Geelong   12 Jul 2024
 
GOING: S

UAA Group Maiden Plate 1430m

Track: SOFT 6   Rain (Max: 14)   Rail: Out 6m 1700m - 800m. Out 7m Remainder.  

Always plenty of early pressure in races like this with a large number of first starters lining up. PRINCESS MONTECITO (12) was good in a handy maiden on debut at Geelong before finding one better as an odds-on favourite at Pakenham Synthetic. Maps nicely here and can repay backers. JUVIANCE (10) resumes. She was good on debut at Pakenham before tackling the G2 Blue Diamond Prelude when outclassed by subsequent G1 winner Hayasugi. Better placed here. DOM (1) is a Pierro gelding on debut for the Hayes who can run well. TOREADOR (14) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 12,10,1,14.
1 DOM
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), Four-Point Racing (Mgr: C Mobilio), N M Marinelli, Mrs S K Marinelli, G Wilkins, Echuca 10 Club Racing No.1 (Mgr: G S J Kelly), Avimarx Racing (Mgr: A Marks), TR Pedlow, V D Chit, M S Lukmanjee, Perignon (Mgr: D F Ryan) & Miss H L Sherborn
First starter by Pierro out of Vivi Valentina. Trialled once on June 25 at Pakenham Synthetic when second over 1000m. Barrier an advantage. Keep safe.
1
B SHINN
WHITE, BOTTLE GREEN COMPASS, BOTTLE GREEN COLLAR, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE CAP, BOTTLE GREEN QUARTERED CAP
2 IMAMANZOR
SYMON WILDE
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Grand Syndicates Imanana (Mgr: S R Leoni)
First starter by Almanzor out of Imanana. Finished second in a trial at Casterton July 1. In the mix.
7
LINDA MEECH
Black, Gold Star, Checked Sleeves And Cap
3 45 KIRK
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen), P Cormack, C Leslie, R Chapman, S Farrell, A Murray, Mrs L Bruhn, S Bruhn, Rosemont Alliance 3, Iskander Racing & Breeding, A W T Racing, Shapetom, Cunningham Thoroughbreds, Janije Racing, T R C K, G1G Colts & Breeding, Matha Bloodstock & A D M Racing
Third race start today. At debut, 4th of 11 at Sale 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 11 over 1112m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Don't Russia with 58kg at $15. Second-up 5th of 12 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on June 27 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Small Town Hero carrying 57kg at $9. Solid claims.
16
WILL PRICE
Red, White Gatecrasher, Half Navy Sleeve With Gold Victorian Alliance Logo
4 23 SCORCHED LANE
A & S FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
William Street (Mgr: M F Clemenger)
Had two starts to date. At debut, held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on June 13 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Liberami carrying 57kg at $6.50. Second-up 3rd of 12 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on June 27 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Small Town Hero with 57kg at $2.80. Brings the right form to the table. Top chance.
15
JYE MCNEIL
Royal Blue, Gold Armbands And Cap
5 SWATOW
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ridgmont Farm, Boutique Racing, M Zito, F Zito, R Zito, S Golding, M P Stephen, C R Moses, R Maio & Mrs Y J Clarke
Two-year-old gelding (Dundeel - Shantou) has trialled on two occasions leading into today's race. Fourth at Casterton in a 880m trial on July 1. Hard to have in this line up.
2
LIAM RIORDAN
Old Gold, Grey Mountains , Black Collar And Cuffs
6 5x05 TENSILE
JAMES CUMMINGS
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Godolphin
Third-up today. First-up second last of 11 at Sandown-Hillside 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 8 over 1000m, 9 len behind Blue Renegade with 58kg at $26. Last start second last in a small field at Bendigo 2yo Hcp on June 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Hazey Hill with 56.5kg at $15. Could improve.
6
BEN ALLEN
Royal Blue
7 TOES IN FIRST
DOMINIC SUTTON
3YO  B/BR  COLT 58.0KG
M G Morahan
First-starter by Tosen Stardom out of Pretzel Logic. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Prefer others.
10
BLAIKE MCDOUGALL
Dark Green, Hot Pink Chevron, White Cap
8 90 ANTALIAN
NIGEL BLACKISTON
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 56.0KG
N A Blackiston Thoroughbred Racing Pty Ltd, J J Jenkins, S C M Greene, Miss L M Jenkins, R Wilkinson, S E Racing, L B Allsopp, Mrs A Allsopp, I R Sest, P G Cochrane, H J Asher, Mrs L C Lawlor, C J Lawlor, Butchers And Collectors, A C Myott, R J Kennelly, G A Mcrae & Nath Racing
Lining up for just third start. At debut, did the work up front then tired ran last of 9 at Flemington 2yo Hcp on June 8 over 1200m, 17 len behind Wonder Boy with 54kg at $19. Second-up 10th of 12 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 1212m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Earth God with 56kg at $26. In with a chance.
16
C NEWITT
APPLE GREEN AND WHITE CHECKS, CHECKS SLEEVES, FUCHSIA CAP, APPLE GREEN POM POM
9 0 EDGING
DAVID BRIDEOAKE & MATT JENKINS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
D Brideoake
