Geelong   10 May 2024
 
GOING: S

Bet365 Maiden Plate 2240m

Track: HVY8   Clouds (Max: 17)   Rail: Out 6m Entire Circuit.  

Ahab can lead and Herrlich and Joffery will position handy. LORD PROTECTOR (8) made good improvement over a mile and then was caught wide at Cranbourne finding a place over a middle distance beaten 0.5L. Peaks now and is ready to break through. USK VALLEY (10) impressed at Ballarat second-up just missing over a mile and will be better for the Cranbourne outing following when stepping out to a middle distance. Presents on a 7-day return and is right in it. JOFFREY (6) was beaten a nose this trip at Ararat spiking his figures. In the premier barn and is sure to keep improving. Daniel Moor is reunited with HERRLICH (5) who can show more third-up. Started at a short quote at Kyneton last time and likely has excuses. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Lord Protector.
1 48645 AHAB
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing (Mgr: C Maher)
Last start 5th of 12 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on April 26 over 2206m, 4 len behind Last Raider with 59kg at $21. The run before that 4th of 12 at Kyneton Mdn-Hwgt on April 11 over 1856m, slow going 9 len behind Mon Etoile with 69kg at $11. Hard to make a winning case.
4
MICKAELLE MICHEL
YELLOW GREEN, BLACK EPAULETTES, BTX RACING LOGO, DIAMONDS SLEEVES, YELLOW GREEN CAP, BLACK LOGO ON CAP
2 63445 CARACORON
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Madica, Mrs B E Porter, Portpelch Racing, Mrs V L Pelchen, Mongolian Paradise, P A Vawdrey, M Johnston, A R Brook, BlueMoon Racing, C Newnham, C Phillips, C W Murphy, D J House, D Cronin & T Kearney
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on April 26 over 2520m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Affluential carrying 59kg at $5. Before that 4th of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 2200m, 5.5 len behind El Poder Del Sol with 59kg at $5.50. Among the chances.
2
L CURRIE
ROYAL BLUE, LIME GREEN five STARS, RED AND ORANGE HOOPED SLEEVES, BLACK AND WHITE STRIPED CAP
3 04728 DYNAMIC DEEL
MATHEW ELLERTON
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
K W Franklin, Mrs J M Franklin, D W Franklin, Mrs S M Brodie, A J Blackshaw, R E Bowen, R S Sloan, Ms J Crewes, J Amitrano, Good N True (Mgr: Miss M Cantwell), G Pollio, L Ognenovski, P S Zeccola, A J C Pianta, A B Adsett, J C Crawford & J Beck
Most recently ran last of 8 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on April 21 over 2400m, 99 len behind Quadtratic carrying 59.5kg at $4.50. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 2100m, 1.75 len behind Quamby carrying 59.5kg at $3.50. On his best form he would be a chance.
10
ZAC SPAIN
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE AND YELLOW DIAGONAL STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, YELLOW AND ROYAL BLUE DIAGONAL STRIPES, STRIPED CAP
4 26x56 FLOOD AND FIRE
ANDREW BOBBIN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ronball Syndicate (Mgr: A McGregor)
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 8 at Stawell Mdn-Sw on March 31 over 1600m, 5 len behind Star Testymony with 59kg at $4.50. Second-up 6th of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 2200m, 7 len behind El Poder Del Sol with 59kg at $19. Risking.
9
WILL GORDON
MAUVE AND WHITE CHECKS, DARK GREEN SLEEVES AND CAP
5 6x427 HERRLICH
DANNY O'BRIEN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R M Gorell, Mrs W E Gorell, P R Gorell, J J Gorell, B M Gorell, Peake Racing (Mgr: P Edwards), Boss Racing (Mgr: M Biscan), D M Ricardo, A S Jolley, M K W Holmberg, B S Ong Tan, P T Heinz, M Multari, A R K Gregory, Dr M Magill, D J Peacock & S H Chan
Last start 7th of 10 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on April 27 over 1881m, 5.5 len behind Colonel Hathi carrying 59kg at $2.60. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Terang Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1856m, on a slow track; head behind Early Warning carrying 59kg at $16. Can do much better.
1
DANIEL MOOR
Purple, White Hoops
6 9972 JOFFREY
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing (Mgr: C Maher)
Most recently 2nd of 12 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on April 26 over 2206m, nose behind Last Raider with 59.5kg at $26. The start before that 7th of 12 at Kyneton Mdn-Hwgt on April 11 over 1856m, slow going 13 len behind Mon Etoile carrying 69.5kg at $26. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
5
J FRY
Pale Blue, Cerise Maltese Cross And Striped Sleeves, Striped Cap
7 3x394 JUST EXPLOSIVE
SIMON ZAHRA
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), T Foster, Mrs J Baird, J D Burrows, K J Midolo, M J Pratt, B T Stallan, K M Wong, D N Gillies, S V T Johnson, P Keam, G Mccleish & R Palmer
At the latest run 4th of 9 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 2000m, 4 len behind Kowhai with 59kg at $17. The race before that second last of 10 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Just Berrilliant with 59kg at $3. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
6
C NEWITT
Black, White DW RACING LOGO, Black SLEEVES,WHITE Halved , Yellow Cap, Black Stars
8 7x943 LORD PROTECTOR
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
S D Hodgson, D Mason, R J Umbrasas, J P Hamilton, T R Iverach, R J Patterson, Mrs J S Fry, D R Fenwick, C K Mayfield, A S Williams, B C Thompson, Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T L Busuttin), Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas) & A M & B S Racing (Mgr: B S Ong Tan)
Racing well. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 2025m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Derozario carrying 59kg at $14. The run before that 4th of 11 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 28 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Tulsa King carrying 59kg at $19. In the finish last time and is a serious player.
7
J ALLEN
NAVY BLUE, WHITE SASH, LIME GREEN STRIPED SLEEVES, LIME GREEN CAP, NAVY QUARTERS
9 x6766 TWINKLE VAN WINKLE
WENDY KELLY
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
G T Albion, J F Allsep, R Borg, B L Brent, A R Bryant, D C Connell, P W Elliott, I Manton, A S Milton, K Milton, S K McNamara, J Samulski, B D Scully, H R Waller, P G Zaninovich, Hancox Bloodstock P/L's Bhara (Mgr: Ms S F Hancox) & R P S (Mgr: B D Phillips)
Last start 6th of 11 at Moe Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 2088m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Subarctic carrying 57kg at $26. Before that eased back early on 6th of 12 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1612m, 9 len behind Undaunting carrying 57kg at $61. Fully tested on her recent run.
3
J BOWDITCH
light PINK, WHITE QUARTERS
10 2x525 USK VALLEY
LIAM HOWLEY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
G Mulcaster, Wentwood Grange Stud & Orrdale Park Racing
Last start 5th of 12 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on May 3 over 2025m, 5.5 len behind Saban with 57.5kg at $6.50. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on April 16 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Don Rubio carrying 57kg at $4. Has claims.
8
DECLAN BATES
BLACK, BRONZE PRINCE OF WALES FEATHERS, BLACK CAP, GOLD QUARTERED