Donald   11 May 2024
 
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Mackays Family Jewellers 3YO Maiden Plate 1200m

Track: SOFT 5   Rain (Max: 16)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.83).  

The fleet-footed Dimora Queen has the pace to lead but might not get things her own way up front with quite a few first starters engaged. DIMORA QUEEN (9) had good support at Warrnambool when resuming and looked to have every chance. Is going to strip fitter this time around and should be tough to stop. CARAT TIME (1) came off a break with a placing at Horsham when sent out a heavily backed favourite. Is going to strip fitter this time and can bounce back. WARFIELD (6) was put away after just one run last time in. Showed promise and is in good hands. One to keep an eye on fresh. INSPIRED CHOICE (10) went around big odds when returning from a break and wasn't disgraced. Fitter this time and improvement is on the cards. SUGGESTED PLAY: Back Dimora Queen and Carat Time to win.
1 273x2 CARAT TIME
NICK RYAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R J Slade, P Smith, C Smith, M P O'callaghan, Mrs K L Moraitis, Mrs M C Beretta, Mrs L Cozens, R Glanc, D G Murphy, D S Leahy, A F Forbes, D Gabriel, Ms A V Guest, S Gammon & C Treherne, Gooram Valley Thoroughbreds, The Expats, Three Robbo's & Peaky Punters
Second-up. First-up after five months ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Smart Return with 59kg at $1.50. Previously second-up made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 10 at Kyneton 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 12 over 1210m, 1.3 len behind Dismount carrying 58kg at $17. Fitter and looks an excellent winning chance.
1
MATTHEW CARTWRIGHT
WHITE, GOLD AND BLACK BAND, BLACK AND GOLD STARS SLEEVES, BLACK CAP
2 069x DAD'S DREAM
JAMIE OPPERMAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs R F Opperman, Mrs N C Mitchell, P B Mitchell, Mrs M C Hateley, J K Hateley, Mrs A P Gaffney, W Gaffney, Mrs S Rees, B Wilton, B J O'brien, S J Creek, Mrs B L Creek, Ms D K Bowman, Mrs G E Richards, JKR Richter, L W Capewell, J W Capewell, L A Mason, M A Ryan & Mrs A V Gerovasilis
Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn-Sw December 29 over 1430m, 7 len behind Spangled Sipper with 56.5kg at $14. On debut tenth of 13 at Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn-Sw November 12 over 1200m, 8 len behind Hasta La Chilly carrying 56.5kg at $21. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
3
MELISSA JULIUS
Black And White Checks, Red Sash, Sleeves And Cap
3 LOTUS TOWER
Leon & Troy Corstens
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Flemington Bloodstock (Mgr: J G Sawford) & Harvey Racing & Breeding (Mgr: D M Harvey)
Gelding by Nicconi facing the starter for the first time. Has looked handy in his trials leading into this. Ran 3rd in a Bendigo trial over 1000m on April 23. Respect if there is any positive market push.
6
LACHLAN KING
Orange And Navy Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap
4 NEON'S LAST
BRETT CAMPBELL
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs M T Knight & J W Knight
First-starter by Rich Enuff out of Neon Bel. Jump-out efforts to date have been just fair. Prefer others.
4
B RAWILLER
NAVY BLUE, WHITE STAR, SKY BLUE AND WHITE HOOPED SLEEVES, NAVY CAP,WHITE STARS
5 00 SEE DE NIGHT
BELINDA O'LOUGHLIN
3YO  BR/BL  GELDING 58.0KG
G O'Loughlin, J M Monaghan, N J Monaghan, A J Cole, D Stoddart, J E Quinlivan, M K Gitsham, P A Crinis, B J Durbidge, T J Gatacre, M B Tobin, P T Carr, D F Sandeman, N Sandeman & J Sandeman
At debut, sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn Hcp on April 24 over 1205m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Longwarry carrying 58kg at $12. Needs to do a lot more than he did on debut.
7
HARRY GRACE
Lime Green, Purple Star, Hooped Sleeves, Lime Cap
6 6x WARFIELD
Leon & Troy Corstens
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P Johnson, C J Richardson, G W Fielding, P L Ward, Flemington Bloodstock (Mgr: J G Sawford), Hercules Racing (Mgr: D J Fasoli), Yarraman Park Stud (Mgr: A D Mitchell), Montague Park (Mgr: W J Schwarzenberg) & Tabby Racing (Mgr: T A Smith)
