Moe   25 Apr 2024
 
GOING: S

Smick Health & Fitness Maiden Plate 1217m

Track: SOFT 7   Rain (Max: 15)   Rail: Out 6m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.6).  

Moderate pace on the cards with Sara Perche Tiamo taking up the running ahead of Three Jacks and Fly Girl. SARA PERCHE TIAMO (11) has finished just behind the placegetters in both her runs to date. Will find this a suitable assignment and gets her chance to get a win on the board. DO YOU DEAL (5) produced a solid debut effort at Pakenham before posting a disappointing effort at that track last time. Can bounce back here. GREENIDGE (10) has featured in the placings in three of her five starts to date. Is deserving of a breakthrough win and gets that chance here. FLY GIRL (9) hasn't been that far away in her past couple of efforts at Geelong and is expected to play a role in the outcome here. SUGGESTED PLAY: Back Sara Perche Tiamo and Do You Deal to win.
1 35x CUDMORE STREET
ANGELA BENCE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms A M Bence & D L Shiers
He is resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Sale Mdn-Sw January 14 over 1400m, soft track; 9 len behind Willmott with 59.5kg at $26. On debut third of 10 at Mornington 4yo+ Mdn-Sw January 1 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Dakarai carrying 59.5kg at $61. Will struggle against these.
11
WILL GORDON
KHAKI, ANZAC INSIGNIA
2 GOLDEN MASK
SALLY WYNNE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J T Darlington & Mrs J L Darlington
This Starcraft gelding is a four-year-old having his first start. Has had no recent barrier trials. This looks a tricky race for him.
7
MS S WYNNE
Green, Royal Blue Diamonds, Royal Blue Diamond Armband, Green And Royal Blue Diamond Cap
3 40x8 FREDERICK
MICHAEL HUGLIN
3YO  GR/BR  COLT 59.0KG
E A Huglin & Mrs W M Huglin
Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 9 at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1400m, slow going 9 len behind Capricorn Star carrying 55kg at $21. Previously second-up with blinkers first time; 11th of 13 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on November 21 over 1200m, 8 len behind Proof Of Purchase carrying 58kg at $8. Strips fitter and is worthy of respect.
8
MS DAKOTAH KEANE
Gold, Black Side Seam And Stripe On Sleeves
4 3836x SLIPPERY RICH
IAN JONES
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
G E Hasthorpe & Mrs S G Hasthorpe
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Sale Mdn-Sw January 23 over 1736m, 5 len behind Tavino Bay with 58kg at $3.50. On debut fifth of 9 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw November 7 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Cha Cha Ching with 58kg at $2.80. Worth keeping in mind fresh.
10
NEIL FARLEY
White, Green Diamonds
5 20 DO YOU DEAL
ALEKS KOMAROVS
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J P Gnatt & A Komarovs
Had two starts to date. At debut, 2nd of 10 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 28 over 1200m, head behind Zoomed with 54.5kg at $10. Second-up ran last of 10 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Uluwatu with 54.5kg at $3. Look for improvement this time around.
9
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
ORANGE, BLACK INVERTED CHEVRONS, WHITE SLEEVES, ORANGE CAP WITH BLACK STRIPES
6 4x SEPOLNO
ENVER JUSUFOVIC
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
E Jusufovic, S Nash, T Button, Powerclan (Mgr: S Power), R Plunkett, KMCD (Mgr: Ms K Tregenza), R Norton, R West, W Mcbride, D O'brien, R McKimmie, G O'Mara, Muppets Racing (Mgr: D Harrop), P Dunn, B Tregenza, T M Y B T M Y W Racing Team (Mgr: L Snell), D Graffen & Erowal St
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Stony Creek 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 31 2023 over 1100m, 9 len behind Snow Falcon with 56kg at $14. Hard to recommend.
1
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
White, Red Sash, White SLEEVES, Red HOOPS,BLACK ARMBANDS,CUFFS,WHITE CAP,RED SPOTS
7 020x7 ANTHOPHILA
MATTHEW BROWN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
J Dentith, R Linklater, R Dentith, C O Dahl, C W Julius, Miss A Linklater, Mrs B Linklater, G Linklater, G Cole, Ms J R Cole, Mrs S W Zavarella, M L Zavarella, C J Zavarella & M Zavarella
Second-up. First-up after 13 months eased back early on 7th of 9 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1103m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Barnage with 57kg at $21. Previously second-up with blinkers first time; 2nd in a small field at Bendigo 2yo F Mdn-Sw on March 9 2023 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Hell Queen carrying 57kg at $51. Unlikely to threaten.
3
LIAM RIORDAN
WHITE, PURPLE BUTTERFLY, WHITE SLEEVES, WHITE CAP, PURPLE BUTTERFLY CAP
8 BLAST WAVE
R GRIFFITHS & M DE KOCK
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
