Mildura   07 Sep 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

Mildura Plumbing Plus Maiden Plate 1400m

Track: SOFT 5   Rain (Max: 13)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Without a great deal of early pace evident Western Conqueror may lead the way over Artistic Gal. WESTERN CONQUEROR (10) brings irresistible formlines to what is the easiest race he has contested in his career. Should get every chance to break through from the good gate with top rider above. WITHIN SIGHT (9) made an encouraging return and can trouble Western Conqueror with the right run. HIGHLAND MAGIC (6) is a first-starter who has jumped out well enough to be a place chance here. NORWEGIAN SPIRIT (1) has had a few chances but could sneak a place. CALL ME RHONDA (11) is another debutant who has shown encouraging signs at the jumpouts. SUGGESTED PLAY: Western Conqueror can strike today.
1 53675 NORWEGIAN SPIRIT
GRAHAM DONALDSON
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
G L Donaldson, Mrs E L Pontelandolfo, TN Donaldson, L T Donaldson & Mrs B J Stone
At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 10 over 1412m, 1.3 len behind Chuckamicky carrying 59.5kg at $11. The run before that 7th of 10 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on July 13 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Runway Ruler with 56.5kg at $6.50. Thereabouts last time out. Shouldn't be too far away again.
4
NEIL FARLEY
NAVY, WHITE EPAULETTES, TANGERINE SLEEVES, TANGERINE CAP, WITH HOOPS
2 0 PADDY SHOT AT
KEVIN ADCOCK
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A Natale, C Camera & A R Coffey
Jumped at very long odds at debut, second last of 14 at Bendigo 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 29 over 1100m, slow going 18 len behind Elena Montero carrying 59.5kg at $151. Tough test from a wide alley.
8
LOGAN MCNEIL
Red, White Grapes Logo And Seams, SEAMS SLEEVES, WHITE CAP, RED QUARTERS
3 6x46x TAVOLTA
STEPHEN LENEHAN
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
J Bull, Mrs S Bull & Mrs A R Sutherland
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 13 at Geelong Mdn-Sw June 4 2023 over 2424m, soft track; 4 len behind Thistler with 59.5kg at $41. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at Stawell Mdn-Sw May 16 2023 over 1850m, 2.75 len behind Living Free with 59.5kg at $67. Likely to show something deeper into the campaign.
10
EOIN WALSH
Purple, Silver Star ,silver Sleeves, Purple Seams, Silver Cap
4 80x TRUCK STOP
CHRIS CALTHORPE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A J Bott, Miss M M Moyle, W D Clydsdale & D A L Ham
Resumes from a spell. Not seen since he finished last of 12 at Horsham Mdn-Sw September 26 over 1400m, 15 len behind Teentee with 57kg at $201. On debut ran last of 8 at Wodonga 3yo Mdn-Sw September 11 over 1200m, soft track; 12 len behind Beyond Ready carrying 58kg at $101. Prefer to see how he has returned.
2
LIAM RIORDAN
Purple, White Maltese Cross And Armbands
5 345x0 ARTISTIC GAL
JAMES DODGSON
5YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
J M Dodgson & V Downing
Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 12 at Morphettville Parks 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 24 over 1250m, slow going 11 len behind The Golden Fist with 53kg at $61. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Crimson Vine carrying 54.5kg at $21. Well held first-up but had OK form last prep so give another chance.
7
JAKE DUFFY
SKY BLUE, RED STAR, ROYAL BLUE AND RED STARS SLEEVES AND CAP
6 HIGHLAND MAGIC
CHRIS CALTHORPE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
W B Brisbourne, A G Shannon, C N Windley, D Shannon, C C Davies, J R Chantrell, Mrs D G Parnell, W A Parnell, W A Bonnici, Trilogy (Mgr: Mrs M Stenning) & Affinity Thoroughbred Racing (Mgr: A M Twist)
Four-year-old mare by Highland Reel out of Miracle Magic on debut. Purchased for AUD $ 600 (Inglis 2024 MARCH (Early) Online Sale). Recent jumpout placings at Geelong and Mortlake look good enough efforts to be a top-three player at least.
6
CHRISTOPHER PANG
Purple, White Maltese Cross ,Armbands
7 7x NAUGHTY ONE
CHRIS CALTHORPE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
R J Slade, A Butta, A S Rawson, R D'Ademo, D A Lawson, M Dunford, S Shaw, Ms K J Galtieri, P Stockwell, Mrs K Stockwell, Woodbridge Thoroughbreds (Mgr: I J Riley), Tiger Town (Mgr: J P Dean) & Woodrich Racing (Mgr: D Delle-Vergini)
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when got back early 7th of 10 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1400m, 7 len behind Zaszou with 57kg at $61. This easier and any market leads would be a pointer.
1
R J HURDLE
White, Gold And Black Band, Black And Gold Stars Sleeves, Black Cap
8 50680 PAULSIN
JANE DUNCAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs J Duncan
Comes here off a 50-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 19 over 2000m, slow going 44 len behind Redevance carrying 57.5kg at $101. The race before that got back early 8th of 10 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on July 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Runway Ruler with 55.5kg at $26. Hard to see her poor record changing today so preferring others.
11
MS C PULS
LIGHT PINK, WHITE HOOPS, BLACK CAP
9 529x3 WITHIN SIGHT
PAUL PREUSKER
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
M J Fiteni & Ms K M Stewart
Second run back. First-up after five months came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on August 26 over 1200m, on heavy track; 1.2 len behind First Return carrying 56kg at $6. Previously second-up came from midfield; 4th of 14 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 14 over 1200m, 9 len behind Hey Fat Cat with 56kg at $11. Good first up when hard in the market and looks the main danger to the favourite.
9
LACHLAN KING
SILVER, BLACK CHECKED SASH, CERISE SLEEVES, SILVER CAP, BLACK STAR CAP
10 6x523 WESTERN CONQUEROR
LLOYD KENNEWELL & LUCY YEOMANS
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Horse Ventures (Mgr: M B Sandblom)
Racing well. Most recently set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on August 12 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Rishiri carrying 57kg at $3.80. The race before that 2nd of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on July 29 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Spoken Heiress with 57kg at $1.70. Hasn't been beaten far in much harder races than this at recent starts and clearly the one to beat.
3
LINDA MEECH
Pale Green, Purple Quarters, Hooped Sleeves, Checked Cap
11 CALL ME RHONDA
JARROD ROBINSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Ms S A Davis, D Super, A Catoggio, Miss K Hughes, T Guarnaccia, T Mitas, Ms M Pezzimenti, D J Veal, Miss R J Veal & C M Adamson
Three-year-old filly (Dandino - Moussaieff) making her debut. Has had five jumpouts in preparation for this, winning one over 700m at Bendigo and placed in three others. Respect any market leads.
5
ALANA KELLY
White, Emerald Green five Stars, Seams Sleeves, Star Cap