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GROOVE ON THE GRASS PROVINCIAL MAIDEN PLATE 1100m Track: Soft 5 Rain (Max: 29) Rail: True . (Pent: 5.40) |
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No surprise if the first starters played a key role in the tempo of the race with little speed on paper. BLUE SUEDE HOOVES (2) might still be a maiden after ten starts but he looks to have a bit on today's rivals. Was poorly away in the small field last start over 1000m at Wyong then worked home well to finish second. Very fit and an extra 100m looks a good fit. THUNDER LIGHTS (7) made substantial improvement last time out when lining up for the second time, failing to beat one home but finishing just 3.6 lengths adrift at the end of 1000m at Wyong. Nicely drawn and with further progress today he poses a genuine threat. FROSTY BANGERS (5) is back from a nine-week break. Struggled to make an impact in four runs last prep but will find this easier. Cannot be ruled out. BONDI STELLA (8) settled back in the field and was never a factor on debut over 1000m at this track recently. Worth another chance with winkers going on today. SUGGESTED PLAY: Blue Suede Hooves to win.
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AVIONTE
PETER GREEN 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Almighty Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: C Ong) Was at big odds at debut, 6th of 12 at Port Macquarie Cge Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1106m, 6 len behind Night Agent carrying 59kg at $31. Others look better prospects. |
9 R JONES |
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BLUE SUEDE HOOVES
KIM WAUGH 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Lustre Lodge Thoroughbreds (Mgr: G C Spratt), M E Waugh, Ms G N L Wells, Mrs C A D'silva, Mrs K Boneham, Mrs R L Butcher, Ms R Han, P R Mcclure, Mrs S J Sinclair, Ms A Spratt & Ms J Spratt Last start 2nd in a small field at Wyong Prov 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 21 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind The Netball Queen with 59kg at $3.80. The race before that eased back early on 5th of 8 at Gosford Prov Mdn-Sw on February 5 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Ausbred Hed'n'tail with 59kg at $9.50. Made headway last time. Going better than these and should be breaking through. |
8 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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COSMORA
PETER GREEN 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG P D Green & B Rayner First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Orange Mdn-Sw December 30 over 1400m, 6 len behind Fan Sea Diva with 59kg at $16. First up last campaign ran last in a small field at Newcastle Cg&E Mdn August 9 over 1250m, on rain affected going; 18 len behind Crown The King carrying 58.5kg at $11. Favouring others. |
7 C LEVER |
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CINCERITAS
JASON ATTARD 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG J Attard, P Shearing, A Bridgewater, Miss C M Burke, D Jones, L Jones, L Milne, M B Read, Dark Majicc (Mgr: Miss M R Kuntze), P J Christie, D R Sanson, E Frost, B A Jones, A L Kirkwood-Scott, D Caldwell, K J Burke & A J Modde At the latest run in a small field at Mudgee Mdn-Sw on February 21 over 1100m, slow going 12 len behind Curie with 58.5kg at $51. The race before that of 9 at Kembla Grange Prov 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 7 over 1000m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Charlina with 55.5kg at $101. Likely to find this out of reach. |
3 OLIVIA CHAMBERS |
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FROSTY BANGERS
JACQUELINE GREENTREE 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG M J Greentree & Mrs J S Greentree Resumes after a break of nine weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Canterbury Cge Mdn-Sw January 1 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Royal Corporal with 57.5kg at $201. When resuming last campaign second last of 7 at Orange Mdn-Sw October 9 over 1000m, soft track; 6 len behind Viipuri with 56.5kg at $13. Excellent chance to break the ice. |
5 AMY MCLUCAS |
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GODSEND
EDWARD CUMMINGS 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG E A Cummings, Dalal Thoroughbreds, Mrs L R Forwood & T W Forwood Three-year-old debutant (Impending - Bright Idea) who finished seventh over 1000m in a Hawkesbury trial on January 23. Doubt he will make an impression. |
10 ADAM FARRAGHER |
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THUNDER LIGHTS
KRISTEN BUCHANAN 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Miss K L Buchanan, L A Lindsell, R I Parsons, Mrs T Lodding & Wingnut Sports (Mgr: G D Hannigan) Had two starts to date. At debut, 7th of 12 at Port Macquarie Cge Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1106m, 6 len behind Night Agent carrying 58.5kg at $20. Last start ran last in a small field at Wyong 3yo Mdn on February 21 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Premium with 58kg at $26. Has plenty of upside and deserves another chance in this thin race. |
2 LEE MAGORRIAN |
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BONDI STELLA
BRAD WIDDUP 3YO B/BR FILLY 56.0KG Mulberry (Mgr: L Sheridan) At debut, second last in a small field at this track Mdn on February 19 over 1000m, 7 len behind Infant Warrior carrying 57kg at $18. Likely improver with each-way claims. |
1 SIENNA GRIMA |
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SILENT UPRISING
KRISTEN BUCHANAN 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L Huddy) & L S Mulberry At debut, 4th of 11 at Port Macquarie F&M Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind Sosueme carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. Can do better with that run under her belt. |
11 A GIBBONS |
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VILLICON
JACK PILKINGTON 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG Kooringal Stud (Mgr: A S Lamont), M Danos, T J Mead, D Tolson, O Thomas, N Marks, T Sutton, G M F Tolson & J C Lamont First starter by Prized Icon out of Jevilla purchased for AUD $ 3,750 (Inglis 2024 MARCH (Early) Online Sale). Trials have been underwhelming. Looking to others. |
6 LOUISE DAY |
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WAVETON
SARA RYAN 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG I J Dix, Mrs F M Dix, R J Kingham & Mrs N L Kingham Sara Ryan trained three-year-old filly lining up for her first race start. Won a recent trial at Beaumont (Newcastle). Should be competitive. |
4 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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