Mornington 20 Apr 2024
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Cleanaway Handicap 1600m Track: SOFT 5 Clouds (Max: 15) Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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Dashing can look to utilise his pace and lead Frigid at an even tempo. DASHING (4) has been rock solid in two runs back from a spell and should be at peak fitness now out to a mile, with some key dangers likely to be lacking fitness. He was beaten under a length last start at Flemington and should have the pace to land in the first couple here. FRIGID (8) was good at Caulfield second-up from a spell when third and should be fitter again. She maps for a good run here and is right up to these at her best. GREGOLIMO (2) resumes. He didn't manage a win last time in but ran very well in some top races. Certainly has the class. FARHH FLUNG (7) has been solid in two runs back and can sneak into the finish. Watch the market on QUANTUM CAT (11) who will likely want further at his first Australian run. SUGGESTED PLAY: Dashing to win.
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MATHLETIC
MICHAEL MORONEY 5YO GREY GELDING 62.0KG Ballymore Stables (Aust) P/L (Mgr: M D Moroney), R&C Legh Racing P/L (Mgr: R P Legh), M Bogoievski, Mrs S Cummings, R Ford, F Brown, R Saini, J Pezzimenti, A Pezzimenti, M Healy, A Panozzo, Dr L Deady, M Nees, S Nagaratnam, G Singh, S Smith, K & Mrs D Good & Vermont On Track Racing (Mgr: M Weideman) Group 3 placegetter. Second run back. First-up after about 18 months ran last of 10 at Caulfield in the LR Bel Esprit on March 16 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Brudenell with 54.5kg at $17. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Saint-Cloud in the LR Pr Tantieme on November 17 2022 over 1600m, in the wet; 0.8 len behind Skalleti carrying 56.5kg at $4. Far better suited this trip. Don't discount. |
2 RYAN HOUSTON |
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| 2 | 2323x |
GREGOLIMO
MICHAEL MORONEY 6YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG Ballymore Stables (Aust) Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Moroney), R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), M Bogoievski, G Devonport, S Kay, Ms M Keating, Kiwiana Syndicate (Mgr: J Hart), Top Level Racing (Mgr: J Versace), L Marin, R Saini, R Lago, N Iannunzio, B Lyons, B & Mrs L Margery & M & Mrs D Molloy Group 2 placegetter. Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Cranbourne Bm84 November 25 over 2025m, soft track; 1.0 len behind Foujita San with 61kg at $4. First up last campaign second of 13 at Flemington Bm78 September 24 over 1630m, 1.5 len behind Muramasa carrying 61kg at $4. Showed promise last time in. Can win. |
1 JYE MCNEIL |
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PLAYOFFS
CIARON MAHER 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Halo Racing Services Pty Ltd (Mgr: C B Mckenna), J A O'Neill, D P Hickey, A T Hood, Mrs P M Gray, M F Gray, A K Racing (Mgr: Ms K L Solomon), B J O'Brien, D E J O'Brien, D Brooke, M J Burns, A L Grieve, J C R Black, K R Krienke & P L Kelly Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last of 12 at Flemington Bm84 on March 2 over 1600m, 20 len behind Another Wil with 59.5kg at $101. Second run from a spell second last of 12 at Moonee Valley Bm84 on March 23 over 1500m, 6 len behind Sir Davy carrying 60kg at $61. Others have better prospects. |
11 ETHAN BROWN |
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DASHING
AARON PURCELL 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG T N Prior, Mrs I M Tobin, D R Elischer, J Taylor, D A Mcintyre, P J Morey, C Puglisi, McEnnis Racing Pty Ltd & Purcells Enjoy Racing Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming got back early 3rd in a small field at Moonee Valley Bm78 on March 8 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Johnny Rocker with 59.5kg at $16. Second run from a spell 4th of 15 at Flemington Bm84 on March 30 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind He's Our Bonneval carrying 56.5kg at $7. Fitter and should relish the step up to 1600m. |
7 SHERIDAN CLARKE |
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FULL OF SINCERITY
ANDREW FORSMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG OTI Racing (Mgr: T Henderson), R Koch, L Webb, Ms D McKeown, J Gurrieri, N McKissock, L Freeman, P Tasker, G Van Ameyden, J & Mrs J Spence, L Michalsky, J Barry, M Perry, Beartown No.29, Northside Racing, Hirecha Racing & Prestige Racing 1 Group 1 placegetter. Second-up. First-up after seven months 13th of 15 at Flemington Bm84 on March 30 over 1400m, 9 len behind He's Our Bonneval carrying 59.5kg at $151. Previously second-up second last of 14 at Moonee Valley Bm100 on September 9 over 2040m, 9 len behind Young Werther with 53kg at $16. Fitter but must improve sharply. |
3 J NOONAN |
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ASGOODASSOBERGETS
ANNABEL NEASHAM 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G Carmody, Hirecha Racing (Mgr: B Quin), M Saadie, Martin Thoroughbred Racing (Mgr: J Martin), D Sinn, M Williams, J Molinaro, N Wilson, Hon. G Williamson, G Van Ameyden, A Willoughby, P Prendergast, Deg Racing, P Sidwell, P Farley, J Whitford, Werrett Bloodstock P/L, T Hunter & A Graeber Resuming after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second last of 16 at Flemington Bm80 November 9 over 2000m, soft track; 17 len behind Little Mix carrying 60.5kg at $19. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len Canterbury Bm72 May 3 over 1550m slow track defeating So United carrying 61kg at $12. Others have firmer winning claims. |
6 THOMAS STOCKDALE |
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FARHH FLUNG
DANNY O'BRIEN 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG B Cussen, A J Pearse, A Cussen, T W Jones, M G Ford, N Wilson, M P Edwards, A D'augello, D Evans, Metcap Mgt No 5 (Mgr: J Kanga), A S Jolley, D F Bradbury, D Cicolella & G Olver Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 7th of 12 at Moonee Valley Bm84 on March 23 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Sir Davy with 56.5kg at $9.50. Last start 4th of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on April 6 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Regal Azmon carrying 56kg at $14. Each-way hope. |
10 J MOTT |
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FRIGID
JOHN LEEK (JNR) 5YO GR/CH MARE 56.0KG Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Peters) Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 12 at Moonee Valley Bm84 on March 23 over 1500m, 0.6 len behind Sir Davy with 56kg at $4.50. Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on April 6 over 1600m, slow going 1.2 len behind Regal Azmon carrying 56kg at $3. Can improve again. Strong chance. |
5 D W STACKHOUSE |
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REO
RICHARD LAMING 4YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG Ms N R Joyce, D J Kinniburgh, T B Hurley, C J Tyers, Putt Putt Bang Racing (Mgr: S Squires) & Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P D Felgate) Group 1 placegetter. Useful type. Most recently second last of 8 at Yarra Valley Country Oaks on March 29 over 1950m, 5 len behind Crimson Light with 56kg at $8.50. The run before that 10th of 12 at Moonee Valley Bm84 on March 23 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Sir Davy with 57.5kg at $21. Watch for her late in the piece. |
12 BLAIKE MCDOUGALL |
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CADMUS
A & S FREEDMAN 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Anthony Freedman Racing, Murray Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (P Murray), McEnnis Racing Pty Ltd (M Ennis), Peake Racing (P Edwards), A Harrison, D Smorgon, K Harrison, F Spillane, K Spillane, A Tomas, G Peer, B Gately, N Todd, M McKelvie, C Mckelvie, M Herskope, A W Bruhn, D Weissman & N Serry Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm78 December 23 over 2500m, 2 len behind Glentaneous with 59kg at $6.50. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Sale Bm64 October 11 over 1740m defeating Schweinsteiger carrying 61kg at $4. Place hope. |
8 BILLY EGAN |
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QUANTUM CAT
CHRIS WALLER 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Marcstown (Mgr: M Chan) Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign by 0.8 len Newcastle All Weather December 16 over 2514m defeating Rhythmic Intent carrying 61kg at $4. Previously first up; second in a small field at Wolverhampton Nov Sw November 2 over 1911m, 5 len behind To Catch A Thief with 62kg at $3. Will want further but creates interest here. |
9 BEAU MERTENS |
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QUEEN TAKES KING
CIARON MAHER 7YO GREY MARE 55.0KG Distinct Racing And Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: G W Evans) Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at this track in the LR H White September 30 over 2400m, 0.8 len behind Born A King with 54kg at $7.50. When resuming last campaign seventh of 10 at Moonee Valley F&M Bm78 August 12 over 1600m, 6 len behind Alors Tu Crois carrying 59kg at $41. Win would surprise. |
12 DECLAN BATES |
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DSCHINGIS PRESTIGE
CIARON MAHER 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG M F Freight (Mgr: N Gloury) & M W Luttick Resuming after a seven months break. Not seen since winning won by head Craon 3yo Cond Sw September 25 over 2400m slow track defeating Orion Rock carrying 57kg at $3.90. On debut favourite; won by head Clairefontaine 3yo C&G Mdw Sw August 11 over 2400m defeating Dalmanndi with 58kg at $5.80. Watch the market for a push. |
4 HARRY COFFEY |
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