Rosehill   27 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

LUKE LUCAS HANDICAP 1300m

Track: GOOD 4   Rain (Max: 20)   Rail: True. (Pent: 5.14).  

Huesca is expected to cross from a wide draw and lead. STARMAN (7) enigmatic gelding who gets the right race set-up today. Returns from a 38 day let-up after finding the line late when third over 1350m at Wyong in similar company on March 20. Since fitted with a recent trial placing over 905m at Canterbury. Expecting Rawiller to get the best out of him. IVAN'S HERO (13) undefeated this track and total forgive over an unsuitable trip when a plodding 15th over 1100m at Flemington on March 30. Extra trip suits and looks solid each way value. HUESCA (12) at his peak for this and expecting more after tiring late when seventh over 1550m at Canterbury on April 17. On the quick back-up and will take catching. SKYWOLF (8) fourth-up for this and much better performance when rattled late to finish fifth over 1200m at Mornington on April 20. Rates well over this trip and not to be underestimated. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 7,13,12,8.
1 9473x WAR ETERNAL
BJORN BAKER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), A Mathews, B Rissetto, W Kelly, C Holt, G Viney, J Caccamo, J Gialantzis, K Ferrel, M Mathews, P Gialantzis, R Coleman, Recount Racing (Mgr: G Hamblin) & R Bow
Group 2 placegetter. Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at Kembla Grange Bm88 November 19 2022 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Nugget with 57kg at $16. First up last campaign fifth of 8 at Randwick Bm78 September 3 2022 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Hell I Am with 61.5kg at $10. Cannot enthuse.
20
J PARR
Royal Blue, Red Vee
2 11x69 DIAMOND DIESEL
ADAM DUGGAN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
TCR (Mgr: P Coffey)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 6th of 16 at Gosford Provmid Champ on March 16 over 1200m, 3 len behind Shadows Of Love carrying 59kg at $7. Second run from a spell 9th of 16 at Wyong Provmid Champ on March 30 over 1350m, 5.5 len behind Ausbred Flirt with 59kg at $17. Chance with the aid of an inside stall.
3
TOM SHERRY
Dark Green, Brown Crossed Sashes
3 1140x BUILLT
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Magic Bloodstock Racing (Mgr: P G Tighe), N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, Bangaloe Stud (Mgr: Miss J C Ritchie), K H Warriner, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), J T C Lake, C H Madden & Mrs J G Madden
Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation tenth of 14 at Randwick Bm88 February 17 over 1600m, soft track; 3 len behind Redstone Well with 55kg at $10. First up last campaign with blinkers first time; fifth of 8 at Kembla Grange Cl1 September 9 over 1400m, 4 len behind Ravello with 59kg at $2.60. Others rate better.
1
AMY MCLUCAS
GREEN, YELLOW STAR AND ARMBANDS
4 7x089 SHELBY SIXTYSIX
DANNY WILLIAMS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D A J Williams, Ms A L O'Leary, G B Robinson, K O Fields, L K Donnelly, W A Kelly, N W Kelly, Dr J F Davis, R L Conkey, A J Haines & E T Hughes
Group 1 winner. Last start second last of 10 at Canterbury Bm78 on April 17 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Curtis Island with 61kg at $61. The run before that sat on the pace before fading to run last of 8 at Kembla Grange Lillye - Bm94 on March 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Astero carrying 55kg at $41. Looks to be making up the numbers.
16
AARON BULLOCK
NAVY BLUE, MAROON FIVE SPOTS, PURPLE SLEEVES, MAROON CAP
5 16x3x SHAMEONUS
BJORN BAKER
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), B Galea, C Carrington, Isca Consulting Private Racing (Mgr: D Moylan), EST D Van Reyk, J Webb, J Foxe, M Colosimo, M Canning, P Vanderwert, P Hubbard, R Van Reyk, P Mihalj, S Gwynne, T Harrison, T McColl, T Ashwin, Mrs G Hubbard & W D Racing Shameonus
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 3rd of 9 at this track Cg&E Bm78 on April 29 over 1300m, on heavy track; 1.1 len behind Capo Strada with 55.5kg at $51. First up last campaign 9th of 14 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on September 14 2022 over 1200m, 3 len behind Democracy Manifest with 59kg at $26. Won a Warwick Farm trial over 1207m on April 12. Will struggle against these.
10
J PARR
Royal Blue, Gold Braces, Pale Blue Armbands, Royal Blue And Gold Quartered Cap
6 4x66x SILENT IMPACT
G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Dodmark Thoroughbreds (Mgr: P G Dunn)
First-up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Randwick Bm78 September 17 2022 over 1400m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Ita with 59kg at $9. First up last campaign sixth of 8 at Randwick Bm78 September 3 2022 over 1200m, in the wet; 9 len behind Hell I Am carrying 59kg at $3. Prepared to watch.