Jumped at long odds at debut, second last of 11 at Sale 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 11 over 1112m, slow going 17 len behind Don't Russia with 56kg at $26. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
5
Lime, Olive Green Seams
10 20x JUVIANCE
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Lauriston Thoroughbred Farm (Mgr: J K O'Brien)
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 13th of 15 at Caulfield in the G2 Bd/Prel F February 10 over 1100m, 11 len behind Hayasugi with 56kg at $61. On debut second of 7 at Pakenham 2yo Mdn-Sw January 11 over 1000m, soft track; a long neck behind I Am Velvet carrying 56kg at $7. Returns in a winnable race.
11
BEAU MERTENS
Orange, Emerald Green Quarters, Quartered Cap
11 ONESTA
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Star Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Ms D J Martin), P V Aukstinaitis, C D Down, R K McIvor, J F Hepburn, Paramount Racing (Ms K M Wood), Felgate Holdings (P D Felgate), M A Rolfe, P L Ward, Mrs K I Ward, RG Castle, M I Ive, Mrs R A Ive, D & K O'brien Racing (D K O'brien), S J Maybury & Hon W R Haylen QC
First-starter by Proisir out of Veronica Franco (NZD $ 100,000 (NZB 2023 Karaka - Book 1) purchase). Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Prefer others.
12
BEAU MERTENS
Purple, White FIVE Stars,Stars SLEEVES,WHITE Cap
12 52 PRINCESS MONTECITO
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
C G Jackson, D A Jackson, L P Money, M J Harford, P D Davies, S R Britten, T J Jackson, Mrs N Ryan, Mrs D L Weston, C R Buffham, M Gudinski, D V Mccann, Ms C S E Taylor, Nellando (Mgr: D C Witchell), Ms D A Beale, G L Arthur, D J Meredith, R W Lutton & Ms W Fergie
Raced twice to date. At debut, 5th of 11 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 6 over 1200m, 2 len behind Oodnadatta with 56kg at $7.50. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Pakenham Synthetic 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 24 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Ndola carrying 56kg at $1.60. Key chance likely to give a big sight.
3
ETHAN BROWN
White, Blue Striped Sleeves And Cap
13 WOLFESS
GREG EURELL
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
M A Sultana, W Sultana, A M Opie, G Filev, G D Pritchard, C Moorfoot, K F Williams, M C Byrne, R W Coombe, M B Robinson, M G Quamil, D J Armstrong, J Addamo, G M Bolton, S N Khallouf, G A Forde, P Chen, Barradonno (Mgr: P M Barrow) & Pie Of The Tiger (Mgr: P M Watson)
First-starter by Tivaci out of So Splendid. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Prefer others.
9
JACK HILL
Red And White Stripes, Stripes sleeves, Stripes cap
14 5 TOREADOR
JAMES CUMMINGS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Godolphin
At debut, 5th of 12 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 1212m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Earth God carrying 58kg at $8.50. Improver who looks ideally placed here. Can measure up.
5
DAMIAN LANE
Royal Blue
15 0 COASTAL SWEEP
NATHAN DUNN
3YO  BROWN  COLT 58.0KG
Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)
At debut, second last of 12 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 1212m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Earth God carrying 58kg at $14. Can turn things around.
4
Bottle Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
16 5 BON FETE
JASON WARREN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
J Warren, Pryde Racing, Mrs C J Fero, A G Paroavi, J L Dewberry, Blur Racing Syndicate, Ms K E A Syer, D W Spicer, R Weiss, Mrs L F Luca, M B Luca, M Walsh, Springtime In Melbourne, M R Pollard, J Pannunzio, R C Starkins, N Gopaul, Ms H F Sylvain & Mrs G Brooder
At debut, 5th of 12 at Bendigo 2yo F Mdn-Sw on June 27 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Versaille carrying 57kg at $21. Gets a pass-mark after that debut and can go on with it.
8
Fred W Kersley
Yellow And Blue Stripes, Stars Cap
17 0 DHARAM SHALAA
DAN O'SULLIVAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Dr M J Carter, D P Custance, Mrs J K Custance, F W Monish, Mrs L I M Monish, J B Carter, J A Coldham, Dr M J Edwards, Dr M Kemp, P A Miller, D J O'Brien, K V Shade & J L Tyler, West Vic Racing (Mgr: Dr D J Tickell)
Jumped at very long odds at debut, ran last of 11 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 6 over 1200m, 9 len behind Oodnadatta with 56kg at $101. Can turn things around.
3
JAYLAH KENNEDY
Orange, White Star, Silver Sleeves, Black Stars, Silver Cap, Black Star
18 09 MOANA KOHALA
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson)
Lining up for just third start. At very big odds at debut, second last of 11 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 6 over 1200m, 8 len behind Oodnadatta with 56kg at $81. Last start 9th of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on June 24 over 1400m, 6 len behind Special Dancer carrying 55kg at $17. Solid claims.
4
WILL PRICE
Aqua, Pale Blue Diamonds, AQUA ALEEVES, Pale Blue Diamond Armbands