Port Augusta   23 Jun 2024
 
GOING: G

Morris Pastoral Maiden Plate 1200m

Track: GOOD   Clouds (Max: 14)   Rail: True.  

Tough Critic and Crackling Royale to apply plenty of early pressure over the sprint journey. TENTERK (1) has just missed in both runs back. Strips fitter third-up as he steps out in trip. Drawn to advantage and is sure to take plenty of stopping. Ready to get off the mark. TOUGH CRITIC (2) is knocking on the door. Did a good job to run into the frame here last start. Cherry-ripe now and is among the key chances. ME NAME'S HARRY (3) gave backers a bold sight here last start and kept battling in the lane to hold down a minor placing. Drawn to advantage from the inside pillar and could prove tough to reel in with similar tactics applied. OK GERRY (11) was well below her best here last start but had been racing much better prior. Tricky gate to overcome but warrants safekeeping. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Tenterk to win.
1 x3x22 TENTERK
S G PADMAN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs A A Padman, W J Padman & N A Padman
Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 7 at Balaklava 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 1050m, nose behind Revolution Belle with 55kg at $3.50. Second run from a spell made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Balaklava 2yo+ Cge Mdn-Sw on June 5 over 1050m, slow going 0.8 len behind Bay Of Portland carrying 55kg at $3.50. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
2
TALA HUTCHINSON
RED, GOLD FIVE STARS AND CAP
2 x5443 TOUGH CRITIC
DARRYL OXLADE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss C A Oxlade
Racing well. Last start 3rd of 11 at this track 2yo+ Mdn Hcp on June 9 over 1100m, 4 len behind Star Decorum carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. The start before that 4th of 8 at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ambello carrying 56kg at $5.50. Among the better chances.
6
NICOLA YUEN
PINK, WHITE STRIPES, PINK SLEEVES WITH WHITE SEAMS, PINK AND WHITE STRIPED CAP, PINK POM POM
3 44552 ME NAME'S HARRY
BRYAN HOLTHAM
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
P J & J Hill Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd
Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track 2yo+ Mdn Hcp on June 9 over 1100m, 3 len behind Star Decorum carrying 58kg at $21. Before that second last in a small field at Hawker 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 25 over 1100m, 10 len behind Mikki Bean carrying 56.5kg at $4. The inside gate brings him right into contention.
1
ANNA JORDSJO
Royal Blue, Gold FIVE Stars, Hooped Sleeves
4 95 NEON'S LAST
BRETT CAMPBELL
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs M T Knight & J W Knight
Raced twice to date. At debut, second last of 10 at Donald 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Lotus Tower carrying 58kg at $21. Second-up 5th of 8 at Mildura Mdn-Sw on May 26 over 1112m, 5 len behind Lonely One carrying 57.5kg at $51. Not this time.
3
ZOE LLOYD
NAVY BLUE, WHITE STAR, SKY BLUE AND WHITE HOOPED SLEEVES, NAVY CAP,WHITE STARS
5 3498 TRELAZE
K MCKERLIE & W HORNHARDT
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs A A Padman, J N Chapple, G J Blight, M C Wright & N C Phillips
Comes off a 53 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 9 at Murray Bridge 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 1 over 900m, 6 len behind Reine Of Nine carrying 54.5kg at $14. The run before that 9th of 11 at Balaklava 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 1050m, 11 len behind Sioux Warrior carrying 55.5kg at $11. Prepared to overlook.
8
POLLY BREWSTER
BLACK, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE AND PINK STRIPED SLEEVES, PINK CAP
6 735x0 WILD INFERENCE
MICHAEL MCCLEAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
DR Trethewey, R E Trethewey & C E Hopkins
Second-up. First-up after four months 10th of 12 at Balaklava 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 5 over 1400m, slow going 16 len behind Lifestyles carrying 57.5kg at $21. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 18 over 1400m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Shiny New Deel carrying 55kg at $61. Unlikely to threaten.
4
SAIRYN FAWKE
Red ,Blue Halves, White FIVE Spots, Black Sleeves, Red Cap
7 0x0x6 EMME'S SECRET
K MCKERLIE & W HORNHARDT
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
W Hornhardt
Having second run back today. Last run second last of 7 at Balaklava 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 1050m, 11 len behind Revolution Belle with 56kg at $13. At only start last preparation struggled in the run home; 10th of 12 at Murray Bridge 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 900m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Who's Afraid with 53kg at $21. Must improve significantly.