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RACHEL KING
White, Bottle Green Band And Sleeves, White And Bottle Green Quartered Cap, White Pom Pom
7 53323 STARMAN
CHRIS WALLER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
E G C Ritchie
Recent form sound. Comes off a 38 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Wyong Bm78 on March 20 over 1350m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Mchale carrying 60kg at $3. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 13 at this track Bm78 on February 24 over 1300m, slow going nose behind Gently Rolled carrying 58kg at $11. Chance with the aid of an inside barrier.
4
N RAWILLER
Red And Gold Checks, Royal Blue Sleeves, Red And Gold Checked Cap
8 0x505 SKYWOLF
M, W & J HAWKES
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
R & C Legh Racing (Mgr: R P Legh), M Shaw, Mrs J Shaw & G & C Pastoral (Mgr: V Oldfield)
Useful type. Last start 5th of 12 at Mornington Bm78 on April 20 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Talbragar with 58.5kg at $51. The run before that failed to make an impression; ran last of 15 at Flemington Bm84 on March 30 over 1400m, 13 len behind He's Our Bonneval carrying 56.5kg at $26. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
5
K JENNINGS
Navy Blue, Gold Lightning Bolt, Gold And White Armbands, Gold Cap
9 69x15 ABLE WILLIE
CHRIS WALLER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Hermitage (Mgr: Ms S M Clarke)
Third-up today. Resuming favourite; won by 0.5 len at Warwick Farm 5yo+ Bm72 March 6 over 1200m defeating Ebony King with 60kg at $5.50. Second-up 5th of 8 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on March 27 over 1150m, 2 len behind Gold Revolver carrying 59kg at $3. Will be doing best work late.
12
J FORD
DARK GREEN, RED CHEVRONS, DARK GREEN sleeves,red CHEVRONS,dark green cap, RED STRIPE
10 0233x GRACILISTYLA
CHRIS WALLER
5YO  GR/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Ingham Racing (Mgrs: Ms L J Ingham, J A Ingham, R C Ingham & Mrs D N Kepitis)
First-up. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at Randwick Bm78 February 17 over 1400m, soft track; 0.7 len behind Thunderlips with 58kg at $3.50. Previously first up; second last of 10 at Randwick Bm78 December 16 over 1200m, 3 len behind Dalaalaat with 59kg at $7. Look for her late.
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DYLAN GIBBONS
Cerise
11 30x50 SCENTIFY
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
C Bennett, Flying Start Fine Scent (Mgr: C Bennett), K Thwaites, M Bourke, J Farmer, C Grabczewski, Mrs K Bennett, P Kerin, Semi-Pro Racing (Mgr: C Patfield), G Badke, S O'Brien, T Makins, M Jaffrey, Evans Racing Group (Mgr: S Evans), C Bretherton, R Stevenson, K Stevenson & N Anderson
Group 3 placegetter. Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Comes off a 56 day let-up. First-up second last in a small field at Caulfield in the G3 Manfred on January 26 over 1200m, 3 len behind Brave Mead carrying 57kg at $12. Second run from a spell 12th of 19 at Flemington Inglis Sprint on March 2 over 1200m, 7 len behind Estriella carrying 58kg at $26. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.
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TYLER SCHILLER
White, Flying Start Syndications Logo, Black And Teal Checked Sleeves, Quartered Cap
12 x1427 HUESCA
G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Mt Hallowell Stud (Mgr: C G Thompson), A Caminiti, GW Holdings (Mgr: G J Wilson), R H Montague, Mrs S Lilley, D W Lilley, M Fitzgerald, C E Wilson, Mrs S M Montague, N Stanton & D Bembrick
Useful type. At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at Canterbury Bm78 on April 17 over 1550m, 3 len behind Terrestar carrying 59kg at $5.50. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at Warwick Farm Bm78 on April 1 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Green Shadows carrying 59kg at $3.80. Winning hope.
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ADAM HYERONIMUS
GOLD, PURPLE STAR, GOLD AND WHITE STARS SLEEVES, PURPLE CAP
13 26x20 IVAN'S HERO
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs V L Klaric & I Cajkusic
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 11 at Flemington Bm78 on March 2 over 1200m, nose behind Big Watch with 57kg at $5.50. Second-up raced on the pace before fading 15th of 18 at Flemington Bm78 on March 30 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Midtown Boss with 57.5kg at $16. Capable of a better showing. Respect.
