Kembla Grange   04 Jul 2024
 
GOING: H(9)

THE GONG SPRING CARNIVAL IS COMING MAIDEN PLATE 1600m

Track: HEAVY 9   Rain (Max: 14)   Rail: Out 8m 1100m-W/Post. Out 6m Remainder.  

Devil Rider has good early speed and can set a decent tempo. MEGA FIGHT (4) eleven-start maiden expected to get off the mark here. Slowly away at latest before making giant strides late when an unlucky second over 1500m at Hawkesbury on June 25. Ready for the mile and no excuses here. BALMIERRO (1) thereabouts in similar company and looks the main danger after holding on well when fourth over 1550m at Canterbury on June 19. Go on his sound second two back over this course and trip when assessing his chances. FAYE RUNAWAY (6) is trained on the track and much better showing when a plugging third over 1600m here on June 20. Three weeks between runs at latest and strips fitter today. PIERANT (9) best performance in four runs when powering late to finish second over 1500m at Hawkesbury on June 18. Handles the going and sure to be strong late. SUGGESTED PLAY: Mega Fight to win.
1 44424 BALMIERRO
J G SARGENT
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Think Big Stud (Mgr: D G Ramage), Y Noujaim, Mrs H L Borcovsky, B J O'Connor, K L Casey, Mrs J S Casey, P J Galloway, J A Reddy, H S Hueppe, Mrs B J Adams, Dr P B C Rofe, Spowart Racing (Mgr: M Spowart), I J Mill, S&T Racing (Mgr: S Tukaki), M H De'Ath, Ms L M McGregor & L Sarkis
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 8 at Canterbury Mdn-Sw on June 19 over 1550m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Lenape Vibe carrying 59kg at $15. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 10 at this track Mdn on June 4 over 1600m, slow going 0.8 len behind Fifth Force carrying 56kg at $9. Worth another chance.
2
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
BLACK AND WHITE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLACK AND WHITE CHECKED CAP
2 454 GOODNIGHT BARLOW
JOSEPH IBLE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D M Rudd
Most recently 4th of 9 at this track Prov Mdn-Sw on June 20 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Pretty Rho with 59kg at $6. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track Prov Mdn on June 4 over 1300m, slow going 4.5 len behind Show Pony carrying 58.5kg at $10. Prefer in something a bit easier.
4
Maroon, White Horse Head, Gold And Black Checked Sleeves And Cap
3 KINGS CASTLE
BJORN BAKER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), G J Stuart, P J Crotty, M J Davidson, M J Byrne, N J Cusick, R J Harvey, C G Knight, Mrs J A Knight, T Mitevski, C P Daly, S J White, P Summerfield, D W Smith & A Roden
Three-year-old gelding (Camelot - Age Of Refinement) will no doubt benefit from the four trials prior to his debut today. Sixth at Rosehill in a 1030m trial on June 21. Hard to have in this line up.
3
RACHEL KING
Royal Blue, Gold Braces, Pale Blue Armbands, Gold Quartered Cap
4 33522 MEGA FIGHT
R & L PRICE
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
B A Noble, K A Noble, Mrs M Noble, D Dickson, Big Five O (Mgr: P J Russell), B A Crilly, D Nasr, S Myers, Brilliance Racing Moretti (Mgr: J P Fisher), T B Harris & Mrs L A Harris
Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Hawkesbury Mdn on June 25 over 1500m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Another Fortune carrying 56kg at $1.90. The race before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Newcastle Mid 3yo Mdn on June 15 over 1400m, in the wet; head behind Coastal Groove carrying 53kg at $1.90. Capable of a strong showing.
5
ROBBIE DOWNEY
WHITE, MAROON MALTESE CROSS AND ARMBANDS
5 x98x7 ELIZABETHAN
B M LAZZARINI
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
J Stockton
Second-up. First-up after three months 7th of 12 at this track Super 4yo+ Mdn on June 20 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Cohesive carrying 55kg at $19. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Tamworth Super Mdn on March 10 over 1400m, 7 len behind Luskaire carrying 56kg at $21. Unlikely to threaten.
1
KEAGAN LATHAM
Navy Blue, Turquoise Seams, Turquoise And White Striped Sleeves, Navy Blue, Turquoise Seams Cap
6 4583 FAYE RUNAWAY
KERRY PARKER
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs C Johnston
Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track Prov Mdn-Sw on June 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Pretty Rho with 57kg at $15. Before that 8th of 10 at this track Prov Mdn-Sw on May 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Irish Bliss with 57kg at $15. Among the better chances.
6
J FORD
Purple, Yellow Diamond Band, Red Sleeves, Yellow Cap
7 472x4 MARGARET'S MISSILE
KERRY PARKER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
S C Alcorn, S J Christoff, C J Christoff, M T Wilson & DL Breeding and Racing (Mgr: D Lopez)
Second run back. First-up after four months 4th in a small field at Nowra Mdn on June 13 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Scissor Me Timbers carrying 55.5kg at $4. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at this track Prov Mdn on January 3 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 0.5 len behind Quinky Deel carrying 58kg at $7. Needs more time.
7
TIM CLARK
RED, WHITE HORSESHOE, WHITE, NAVY BLUE HALVED SLEEVES, NAVY BLUE CAP, WHITE STAR
8 4 DEVIL RIDER
BRAD WIDDUP
2YO  B/BR  COLT 56.0KG
Summertime Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J J Cordina)
At debut, 4th in a small field at Newcastle Super Mdn-Sw on June 15 over 1300m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Flying Thinker carrying 54.5kg at $16. Satisfactory effort on debut and can go on with it now.
9
CHAD SCHOFIELD
Orange, Black And White Checked Sash
9 8x562 PIERANT
PETER & PAUL SNOWDEN
2YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
D L King, A G Smith, Mrs J J Murphy, H D Hocking, E Bradford, M Chong, Broadbeach Racing, C Tohl, C Barberis, B Elliott, L A Hick, Mrs W R Hick, L W Miller, M A Power, A D Atkins, R G Edge, JD Racing, T Slack-Smith, D S Gowling & Lexen Racing
Most recently 2nd of 7 at Hawkesbury Mdn on June 18 over 1500m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Shadow Express with 55kg at $15. The race before that got back early 6th of 9 at this track 2yo Mdn on May 28 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind China Sea carrying 56kg at $17. Likely to be attacking the line strongly.
8
TYLER SCHILLER
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