Belmont 03 Aug 2024
GOING: S(7)
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MORLEY GROWERS MARKET HANDICAP 1000m Track: SOFT 7 Clouds (Max: 12) Rail: Out 6m Entire. (Pent: 5.8). |
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In the small field Bayezid or Golden Fighter should find the front. BAYEZID (1) was no match in the Beaufine two back before a better effort in tougher company a fortnight ago. He's drawn much better this time in an easier event and Derrick's claim comes in handy. Can be prominent in the run and take plenty of running down from the front. UNDER INFLUENCE (5) rattled home last start to miss out by 2.5L over this track and trip. Chris Parnham has been successful when riding previously and hops back in the saddle. Better than he showed last time out and a return to his best would see him go close to winning. THINK OF GOD (6) disappointed over 1200m at Ascot to end last campaign and was put away following that effort. No trial coming in, but the booking of Pike suggests she's travelling well. Blinkers go on first-up and a bold effort is anticipated. BONNIE LAD (2) got the job done in easier company last start but was in the market in a similar event two back. Can put his best foot forward. SUGGESTED PLAY: Bayezid can get back to winning ways.
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| 1 | x1485 |
BAYEZID
TIARNNA NOSKE 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG J A McBain, S C Sauzier, T Sullivan, S Staines, G Harding, T Ayres, J Jaworski, M A Stone, P G Otway, T Shuttleworth, R P Otway, B J Otway & M G Terrance Useful gelding. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 14 at this track Rtg 66+ on July 20 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind Songaa carrying 57.5kg at $16. The start before that 8th of 11 at this track in the LR Beaufine on July 13 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Puli with 54kg at $9.50. Making headway. Likely to measure up again. |
3 MADI DERRICK |
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| 2 | 0x101 |
BONNIE LAD
ADAM DURRANT 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG A G Durrant & G F Durrant Most recently favourite; won by a neck at Bunbury Cl5 July 25 over 1003m on a rain affected track defeating Sky Duke carrying 58.5kg at $2.90. Before that eased back early on 10th of 14 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on July 13 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Supportive with 57.5kg at $4.50. Big chance again. |
1 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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| 3 | 352x0 |
GOLDEN FIGHTER
SEAN RAINS 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Mrs S S Threadwell, S L J Rains, P Mullooly, B Ehler, D Manlon, C Hutchison, T J Forbes, Mrs L P Allen, T G Allen, P Williams, T Lovell, Mrs R D Taylor, Mrs C M Castle & S Divitini Second-up. First-up after three months 12th of 14 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on July 13 over 1000m, slow going 8 len behind Supportive with 57.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Geraldton Cl2 on January 13 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Well Played with 61kg at $9.50. Unlikely to threaten. |
2 J MORRIS |
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| 4 | 46x82 |
LONSDALEITE
MITCHELL PATEMAN 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG J Grosse, A Embley, Select Thoroughbreds (Mgr: U Fanizza), A Grosse, M Mutatinovich, D J McQuillan, A R Catalano, V Napoli, N Catalano, K Clarkson, E Catalano, M Embley, M Embley & J Embley Second-up. First-up after six months 8th of 14 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on July 13 over 1000m, slow going 2.5 len behind Supportive carrying 57kg at $81. Previously second-up got back early 6th of 11 at this track Cl3 on September 20 over 1200m, 3 len behind Eevalina carrying 57.5kg at $10. Solid top-three hope. |
4 LUCY FIORE |
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| 5 | x4123 |
UNDER INFLUENCE
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE 5YO GR/BR GELDING 57.0KG Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), B A Turner, G L Montague, Mrs L J Montague, D S S Syndicate (Mgr: JK Jury), K R Barnett, L H James, Ms L M E Coogan, Ms S Francis, C D Salt, B S Wilson, R P Wilson, J P Tedesco, Ms R Jenkins, G S Manuel & The Punt Republic (Mgr: MJ Butler) Racing well. Most recently 3rd of 14 at this track Rtg 66+ on July 20 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Songaa carrying 54kg at $5.50. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 12 at this track 0Mwly on July 10 over 1000m, in the wet; nose behind Keep Attacking with 57.5kg at $13. Will be winding up strongly. |
4 CHRIS PARNHAM |
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| 6 | x118x |
THINK OF GOD
MITCHELL PATEMAN 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG R J Logie, C N Cowcher, M D Wake, D B Wake, J D Loveridge, J A Wilkie, R Van Damme, M W Rowe, M P Gillam, K B Gillam, Manhattan Knights Racing (Mgr: S Devaney), R P O'Dea, A J Olding, T J O'dea & A Walker Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 13 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ April 13 over 1200m, 2 len behind Sonoftheboss carrying 56kg at $4. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by head Bunbury Mdn February 28 over 1216m defeating Spectacular Park with 56kg at $3.30. Top hope if back in good order. |
5 WILLIAM PIKE |
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| 7 | 4334x |
PRINCE AMONGST MEN
PHILLIP NAYLOR 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG P J Naylor, T G Mclean, J K Morton, Miss S Naylor & J Vague Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Ascot Cl5 January 31 over 1000m, 3 len behind Bayezid with 55kg at $21. When resuming last campaign sixth of 8 at Pinjarra Cl5 August 3 over 1000m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Squillionare carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. This looks a stern test. |
6 JADE MC NAUGHT |
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