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ZAC LLOYD
RED, GREEN QUARTERS, WHITE DIABLO, BLACK SPOT, COLLAR, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLACK CAP, YELLOW SPOTS
14 487x4 EASTERN GLOW
KEITH DRYDEN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Laurel Oak Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Laurel Oak Zeppelin, J R Miller, G K Galway, R & J Wise, Straight To The Pub Two, L G Boag, Mrs E D Boag, K I Mannix, Ms M J Ryan, G King, Mrs S M King, Tumut T, M A Ford, B L Luton, Mrs P V Doble, D J Caldwell & D A Jeffery
Second run back. First-up after five months came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 13 at Canberra Tab Fed Open 84 on April 12 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Merc carrying 61kg at $4.50. Previously second-up second last of 9 at this track Cg&E Bm78 on August 12 over 1400m, 4 len behind Chorlton Lane carrying 55kg at $19. Likely improver.
2
JADEN LLOYD
WHITE, GREEN CROSSED SASHES, RED SLEEVES ,red CAP
15 524x5 HOKKAIDO
JOSEPH PRIDE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
D P Ritchie, N Cresci, B Henderson, C Assaf, C Cresci, D R Spittal, R Mangeruca, M D Marando, C P Thompson, M Pelle, A Merheb, M A Ryan, D R Ciavola, L Galvin, A J Curran, Quilty (Mgr: D Mortlock), Buffto's First Kiss (Mgr: R L Dyson), West Of Fitzroy Street (Mgr: H Dyt) & Thunder (Mgr: M Bevan)
Second-up. First-up after five months from last on the turn 5th of 9 at Gosford Bm72 on April 10 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Miss Hades with 60kg at $15. Previously second-up won by 0.6 len at Newcastle Bm64 October 17 over 1400m defeating Master Copy with 61.5kg at $8.50. Don't underestimate.
6
REGAN BAYLISS
YELLOW, BLACK SEAMS, WHITE AND YELLOW GREEN CHECKED SLEEVES, WHITE CHECKED CAP
16 5x648 WIZARD OF OZ
DANNY WILLIAMS
5YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
P A Colley & Greenhaven Park Stud (Mgr: P A Colley)
At the latest run didn't do much in the run home; 8th of 11 at Canterbury Bm72 on April 17 over 1250m, 7 len behind Briasa with 59.5kg at $15. The run before that 4th of 8 at Kembla Grange Lillye - Bm94 on March 15 over 1200m, slow going 1.3 len behind Astero with 55kg at $9. Watch for sharp improvement.
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QUAYDE KROGH
EMERALD GREEN, WHITE RABBIT, MAROON SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS, MAROON CAP, GREEN STRIPES
17 6131x ATLANTIC OCEAN
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
Mr C J Waller, Mrs L Huddy, Mr R McClure, Mr K J Pooley, Mrs J L Pooley, Mr M K Virgo, Mr J D Stumer, Mr P C Barnett, Mr K Leicester, Mr K J Fitzgerald, Mr K R MacKenzie & Mr P C McClure
Resuming. Finished off last campaign by nose Warwick Farm E&G Bm72 January 10 over 1400m defeating Little Cointreau with 57kg at $6. When resuming last campaign seventh of 10 at Randwick 3yo Bm72 July 15 over 1200m, 5 len behind Time To Boogie carrying 55.5kg at $26. Looking to others for the winner.
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WHITE, BLACK CHECKS, PURPLE SLEEVES
18 180x6 THE DRAMATIST
RODNEY NORTHAM
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
L J Tilley, W G Easton, Mrs V P Easton, B Humphrys, P D Regan, P J Mills, C J Wilson, W G Mills, J Bartholomew, N Jones & Ms D G Turner
Second-up. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after three months 6th of 13 at Scone Bm82 on March 22 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind Riva Del Sol carrying 55.5kg at $14. Previously second-up won by a head at this track Highway-C3 November 11 over 1400m defeating Rajnish carrying 60.5kg at $6.50. Needs to lift.
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LIME GREEN, DARK BLUE CHEVRONS, ARMBANDS
19 23x44 THE GREAT HOUDINI
GREGORY MCFARLANE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
M D Shaw, Mrs J Shaw & S Colosimo
Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th of 16 at Wyong Provmid Champ on March 30 over 1350m, 2.25 len behind Ausbred Flirt carrying 56kg at $21. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at Newcastle Mid Cl1 July 29 over 1300m defeating Kintyre with 59kg at $2.90. Improver with winning prospects.
8
DARK GREEN, TWO GOLD CHEVRONS, COLLAR AND CUFFS, DARK green sleeves,gold STARS , DARK green cap,gold stars
20 3x063 ROYAL CHARGE
LOU MARY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
A J Silvestro
Useful type. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Tamworth Cup-Prel on April 8 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Our Boy Ollie with 62.5kg at $10. Before that 6th of 8 at Randwick Kensington Bm72 on March 13 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Firestorm carrying 59.5kg at $51. Sure to be about the money.
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MS MOLLY BOURKE
Light Blue, White Diamond, Dark Blue Sleeves And Cap