Canberra   29 Mar 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

CANBERRA SOUTHERN CROSS CLUB TUGGERANONG CUP 1600m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 27)   Rail: Out 9m 1000m to 380m. Out 7m remainder. (Pent: 3.82).  

No designated leader. Competitive. JACK OF ACES (4) was an easy Gosford Maiden winner and then disappointed at Goulburn. The rider said he needs to be ridden with cover, which will likely occur today. In good hands and can get back on track. MERISI (3) won the 64 here from the pace and has had excuses at his two starts since. Comes back to the mile off a Highway and has been freshened for 41 days. In good hands and a much better effort is anticipated. SIZZLING CAT (1) is back in grade and measure on the narrow defeat at Wagga two-back. Uses the rail and Beasley is reunited replacing the 2kg apprentice. Has to be considered. CYBORG (2) surprised here 9 days ago winning comfortably. Can't be ruled out. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Jack Of Aces.
1 45386 SIZZLING CAT
GARY COLVIN
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
G J Colvin, G F Shanahan, A R Cameron, W H Worland, Mrs K M Flinn, Drueberoe (Mgr: S G Oehm), L J Turner, C M Turner, W M Driscoll, J C Choice, G A Gillett, Mrs T T Seymour & Mrs R Gillett
Useful type. At the latest run 6th of 11 at Albury Alburymile Bm87 on March 21 over 1600m, 6 len behind Cliff House carrying 54kg at $26. The race before that second last of 9 at this track Bm65 on February 23 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Missile Leader carrying 61kg at $12. Has claims.
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D BEASLEY
LIME GREEN, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP
2 93671 CYBORG
NORM GARDNER
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs D G Gardner & N F Gardner
Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track Bm65 March 20 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Bringbackthebears with 59kg at $21. The run before that 7th of 9 at this track Bm75 on March 10 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Reet Petite carrying 55kg at $21. Keep onside.
5
DAMON BUDLER
DARK BLUE, GREEN DIAMOND, HOOPED SLEEVES AND QUARTERED CAP
3 x3280 MERISI
MATTHEW DALE
4YO  GREY  GELDING 57.0KG
S G Darby, H Armstrong-Weston, Mrs M A Camaivuna, G Campbell, Mrs T A Davis, Z Devere, J Georgatsoulis, Mrs S Gudgeon, D G Harkness, D H Hilly, P Langley, C M McTavish, N P Ortmann, Mrs B H A Wenman, G & L Breen Racing, Darby Racing Count The Dots, Mrs L Campbell & D J Phipps
Dual acceptor. Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Last start ran last of 13 at Randwick Highway-C3 on February 17 over 1800m, slow going 29 len behind Fay's Angels carrying 57.5kg at $16. Before that raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 9 at this track Bm70 on February 9 over 1600m, on a slow track; 11 len behind By Nine carrying 59kg at $5.50. Worth another chance.
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HANNAH WILLIAMS
WHITE, NAVY BLUE DARBY RACING LOGOS, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS AND CAP WITH LOGO
4 33410 JACK OF ACES
MATTHEW SMITH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs M A Smith, Mrs M E Mirchell, Mrs R Bongiorno, N Bongiorno, E McNally, M May, Glennie & Gorsuch (Mgr: B Glennie), Scared Money (Mgr: Dr D C Morris), W Bow, B A Ludeman, Mrs K McDonald, Mrs L Armstrong, Ms B A Clark, I L Funnell, E W Pratt, Ms R Whittle, J A Norden & R J Heavey
Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 11 at Goulburn Cl1-Sw on March 12 over 1600m, 6 len behind Don Stefano carrying 59kg at $4. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at Gosford 4yo+ Mdn February 24 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating December Sky with 59kg at $2.60. Go well.
4
J PENZA
GREEN, WHITE Vee, SLEEVES AND CAP, GREEN POM POM
5 14014 PERSIAN DANCER
GARY COLVIN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
S R Turnbull, Mrs J G Turnbull, R N F McMicking, Mrs S J McMicking, A J Turnbull, Mrs H J Turnbull, R J Turnbull & Mrs R A Turnbull
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 11 at Albury Alburymile Bm87 on March 21 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Cliff House carrying 55kg at $16. The start before that won by 0.7 len at Wagga Bm66 February 8 over 1800m defeating Overrun carrying 56kg at $4. Expected to go well.
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GOLD, SKY BLUE SLEEVES AND CAP
6 263x5 POKER DICE
KEITH DRYDEN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
G J McAllister, M G Houston, W M Seay Jnr, M A Bagley, J J Bagley, P I H Huckstepp, P T Blake, J G Lange, Ms P A Buchanan & T P McAloon
Second-up. First-up after four months got back early 5th of 9 at this track Cl2 on March 10 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Gundy Guy carrying 58kg at $101. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Canberra Acton Cl1-Sw on August 18 over 1750m, 4 len behind Dashing Elgee with 59kg at $3. Worth consideration.
2
JACK MARTIN
YELLOW, RED HORSESHOE, WHITE sleeves,RED STRIPED
7 76878 REGION TIME
GRATZ VELLA
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
T A Corkhill, B T Corkhill, P B Corkhill, D B Maxwell, P E Corkhill & P J Morrissey
Most recently ran last of 8 at Wagga Bm66 on March 14 over 2000m, 11 len behind Testing The Cugat with 55kg at $14. The run before that 7th of 13 at Wagga Bm58 on March 5 over 2000m, 3 len behind Testing The Cugat carrying 57.5kg at $12. Others appeal more heading into this.
3
KAYLA NISBET
Orange, Grey Stripes