Queanbeyan   19 May 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

AIR FORCE MAIDEN PLATE 900m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 12)   Rail: True.  

Lots of speed predominantly from Denali Kai, Starlight Girl and Gutbuster. STARLIGHT GIRL (8) switched from a top Sydney barn and was nudged out at Goulburn first-up on the heavy. Had been off the scene for 362 days and is improved. Will push forward and will be tough to beat with the extra fitness. MERCHANT REIGN (2) is a gelded son of Merchant Navy on debut and has the rail. Brings a solid Goulburn trial and is worth consideration. SURE INTENTIONS (4) is lightly raced and resumes. Only beaten 1.4L when last seen was readied with two trials. BACK IN A TIK (10) has only raced once and is worth keeping safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Starlight Girl with the race form and fitness.
1 48383 GUTBUSTER
RUSSELL HOGAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
E B Cashmere
At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Boorowa Pic Mdn-Sw on May 4 over 1200m, 5 len behind Brie Brie carrying 64kg at $4. The run before that 8th of 10 at this track Mdn on April 22 over 1200m, 11 len behind William carrying 53.5kg at $81. Tempted to look elsewhere on recent form.
2
MILLIE THOMPSON
Black, Grey Diagonal Stripes
2 MERCHANT REIGN
LUKE CLARKE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
L Clarke, Mrs K Clarke, Mrs K Green & S J Green
First starter. Three-year-old gelding by Merchant Navy out of Kimigayo. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 800m at Goulburn April 29. Keep onside.
1
AMY MCLUCAS
Navy Blue, cherry Quarters And CAP
3 767x6 STYLISH NIC
AMANDA TURNER
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
M G Poletti
Second-up. First-up after five months struggled in the run home; 6th of 9 at Goulburn Mdn on April 29 over 1000m, 6 len behind Zambezi River with 51kg at $21. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Kembla Grange Mdn-Sw on November 7 over 1000m, in the wet; 9 len behind Penitent carrying 57.5kg at $21. Must improve significantly.
4
MS MOLLY BOURKE
PURPLE, PALE BLUE SASH
4 76x SURE INTENTIONS
RICHARD BUTLER
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
R A Butler, Mrs J A Campbell, M G Campbell, C V Edwards, M Stone, M J Salvatico, J D Simmons, M L Smith, R W Howie, A Valdes, S V Edwards, G R Olsen, G Crouch, G Kelly, G Davidge, R G Dan, D A Turner, D J Turner, Mrs S M Edwards & Mrs S Butler
Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at Moruya Ctry Mdn September 12 over 1435m, 1.4 len behind Moonrider carrying 56kg at $61. On debut second last of 8 at Moruya Ctry Mdn August 20 over 1010m, 5 len behind Sunchyme with 57.5kg at $10. Don't underestimate.
3
TEAGHAN MARTIN
Navy Blue, White Checked Sash, Gold Sleeves
5 35582 DENALI KAI
RUSSELL HOGAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
R E Hogan, G Adamo & G J Neale
Last start 2nd in a small field at Boorowa Pic Mdn-Sw on May 4 over 1000m, nose behind Red Card Rosie with 62kg at $3.50. The start before that faded in the straight second last of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 22 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Just Shane with 55kg at $101. Not among the main chances.
8
JAKE BARRETT
Black And Silver Stripes,STRIPES SLEEVES, Black Cap
6 52 SHOW PONY
MITCHELL BEER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Ms T Poon, R Phoon, Musk Creek Farm P/L (Mgr: D Kobritz), E Tong, Australian Chinese Jockey Club Racing 6 (Mgr: D You), Bortoidi (Mgr: C Burton), Team Carrazzo, C Chrisanthou, R Cocks, P Creasey, I Glaspole, P Heinz, C Kerr, F Liu, J Mahony, R Sloane, K Dancey, J Boyle, P Mill & A Davenport
At debut, 5th of 10 at Kembla Grange Mid 3yo Mdn on April 27 over 1000m, 4 len behind Close Encounter with 56.5kg at $13. Improver who looks ideally placed here.
6
J LYON
NAVY BLUE, GOLD AUSTRALIAN CHINESE JOCKEY CLUB LOGO, GOLD ARMBANDS AND CAP
7 9x SPURLINE
TOM WILSON
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
K J Watmore & Miss Z G Wood
Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last of 9 at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 22 over 1000m, 17 len behind I Miss Margie with 56kg at $26. Betting watch.
