAEL MORONEY 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Ballymore Stables (Aust) Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Moroney), R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), F Doran & B & C Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: B Dorman) At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track Bm70 on April 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Oracle Son with 58.5kg at $4.50. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track Bm70 on March 16 over 1200m, 2 len behind Wolfy carrying 58.5kg at $2. Racing in honest fashion and has to be given respect. |
10 DECLAN BATES |
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AWAPUNI PRINCESS
GAVIN BEDGGOOD 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG Mrs K Flaherty, First Drop (Mgr: V Hallett), P Green, M McElligott, The Landed Gentry No.3 (Mgr: J Mattingley), S G Hill, C G Tasker, Molly Racing (Mgr: P F Sharp), A N Woff, C J Daly, H J Reynolds, Ms G McFarlane, Bluebirds Old Boys (Mgr: D Downie), Miss S M Smith, B S Vernon & F O Ferfolja Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm70 September 20 over 1300m, 2 len behind Glitzing with 58.5kg at $21. Previously first up; ran last of 10 at Pakenham Bm64 May 11 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Rakomelo with 58.5kg at $17. This looks a stern test. |
5 L CURRIE |
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OCTRAIN
M & G CROSTON & GILMOUR 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Ms M A Croston, T R Howell, M C Ivey, K A Ivey, J R Dore & G Gilmour Comes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Bairnsdale 0 - 64 March 24 over 1200m defeating Peri Peri Rich carrying 59kg at $8.50. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Kyneton Cg&E Bm58 on March 7 over 1125m, slow going head behind Dual Pressure with 62kg at $13. Has good early speed but looks outclassed. |
15 P GATT |
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PURE PARADISE
LLOYD KENNEWELL & LUCY YEOMANS 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 57.0KG Trilogy (Mgr: Mrs M Stenning), Ridgeport (Mgr: E S Guagliardo), D Rogers & Mrs K Rogers Useful filly. At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Pakenham Cl1 April 11 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Duel Venture with 58.5kg at $1.80. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track in the G2 Armanasco on February 24 over 1400m, 3 len behind Sassy Boom with 56kg at $7.50. Jumps in grade but is worthy of consideration. |
12 ZAC SPAIN |
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TIFFANY VALENTINE
PHILLIP STOKES 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG B A Scott Useful mare. At the latest run got back early 6th of 11 at this track Bm70 on April 6 over 1200m, slow going 1.1 len behind Oracle Son carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. The start before that 5th of 10 at Pakenham Vgold Bullion on February 29 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Bel Air carrying 55kg at $7. Caught the eye last time and another forward showing is expected. |
7 THOMAS STOCKDALE |
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SOOBOOMA
R J BESANKO 5YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG N A Besanko, Mrs H R Vowles, M W Carroll, Mrs A Watts, Mrs N A S Abell, Mrs E J Weir, Mrs D A Knol, G Knol, P G Mcguinness, A M Meakin, G R Eddy, Mrs B S Eddy, C W Parks, M J Quirk, Mrs R A Ross, Miss S R Halket, Ms S N Graham, J L Edwards & Fingers Crossed (Mgr: D J Moore) Third-up today. Resuming got back early 8th of 11 at Bairnsdale 0 - 64 on March 24 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Octrain carrying 58.5kg at $11. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Pakenham Bm64 on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind General Firepower with 58kg at $19. Wide draw too testing. |
14 DANIEL MOOR |