Hawkesbury   07 Nov 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

FOWLER CIVIL CONTRACTING CG&E MAIDEN PLATE 1400m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 39)   Rail: True. (Pent: 4.95)  

Gorbachev and Highland Eightgee have the pace to take up the running at a solid tempo. GORBACHEV (5) closed well to just miss over 1000m here on debut then used the inside draw to lead at Kembla last time where he was nailed on the line over 1200m. Promising gelding who should have no trouble with the longer trip and will be tough to catch. SUPERHERO (7) was hard to miss first-up over 1300m at Warwick Farm where he stormed home from near the tail to miss by the narrowest of margins. Useful colt who is perfectly placed to open his account. HIGHLAND EIGHTGEE (1) had every chance but didn't find the turn of foot required when unplaced here over 1300m last time out. Gets a cheap run from gate one and should have plenty to offer. BANXI (2) worked home fairly without threatening on debut recently over 1200m at Kembla. Can improve out to this trip. CALIFORNIA BLUES (3) has been safely held in two runs this prep but might need seven furlongs now. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Gorbachev.
1 56x25 HIGHLAND EIGHTGEE
MICK ATTARD
5YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms S L Attard, C J Attard, J A Danaher, S I Richardson, A Cullen, Mrs H Cullen, Elite Freight Solutions (Mgr: V Nogueira), M A Mcgrath, M A Waterson, D Waterson, M Ford, A Norton & E Van De Poll
Third-up today. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Kembla Grange Mid Mdn-Sw on October 12 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Motoscafo carrying 56kg at $26. Second-up 5th of 10 at this track 4yo+ Mdn on October 24 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Mahogany Girl with 52kg at $8.50. Should be more competitive this time.
1
WINONA COSTIN
GREEN, BLACK STRIPES AND CAP
2 6 BANXI
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
C J Waller, Grand Parkview Stud (Mgr: Ms L C Timms), R Smith, D J Dickson, I Bruce, M E Tully, T A Corkhill, Red Goes Faster (Mgr: L A Fitt), W F Taylor, B D Johnston & Get Many (Mgr: A J Belcastro)
At debut, eased back early on 6th of 10 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Mdn-Sw on October 26 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Shelstein carrying 56.5kg at $13. Has upside and can sneak into the finish.
2
TOMMY BERRY
Teal, Black Diamond, White And Black Checked Sleeves, Teal seams, BLACK CAP, WHITE QUARTERS, BLACK COLLAR
3 0x70 CALIFORNIA BLUES
PETER SNOWDEN
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
C J Y Liang
Third-up today. Resuming got back early 7th of 11 at this track Super Mdn on October 10 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Idolised carrying 57kg at $41. Second run from a spell ran last of 12 at Scone Super Mdn on October 25 over 1200m, 4 len behind Rennata with 55.5kg at $7.50. Might surprise a few.
3
R JONES
Yellow, Red Halves, Stars On Sleeves, Red Cap With Yellow Star
4 5x5 CALIFORNIA SECRET
PETER SNOWDEN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
C J Y Liang
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First start 5th of 9 at Wyong Mdn-Sw on June 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Titanium Miss with 56.5kg at $4. Returned from break 5th of 12 at Newcastle Cg&E Mdn on October 19 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Tuned carrying 56kg at $26. SCRATCHED.
4
ROBBIE DOWNEY
Yellow, Red Halves, Stars On Sleeves, Red Cap With Yellow Star
5 32 GORBACHEV
MICHAEL FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
M A Koundouris, Picko (Mgr: C C Pickford), Mrs B D Gallaher, S A McQueen, Mrs G Rinkin, J A Wilson, West Colyrana Tumbacoots (Mgr: M J Mallon) & M P Dascarolis
Raced twice to date. At debut, 3rd of 11 at this track Super Mdn on October 10 over 1000m, neck behind Idolised with 58.5kg at $14. Last start 2nd of 10 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Mdn-Sw on October 26 over 1200m, nose behind Shelstein with 56.5kg at $3.30. Progressing nicely and looks poised to break through.
6
RORY HUTCHINGS
Royal Blue, White Cross And Armbands
6 64x6 NEVIIM
KRISTEN BUCHANAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss K L Buchanan
Second run back. First-up after three months 6th of 12 at Scone Super Mdn on October 25 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Rennata with 54kg at $11. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Wyong 2yo Mdn on July 25 over 1300m, 5 len behind Automated with 57.5kg at $21. Worth keeping in mind.
4
LEE MAGORRIAN
Black And White Diamonds, Hot Pink Sleeves And Cap
7 369x2 SUPERHERO
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
YES Bloodstock (Mgr: B F Sokolski), A Kheir & Balmerino Racing Partnership (Mgr: J S Rosham)
Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 11 at Warwick Farm Super Mdn-Sw on October 23 over 1300m, nose behind Strong Trade with 56.5kg at $5. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Rosehill 2yo Hcp on June 1 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Emirate carrying 56.5kg at $21. Further improvement in store.
5
K MCEVOY
GREY, BLACK AND OLIVE TARTAN, SILVER BRACES, OLIVE SLEEVES, BLACK CAP, BLACK POM POM
8 VANOOSA
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
C Holt
Gelding by Ocean Park on debut. Finished fifth in a Randwick trial over 1045m on October 22. Looks like he needs a bit more time.
7
TYLER SCHILLER
Royal Blue, Red Vee