5
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
 White, Royal Blue Epaulettes, Striped CAP
8 70x2 STARLIGHT GIRL
MATTHEW KELLEY
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
J K Hillman
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after a year sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Goulburn Mdn on May 7 over 1000m, on rain affected going; long-neck behind Apic Run carrying 56kg at $12. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Wyong 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 11 2023 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Super News with 55kg at $6. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
7
JACK MARTIN
White, Red Sleeves And Cap
9 00850 TERREUR MAGIQUE
JOHN L MORRISON
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J L Morrison & Mrs J C Morrison
Most recently second last of 11 at Moruya Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 26 over 1010m, 8 len behind Huddersfield carrying 57kg at $201. The race before that second last in a small field at Sapphire Coast Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1008m, 6 len behind Laguna Seca carrying 57kg at $151.
14
PAUL ZERAFA
White, Black And LIME Checked Sash, LIME Sleeves And Cap
10 7x BACK IN A TIK
BENJAMIN SMITH
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
A Bertuccio
Resuming after a break; only one run when struggled in the run home; 7th of 9 at Newcastle Mid Mdn on February 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Nightcapped with 54kg at $19. Can feature.
6
JESS DEL FRARI
Yellow, Royal Blue Conjoined ML, Red Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
11 CLOSETHEDOORDARCY
TOM WILSON
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
E C Politch & Mrs M A Politch
First starter. Two-year-old filly by Rubick out of Madonnica purchased for AUD $ 11,000 (Inglis 2023 Classic Yearling Sale). At the most recent trial finished ninth on April 12 at Canberra over 900m. Not helped by a wide barrier.
11
OLIVIA CHAMBERS
Brown, Yellow Diamonds, Sleeves And Cap
12 COSMIC ARC
ANNABEL NEASHAM
2YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
Darby Racing, M R Annabel, J A Cross, Mrs C A Ellis, M J Fleming, Mrs L Hollis, M D Jones, P M Morris, R Nguyen, K J Nichols, M F O'Donoghue, D Constantin, Shampaz Racing, Willis Brothers & Darby Racing Our Joan of Arc
Filly by Cosmic Force facing the starter for the first time. Recent trial form has been pretty solid. Runner-up in a Warwick Farm trial over 740m on May 7. Ready for a strong performance.
13
ELLEN HENNESSY
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap, Logo
13 076x8 SWIFT SHOT
JOE CLEARY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs S M Cleary, G R Bond, M Hamood, M J Griffin, J A Ryan, G F Collins, B W Whymark, B J Collins, J Stewart, L G Potter, J Vetsavong & J Vetsavong
Resumes. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Cowra Ctry Mdn March 4 over 1375m, 9 len behind Sensei Jackie with 55.5kg at $26. First up last campaign fourth of 9 at this track Mdn January 23 over 900m, soft track; 1.75 len behind You Wish with 58kg at $26. Risking.
9
MS JESS TAYLOR
Lime Green, Purple Sash, White Sleeves, Purple And White Quartered Cap
14 0x90x AWESOME ICON
TARA & PHILIPPE VIGOUROUX
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
P R Marscham, Mrs J K Marscham, J C Mckelvey, E Gielarowski, P M Vigouroux, M S Timbs, Mrs K L Timbs, G E Hilly, Mrs S J Hilly, M J Roberts, Mrs K Davoren, Ms A Cummins, Mrs J Crockart, I D Faulkner, M I Faulkner & S M Faulkner
Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Muswellbrook Mdn January 15 over 1280m, soft track; 7 len behind Blue As carrying 55kg at $81. First up last campaign ninth of 14 at Muswellbrook Mdn January 4 over 900m, soft track; 8 len behind Magnucat carrying 55kg at $26. May need the hitout.
10
JAMES INNES JNR
WHITE, DARK BLUE DIAGONAL STRIPES, QUARTERED CAP
15 0x GERACE
BENJAMIN SMITH
2YO  B/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
A Bertuccio & J White
Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last of 11 at Goulburn Mdn on February 15 over 1000m, on a slow track; 19 len behind Anini carrying 55kg at $41. Cannot enthuse.
9
ELLEN HENNESSY
Yellow, Royal Blue Conjoined ML, Red Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap