Gawler   27 Nov 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

Gateway to Christmas Sat Dec 14 Colts, Geldings & Entires Maiden Plate 1100m

Track: SOFT 5   Rain (Max: 23)   Rail: +6m 800m-400m, +5m Remainder.  

Anticipating a stack of early pressure over the sprint course with many of these lining up for the first time. HOT STATEMENT (8) is a Written By gelding stepping out on debut for the smart juvenile stable of Richard & Chantelle Jolly. Showed positive signs in his jump-out and is drawn favourably for gun hoop Jake Toeroek. Bright start anticipated. SACRED CHORD (3) has been solid without threatening in his two runs back. Strips fitter third-up and is drawn to get all the favours with Holder taking over the steering. Can give this a shake. RADIANT KNIGHT (2) finds the maiden win elusive but has shown some positive signs. Strips rock-hard fit and deserves some thought. I RUN ON AIR (1) is a Turffontein gelding on debut for Roslyn Day. Fitter for a recent trial placing and looks among the hopes. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with Hot Statement on debut.
1 I RUN ON AIR
ROSLYN DAY
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms R G Day
First starter by Turffontein out of Aerate's Joy. Finished second in a trial at Balaklava October 31. Watch market closely.
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TODD PANNELL
Red, Black Club, White Sleeves, Red And White Quartered Cap
2 x2665 RADIANT KNIGHT
MATTHEW BARKLA
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M R Barkla
Most recently 5th of 11 at this track 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 7 over 1100m, 4 len behind Opportune Chance with 58kg at $10. The start before that 6th of 11 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on October 7 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Articulating with 58kg at $19. Working up to a win. Should be at his top now and is ready for a bold showing.
9
BEN PRICE
 ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW HORSESHOE AND HORSEHEAD, HOOPED SLEEVES, CHECKED CAP
3 06x43 SACRED CHORD
G & N SEARLE & B CALLANAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
B H Leverink, M J Leverink, C C Schicker, P J Dobbin, R Pratt, H P Brooker, G Searle, J H A Leverink, P J Dobbin, A J Zappia, C L Dobbin, H Leverink, Mrs B V Callanan & Mrs N A Searle
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 11 at Port Lincoln 3yo+ Mdn Hcp on October 13 over 1210m, 2.5 len behind Ambitious Creek carrying 57kg at $3. Second-up 3rd of 12 at Port Lincoln 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on October 27 over 1210m, 1.5 len behind Andamooka carrying 58kg at $4.50. Peaking now and is a winning chance.
1
J HOLDER
ORANGE, WHITE SLEEVES, RED STRIPE, BLUE SEAMS
4 x900x TESTA DURA
JUDY STREETS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
L M Macdonald, R B Satchell, Mrs L F Satchell, T E Satchell, C R Cowan, A J Flanegan, B Caruso, S J Chambers, J Panagiotou, M F James, R J Fiebig, D E Fiebig, B S Evans, L C Delaine & B W Jones
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Halidon 3yo+ Mdn-Sw September 15 over 1380m, 18 len behind Mr Jones carrying 58kg at $26. First up last campaign ninth of 14 at Balaklava 4yo+ Mdn-Sw August 21 over 1050m, soft track; 13 len behind Mine All Mine carrying 56kg at $41. Hard to have.
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SAMUEL PAYNE
Black, White Star, White Band
5 TOP OF THE RIDGE
S & J JAENSCH
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
BR Jaensch, Ms S Jaensch, Mrs G P Cromwell , B J Perry, Mrs K McAlister, Mrs W N Nicholas, Mrs K P Halbert, K G Halbert & T W Fisher
Four-year-old gelding (Rich Enuff - Abazan) at the races for the first time. Has had no recent barrier trials. Prefer others.
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LACHLAN NEINDORF
Light Blue , Red Quarters, Gold Sleeves , Cap
6 0 ARLO'S DREAM
JON O'CONNOR
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Cornerstone Stud Farm Pty Ltd (Mgr: S B Hayes)
Was as a despised roughie at debut, ran last of 12 at Balaklava 3yo+ Cg&E Mdn-Sw on November 20 over 1200m, 27 len behind Taking Omaha carrying 53.5kg at $51. Backs up quickly but cannot be recommended.
8
JACOB OPPERMAN
Navy Blue, White Seams, seams sleeves, White Cap ,Navy Blue Seams
7 GARCON RENARD
P & B BLANCH
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Dr RL White, Ms B Blanch, J Tansell, B Hogan, R Chandler, Ms D Morfidis, P Morfidis, Ms B Klassman, I Serpo, B Nash, A Biasci, J Savva & Ms J Nicolo
Three-year-old gelding (Foxwedge - Naughty Moments). He has two recent trials prior to his debut today. Ran 3rd in a trial at Balaklava over 1050m on October 31. Watch for any market confidence.
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D TOURNEUR
White, Royal Blue Spot, Royal Blue and Orange Striped Sleeves
8 HOT STATEMENT
R & C JOLLY
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
R Jolly, Ms D Jolly, M Telford, N Pugliese, Mrs S Pugliese, P Ninnis, Mrs P Southern-Ninnis, Miss M Harvey, S Charlton, C Jenkin, S Colbert, A D Taylor, N I Dinning, L Gibbs, C Megaw, A Bell & T Griswood,M J K Racing (Mgr: Mrs M Shephard),Wick'd Racing (Mgr:Mrs A Hawkins)
First starter. Three-year-old gelding by Written By out of Hot Witness. At the most recent trial was out of the placings at Morphettville Parks over 1000m October 22. Expected to feature.
2
JAKE TOEROEK
Blue, Pink Fleur De Lys, Yellow Sleeves
9 7 LITTLE ROCKET
DARRYL HEWITT
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms J C Preston & D L Hewitt
Was at very long odds at debut, eased back early on 7th of 13 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 13 over 900m, 6 len behind Naralinga carrying 56.5kg at $67. Doubt he will trouble these.
5
MARGARET COLLETT
PINK, WHITE FIVE STARS, PINK CAP WITH WHITE STARS
10 PETROL HEAD
R & C JOLLY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Price Bloodstock Ltd ( Mgr J G Chapman)
Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old gelding by Divine Prophet out of Ninetyeight Octane AUD $ 18,000 (Inglis 2023 HTBA Yearling Sale) purchase. At the most recent trial finished sixth at Balaklava over 1050m. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing.
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M NUNES
 ROYAL BLUE, WHITE AND RED DOUBLE BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE & RED ARMBANDS, QUARTERED CAP
11 PRANCETHRULIFE
JON O'CONNOR
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Cornerstone Stud Farm Pty Ltd (Mgr: S B Hayes)
First starter. Three-year-old gelding by Sir Prancealot out of Life In A Day. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 1050m at Balaklava October 31. Tough assignment.
4
TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
Navy Blue, White Seams, Seams sleeves, White Cap, Navy Blue Seams
12 3200x LAKOTA BLAZE
J DUNN & K BISHOP
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
R Roylance, N C Roylance, C A Roylance & E S Carter
Resuming after a break of ten months. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Hanging Rock Mdn-Sw January 26 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind Cable Town carrying 59.5kg at $15. When resuming last campaign second last of 8 at Mortlake Mdn-Sw November 4 2023 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Albanian Wrestler carrying 59.5kg at $41. Will find this tougher than what he was up against prior to a spell and hard to see him improving enough to feature in this.
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Red, Yellow Maltese Cross, Yellow Sleeves, Royal Blue  HOOPS, RED ARMBAND, CUFFS , Royal Blue Cap