Geelong   24 May 2024
 
GOING: S

The Sands Torquay Maiden Plate 1143m

Track: SOFT 5   Clouds (Max: 13)   Rail: Out 8m 1700m - 800m. Out 10m Remainder.  

Genuine speed with Lady Of Savoy taking up the running ahead of Harry's Yacht and Loves Affection. LADY OF SAVOY (5) resumes and has placed 5/7. Will be naturally improved and the in-form Dee rides. Uses the low barrier and rates the one to beat. Childs gets off the above and rides HARRY'S YACHT (7) who's needed his two race starts. This is easier than Sandown-Hillside and can improve into the finish. LOCH TAY (2) debuts with John Allen a positive jockey booking. Profiles well and keep an eye on the late betting moves. NOBLE LEGEND (3) has switched from a NSW barn and has been off the scene for 485 days. It's an ask but he's shown enough to be competitive. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Lady Of Savoy.
1 80x ABAGNALE
Leon & Troy Corstens
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
G W Fielding, W Blenman, M Simari, P J Nelson, Flemington Bloodstock (Mgr: J G Sawford) & Betta Pies (Mgr: M J Conway)
Resuming after a seven months break. Not seen since he finished last of 11 at Benalla 3yo Mdn-Sw October 30 over 1206m, 33 len behind Mont Saint Michel carrying 56kg at $41. On debut ran last of 8 at Warracknabeal 3yo Mdn-Sw September 2 over 1200m, 16 len behind By The Book with 58kg at $4. Others are preferred.
5
ALVARO APABLAZA ESPINOZA
BLACK, WHITE M HORSE, WHITE SLEEVES, PINK STRIPE SLEEVES, PINK CAP, WHITE POM POM
2 LOCH TAY
VINCENT MALADY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P C Russell & Mrs G Russell
Three-year-old gelding who is first starter by Highland Reel out of Look At Me Now. Purchased for AUD $ 800 (Inglis 2023 July (Early) Online Sale). Has not been produced at official trials. Likely to come in for support.
5
J ALLEN
Black, Pale Green Band, Orange Cap With Black Star
3 x375x NOBLE LEGEND
KANE HARRIS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A M Barry, M P Barry, Mrs D M Barry, Ms S Y Lee, Mrs M Best, Mrs N Barry & R Vescio
Gelding back from a spell of 16 months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at Gosford Prov 4yo+ Mdn-Sw January 25 2023 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Michelle's Girl carrying 59kg at $2.90. Previously first up; third of 9 at Gosford Mdn December 22 2022 over 1000m, 5 len behind Passeggiata with 59kg at $19. Has claims at best.
6
P GATT
AQUA, PINK LIGHTNING BOLT, PINK SLEEVES, AQUA LIGHTNING BOLTS, PINK CAP, AQUA LIGHTNING BOLT
4 5x PATSY'S STAR
MICHAEL SELL
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Dr P Pittorino, Miss M K Sell & M J Sell
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when with blinkers first time; ran last in a small field at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Bm64 on November 29 over 1200m, slow going 26 len behind Nation State carrying 58.5kg at $51. Happy to work around.
1
NEIL FARLEY
Red, Royal Blue Vee, Quartered Cap
5 2223x LADY OF SAVOY
MATT LAURIE
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs S Cummings, Miss K A Brideoake, O Kerr, D J Kerr, A C Hall, D V Mustica, Mrs L Mustica, P S Mustica, Mrs J Mustica, P J Triantafyllou, R Vardy, Mrs M Vardy, S D Hanning, Mrs M J Hanning, S J Mustica, P I Campbell, Mrs D Campbell & Carringbush Park (Mgr: M Laurie)
Filly back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Mornington Mdn-Sw January 1 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Our Couver carrying 56kg at $1.50. First up last campaign second of 8 at Mornington 3yo F Mdn-Sw November 5 over 1200m, a head behind Miss Roumbini carrying 57kg at $3.30. Winning hope in a suitable contest.
3
MICHAEL DEE
Cerise, Electric Lime Quarters, Light Pink Sleeves, Yellow Green Cap
6 7 LOVES AFFECTION
R GRIFFITHS & M DE KOCK
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
J E Matthews, N C Matthews, G D Jones, M S P C Syndicate, D M Foley, K R Barnett, A Cavallin, G J Avon, G J Jolly, G R Kleeven, P J Gallivan, H L I Williams, P Stanley, J M Kroussoratis, Jaybeeque Racing, Loves Attention, M B S Racing 3, The King No 4 & Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock P/L
At debut, 7th of 10 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on May 9 over 1200m, 6 len behind Gymkhana with 57.5kg at $15. Can do better.
2
LACHLAN KING
Pink And Navy Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap, Pink Pom Pom
7 46 HARRY'S YACHT
Leon & Troy Corstens
2YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms V M Smith, G J Fulton, J McCaig & S W Smith
Having third race start. At big odds at debut, 4th of 8 at Terang 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Symphony Of Colour with 58kg at $26. Second-up 6th of 11 at Sandown-Hillside 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 8 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Blue Renegade carrying 58kg at $26. Well-placed and should prove hard to beat.
4
JORDAN CHILDS
PURPLE, GOLD LIGHTNING BOLT, PURPLE CAP, LIGHTNING BOLTS CAP