Tamworth   10 May 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

AGRI OFFICE SOLUTIONS SUPER MAIDEN HANDICAP 1400m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 22)   Rail: Out 3m 1200m-350m. True Remainder.  

Fast tempo assured with Wild Flash, Naval Destroyer and Bolt Away Now going at each other early in the piece. WILD FLASH (1) five-start maiden expected to go close here. Third-up today after sitting on the speed for a solid second over 1400m at Hawkesbury on April 18. Drops sharply in class with the claim from the good gate. BOLT AWAY NOW (3) showed speed from the wide gate on debut when a gritty second over 1400m here on April 26. Fitter now and gets his chance from the good gate. NAVAL DESTROYER (2) former Victorian who resumed for the Crockett yard with a fighting second over 1300m at Narromine on April 28. Fitter now and extra trip suits. FLEET FOOTED (9) a month between runs when back in trip for a fast finishing fourth over 1000m at Quirindi a week-and-a-half ago. Winkers come off and trained on the track. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 1,3,2,9.
1 73x62 WILD FLASH
PATRICK CLEAVE
3YO  BAY  COLT 62.0KG
P Cleave, G F Hill, H P Ryan-Hill, D A Allum, The Punting Moose 2 (Mgr: J M Hopson), J B Cook, J D Stoker, C Coleman, N C I G G (Mgr: J P Mascord), Mrs E K Russell, D Gover, Fernies Racing (Mgr: J B Cook) & A J Stuart
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Warwick Farm Super 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 1 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Stand Aside with 57kg at $12. Second-up set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at Hawkesbury Mid Mdn-Sw on April 18 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Zerkhan carrying 58.5kg at $4. Will go close here.
1
SHAE WILKES
NAVY BLUE, ORANGE EPAULETTES AND CAP
2 x34x2 NAVAL DESTROYER
CAMERON CROCKETT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
360 Bloodstock PTY LTD (Mgr: Miss E J Cahill), D Morrissey, Ms V L Toll, Mrs N A Hanna, Cherry and King (Mgr: P Wilkins), Pristine Punters, Winning Circle, Murray Whiston Thoroughbreds, Scoresby, P W Lord, R J Haidle, G Garnar, Trip Brothers, DGR Bricklaying, J L Sonter, M W Wigney & B Williams
Second run back. First-up after six months tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd in a small field at Narromine Ctry Mdn on April 28 over 1300m, neck behind Big Wandji carrying 60.5kg at $1.30. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on October 30 over 1606m, 2 len behind By Any Other Name with 59.5kg at $2.30. Should progress from that first-up run.
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ASHLEY MORGAN
BOTTLE GREEN, WHITE CROSS, BOTTLE GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE SEAMS, BOTTLE GREEN CAP, white disc
3 2 BOLT AWAY NOW
ZACH HATCH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Z M Hatch, Mrs A L Hatch, J Rumsby, L D Hatch, G P Scott, R J Fensbo, Miss C A Scott & D F Bourke
Was well-supported at debut, sat on the pace when 2nd of 9 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; head behind Prince Carlos with 58.5kg at $3.30. Doesn't need to improve a great deal to be opening his account.
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AARON BULLOCK
Royal Blue, Black Star, Hooped Sleeves, Black Cap Royal Blue Star
4 62 TAVROS
CRAIG MARTIN
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
K J Penfold, Ms J R Steepe, Mrs L A McKenzie, Mrs L A Baker, D A Baker, R J Watt, W D Green, Mrs S J Draper, P R Draper, Mrs S P Martin & C K Martin
Raced two times to date. At big odds at debut, got back early 6th of 11 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Great Siege carrying 58.5kg at $26. Second-up made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 10 at Inverell Mdn-Sw on April 29 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Takemine with 58.5kg at $7. Wait until he shows something.