11
ALAN LAI
BLACK, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE AND PINK STRIPED SLEEVES, PINK CAP
8 0x449 GOLDE 'N' FIRE
MATTHEW SEYERS
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
J S Thomas & Ms A E Thomas
Most recently got back early 9th of 12 at Balaklava 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Lifestyles carrying 56kg at $10. Before that 4th of 13 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw on May 29 over 1350m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Ponty Well with 57.5kg at $7.50. Worth another chance.
9
DYLAN CABOCHE
GOLD, PURPLE DOUBLE VEE,SLEEVES,CAP,GOLD STAR
9 75484 SEMINARA
HEIDI SMITH
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
D J Barker & Ms H J Smith
Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at this track 2yo+ Mdn Hcp on June 9 over 1100m, 4 len behind Star Decorum carrying 51kg at $10. The start before that 8th of 10 at Mildura Mdn-Sw on May 26 over 1412m, 8 len behind Jackie Moon carrying 57.5kg at $61. Holds claims.
5
J POTTER
GREEN, GOLD FOUR LEAF CLOVER, DIAMOND CHECKS SLEEVES AND GOLD CAP
10 57 CRACKLING ROYALE
SHARYN RATSCH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
SK Ratsch,DW Ratsch, JJ Winson, Ms B Lenaine-Smith
Having third race start. At debut, 5th of 7 at Hawker 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 25 over 1400m, 7 len behind Lilla Bjelle with 56.5kg at $14. Second-up 7th of 11 at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 9 over 1396m, 5 len behind Oli Alpine with 55.5kg at $101. Doesn't look good enough to threaten.
12
WESLEY CAVE
Gold Lime Maltese Cross And Sleeves Gold Cap
11 42256 OK GERRY
J DUNN & K BISHOP
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Quest Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C E R O'Sullivan), D P Woodward & JD & KB Racing (Mgr: J Dunn)
Last start 6th of 11 at this track 2yo+ Mdn Hcp on June 9 over 1100m, 6 len behind Star Decorum with 56kg at $5.50. Before that 5th of 9 at Murray Bridge 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 1 over 900m, 4 len behind Reine Of Nine with 51.5kg at $5.50. Safely held last start but is capable of better.
10
ROCHELLE MILNES
LIME, PURPLE AND WHITE BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, WHITE AND PURPLE HOOPED CAP
12 35x29 SOCIAL DANCER
AARON BAIN & NED TAYLOR
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
A Bain, Cornerstone Stud Farm Pty Ltd (Mgr: S B Hayes), D P Kiryk, R T Curnow, Ponderosa (Mgr: R J Laird), Mrs S M Curnow, J L Curnow, G J Schultz, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, Mrs M L Collins, Mrs P Rayson, Mrs J Matthews, S Matthews & S M Norman
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 9 at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 17 over 1200m, nose behind Inner Sanctum carrying 53.5kg at $1.20. Second run from a spell 9th of 12 at Gawler 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 10 over 1100m, slow going 7 len behind Magic Field with 55.5kg at $9. Not without claims.
7
CAITLIN TOOTELL
RED, BLUE FIVE STARS, WHITE AND BLUE CHECKS SLEEVES, RED CUFFS CAP, BLUE STARS
13 677x7 SAM'S REWARD
KYM HEALY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
W Wenske
Second run back. First-up after four months 7th of 11 at this track 2yo+ Mdn Hcp on June 9 over 1100m, 7 len behind Star Decorum carrying 57kg at $41. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Cg&E Mdn-Sw on November 19 over 1350m, 4 len behind First Tosen with 56kg at $101. Fitter but must improve sharply.
11
BROOKE KING
LIGHT BLUE, RED STAR, WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE CAP, RED STAR
14 000x9 SUGAR WITH THAT
TREVOR SIMOUNDS
8YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
T B Simounds
Second-up. First-up after seven months 9th of 11 at this track 2yo+ Mdn Hcp on June 9 over 1100m, 7 len behind Star Decorum carrying 52kg at $101. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Gawler Mdn-Sw on July 19 over 1500m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Prophesier with 56kg at $151. Fitter but must improve sharply.
9
JADE DOYLE
Red ,Green Quarters, Royal Blue Sleeves And Cap
15 0796x MONTARI
RAHARNA MCDONALD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
G B Jones, Ms P J Chirnside & J Hale
Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Terang Mdn-Sw April 16 2023 over 1400m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Iffycould carrying 56.5kg at $41. First up last campaign fifth of 14 at Tamworth Mdn-Sw June 24 2022 over 1000m, 5 len behind Scarzel with 59kg at $2.10. May need the run.
3
BLUE, WHITE FIVE SPOTS, RED SLEEVES AND CAP