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when with blinkers first time; 6th of 10 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on October 21 over 1100m, 6 len behind Dalharry with 57kg at $6.50. Expect a bold showing fresh.
8
WILL GORDON
Black, White M, Pink And White Striped Sleeves, Pink Cap, White Pom Pom
7 YELLOW ROCK
HENRY DWYER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Dr J C Cleeland, The Platinum Club (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), G S Keeley, Simanna Racing (Mgr: S D Jennings), M I G (Mgr: W G Bevan), G P A M Racing (Mgr: M A Meehan), P J Stockwell, M I Hicks, Ms C E Hicks, Erica Bloodstock & Haberman No 4 (Mgr: K Haberman)
First-starter by Toronado out of Mieko's Diamond. Jump-out form to date poor. Prefer others.
10
MITCHELL AITKEN
Navy Blue, Gold Map Of King Island, Collar And Cap
8 ARTPARK
PAUL PREUSKER
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
P A Preusker & P I McFarlane
On debut. Three-year-old filly by Artie Schiller out of Oak Park Victoria. At the most recent trial finished sixth at Bendigo over 1000m. Betting the best pointer.
5
T P MADDEN
Red, Royal Blue And White Hoops, Royal Blue Sleeves, Red And White Quartered Cap
9 2x4 DIMORA QUEEN
LINDSEY SMITH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
B J Bouchier
Third race start. Promising on debut tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 10 at Warrnambool 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 23 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Flying Fizz carrying 56kg at $3.50. Went for a spell before returning tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 at Warrnambool 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 30 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Capzinzi with 57kg at $3.80. Should be in this for a long way.
9
Fred W Kersley
BLACK, ORANGE STARS SLEEVES, BLACK CAP, ORANGE STAR CAP
10 6x3 INSPIRED CHOICE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 56.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), P B Devitt, C A Gordon, R L Gordon & K J Devitt
Third race start. First start 6th of 10 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on November 7 over 1200m, 7 len behind Lottwon carrying 56kg at $10. Went for a break before returning 3rd of 9 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Smart Return carrying 57kg at $21. Fitter this time so don't underestimate.
2
MADISON LLOYD
Royal Blue, Pink Diagonal Stripes And Striped Sleeves, Pink And Royal Blue Seams Cap
11 69x LUBLY SING
HENRY DWYER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
J Travaglia, C Travaglia, B Parfitt, B Long, J Liddle, B Hill, R Hendy, S Hedger, D Harper, J Battle, Mrs K Avis, P Stanley, N Baratta, C Finnegan, Ms N Agent, Mrs M Ralph, Ms T Hernon, Rocky Mountain (Mgr: P Cornelissen), East Point Racing (Mgr: P Canny) & Kratzie Racing No 11 (Mgr: D Kratzmann)
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw December 15 over 1321m, 11 len behind Vienna Lights carrying 56kg at $41. On debut second last of 7 at Geelong 3yo F Mdn-Sw November 30 over 1240m, soft track; 4 len behind Miss Tallchief carrying 57kg at $17. Sure to be thereabouts coming back off a break.
7
JACK HILL
Purple, Yellow V, Diagonal Striped Sleeves, Yellow And Purple Stars Cap
12 MERCHERIE
ALISA HINCH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
D R Hinch, G E Colliss & Mrs A Hinch
SCRATCHED.
13
LOGAN MCNEIL
Sky Blue, Navy Blue And White Checks, Sky Blue Sleeves, Checked Cap
13 MIA TORETTO
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs A Alexander, R T D Racing, G Pain, Mrs C Franklin, L M R Racing, Finlap, Ms M Stewart, J Vale, Inner Sanctum Racing, S McLeod, Mrs P Tuddenham, C Tuddenham, T Duggan, Twistered & B Britter
First starter by Toronado out of Fast 'N' Feisty. Finished third in a Bendigo trial April 23. Worth keeping an eye on at debut.
6
JORDYN WEATHERLEY
Royal Blue, Red Dice And Seams, Blue Cap, Red Seams