R D Griffiths, Mrs S G Griffiths, Ms T Potgieter, Ms M Chudleigh, Clanbrooke Racing (Mgr: D P Humphries), Mrs T W Walker, Mrs M Parnell, J Olah, Mrs C A O'Regan, N A Hassett, Mrs S L Hassett, B D Sharp, Ms A L Baldwin, S Balnaves, S Reed, C Miranda & J Caravidas
First-starter by Grunt out of Electron. Showed improvement at second jump-out but would prefer to see again.
6
J BOWDITCH
Royal Blue, Gold Stripes, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
9 x6434 FLY GIRL
REBECCA WAYMOUTH
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Ms C A Aliphon, R Aliphon, S Aliphon, H Harvey, A Hassein, E Aliphon, B Aliphon, S Aliphon, C Aliphon, G Archer, M Archer, D Lerios, N Lerios, R King, S James, A Roberts & C Roberts
Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on March 26 over 1330m, 5.5 len behind Binotto with 57kg at $17. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 16 over 1212m, 3.5 len behind Spalmer carrying 56kg at $41. Freshened and should give a bold sight.
4
P GATT
GOLD, ORANGE DIAGONAL STRIPES, BLUE SASH, ORANGE ARMBANDS, BLUE CAP
10 83733 GREENIDGE
JOHN SADLER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Campolina Pty Ltd (Mgr: I C Bell), T Paragalli, M Portia, T A Clinnick, G Amalfi, P Whitton, A Krongold, W J Henson, P J Smith & 84/85 Premiership (Mgr: M T Harvey)
Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Angland carrying 57kg at $3.30. The run before that 3rd of 11 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Balgowan carrying 57kg at $17. Expected to feature prominently at the business end.
1
ZAC SPAIN
Maroon, Gold Maple Leaf,GOLD SLEEVES,MAROON Halved, Gold Cap
11 44 SARA PERCHE TIAMO
SHANE STOCKDALE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
G F Stellato
Lining up for just third start. At big odds at debut, 4th of 9 at Mornington F&M Mdn-Sw on March 31 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Khalida with 54.5kg at $26. Second-up 4th of 10 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Uluwatu with 55kg at $21. Both runs to date solid and a forward showing is expected.
5
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Green, Royal Blue Horseshoe And Star, Silver Sleeves
12 30x88 THREE JACKS
STEPHEN BROWN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R N Manson & Mrs J A Manson
Third-up today. Resuming sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 12 at Echuca 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 10 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Qubella carrying 59.5kg at $6. Second run from a spell got back early 8th of 10 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on March 23 over 1206m, 7 len behind Brenlyn's Daisy carrying 55.5kg at $19. Fitter for past couple and is worth including in the hopes.
2
CAITLIN HOLLOWOOD
WHITE, PURPLE AND TEAL ZIG ZAG BAND, PURPLE CAP
13 x4588 NORMA'S FLEET
KERRY FARRUGIA
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
P J Roberts, Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: D Dance), Mrs J Roberts, Jaybeeque Racing (Mgr: J Quinn), L Roberts, Mrs B Johnstone, W Johnstone, Tribus Racing (Mgr: S Kump), S Marvilla, A Cashmore, Mrs L Funston, Ms E Abbott, D Mountjoy, K Greene, D Roberts, Mrs L Roberts & G Sheehan
Comes off a 62 day let-up. Most recently second last of 9 at Terang Mdn-Hwgt on February 23 over 1850m, 16 len behind Galloping Guru carrying 67.5kg at $4. The run before that 8th of 12 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on February 2 over 2244m, 6 len behind Bulbuk carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. Happy enough to avoid.
9
LAUREN BURKE
Purple, Yellow Sleeves, Purple Armbands
14 66x47 INJAIR
PAUL & TRACEY TEMPLETON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms K A Wilkie
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 9 at Geelong 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 26 over 1130m, 2 len behind Xavier with 59.5kg at $7. Last start 7th of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1300m, 7 len behind Crystanado with 59.5kg at $3.30. Can bounce back in this company.
8
LACHLAN KING
WHITE, SKY BLUE HOOPS, ROYAL BLUE BAND, WHITE AND SKY BLUE HOOPS SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE CAP, SKY BLUE QUARTERS, WHITE PEAK
15 6x75 MISS MARCEAU
CLAYTON DOUGLAS
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
Clayton Douglas Racing, N S & Mrs G C Psaltis, AM & BS Racing, Ms J Crewes, C Schembri, Double W, T Giampaolo, Allryte Allryte Allryte, Ms E Bryan, Wessel Thoroughbreds, Mrs K Macdonald, Mrs A O'Halloran, PTT Syndicate, I Paton, Mrs N Blencowe, M Curtis, G McCraw, Morton Park All Stars & S Tsardakas
Third-up today. First-up raced on the pace before fading 7th of 9 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1000m, 4 len behind Rubikton carrying 57kg at $11. Second-up 5th of 10 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Russian Bobshark carrying 57kg at $21. All the better for past couple. Has to be respected.
11
Pink, White Diamond, Navy Blue Seams Sleeves, Pink And Navy Blue Quartered Cap