Warrnambool   30 Apr 2024
 
GOING: S

Unboolievable Maiden Hurdle 3200m

Track: SOFT 6   Rain (Max: 14)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.66).  

ALAKAHAN (1) makes his jumps debut for the all-powerful Ciaron Maher yard. His jumps trial at Yarra Valley was good and he's certainly good enough on the flat to make a winning debut. RIGHT NOW (9) has placed at both jumps trials and has solid form over long trips in New Zealand. Should be ready to run well. DUBAI MOON (4) ran second to Affluential at his jumps debut and has had a tune-up flat run at Moe since. Better for the experience and will take some beating. EXTRA ELUSIVE (5) multiple Grade 3 winner. Honest jumper ready to win with placings at last three runs. Keep safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Alakahan on top.
1 x9306 ALAKAHAN
CIARON MAHER
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 69.0KG
C M Alakahan, F J T, Gaire Pty Ltd, T J Hickman, J J McMahon, Garden FortyFour Cave, J M Simmons, Ms S M Fitzgerald, Warrnambool Xmas Club, B EM M Racing, B J Molloy, P J Lawrence, B D Nettlefold, G L Orr, J & M Syndication, R L Charley, Presto Corvo Racing & Paradigm Racing
Is making a debut in a jumps race, two back finished 13th of 14 starters at Moonee Valley in the LR Night Cup on February 23 over 2500m, 10 len behind Monbaher with 54kg at $12 and last start ran last in a small field at Moonee Valley 3yo+ BM84 on March 8 over 2500m, 15 len behind Think 'N' Fly with 57kg at $19. Continues to improve. Looks suited.
5
WILLIAM MC CARTHY
LIGHT BLUE, CERISE MALTESE CROSS AND STRIPED SLEEVES, STRIPED CAP
2 30x05 ARASSEM
SIMON RYAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
R W Brighton, Mrs M C Brighton, Ms S P Murphy
Is third-up today and making a debut in a jumps race. Last start finished fifth of 12 starters at Kyneton 3yo+ MDN on April 11 over 1856m, on slow going 11 len behind Mon Etoile with 69.5kg at $61 and before that finished tenth of 12 runners at Penola 2yo+ MDN on March 31 over 1400m, 17 len behind Don't Matta Me carrying 58kg at $67. Looks one of the also-rans.
2
BRAIDON SMALL
LIME, BLACK BAND AND ARMBANDS
3 0x435 CARNAMAH
RACHAEL CUNNINGHAM
7YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
P Cunningham, Mrs C Hunter-Coke, A Cooke, GJ Triffett, A Ihaka
Last outing got back early finished fifth of 7 runners at Pakenham MDN HDLE on April 14 over 3200m, on slow going 19 len behind Affluential with 68kg at $26. Run before finished third of 8 runners at Ballarat 3yo+ BM0-58 on April 7 over 2100m, 6 len behind Freddy The Eagle with 56.5kg at $8.50. May need more time.
7
LEE HORNER
NAVY BLUE, FOUR RED DIAMONDS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED CHEVRON, NAVY BLUE cap,RED QUARTERED
4 87527 DUBAI MOON
FRANKIE STOCKDALE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
F J Stockdale, G J Rowe, D C Douch, Mrs N R Landy, S M Landy, C Promm, Mrs J A Promm, Mrs M Brown & I Brown
Last run raced behind the speed prior to fading finished seventh of 9 runners at Moe 3yo+ BM58 on April 25 over 2447m, slow track; 5.5 len behind Glens Top Cat with 61.5kg at $6. The start before that; held ground to the line finished second of 7 starters at Pakenham MDN HDLE on April 14 over 3200m, slow track; 0.8 len behind Affluential with 69.5kg at $2.50. Rates well. Big chance.
10
ARRON LYNCH
BLACK, PURPLE STAR AND SLEEVES, WHITE SEAMS, BLACK ARMBANDS, BLACK, WHITE SEAMS CAP, PURPLE POM POM
5 55323 EXTRA ELUSIVE
ANDREW BOBBIN
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 69.0KG
O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), R Somerville, Dycer Racing (Mgr: S M Dycer & Mrs L Holtschke
Multiple Grade 3 winner. Is making a debut in a jumps race, two back held ground to the line finished second of 7 runners at Great Western 3yo+ OPEN on January 28 over 1950m, 4.5 len behind Excelleration with 56kg at $11 and last start made some head-way from midfield; finished third of 7 starters at Kerang OPEN on March 30 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Look Sharpish carrying 60kg at $5.50. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
8
WILL GORDON
NAVY BLUE, GOLD HOOPS, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP
