Caulfield   29 Jun 2024
 
GOING: G

Sportsbet Photo Finish Refund Handicap 1000m

Track: SOFT7   Rain (Max: 13)   Rail: Out 12m Entire Circuit.  

They are sure to run this at a solid clip, with Blue Renegade potentially joined by one or more of the strong contingent of unraced runners. BLUE RENEGADE (1) is the fit horse up and running. He's never finished outside the quinella and was far too good last start. Does have to concede them all a fair bit of weight. FIRST SETTLER (9) is a well-bred colt by Written Tycoon who cost $750,000. He's won a jump out leading in and must be respected. HUSK (4) is a handy type in the each-way mix. BUTTERNUT PRINCESS (7) is another first starter that needs to be respected if the market support is there for her. SUGGESTED PLAY: Slight lean to Blue Renegade.
1 2121 BLUE RENEGADE
MATHEW ELLERTON
2YO  BAY  COLT 59.0KG
Hesket Bloodstock (Mgr: D J Moodie)
Racing well. Last start favourite; won by 2.25 len at Sandown-Hillside 2yo Hcp June 15 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Interest Point carrying 58kg at $3.50. Before that 2nd in a small field at this track 2yo Hcp on June 1 over 1100m, head behind Interest Point with 59kg at $2.60. Nice type who will be hard to beat again.
5
DAMIAN LANE
Lime, Purple And Gold Braces And Armbands
2 8x1 CAP TEN
A & S FREEDMAN
2YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
J Ivil, Freedman Ladies, Ms D Johnson, The D's, Ladies of Lantana, Mitchell Park Ladies, Million Dollar Ladies, Ms S Kennedy, Ms S Charles, Ms J Gleeson, Ms K Hardwick, Ms A Purdey, Ms S Mills, Ms F Ralph, Ms E Salter, Ms C White, Echo Gal Girls, Ms M Anderson, Ms E Brennan & Ms R Carnovale
Second-up. First start sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at this track in the LR Bd/Prev Cg on January 26 over 1000m, 8 len behind High Octane with 56kg at $17. Went for a break before returning won by 1.0 len at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw June 14 over 1000m defeating El Fortress carrying 57kg at $8. Solid top-three hope.
6
BEAU MERTENS
Red, Purple Sash, White Sleeves, Pink Cap
3 6x1 LANDMARK
LLOYD KENNEWELL & LUCY YEOMANS
2YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG
Wahroonga (Mgr: D A Digney), D A Page, MisCarBre (Mgr: W U Stafford), P T Blair, Ms F P Taylor, Widden Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A W Thompson), Bill Duncan Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: W J Duncan), S F Barlow, M P Edwards & Eastbourne Racing (Mgr: S Moore)
Second-up. First start second last of 7 at Pakenham 2yo Mdn-Sw on January 11 over 1000m, slow going 8 len behind I Am Velvet carrying 58kg at $3. Went for a break before returning ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Bendigo 2yo Mdn-Sw June 15 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating The Heir carrying 58kg at $7.50. Should progress from that first-up run.
2
L CURRIE
Black, Yellow Sash, White Sleeves And Cap
4 3x14 HUSK
M, W & J HAWKES
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Kirks Bridge Farm (Mgr: G G Briscoe)
Third-up today. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at Sandown-Hillside 2yo Hcp May 15 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Cora Lynn carrying 56kg at $4. Last start eased back early on 4th of 7 at Sandown-Hillside 2yo Hcp on June 15 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Blue Renegade carrying 55.5kg at $4. Should be right in the finish.
3
D YENDALL
DEEP SKY Blue, Black Hooped Sleeves
5 320x6 EXPRESS YO'SELF
AMY & ASH YARGI
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Yargi Racing (Mgr: Mrs A L Yargi), M Wanzare, B Aidonis, M W Mcdonald, B G Reeks, K J Murphy, Mrs H Hibben, Mrs G Bozinis-Wendt, Mrs C F Van Dongen, R B Sims, Avesta Racing (Mgr: J Unwala), B F G Racing (Mgr: C Von Arx) & Bamboo Bloodstock (Mgr: W J Wendt)
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 12th of 15 at Randwick in the LR Millennium February 10 over 1100m, soft track; 5 len behind Fully Lit carrying 54.5kg at $41. On debut third of 9 at this track in the LR M Cooper December 2 over 1000m, soft track; 3 len behind Eneeza carrying 56kg at $12. Looks a strong hope.
