Murray Bridge   03 Aug 2024
 
GOING: S

Beyond Ink Handicap 1600m

Track: SOFT 5     Rail: Out 3m 1200m Chute. Out 2.5m Remainder. (Pent: 5.18).  

Genuine tempo from Cawdor leading Soaring Eagle. BONNIE GANGSTER (6) is yet to strike through this campaign but has turned in some solid efforts behind some in-form types. Hit the line nicely again here last start and will prove very hard to stop if can take slightly closer order from the low draw. SOARING EAGLE (2) dug deep to knock off Maracourt two back at HQ and now meets him 2kgs better at the weights with the 3kg claimer hopping on. Not as effective last start but willing to forgive. MARACOURT (4) has been ultra-consistent this prep but has forgotten how to land the winning blow. Gets in low at the weights and only has to hold his form to be very competitive again. This could finally be his day. CAWDOR (1) got things on track last start when leading pillar-to-post on the Parks surface. Carries more weight this time but is aided with the 2kg claimer engaged. Drawn to advantage and will give backers a great sight. I NEED A DRINK (3) drops back in trip four weeks between runs and posts good best figures. Keep safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Bonnie Gangster gets the nod. Saving on Soaring Eagle.
1 3x001 CAWDOR
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
First Light Racing Pty Ltd, J A K Racing, A P Grant, R Peel, W Benson, M Gleadow, J Merton, C Schembri, A Salter, Dr C Broxham, Mrs C O'dea, BASTM Racing, B Ford, A Branson, G McCourt, North Beach Old Boys, J Widdows, W Flowerday, T E A B Racing & F L R Cawdor
Group 3 placegetter. Dual acceptor. Useful gelding. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start won by 2 len at Morphettville Parks Bm82 June 29 over 1550m in heavy going defeating Worsfold with 56.5kg at $7.50. The run before that 11th of 13 at Flemington Bm84 on June 8 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Georgie Get Mad with 56kg at $19. Winning hope.
1
ROCHELLE MILNES
Navy Blue, White And gold Crescent, Gold Cap
2 4x916 SOARING EAGLE
DAVID BRIDEOAKE & MATT JENKINS
9YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
T Scales, Ms B Patterson, D Juratowitch, Mrs S Juratowitch, M Lewis, B Cox, S Major, S Lewin, Mrs N Lewin, A Charles, R Lee, M Tsang, J Robinson, S Street, C Mcmanamny & M Rollo
At the latest run 6th of 10 at this track Bm76 on July 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Favourite Child carrying 60kg at $13. Before that won by a nose at Morphettville 1Mw-Ly June 22 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Maracourt carrying 58kg at $12. Didn’t fire last start but is capable of better.
6
TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
PINK, BLACK MR ,SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, BLACK CAP, WHITE SEAMS
3 20863 I NEED A DRINK
J DUNN & K BISHOP
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
T Black, J Jessup, K Haines, J D & K B Racing
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Gawler Nmw on July 6 over 1700m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Leader's Pride with 59.5kg at $15. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at this track Bm76 on June 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Favourite Child with 59.5kg at $21. Likely to struggle.
4
KAYLA CROWTHER
GREY, RED BAND, SLEEVES AND CAP
4 62223 MARACOURT
MICHAEL HICKMOTT
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs D A Bott, R I Bott, B S Inglis, C J Dicker, Mrs J E Miller, Mrs B Neal & M A O'Leary
Useful type. Most recently 3rd of 13 at this track Bm68 on July 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Dunalley with 58.5kg at $3.30. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Morphettville 1Mw-Ly on June 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; nose behind Soaring Eagle with 54kg at $1.60. Possesses a big finish.
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M NUNES
Red, White Sash
5 19x09 SILENT DON
W CLARKEN & N O'SHEA
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs E A Creek, A J Moyle, M W Scroop & Mrs S Scroop
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 10 at Gawler Bm78 on July 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Klabel carrying 55kg at $81. Second run from a spell ran last of 9 at Morphettville Parks Bm68 on July 20 over 1550m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Willybeafactor carrying 59.5kg at $17. Strong winning hope.
5
BEN PRICE
ROYAL BLUE, GOLD CIRCLE, GOLD M,SLEEVES,CAP
6 55322 BONNIE GANGSTER
GRANT KLUSKE
5YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
W B Kluske, Mrs A D Kluske, B G Kluske, Mrs V H Maddern, K Richardson, Mrs S R Richardson, Ms V F M Fuchs, S Cross, D J Bentley, Miss J A Barnes, Ms S T Broad, H J Collins, Mrs J Morgan, Mrs S Phelan & B Phelan
Racing well. Most recently 2nd of 10 at this track Bm76 on July 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Favourite Child carrying 54kg at $5.50. The start before that 2nd of 7 at Gawler Bm78 on July 6 over 1700m, on a slow track; nose behind Shakespeare carrying 54kg at $15. Could sneak into the finish.
2
MS S METCALFE
Lilac, Red Sleeves And Cap
7 3221x EXOPIPI
JAKE STEPHENS
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
J A Stephens, T Hughes, G Cole, S G Willoughby, A O Northridge, J W Parham, J Edgar, D W Court, Ms E Middleton, B Middleton & Ms H I Leahy
Resuming after a break of eight months. Finished off last preparation won by head Gawler Bm60 November 29 over 2121m slow track defeating Call Me Vexatious with 59kg at $3.30. When resuming last campaign second last of 11 at Morphettville Bm64 May 6 2023 over 1050m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Celsius Star carrying 57kg at $26. Faces a tough essay.
7
ANNA JORDSJO
Green ,Black Stripes,GREEN SLEEVES,BLACK STRIPES, Black Cap
8 86112 TIPSY VIXEN
R & C JOLLY
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
S Scaffidi-Muta, Mrs A Rossi, J Piteo, P Piteo, P A Hodby & Mrs M A Hodby
At the latest run 2nd of 13 at Morphettville 3yo Bm68 on July 27 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind A Samurai Mind carrying 56kg at $9. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Morphettville Parks 3yo Bm64 July 20 over 1550m in the wet defeating Burning Bright carrying 56kg at $8.50. Will not find this easy. Not keen.
2
MS ROSE HAMMOND
PALE GREEN,RED HALVED,WHITE BAND, RED SLEEVES, PALE GREEN HALVED, WHITE ARMBAND , RED CUFFS, RED CAP
9 53652 ALLUSION
CLAUDETTE ROSE
9YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms C M Rose, J Clark & G R Eades
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at this track Cg&E 0-56 on July 24 over 1400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Free Vino with 55.5kg at $12. The race before that 5th of 11 at Port Augusta 0-52 on July 21 over 1498m, 3.5 len behind Lady Tucan with 59kg at $8.50. Not far away last time but hard to have in this contest.
3
ALANA LIVESEY
BLACK, RED DIAMONDS, LIME GREEN SLEEVES AND CAP