Casterton   30 Jun 2024
 
GOING: S

Adam Lindsay Gordon Series Heat 2 BM120 Hurdle 3500m

Track: SOFT 6   Rain (Max: 10)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.53).  

MAATSUYKER (5) raced forward and won his Maiden hurdle as expected. Keeps improving and can go back-to-back. FREDDY THE EAGLE (4) has jumped well this preparation and was good back to the flat last time. A winning chance. KILLOURNEY (1) has warmed up on the flat and presents off an impressive jumps trial. He's a capable hurdler and also has claims. RISING RENOWN (2) is fit and will race forward from the inside gate. Has a handy 3kg claim and will give a sight on a 7-day return. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sticking with Maatsuyker.
1 5x005 KILLOURNEY
PAUL PREUSKER
8YO  BAY  GELDING 71.0KG
P A Preusker, R W McIntosh, Mrs S K Brockenbrow, A Kheir, M J Symons & A Cosmano
Last run eased back early on finished fifth of 9 runners at Swan Hill 3yo+ BM78 on June 9 over 2400m, 7 len behind Dashing Duchess with 54.5kg at $67. The start before that; ran last at Caulfield 3yo+ BM84 on May 11 over 2400m, slow track; 66 len behind Let'sbefrankbaby carrying 54.5kg at $201. Well suited here, should prove hard to beat.
2
WILLIAM MC CARTHY
EMERALD GREEN, GOLD V, RED SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
2 15276 RISING RENOWN
AARON PURCELL
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 71.0KG
T J Doudle, N J Carter, N P Bishara, B Nicholson, S Howarth, D D Gum, Ms M N Luijckx, P G Rawson, P R Buss, Park Royale Racing (Mgr: R Buss), S J Theodore, K J James, J Hurrell, Dr D Bungey, T D Lloyd & L R Mackenzie
Last run made some head-way from midfield; finished sixth of 7 starters at Warrnambool 3yo+ HDLE on June 23 over 3200m, on slow going 12 len behind Fabalot carrying 68kg at $26. The start before that; raced on the speed throughout before fading finished seventh of 9 starters at Sandown-Lakeside HDLE on June 2 over 3900m, 16 len behind Port Guillaume carrying 65kg at $41. In the mix.
1
CHRIS MC CARTHY
PURPLE, GOLD YOKE, ARMBANDS AND QUARTERED CAP, GOLD COLLAR
3 92378 NOT USUAL DREAM
RACHAEL CUNNINGHAM
8YO  BAY  GELDING 70.0KG
P Cunningham, R Eynon, A Cooke, J D Bruce, M A Bunce, G Triffett
Last start eased back early on finished eighth of 12 runners at Moe 3yo+ BM0-58 on June 16 over 2082m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Circling with 56.5kg at $26. The run before finished seventh of 8 starters at Warrnambool 3yo+ BM120 STPL on May 1 over 3450m, on slow going 27 len behind Tom Foolery with 69.5kg at $14. Others look better chances.
5
RICHARD O'DONOGHUE
WHITE, MIDNIGHT BLUE FIVE STARS
4 14153 FREDDY THE EAGLE
SYMON WILDE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde), Mrs M R Smith, R G Smith, C Howlett, H J Howlett, B A Miller, P J Sypott, S T Neylon, M Davis, Mrs J Davis, J R Donnelly & J C P Emerson
Last run held ground to the line finished third of 12 runners at Bendigo 3yo+ BM64 on June 15 over 3600m, on slow going 3.5 len behind Joffrey carrying 57kg at $3.80. Start before ran on from midfield; finished fifth in a small field at Sandown-Lakeside BM120 HDLE on June 2 over 3400m, 9 len behind Affluential carrying 68.5kg at $6.50. Found best form now. Take beating.
6
WILL GORDON
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap
5 87321 MAATSUYKER
TOM DABERNIG
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 69.0KG
Dr R L White & M J Twelftree
Impressive in recent runs. Freshened for 31 days. Last start favourite; won by 1.75 len Hamilton 3yo+ MDN HDLE on May 30 over 3200m on rain affected going defeating Delightful Scoop carrying 69.5kg at $1.70 in a hurdle. The run before finished second of 8 runners at this track MDN HDLE on May 19 over 3500m, slow track; 3.5 len behind Dubai Moon carrying 69.5kg at $3.50. Looks a strong winning hope.
3
AARON KURU
NAVY, SLEEVES RED CHEVRONS, RED STRIPED CAP, RED POM POM
6 94894 COTTON EYE JOE
RACHAEL CUNNINGHAM
7YO  BR/BL  GELDING 68.0KG
P Cunningham, L Adamson, A Cooke, R Buzza, H Waterfall, T Waterfall , j Bruce , D Bruce, G Triffett, R Cunningham.
Last run finished fourth in a small field at Sale 3yo+ HDLE on June 11 over 3296m, slow track; 6 len behind Sky Hero carrying 65kg at $11. Race before ran last at Cranbourne 3yo+ BM64 on May 31 over 2025m, slow track; 10 len behind Alchian with 55.5kg at $61. Minor claims. Rough place hope.
3
D HORNER JNR
White, Midnight Blue five Stars
7 97665 DR DEPENDABLE
ERIC MUSGROVE
9YO  BAY  GELDING 66.0KG
Mrs I Musgrove, R Geilman, J Turner, D Lamont & Mrs N Lamont
Last start ran on from midfield; finished fifth of 10 starters at Warrnambool 3yo+ BM120 STPL on June 23 over 3450m, slow track; 6 len behind Leaderboard with 65.5kg at $41. The run before finished sixth of 9 starters at Sale 3yo+ STPL on June 11 over 3296m, on slow going 15 len behind The Mighty Spar with 65kg at $41. Consider.
4
CILLIN LEONARD
PINK, GREY DIAMONDS, ROYAL BLUE, PINK HOOPED SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE CAP
8 6828l TEXAS HOLD'EM
RACHAEL CUNNINGHAM
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 65.0KG
Mrs L A Morton, G B Morton, P Cunningham, G Triffett & R Cunningham
Last outing lost his rider at Warrnambool 3yo+ MDN HDLE on June 23 over 3200m. The start before that; finished eighth of 9 starters at Sale 3yo+ MDN HDLE on June 11 over 3296m, slow track; 20 len behind Treasured Crown carrying 69.5kg at $26. Prepared to risk here on current form.
7
ROSS O'SULLIVAN
WHITE, MIDNIGHT BLUE FIVE STARS, WHITE CAP
9 8l869 RESOLUTIONS
ERIC MUSGROVE
7YO  B/BR  MARE 65.0KG
Mrs I Musgrove
Last outing ran on from midfield; ran last at Sale 3yo+ STPL on June 11 over 3296m, slow track; 17 len behind The Mighty Spar carrying 65.5kg at $151. Before that settled back and ran on when finished sixth of 9 starters at Hamilton MDN STPL on May 30 over 3400m, on slow going 23 len behind Wil John with 67.5kg at $67. Doesn't rate well enough to figure.
5
LUKE P DEMPSEY
PINK, GREY DIAMONDS, ROYAL BLUE AND PINK HOOPED SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE CAP