Murray Bridge   01 May 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

2024 Gold Cup Book Now Three-Year-Old Maiden Plate 900m

Track: GOOD 4     Rail: Out 7m Entire. Out 4m 1200m Chute.  

Oneofthesenights and Bonny Impact to take up the running at a strong tempo. GEEIJO (1) returns for the smart R & C Jolly stable. Showed positive signs in his debut prep without breaking through and should prove tough to beat with the slightest bit of improvement. ONEOFTHESENIGHTS (7) also resumes and makes her stable debut for the Searle & Callanan team. Went close to shedding the maiden tag at Dubbo in her last run of the prep. Strips fitter for a recent Balaklava trial and is drawn favourably. Expected to make her presence felt. OK GERRY (6) was denied by the barest of margins of a breakthrough victory two back at Port Lincoln. Not quite as effective last start but still chased gamely into second. Gets in low at the weights with the 4kg claimer engaged and is among the main chances. REINE OF NINE (8) was well below her best last start when always a mile back. Willing to forgive on best efforts and is worth considering. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Geeijo to win.
1 424x GEEIJO
R & C JOLLY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
R Jolly, Mrs P Clingly, M Clingly, D Burgoyne, W B Burgoyne, C Fromm, M Thomas, J Martin, P Coote, D Davis, SJD Racing (Mgr: S Skuse) S Buckley & C Davey Investments (Mgr: S Buckley), Clay Hero Racing (Mgr: R Lanyon), Greenrise Sailing Club (M Tilby), Yabby Poachers (T Malone) & Grunters (R Ward)
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 14 at Morphettville 3yo Mdn-Sw November 7 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Our Divinyl with 57.5kg at $2.40. On debut fourth of 7 at this track 3yo Bm62 October 7 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Wiggum carrying 58kg at $12. Should be right in the finish.
6
JAKE TOEROEK
ORANGE RED, GREY QUARTERS, WHITE SLEEVES
2 349 TRELAZE
S G PADMAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs A A Padman, J N Chapple, G J Blight, M C Wright & N C Phillips
At the latest run 9th of 11 at Balaklava 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 1050m, 11 len behind Sioux Warrior with 55.5kg at $11. The race before that 4th of 14 at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 3 over 900m, 2 len behind Volcanic Express with 57kg at $14. Fully tested on his recent run.
9
TALA HUTCHINSON
Red, Gold Five Stars And Cap
3 7750x AM I THE DRAMA
KRISTI EVANS
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
Miss K L Evans, N W Gardner, P Donovan , J Cochrane, J Dametto & Peckonos
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 14 at Strathalbyn F&M Mdn-Sw January 28 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind Pretentious Diva carrying 56kg at $26. On debut seventh of 12 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw November 15 over 900m, soft track; 6 len behind Vintage Star with 54.5kg at $101. Prefer others.
8
SOPHIE LOGAN
BROWN,WHITE STURT DESERT ROSE,WHITE SLEEVES,BLACK STARS,STARS CAP
4 7357x BONNY IMPACT
K M SWEENEY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
K M Sweeney, A Morley,J M Vale,Ms S Perriam, M F Mace,Mrs.J R Mace, S W Hayward,Mrs.K M Hayward,Mrs.J C Sciberras, T Pyper, Mrs. M Condon, F Salvatore & Miss M liuzzi
Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Morphettville Parks 3yo Mdn-Sw December 2 over 1000m, 8 len behind Brave Action carrying 54kg at $26. On debut seventh of 14 at Morphettville Parks 3yo+ Mdn-Sw October 6 over 1000m, 7 len behind Kinetic Jewel carrying 52.5kg at $21. Not without claims first up.
1
IVY LAM
Royal Blue, Orange Armbands, Yellow Cap
5 470x MAHI MAHI
RYAN BALFOUR
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), Racing Club No 5 Ltd (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), S J Bartlett, Mrs S J Hay, S Hay, R Storm, G Arvanitis, W D Bell, M J Crawley & M Glassborow
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign second last of 13 at Oakbank 3yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw February 9 over 1100m, soft track; 9 len behind Sellix with 56.5kg at $9.50. On debut fourth of 14 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw January 13 over 1000m, soft track; 8 len behind In My Room carrying 53.5kg at $26. Worth keeping in mind.
4
ALANA LIVESEY
Red,Blueblood Logo, Red Sleeves,Blueblood Logo,Red Cap,White Star
6 30422 OK GERRY
R & C JOLLY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
G Harvey, M J Dobbin, C S Dittmar & N G Karasoulos
Going well. Resumes off a 40 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 9 at Mt Gambier 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 900m, slow going 1.4 len behind Kikusui with 55kg at $3.80. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Port Lincoln 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 1 over 1000m, nose behind Scudetto carrying 55kg at $2.10. One of the chief contenders.
7
POLLY BREWSTER
BLUE, PINK FLEUR DE LYS, YELLOW SLEEVES
7 432x ONEOFTHESENIGHTS
G & N SEARLE & B CALLANAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
P Stewart, Mrs A E Stewart, L C Heatley, Miss R E Heatley, R Knight, Mrs K A Keast, A S Keast, D P Stewart & Ms E L Stewart
Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last preparation second of 14 at Dubbo Ctry Mdn-Sw September 10 over 1000m, a neck behind Giving Delight carrying 55kg at $2.40. On debut fourth of 12 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn-Sw July 28 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Koga Ninja carrying 55kg at $10. Among the leading players.
3
TEAGAN VOORHAM
RED, BLACK BRACES, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK ARMBANDS, BLACK AND WHITE HOOPED CAP
8 x2340 REINE OF NINE
W F FRANCIS & G KENT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Finniss Equine Retreat
At the latest run ran last of 13 at Gawler 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Dodd with 54kg at $19. The run before that 4th of 9 at Goulburn Mdn-Sw on March 12 over 1000m, 2 len behind Cinematic Star with 56.5kg at $6. Watch for her to be flashing home.
5
ROCHELLE MILNES
Black, Aqua Blue Maltese Cross, White Sleeves And Aqua Blue Cap
9 97x0 SNOW ANGELS
JOHN MACMILLAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Ms T J Hartwell, P J Robinson, Dr J K Sinclair, Dr K W Fryer, Mrs B A Fryer, G E Ireland, J R Spackman & Millar Racing & Breeding (Mgr: S B Millar)
Second run back. First-up after eight months raced on the pace before fading 11th of 14 at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 3 over 900m, 7 len behind Volcanic Express with 52kg at $81. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 23 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Vincent's Star with 54kg at $101. Fitter but must improve sharply.
2
ANNA JORDSJO
BLACK, GREEN DISC, BLACK M, GREEN SLEEVES,GREEN CAP,BLACK HOOPS