Armidale   10 Nov 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

ARMIDALE CUP 8TH DECEMBER MAIDEN PLATE 1300m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 28)   Rail: True.  

Artic Panther likely finds the lead in the small field. Cossack Warrior and Kermalicious can race handy. COSSACK WARRIOR (2) hasn't raced since May but has shown enough to suggest he's a chance here fresh. Trialling well and commands some respect. ARTIC PANTHER (1) has had a few chances but sat handy and boxed on okay at Moree last week. Should run well. KOVANOS (5) was racing well before a break but two runs back only fair at Scone. Less depth here so open to some improvement. PREVARICATE (6) is next best then KERMALICIOUS (7). SUGGESTED PLAY: Cossack Warrior to win.
1 64263 ARTIC PANTHER
JANE CLEMENT
4YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
Arjay Services (Mgr: R J Clement), B M Swan, S J Murray, H Machado & J Drakoulis
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Moree Ctry Mdn on November 1 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Wandering Jack with 55kg at $4.50. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Quirindi Cg&E Mdn-Sw on October 28 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Hollywood Gold carrying 57kg at $4.50. Further improvement is anticipated.
2
SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
BLACK, RED HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, BLACK HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND ARMBAND, RED CAP
2 538x COSSACK WARRIOR
CODY MORGAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), Miss H M Alderton, S L Alderton, R Burt, R Burt, D R Harding, G B Medved, D S Paton, AC Reynolds, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, Maguire Breeding & Racing, Pumpa Racing, Darby Racing Laetitia (Mgr: S G Darby), Beams, G W Hooper & N J Hooper
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Tamworth Super Mdn May 10 over 1400m, 4 len behind Bolt Away Now carrying 57kg at $15. On debut fifth of 12 at Coonabarabran Mdn April 6 over 1100m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Lockadente carrying 56.5kg at $7. Resumes after a recent trial win. Expect a forward showing.
1
AARON BULLOCK
WHITE, NAVY BLUE DARBY RACING LOGO,WHITE SLEEVES, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS, NAVY BLUE CAP, WHITE POM POM
3 85265 SANTOS EL HALPER
I P COOK
4YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms F J Rodwell & I P Cook
Dual acceptor. Most recently 5th of 10 at Moree Ctry Mdn on November 1 over 1200m, 5 len behind Wandering Jack carrying 55kg at $21. The race before that second last of 7 at Coffs Harbour Super Mdn-Sw on September 15 over 1200m, 9 len behind Pony Soprano with 56kg at $13. Prefer to watch at this stage.
7
Dark Blue, White Sash, Black Sleeves And Cap, White SPOTS
4 86 FLAMINGO MOON
KRISSIE SIMPKINS
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
K Simpkins
Raced two times to date. At very big odds at debut, ran last of 8 at Newcastle 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 29 over 1400m, 12 len behind Copacabana with 57kg at $81. Last start 6th of 9 at Mudgee Mdn-Sw on October 5 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Zartamay carrying 55kg at $11. Not going well enough.
5
ELLA DREW
ORANGE, ROYAL BLUE STAR, ROYAL BLUE AND ORANGE STARS SLEEVES AND CAP, ORANGE POM POM
5 23x67 KOVANOS
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
B Albert, D D Lala, B E Phee, Mrs V L Parrott, P E Lowe, D W Lowe, K Robinson, A F Johnson, M A Bright, M W Daniel, S Bishop, P E Bishop, W J Hamilton, Ms F Nimmo, N J C Smith, S Turner, Heretaunga No 4 (Mgr: A J A Bosma) & P Vinaccia
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up eased back early on 6th of 8 at Scone Mdn-Sw on September 27 over 1400m, on a wet track; 15 len behind You Wahng carrying 57kg at $3.50. Last start 7th of 12 at Scone Mdn-Sw on October 25 over 1400m, 5 len behind Keep At 'Em with 57kg at $15. Genuine contender under these conditions.
6
MITCH STAPLEFORD
NAVY, WHITE BAND WITH GO RACING LOGO, WHITE ARMBANDS AND CAP
6 36233 PREVARICATE
JOE GLEESON
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs S Dwyer & Mrs K M Gleeson
Racing well. Most recently 3rd of 9 at Kilcoy Mdn on October 31 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Making History carrying 56.5kg at $4. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Warwick Mdn-Sw on October 12 over 1350m, 5.5 len behind Contrick with 54.5kg at $6.50. Capable of going to the next level.
4
L P ROLLS
Black, White Maltese Cross, Red Sleeves And Cap
7 056x0 KERMALICIOUS
KRIS LEES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
J V O'Neill, Jarjad Racing, Win Towns Punters, J R Saltmarsh, C P Brown, N D Rance, Dr D S Karpin, J Jackson, W N Scott, D J Harrison, M Barrie, M J Curtain, S J Thompson, J A Treloar, D B Cameron, Ms M A Simpson & S W Nixon
Second run back. First-up after five months eased back early on 11th of 14 at Port Macquarie Super Mdn-Sw on October 11 over 1200m, 11 len behind Viale carrying 55kg at $101. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Mudgee 2yo Hcp on May 12 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Unleeshing with 55kg at $21. Needs to lift.
3
WILLIAM A STANLEY
Royal Blue, White Star, Red Cap