Port Augusta   05 May 2024
 
GOING: G

Radio 5AU 97.9 Maiden Plate 1396m

Track: GOOD   Clear (Max: 22)   Rail: True.  

Genuine pace with Valkur taking up the running ahead of Chuckamicky. VALKUR (12) comes back across the border having just missed out at Mildura last star, beaten 0.5L after leading the field. She steps out in trip which shouldn't be an issue and she'll be able to find the front under Livesy. Can make every post a winner. CAVALLINO (8) looked to peak on the run first-up when beaten 2.9L over this course and distance. Should strip fitter now and with improvement expected, she's bound to make her presence felt. CHUCKAMICKY (9) was no match for a dominant winner last time out but had run some better races prior to that. The wide draw is a niggle, but her best form has her amongst the chances. SHADOWIST (5) finished well behind Cavallino last time out and is drawn wide again. Happy to give him another chance with his first-up run suggesting he wasn't far off a win. INNER SANCTUM (1) is best of the rest. SUGGESTED PLAY: Valkur can get the job done.
1 72664 INNER SANCTUM
DANNY PENNA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms C E Burton, Miss E G Burton, K J Penna & J S Penna
Last start 4th of 12 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 21 over 1396m, 5.5 len behind Toorak Blaze with 58kg at $11. Before that 6th of 11 at Balaklava 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 1050m, 4.5 len behind Intacto with 58kg at $101. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.
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MS S METCALFE
MIDNIGHT BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS ,RED SLEEVES,NAVY CAP,WHITE STARS
2 89470 LEAF
RAHARNA MCDONALD
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms R J McDonald
Last start failed to make an impression; ran last of 10 at Mildura Mdn-Sw on April 22 over 1400m, 15 len behind Go Atti Go carrying 56.5kg at $61. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 7th of 12 at Bordertown 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1100m, 6 len behind Lift The Bar carrying 58kg at $101. Prefer to see.
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BLUE, WHITE FIVE SPOTS, RED SLEEVES AND CAP
3 x9588 MY BOY JETT
K MCKERLIE & W HORNHARDT
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
G A Tanner & Hyam Racing (Mgr: Mrs T S Hyam)
Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at Bordertown 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1550m, 7 len behind Inagurate with 58kg at $26. The run before that 8th of 14 at Oakbank Battler's Mdn on April 1 over 1400m, 4 len behind Weekend Warrior carrying 58kg at $26. Hard to make a winning case.
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J POTTER
BLACK,WHITE FIVE STARS,SLEEVES,PINK STRIPE,CAP
4 868x6 OLI ALPINE
LARRY MCMAHON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
L J McMahon & Miss T L Jeromin
Second run back. First-up after 11 months 6th of 9 at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 21 over 1100m, 11 len behind Miss Diamantina with 58kg at $21. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Port Macquarie Cg&E Mdn-Sw on March 25 2023 over 1108m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Pack Of Wolves with 56.5kg at $12. Must improve significantly.
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ALICE LINDSAY
GREEN, WHITE DIAMONDS, ORANGE SLEEVES AND CAP
5 x0x49 SHADOWIST
AARON BAIN & NED TAYLOR
4YO  GREY  GELDING 58.0KG
A Bain, J Durnberger-Smith, A Meynell, G McRae, D Hancock, N Rantanen-Reynolds, B Rodger, B Fitzgerald, W Dansey, M Haritakis, S Gray, J Starick, The Wonder Years Syndicate, T Robinson, B Davey, A Davey, A Mckendry, M O'Keefe & Glamour Girls
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 9 at Clare 2yo+ Cg&E Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Bona Fide Star with 58kg at $12. Second run from a spell 9th of 12 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 21 over 1396m, 10 len behind Toorak Blaze with 56.5kg at $6.50. Capable of a strong showing.
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CAITLIN TOOTELL
red,blue five stars,blue sleeves,white checks,red cuffs,red cap,blue STARS
6 7x878 THE LOCKSMITH
ROCKY KING
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
R J King & Ms M King
At the latest run 8th of 10 at Port Lincoln 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 7 over 1350m, 10 len behind Utilitarian carrying 56kg at $81. Before that 7th of 9 at Port Lincoln 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 17 over 1750m, 11 len behind Money Or The Box carrying 58kg at $51. Happy to risk.
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JADE DOYLE
Royal Blue, Red Hooped Sleeves
7 05267 CALL OUT FEE
DARRYL CARRISON
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs K Carrison, P Keam & T Keam
Most recently 7th of 10 at Port Lincoln 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 7 over 1350m, 8 len behind Utilitarian carrying 53.5kg at $15. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Port Lincoln 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 17 over 1750m, 5 len behind Money Or The Box with 56kg at $11. Draws well but looks safely held.
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ALAN LAI
Black, Cerise Sleeves
8 479x3 CAVALLINO
D MAGRO & A BUSH
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Miss A Bush, Dr L Cameron, Mrs A E BUSH, P Bush, Mrs T K Maxted, N J Maxted, D J Crafter, Mrs C D Crafter & Mrs J Cameron
Second run back. First-up after eight months held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 21 over 1396m, 3 len behind Toorak Blaze with 54.5kg at $10. Previously second-up got back early 7th of 10 at Balaklava 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 30 over 1600m, 7 len behind Bardoutes carrying 55.5kg at $7. Fitter and a winning hope.
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FELICITY ATKINSON
NAVY BLUE, BOTTLE GREEN STRIPES, STRIPED CAP
9 45532 CHUCKAMICKY
SCOTT WHITTLE
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Ms E Whittle
Racing well. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 21 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Miss Diamantina with 56kg at $4.50. The race before that 3rd of 11 at Alice Springs Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1100m, 2 len behind Yip Yip Yip with 57kg at $7. Made headway last time. Top chance.
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SAIRYN FAWKE
Light Blue, Red Circles, Sleeves And Cap
10 x0406 SCODELARIO
RAHARNA MCDONALD
6YO  GREY  MARE 56.0KG
A S McDonald & G Birrell
At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 10 at Mildura Mdn-Sw on April 22 over 1400m, 8 len behind Go Atti Go carrying 57.5kg at $151. Before that 10th of 12 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 3 over 1600m, 14 len behind Wannaschmack with 56kg at $151. Needs to step up.
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Blue, White Five Spots, Red Sleeves and Cap
11 09 KAMALI ROSE
ROSLYN DAY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
G R Mullighan, Mrs J L Mullighan, Mrs C A Beames, Miss K L Mullighan, C B Francis, Mrs M L Francis, T Francis, N Francis, Miss D L Francis, A T Noble, S C Barnett, Mrs S E Hazelager, T J Tomblin & D N Hancock
Third race start today. At very big odds at debut, ran last of 12 at Bordertown 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1100m, 10 len behind Lift The Bar with 53.5kg at $51. Second-up second last of 10 at Strathalbyn 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 28 over 1350m, 14 len behind Hard Prince with 53.5kg at $101. Not going well enough.
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CAITLYN MUNRO
Purple,White Band,Quartered Cap
12 6x433 VALKUR
HEATHER LEHMANN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
G E Lehmann, Ms H J Lehmann, P P Sheehan, P L Sheehan & Miss A T Young
Recent form sound. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 10 at Mildura Mdn-Sw on April 22 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Coronation Drive with 57kg at $19. Before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 12 at Bordertown 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Lift The Bar with 55kg at $19. Put the writing on the wall last time.
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ALANA LIVESEY
BLACK AND GOLD DIAMONDS, RED SLEEVES, GOLD CAP
13 06897 THIS ONE DAD
JASON ALLEN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J G Allen
Last start 7th of 12 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 21 over 1396m, 9 len behind Toorak Blaze with 58kg at $101. The race before that second last of 10 at Port Lincoln 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 7 over 1350m, 11 len behind Utilitarian with 58kg at $151. Fully tested on his recent run.
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WESLEY CAVE
BLACK, RED HOOPS, GOLD SLEEVES AND CAP