Nowra   05 May 2024
 
GOING: H(10)

HOTONDO HOMES SOUTH COAST CLASS 1 & MAIDEN PLATE 2200m

Track: HEAVY 10   Rain (Max: 16)   Rail: True.  

Buff Mobile probably leads with So Sleek, Presley and Ruff all handy. SO SLEEK (3) had her first run for the new stable when a fair effort at Newcastle. Was right in the market so there was some expectation and in a much weaker race he's well worth another chance. PRESLEY (4) broke through at his fourth start when a short priced favourite at Canberra. Races handy and has to be respected. RUFF (5) ran his best race for a while when narrowly beaten by Presley and if he can back that up he's a chance. Minor claims to DUNJENNI (6) and BUFF MOBILE (2). SUGGESTED PLAY: So Sleek to win.
1 07479 ANANSI
JOHN COOPER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J T Cooper & Ms P A Cooper
At the latest run second last of 10 at Scone Cl1-Sw on April 16 over 2200m, 13 len behind Ripping Missile with 59kg at $26. The race before that second last of 8 at Newcastle Mid Cl1-Sw on March 21 over 1850m, slow going 13 len behind Rattle And Hum carrying 59kg at $61. Needs to lift.
1
AMY MCLUCAS
GREY, RED CROSS, ARMBANDS AND CAP
2 x4376 BUFF MOBILE
PAT MURPHY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S M Jones & Mrs L M Jones
Last start ran last in a small field at Goulburn Bm66 on April 29 over 2100m, 8 len behind Heromania carrying 51kg at $19. The race before that sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 7 at Canberra Cl1-Sw on April 19 over 2000m, slow going 4 len behind Presley carrying 59kg at $21. Form is mixed but not without a place hope.
4
HANNAH WILLIAMS
BLACK, GREEN AND RED BAND AND QUARTERED CAP
3 48347 SO SLEEK
KERRY PARKER
4YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
JWB Thoroughbreds (Mgr: B R Broomhead) & Knox Racing (Mgr: J H Knox)
Last start 7th of 11 at Newcastle Prov Bm64 on April 24 over 1890m, 4 len behind La Vesuvius carrying 57kg at $4.50. Before that 4th of 14 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on March 27 over 2100m, 3 len behind Divus Romulus with 59.5kg at $5.50. Second run for new stable and well placed here to be very competitive.
5
LEE MAGORRIAN
GREY, BLACK FIVE STARS, STRIPED SLEEVES, CERISE CAP
4 5241 PRESLEY
ANNABEL NEASHAM
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms E L Jelfs, Mrs D L Mills, M W Lowe, Mrs K R Sheedy, Moths (Mgr: W A Mason), Mrs A McDonnell, Team McDonnell (Mgr: J S McDonnell), M E McKeough, R W Scott, N J E Lovett, Dr O K Chan, A J Mckeown, M C Mills, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Hon. G J Williamson & E Sakareassen
At the latest run favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a head at Canberra Cl1-Sw April 19 over 2000m on a rain affected track defeating Ruff carrying 55kg at $2.10. The race before that 4th of 9 at Newcastle Mdn-Sw on April 3 over 1850m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Outlander carrying 57.5kg at $4. Comes off a tough win and chance to double up.
3
ALYSHA COLLETT
MAROON, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, YELLOW ARMBANDS AND CAP
5 06682 RUFF
EMMA MURPHY
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
R T Walker & S T Walker
Last start gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 7 at Canberra Cl1-Sw on April 19 over 2000m, slow going head behind Presley carrying 58kg at $12. Before that got back early 8th of 10 at Canberra Cl1-Sw on March 29 over 2000m, 10 len behind Adagio with 57.5kg at $8.50. Much improved last time and chance if he can repeat.
8
Royal Blue, Pink Braces, DEEP SKY BLUE Cap
6 20xl6 DUNJENNI
EDWARD O'ROURKE
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), W Yong, Mrs K-A Crameri, G J Clark, Mrs K Cornford, Miss J E De Groot, M Drinnan, D W Vawser, Ms F L Roberts, Drought Buster Racing (Mgr: B C March), H Manns, T Manns & S McCarthy
Third-up and placed third-up previously. First-up didn't finish the race at Canberra Cl1-Sw March 20 over 1600m. Second run from a spell second last of 7 at Canberra Cl1-Sw on April 19 over 2000m, slow going 2.5 len behind Presley with 57kg at $17. Battled on without threatening second-up. Place chance.
2
LOUISE DAY
RED, BLUE BLUEBLOOD LOGO, RED SLEEVES, BLUEBLOOD LOGO, RED CAP, WHITE STAR
7 40057 VERBATIM QUOTE
JOHN STEINMETZ
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
J A Steinmetz, Mrs A V Steinmetz, N Johanson, Brennan Racing (Mgr: K R Brennan) & P T Murfitt
Most recently ran last of 7 at Newcastle Mdn-Sw on April 24 over 1890m, slow going 10 len behind Heaven Bound with 59kg at $101. Before that second last in a small field at Kembla Grange Cl1-Sw on April 9 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind Cormac T with 56.5kg at $101. Hard to make a case aside from this is easier.
6
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
DARK BLUE, RED SLEEVES, WHITE CAP, DARK BLUE SPOTS
8 0x95 DIRECT 'N' READY
PAUL MURRAY
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Murray Livestock Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs D Murray)
First-up ran last of 9 at Kembla Grange Prov Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Ausbred Nunya carrying 58.5kg at $61. Second-up eased back early on 5th of 7 at Sapphire Coast Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1408m, 6 len behind Lambay with 57kg at $101. Bit better last time but not needs to show a heap more.
7
OLIVIA CHAMBERS
DARK BLUE, YELLOW HOOPS AND SLEEVES, PURPLE CAP