6 005x0 HOLSTER
AMY & ASH YARGI
7YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
Ms F T Houlahan, B J Johnston, Mrs G Loveridge, M Loveridge, Carty Racing, A Kirkwood- Scott, C G Lloyd, C Speers, Mays Racing (Mgr: Mr S Mays), Mrs C D Campbell, D W Campbell & F Carroll
Is second-up today and making a debut in a jumps race. Last start finished 14th of 15 starters at Mornington BM78 on April 20 over 2000m, slow track; 14 len behind Sea What I See carrying 59.5kg at $81. Ready for sharp improvement.
4
JACK HILL
LIGHT BLUE BLACK STRIPES, MAROON SLEEVES AND CAP
7 35x87 MAATSUYKER
TOM DABERNIG
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 69.0KG
Dr R L White & M J Twelftree
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming finished eighth of 9 runners at Terang 3yo+ BM58 on February 23 over 1600m, 8 len behind Luv The Bool carrying 56.5kg at $21. Second run from a spell came from last and finished seventh of 8 runners at Horsham 3yo+ BM58 on March 22 over 1800m, 4 len behind Arizona Dreaming carrying 59.5kg at $16. Others read better. This will test.
9
AARON KURU
NAVY, SLEEVES RED CHEVRONS, RED STRIPED CAP, RED POM POM
8 x7984 OZ LEGEND
ERIC MUSGROVE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
Mrs I Musgrove, Ronball Syndicate, P & S Morgan, D Bowman, A G Hodgson, B Hodgson, D & T Borthwick & P Brumby
Comes off a 36 day let-up. Last outing came from midfield; finished fourth of 9 starters at this track 3yo+ MDN HDLE on March 25 over 3200m, slow track; 13 len behind Elementry carrying 69.5kg at $4.50. Race before finished eighth of 9 starters at Flemington BM84 on March 2 over 2000m, 14 len behind Aramco carrying 54kg at $151. Fought on last time. Big chance again.
6
D HORNER JNR
Red ,White Diamonds, Black Sleeves, Red Cap
9 14x89 RIGHT NOW
S B LAMING
5YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
S B Laming & Felgate Holdings
Is third-up today and making a debut in a jumps race. Last start ran last at Yarra Valley BM64 on March 29 over 1950m, 5.5 len behind Almairac with 61.5kg at $26 and before that finished eighth of 11 runners at Moonee Valley 3yo+ BM64 on March 1 over 2040m, 6 len behind Fagin carrying 59kg at $19. Overlook recent runs he is a definite winning chance. Keep safe.
3
RICHARD O'DONOGHUE
White, Emerald Green Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
10 55233 SIR PETER
PETER HALLAM
7YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
Mrs J A Hallam
Last run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily finished third of 7 runners at Pakenham MDN HDLE on April 14 over 3200m, on slow going 9 len behind Affluential with 69.5kg at $5. Start before finished third of 8 starters at this track 3yo+ MDN HDLE on March 25 over 3200m, slow track; 13 len behind Okataina with 69.5kg at $4.50. That experience will hold him in good stead.
1
CAMPBELL RAWILLER
Royal Blue And White Checks, White Sleeves And Cap
11 25136 JACK KNOWS BEST
SYMON WILDE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde),D P Fagan, P A Proksa, C Murphy, L Spence, Mrs K Spence, Ms D L Dunstan, M White, Five Percent, J M Pannam, Purnim C C, Fullnelson, Bozzy Racing, Giddy Up Again, B J White, Murtoa Mayhem, Plodalong-Shocking, Stratco & Woodend Hesket Racing
Last outing finished sixth of 7 starters at Pakenham MDN HDLE on April 14 over 3200m, slow track; 22 len behind Affluential with 69.5kg at $3. Start before raced on the pace then finished third of 8 starters at this track 3yo+ BM70 on March 12 over 3300m, slow track; 4 len behind Farag carrying 70kg at $4. Contender under these conditions.
7
GREY, PINK BAND, ARMBANDS AND CAP
12 x0x08 MONT AGEL
CLINT MARSHALL
8YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
Mrs V Marshall & Mrs C S Ryan
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming finished 11th of 12 runners at Mt Gambier BM0-58 on March 22 over 2050m, slow track; 21 len behind Honour The Skills carrying 57kg at $26. Second-up eased back early on finished eighth of 10 runners at Ararat BM0-58 on April 13 over 2206m, 11 len behind El Amigos carrying 56kg at $81. Hard to have. Later on.
6
CHRIS MC CARTHY
GREEN, GOLD SLEEVES AND CAP