Kempsey   16 Jun 2024
 
GOING: H(8)

HLW PROJECTS 3YO MAIDEN HANDICAP 1250m

Track: HEAVY 10   Clear (Max: 16)   +5m 1200m - 300m. Cutaway applies, true remainder  

Not a lot of speed engaged here, Pocket Eights could roll forward with Hell Of A Love and Super Lee. POCKET EIGHTS (1) fought hard at Wellington two starts back then far from disgraced at Newcastle up in distance. Find this easier and is the one to beat. LOST ILLUSIONS (5) hasn't done a lot wrong in four starts and placed in two of them. Fitter for two trials and while this is short of her best she's a threat. MY LITTLE RED FOX (3) showed improvement into his second start when fourth at Coffs Harbour. Needs to improve further but open to it. SANTOS EL HALPER (6) and HOOD RIVER (9) are minor hopes. SUGGESTED PLAY: Pocket Eights to win. Save on Lost Illusions.
1 7424 POCKET EIGHTS
GREGORY MCFARLANE
3YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
M D Shaw
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 11 at Newcastle Super3y+ Mdn-Sw on May 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Invincible Emma with 59kg at $6.50. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Wellington Super Mdn-Sw on May 7 over 1100m, slow going 0.5 len behind Motorboat carrying 57kg at $4.50. Find this much easier than last time and chance to break through.
4
AARON BULLOCK
BOTTLE GREEN, OLD GOLD TWO CHEVRONS, COLLAR AND CUFFS, STARS SLEEVES AND CAP
2 6 DON'T TELL JACK
SHAUN HARVEY
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
S Harvey
SCRATCHED.
8
White, Red Maltese Cross
3 04 MY LITTLE RED FOX
GRANT PROSSER
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs D Prosser
At very big odds at debut, second last of 12 at Gunnedah Ctry Mdn-Sw on May 6 over 1250m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Reacquaint with 59kg at $61. Last start 4th of 10 at Coffs Harbour Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 1205m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Tsunoda with 59kg at $61. Lightly raced and open to some improvement. Could be placed.
1
M BENNETT
Pink,Black Quarters, White Sleeves And Cap
4 67 SUPER LEE
REBECCA DUNN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
P R J Rogers & Mrs J A Rogers
At long odds at debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Taree Mdn-Sw on April 28 over 1262m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Chaserlette with 58.5kg at $41. Last start second last of 8 at Gosford Super Mdn on May 16 over 1100m, in the wet; 6 len behind Ready To Shine carrying 57.5kg at $81. Hasn't shown enough to be a winning chance.
7
D MCLELLAN
RED, BLACK KITE, WHITE DIAMOND FRAME, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK DIAMOND ARMBANDS, RED CAP, WHITE KITE CAP
5 3473x LOST ILLUSIONS
KRIS LEES
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Lees Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K A Lees), D G Fitzpatrick, R Tai, S P Seaborn, J J Mcdermott & D Gollan
Finished off last campaign third of 8 at Wyong Prov Mdn-Sw February 8 over 1600m, soft track; 2 len behind Noble Tess carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. On debut third of 8 at Newcastle Prov Mdn-Sw November 26 over 1300m, 6 len behind Magnatear carrying 55kg at $17. At best over a bit more ground but could be dangerous here fresh.
6
BENJAMIN OSMOND
ORANGE, BLACK MALTESE CROSS, ORANGE CAP WITH BLACK POM POM
6 059x2 SANTOS EL HALPER
I P COOK
3YO  BR/BL  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms F J Rodwell & I P Cook
First-up after five months 2nd of 10 at Moree Mdn on June 4 over 950m, on a slow track; nose behind Powerstone carrying 56.5kg at $26. Previously second-up with blinkers first time; 5th of 7 at Albury Mdn on December 16 over 1175m, 4 len behind Black Messiah carrying 58kg at $41. Best effort to date last time and has a place hope.
8
JENNY DUGGAN
Dark Blue, White Sash, Black Sleeves And Cap, White SPOTS
7 70895 HARD RATTLE
GREGORY MCFARLANE
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
G S McFarlane, P Criniti & G Winter
Last start second last in a small field at Kembla Grange 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 4 over 1000m, slow going 7 len behind Midnight Harry with 55kg at $101. The race before that ran last of 9 at Wellington Super Mdn-Sw on May 7 over 1100m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Motorboat with 57kg at $61. Had a few chances.
2
J GRISEDALE
WHITE,BLUE,RED,BLACK,YELLOW,GREEN HORIZONTAL RAYS,WHITE SLEEVES,RED AND LIME ARMBAND,WHITE CAP,RED STRIPES
8 66x7 HELL OF A LOVE
BRETT BELLAMY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Lyndhurst Stud (Mgr: J J Kruger)
First-up after two months got back early 7th of 11 at Grafton Mdn on June 8 over 1030m, slow going 4.5 len behind Wotsit carrying 53.5kg at $101. Previously second-up second last of 7 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on April 2 over 1240m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Royal Telephone carrying 57kg at $101. May be an improver.
3
BEN LOOKER
Green, Purple Quarters, White Sleeves And Cap
9 36527 HOOD RIVER
DALE WAGSTAFF
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
Flyby Racing (Mgr: Ms R L Bolton)
Most recently 7th of 13 at Scone Mdn on June 11 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Miss Cartel carrying 55kg at $26. The start before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Goulburn Mdn on June 3 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Tycoon Artie carrying 55kg at $26. Form is mixed but not out of it on effort two runs back.
9
MADELINE OWEN
PURPLE, GREY SOUTHERN CROSS, STRIPED SLEEVES AND CAP
10 63557 LIGHTSCAMERAACTION
GLEN HODGE
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs K Colgan & Ms T L Schmidt
SCRATCHED.
4
L P ROLLS
PINK
11 0x0 NICCI ROCKS
MICK ATTARD
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Ms S L Attard, P J Purnell, S F Purnell, R I Flaxman, Mrs L I Flaxman, A K White, R Petherick, C K Sinclair & Mrs S Sinclair
First start with blinkers first time; second last of 14 at Muswellbrook Mdn on January 4 over 900m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Magnucat carrying 55.5kg at $26. Went for a break before returning ran last of 10 at Gosford Prov 3yo Mdn on May 16 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Hydrometer with 53kg at $61. Hard to make a case.
5
STEPHEN CUMMINS
GREEN, BLACK STRIPES AND CAP