CAULFIELD HEATH   28 Nov 2024
 
GOING: S(7)

Sportsbet Fast Form Plate 1500m

Track: Soft 7     Rail: Out 2m Entire Circuit.  

Solid early tempo with Dark Simba and Lygon Street Luigi capable of leading the way. DARK SIMBA (4) gets the nod in the opener having improved nicely at his second outing at Pakenham when second, beaten a neck over 1400m last time out. On debut he was in the market against a smart one and the further rise in trip will only aid his cause. OLNEY (5) started a $2.15 favourite at Pakenham in the same race as Dark Simba when fourth, beaten three lengths. Shinn goes on here which is a key factor. ZOURAIN (8) steps up in trip here off two sound runs this time in. Tricky draw to overcome but has ability. MRS PENNY CRACKER (9) has just found one better at both runs this time in and looks to get every chance trailing the speed from the inside gate. THE ACCELATOR (7) was hard in the market on debut and could improve sharply. SUGGESTED PLAY: Dark Simba to win.
1 44273 GOLD RELAY
GLEN GASCOYNE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
G L Gascoyne & A R Fairweather
Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on November 15 over 1600m, 6 len behind Hawkins carrying 59.5kg at $26. Before that 7th of 9 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on November 6 over 1454m, 10 len behind Chaparro carrying 59.5kg at $16. Hard to see him troubling the top chances this time.
3
NEIL FARLEY
Black, Yellow Horseshoe, Red Sleeves
2 28x34 LYGON STREET LUIGI
DENIS PAGAN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
D L Pagan & Mrs C N Pagan
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 8 at Moonee Valley Mdn-Sw on November 1 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Spione with 59.5kg at $17. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on November 14 over 1400m, 5 len behind Dream All Day carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. Going okay, has each way claims.
2
JETT STANLEY
Navy Blue, White five Spots ,white Sleeves, Red Cap
3 374x PALACE WINTER
RAYMOND N MATHEWS
4YO  BLACK  GELDING 59.0KG
R N Mathews, Mrs H M Mathews, R W Mathews, G B Evans, Mrs K M Vanderuit, R R Coleman, R S Wilkinson & J W Mathews
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 11 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw June 23 over 1600m, soft track; 4 len behind Akitu carrying 57.5kg at $17. On debut third of 9 at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw May 17 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Kirin with 58kg at $21. Rough hope.
6
JYE MCNEIL
Yellow, Dark Blue Vee, Navy Blue Sleeves, yellow stripe
4 72 DARK SIMBA
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
R M Wanless & Mrs J M Wanless
Had two starts to date. At debut, 7th of 13 at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 6 over 1300m, 6 len behind Romani Ite Domum with 58kg at $7.50. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on November 8 over 1400m, neck behind Short Reply carrying 58kg at $4.50. Coming along well and will take beating.
7
D W STACKHOUSE
Firebrick, BROWN TARTAN, Firebrick SLEEVES, maroon hoops, CHECKS CAP
5 38x24 OLNEY
GREG EURELL
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
G J Nicol, Maisey King Pty Ltd Racing (Mgr: P King) T Mitsopoulos, J Ferrari, C P Taylor, G Sharp, Fore Runners (Mgr: Mrs M F Grigoriou), L Marchetti, W A Jones, Mrs C L Peterson, March Champions (Mgr: N Sannholm), G L Adamos & D Murkies
Third-up today. First-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at Mornington 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 25 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Pantoja with 58kg at $13. Second run from a spell 4th of 11 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on November 8 over 1400m, 3 len behind Short Reply with 58kg at $2.10. Sure to be tough to beat.
12
B SHINN
Light Blue, Grey Seams, Collar, Grey Sleeves, Pink Cap
6 5344 ROGAN
CLIFF BROWN
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Barree Pastoral Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: G B Whittenbury) & F Brown
Most recently 4th of 10 at Moonee Valley Mdn-Sw on November 22 over 1600m, 6 len behind Canara with 58kg at $4.50. Before that 4th of 12 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on November 4 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Typhoon Tony with 58kg at $21. Right in the mix.
8
J NOONAN
White, Royal Blue five Stars, Pink Sleeves, Cap
7 7 THE ACCELATOR
JEROME HUNTER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Graebar Park Pty Ltd (Mgr: G A Gathercole)
Was well-supported at debut, 7th of 12 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on November 9 over 1318m, 8 len behind Saxon Spot with 58kg at $3.30. Can improve quickly.
5
DAMIAN LANE
Lime ,Royal Blue Checks, Lime Sleeves ,Cap
8 57x24 ZOURAIN
R GRIFFITHS & M DE KOCK
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Qatar Bloodstock Ltd (Mgr: D Redvers), Daddyoh Racing (Mgr: A Italia), Danibran (Mgr: N Johnstone), R J Atchison, Ms K Cravana-Bell, P J Bell, P T Blair, J A Cravana, T Dzelalija, G J Trezise, A J Hale, R H Hill, J Kitsou, I D Marriott, J E Matthews & N C Matthews
Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 7 at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 4 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Biancelli with 58kg at $6.50. Last start 4th of 9 at Geelong 3yo C&G Mdn-Sw on November 17 over 1235m, 1.75 len behind Hot Digity Boom carrying 58kg at $17. Rates highly and should run well.
10
ZAC SPAIN
Claret, Gold BRAID, Claret Cap, Gold Tassel
9 45x22 MRS PENNY CRACKER
SIMON ZAHRA
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Simon Zahra Racing Pty Ltd, Donald's Racing Wanted Lady 1, Donald's Racing Wanted Lady 2, Winning Ladies, Jerry's Tycoon, Wanted Ladies, V Thomson, L M Shannon, A Kempster, J Dwyer, J Vinar, T Creek, M Seminara, M Mallison, N Oldfield, R J Thomson, M Mallison, C Willox, Dr E Ryan
Third-up today. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on October 25 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind High Tor carrying 57.5kg at $4.50. Second-up 2nd of 9 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on November 6 over 1454m, 1.3 len behind Chaparro with 57.5kg at $9. Should be right there again.
1
J MOTT
Pink, Black with Pink Stars Sleeves, Cap
10 8x633 VIZIE
CHRIS CALTHORPE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Miss M M Moyle
At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on November 17 over 1535m, 4.5 len behind The Western Front with 55.5kg at $101. The start before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Kilmore F&M Mdn-Sw on November 1 over 1457m, 3.5 len behind Miss Swift carrying 58kg at $101. Comes into this in ordinary form. Fair effort on that occasion but this looks beyond her reach.
4
LIAM RIORDAN
Purple, White Maltese Cross, Armbands
11 4x8 ALABAMA GIRL
JULIUS SANDHU
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs A M Saini, Mrs B Lappe & Ms M Lamb
Second-up. First start 4th of 9 at Geelong 2yo Hcp on January 6 over 1100m, 6 len behind Stay Focused with 55kg at $41. Returned from break second last of 9 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on November 17 over 1235m, 4 len behind Regal Secret with 57kg at $10. Find this too tough.
11
CELINE GAUDRAY
Black, Aqua FIVE Stars, STARS SLEEVES, Black Cap, Aqua Stars, Pom Pom
12 6 BONFIDELITY
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing, B D King, J A O'Neill, A K Racing, Mrs M F Anderson, D Edmonds, S and D Racing, Ms J Paydon, M Pearce & Ring The Till
At debut, 6th of 9 at Pakenham 3yo F Mdn-Sw on November 8 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Bronte Beach carrying 57kg at $21. Open to improvement but prefer to see again.
9
DANIEL MOOR
Black, Yellow Stripe, White Sleeves, Black Cap, Yellow Stripes, yellow collar