4
LINDA MEECH
Deep Navy, Old Gold Sash, Old Gold Chevron Armbands
6 2 SUPERVISE
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
2YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 54.0KG
Bridsan Bloodstock (Mgr: B W Coyle)
Was well-supported at debut, tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 11 at Sale 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 11 over 1112m, slow going 1.0 len behind Don't Russia carrying 58kg at $2.30. Well placed here and can get off the mark this time.
5
JYE MCNEIL
Pink, Navy And White Hooped Sleeves
7 BUTTERNUT PRINCESS
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen)
On debut. Two-year-old filly by Capitalist out of Tahni Dancer. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 950m at Traralgon June 13. Has ability so worth keeping safe.
4
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Red, White Gatecrasher
8 DUTY CALLS
SIMON ZAHRA
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Simon Zahra Racing No 1 (Mgr: S Zahra), Merricks Station (Mgr: B Cooper), J Docherty, H H Wee, (Mgr: T O Murphy), Power Strike (Mgr: D Arnel), Group 1 Bloodstock (Mgr: M P Becker), N J Sal & M R Firth
First-starter by Deep Field out of Military Reign. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Prefer others.
7
BLAIKE MCDOUGALL
Green, White Intersecting Lines And Striped Cap
9 FIRST SETTLER
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
2YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 54.0KG
Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang), R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), R Smith, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, N A Greenhalgh, G Harvey, R G Mulcaster & G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Diamond)
By Written Tycoon out of Graciousness on debut. Purchased for AUD $ 750,000 (Magic Millions 2023 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Well bred type who has won a jump out. Keep very safe.
6
MICHAEL DEE
Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
10 IT'S A YES
LINDSEY SMITH
2YO  BAY  COLT 54.0KG
Yes Typhoon, Saddlebag Racing, G Kaparos, Busmen, A Schram, Mrs S M Schram, Charlie's Boys, C Fisher, S Wootten, Z Angelkovski, S Willoughby, Ms K M Reimer, W D Johnston, V Montagnese, J R Randall, T Niceski & The Four Coronas, N McKissock, The Yays Have It & M Scolten
First-starter by Yes Yes Yes out of Typhoon Jolie. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Market best guide.
1
T P MADDEN
Yellow, Royal Blue Knight, Royal Blue And Yellow Stripe Sleeves, Yellow And Royal Blue Star Cap
11 NOSTRINGSATTACHED
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
2YO  BAY  COLT 54.0KG
A Kheir, J A O'Neill, Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T L Busuttin), V Kheir, R Mesiano, T R Maddern, Carty Racing (Mgr: B C Carty), A K Racing (Mgr: Ms K L Solomon), B D Nettlefold, J Docherty, B A Secatore, Mrs R T Secatore, Strathmore Syndicate (Mgr: D P Blunt) & D Buzadzic
First-starter by Extreme Choice out of Come On Over. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Expensive colt. Watch the betting.
7
C NEWITT
Navy Blue, Pale Yellow five Spots, Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap
12 5 TIPPYTAY
LLOYD KENNEWELL & LUCY YEOMANS
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Merricks Station (Mgr: B Cooper), Aston Bloodstock (Mgr: W J Mula), D Rogers, Mrs K Rogers, Viewbank Park Racing (Mgr: B Newman), Kariba Racing (Mgr: C Dziedzic), J B Kaufman, S H Ferguson, Ms J Owen, N Gopaul, A Potter, R S Williamson & Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley)
First starter by Capitalist out of Stella Victoria AUD $ 150,000 (Magic Millions 2023 Gold Coast Yearling Sale) purchase. Trialled on June 13 when third at Traralgon over 950m. Some relief with the 3kg claim for an apprentice. Drawn well and trialling in good style.
3
RYAN HOUSTON
GREEN, WHITE INTERSECTING LINES AND STRIPE CAP