8
BEN LOOKER
Red, Green Hoops, Red Sleeves, White Armbands And Cap
5 53 COSSACK WARRIOR
CODY MORGAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), Miss H M Alderton, S L Alderton, R Burt, R Burt, L Foundis, D R Harding, G B Medved, D S Paton, B D Playford, AC Reynolds, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, Maguire Breeding & Racing, Pumpa Racing, Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby) Laetitia & Beams (Mgr: P G Allen)
Having third race start. At debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Coonabarabran Mdn on April 6 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Lockadente with 56.5kg at $7. Second-up raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on 2April 6 over 1400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Prince Carlos with 58.5kg at $8.50. This race is well within his grasp.
9
COBI VITLER
WHITE, DARBY RACING LOGO, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS WITH DARBY RACING LOGO, NAVY BLUE CAP, WHITE POM POM
6 024 BUBBLES AND CAVIAR
KIM WAUGH
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs C M Cook, Dr C Hodge, Miss R M Hartney, Mrs K M Waugh, Ms M A Harrod, Ms D Rothacker, Mrs D Harrison, Mrs J J Stewart, Mrs B H A Wenman, Mrs K V Corcoran & Mrs W L Caddey
Third race start today. At debut, ran last of 10 at Beaumont (Newcastle) F&M Mdn-Sw on March 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 24 len behind Pisa Cake with 57.5kg at $17. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Taree Mdn on April 20 over 1262m, on a wet track; long-neck behind Ahoy carrying 56.5kg at $41. Better off avoiding.
5
A GIBBONS
MAROON, WHITE DIAMOND, YELLOW ARMBANDS, WHITE DIAMOND STRIPE, YELLOW CAP
7 33033 DEIFIC
JEREMY SYLVESTER
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
S Elaro, B Elaro & G Massoud
Form hard to fault. Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Quirindi Mdn-Sw on April 30 over 1450m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Blue Steel with 59kg at $3.80. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Muswellbrook Mdn-Sw on April 21 over 1750m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Brief Song carrying 57kg at $13. Watch for him to be flashing home.
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L P ROLLS
RED, BLACK STRIPES AND CAP
8 0x787 DREYMON
A D SMITH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
A Smith
At the latest run faded in the straight 7th of 9 at Muswellbrook Mdn on April 21 over 1280m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Call Me Terry carrying 55.5kg at $67. Before that 8th of 10 at this track Mdn on April 8 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Arctic Legend with 56.5kg at $101. Doesn't pose too much of a threat.
7
GEORGINA MC DONNELL
PURPLE, YELLOW EPAULETTES AND CAP
9 43444 FLEET FOOTED
RAY HARTLEY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
L F Hatch, Mrs K L Hatch & D J Hatch
Going well. Last start 4th of 9 at Quirindi Mdn on April 30 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Joyful Jink carrying 56.5kg at $3.50. The race before that 4th of 9 at Stawell 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 31 over 1300m, 6 len behind Keepmeinthelope with 58kg at $15. Can improve on that reasonable effort last time out.
6
MIKAYLA WEIR
PALE GREEN, BLACK ARMBANDS, QUARTERED CAP
10 x5943 JED
TRACEY BARTLEY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms T A Quinn, C M Davis, M Horn, M D Power, R A Power, A Nicholson, J Cowled, D Latham, M Pearson, Miss S Bourke, Mrs N M Davis & Braebrook Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M G Porlezza)
At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Muswellbrook Mdn on April 21 over 1280m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Call Me Terry carrying 55kg at $17. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track Mdn on April 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Arctic Legend carrying 55kg at $26. Not far from the winner last time but this is a tough assignment.
5
GRANT BUCKLEY
PURPLE, YELLOW SEAMS, STRIPED SLEEVES, HOOPED CAP
11 635x6 NEVER OR NOW
MELISSA DENNETT
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
B L Cummins, L K Cummins & R W Duncan
Second-up. First-up after nine months 6th of 9 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Prince Carlos carrying 57kg at $4.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on June 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Gottanuff carrying 57.5kg at $101. Don't underestimate.
4
LEE MAGORRIAN
SKY BLUE, PINK STRIPED SLEEVES, PINK CAP