Belmont   19 Jun 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

AMELIA PARK HANDICAP 1400m

Track: SOFT 5   Clear (Max: 17)   Rail: 18m cutaway applied.  

Expecting a moderate pace headed by Happy As Larry and One Target. HISTORY WON'T CARE (5) got there just in time to score his maiden victory at Pinjarra 13 days ago, winning as a very short priced favourite. He closed off in some strong sectionals there and this looks a similar set up to his latest win. On the rise and can bring up back-to-back wins. HOBA METEOR (2) resumed with a narrow win over 1200m at Pinjarra (S) on May 15th and rates highly off that effort. The stable were happy to throw her in the deep end last campaign, showcasing their opinion of the filly. Plenty of time off since the win on resumption and with improvement likely, she'll be right in the finish. HAPPY AS LARRY (1) scored a good win over this track and trip a fortnight ago in soft conditions. He does rise in weight, but the claim of Derrick comes in handy and he won't be far away. KINGS SALUTE (6) can improved getting back out in distance following a disappointing effort last time out. SUGGESTED PLAY: History Won't Care can win again.
1 25341 HAPPY AS LARRY
P H JORDAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs L F Jordan, D S Keens, Mrs D A Keens, C Hannigan, B Downie, T J Morley, A Carver, P A Corbett, A G Tuxford, G M Downie, G C Pinney, Mrs L L Atherton, D Della Rocca, A P Jardim, J Abreu, Mrs D N Hogan, G G Highway, D R Harding, G C Dickie & W M Graves
Going well. At the latest run favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck at this track Cl1 C&G June 5 over 1400m in soft going defeating Elbow Lounge carrying 58.5kg at $3. Before that 4th of 11 at this track 2&3yo 0Mwly on May 29 over 1400m, in the wet; 0.6 len behind Lyrical Angel with 58kg at $5.50. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
1
MADI DERRICK
MAROON, GOLD STAR AND SLEEVES, MAROON ARMBANDS, GOLD CAP
2 280x1 HOBA METEOR
D M LUCIANI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 59.0KG
Cape Falls Thoroughbreds
Second-up. First-up after six months won by a nose at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl1 May 15 over 1200m defeating General Knowledge carrying 58.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at this track 3yo 0Mwly on August 23 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Stormchaser carrying 57kg at $81. Should progress from that first-up run.
8
JARRAD NOSKE
DARK BLUE, YELLOW SASH, DARK BLUE SLEEVES ,YELLOW ARMBAND, YELLOW CAP
3 70312 ONE TARGET
CHRIS STELMACH
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
J T Stelmach, W D Kendall, E A Gizzarelli, R W Jones, S D Baskerville, H Swanson & T Krinos
Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 11 at this track 2&3yo 0Mwly on May 29 over 1400m, on a wet track; head behind Lyrical Angel carrying 56kg at $26. The run before that won by a neck at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn May 15 over 1400m defeating Long Wait carrying 56kg at $6. Don't underestimate.
4
BRAYDEN GAERTH
LIME GREEN, BLACK DIAMOND, LIME GREEN CAP
4 07x01 CIRCLE BAY
DARREN MCAULIFFE
3YO  GR/BL  GELDING 58.0KG
Impressive Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K S Berry), G Mulhern, BM Green, Mrs J A Buckingham, M Clark, M S Griffiths, Plums Racing (Mgr: S B Turner), C M Perkins, Mrs C Sheppard & K A Sheppard
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 14 at this track Mdn on May 29 over 1650m, on a wet track; 17 len behind Almaya carrying 57.5kg at $61. Second-up came from midfield and won by a nose at Pinjarra Mdn June 6 over 1400m in soft going defeating Trooper Phoenix carrying 58kg at $26. Prefer to watch at this stage.
7
J AZZOPARDI
Yellow, Red Striped Sleeves ,Cap
5 241 HISTORY WON'T CARE
JASON MILLER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs S E Miller, D J Nelson, Go Charlie (Mgr: L J Dwyer), R C Joy, M J Nelson, R Dewson & J B King
Racing well. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a head at Pinjarra 3yo Mdn June 6 over 1400m in soft going defeating The Hill Tribe with 57kg at $1.40. The run before that 4th of 10 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn on May 15 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind The King's Uncle with 57.5kg at $3. Will be saved up for one last crack.
2
WILLIAM PIKE
MAROON, BLACK HOOPS, HOOPS SLEEVES, MAROON CAP
6 x3146 KINGS SALUTE
D MORTON
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Oakland Park Stud (Mgr: N G Duncan), Hamlin Bay Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S Litton), N H MacDonald & Mrs C L Morton
Useful type. Last start 6th of 14 at Pinjarra Cl1 on June 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Doctor Jay carrying 60kg at $2.50. Before that from last on the turn 4th of 8 at this track 3yo Hcp 58+ on May 18 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Brave Spirit with 57kg at $3.80. Thereabouts last time and rates highly.
6
CHRIS PARNHAM
YELLOW, BLACK MALTESE CROSS, QUARTERED CAP
7 651x MIRO
ADAM DURRANT
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs M E Van Heemst, T Van Heemst, C Van Heemst & Lynward Park Stud (Mgr: E Van Heemst)
He is resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation winning by 0.6 len Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn February 11 over 1800m defeating Sabbatical Silk carrying 57kg at $8.50. On debut sixth of 11 at this track Mdn January 3 over 1300m, 4 len behind Memory Parade carrying 56.5kg at $19. Not at this stage.
3
CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER
RED, GREEN MALTESE CROSS AND CAP
8 x3691 ONLY US
RYAN HILL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M J Quick
Most recently won by a nose at Northam 3yo Mdn June 3 over 1600m in soft going defeating Lien Hyphen with 57kg at $8. The start before that ran last of 9 at Albany Mdn on May 9 over 1600m, slow going 10 len behind Pray For Lucy carrying 57.5kg at $4.50. Favour others today.
9
S PARNHAM
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE DIAMOND STRIPE, WHITE CAP
9 155x7 SENSESSIONAL
G & A WILLIAMS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
B M Niall, M Niall, Mrs C R Niall, P Farano, Mrs J Farano, C Harvey, Mrs L Watts, P J Cooper, Mrs N J Cooper, T A Hewitt, Ms S Wollersheim, T Murphy, South of Swan Racing (Mgr: E R Cain), North of Swan Racing (Mgr: E R Cain) & Mrs S M Niall
Second-up. First-up after three months 7th of 14 at Pinjarra Cl1 on June 6 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Doctor Jay carrying 59.5kg at $5. Previously second-up settled well back; won by a long-neck at Ascot Mdn February 3 over 1200m defeating My Hidden Universe with 57kg at $2.10. One of the top chances.
8
ORANGE, WHITE DIAGONAL STRIPES, BLACK SASH, ORANGE SLEEVES, BLACK AND WHITE DIAGONAL STRIPES, BLACK CAP, WHITE QUARTERS, ORANGE PEAK
10 x4614 PRAY FOR LUCY
STEVE WOLFE
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
S J Wolfe, A N Smith & Boy's Business (Mgr: G P Manley)
Last start 4th of 12 at Bunbury Cl1 on June 2 over 1675m, slow going 6 len behind Beau Talk carrying 59kg at $21. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at Albany Mdn May 9 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Coatachino carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. Fully tested on his recent run.
5
S MCGRUDDY
LIGHT BLUE, RED MALTESE CROSS