Wagga   13 Mar 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

WAGGA GOLD CUP CARNIVAL MAY 1 & 2 MTC CUP BENCHMARK 74 HANDICAP - HEAT OF THE WAGGA STAYERS SERIES 2000m

Track: SOFT 5   Clear (Max: 33)   Rail: +8m 1400m-W/Post, True Remainder.  

It could be a trot and canter given the lack of pace engaged. HELLUVA SOIREE (5) didn't have much luck in the Canberra Cup preview last start when chopped out at a crucial stage but showed great ticker to pick back up and finish fourth. Has come along nicely this campaign under her new trainer Luke Pepper who is in red-hot form. Gets in low at the weights with the 2kg claimer reuniting and is a mare in form that will prove tough to stop. ASSOCIATE (1) is forever running on and while he hasn't won for a long time, he is a capable type on his day. Didn't run the trip last time when seeing it for the first time but willing to forgive. NOTES (6) comes into consideration after some key scratchings. Yet to make an impact over this trip but is worth keeping safe. IT IS TO BE (7) next. SUGGESTED PLAY: Helluva Soiree to win.
1 28626 ASSOCIATE
DANIELLE SEIB
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
Ms D L Seib, A J Day, R Edwards, S P Munroe & JJJ Racing Star Witness (Mgr: J J Fish)
Useful gelding. Last start second last of 7 at Wangaratta Hcp on March 1 over 2000m, 5 len behind Harmonious Senora with 55kg at $9. Before that 2nd of 13 at Randwick Highway-C3 on February 15 over 1800m, slow going nose behind Tapa Kick carrying 59.5kg at $17. Capable of sharp improvement.
5
NICK HEYWOOD
Navy Blue, JJJ Racing Logo, White Sleeves, Light Blue Armbands, Light Blue Cap, Navy Blue Star
2 9x198 LOOSE LOVE
TODD SMART
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
B J McAlister, Shedlife (Mgr: M G Gafa), A J McAlister, Redbacks Racing Group (Mgr: D M Taylor), T A Hartley, B Collins, M A Bartley, Addie Jack (Mgr: T J Clarke), D Painter, J C Lee, W J Poll, R E Smart, R E Smart, Charlos Racing (Mgr: C L Rose), L N French & T R Smart
Useful gelding. At the latest run second last of 9 at this track Tompattoncup on March 1 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Field Legend carrying 59.5kg at $11. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at Sapphire Coast Merimbula Bm82 on February 13 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Master Riley carrying 58kg at $9.50. Rates highly and can bounce back.
4
BRODIE LOY
Black And Gold Stripes, Black Cap, Gold Spots, Gold Pom Pom
3 48404 CHATEAUX PARK
JASON COYLE
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss A M Double, DISCUSSION POINT RACING (Mgr: J Capararo), DA Lawson, Redemption Racing (Mgr: A J Smith), Luhela (Mgr: D C Atkins), Miss R A Walker, Mrs N A Atkins & Spratt Racing (Mgr: Miss E M Spratt)
At the latest run 4th of 12 at Sunshine Coast Bm62 on February 28 over 2200m, 2.75 len behind Likeabeel with 58kg at $14. Before that 10th of 12 at Eagle Farm Bm80 on February 15 over 2200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Age Of Sail carrying 54kg at $101. Must improve off a last-start fourth over 2200m at Sunshine Coast to feature in the finish.
1
Navy Blue, silver Maltese Cross, Black Sleeves, White Cap
4 12392 ASHAU VALLEY
CRAIG WEEDING
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
F S Watkins
Useful gelding. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Wangaratta Bm64 on March 1 over 2000m, long-neck behind Samurai Star carrying 60kg at $13. The start before that ran last of 9 at Bendigo Marong Cup on February 15 over 2200m, 6 len behind Bogues with 54kg at $18. Should go well again.
2
Royal Blue, Yellow Trident And Cap
5 77114 HELLUVA SOIREE
LUKE PEPPER
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Vardy Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S J Vardy), Mrs G C King, J Levi, A W Mcgovern, Miss B M Thomson, Soaked (Mgr: S J Perry), Ms A J Appleton, Mrs L McFarlane, P D McDougall, I Caldwell, M Szeitz, B A Rickard, Mrs P J Gray, B E Gray & C McFarlane
Useful type. Most recently 4th of 10 at Canberra Canb Cup Prev88 on February 21 over 2000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Scarli Japali with 55kg at $31. Before that came from midfield and won by a neck at Sapphire Coast Cup Bm66 February 2 over 2200m defeating Burgundy Girl carrying 55kg at $18. Great chance to atone.
3
CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM
White, Lime Green And Aqua Vardy Thoroughbreds Logo, Striped Sleeves, Lime Green Cap
6 63126 NOTES
SCOTT SPACKMAN
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs D J Spackman & O M Spackman
At the latest run got back early 6th of 9 at this track Tompattoncup on March 1 over 1800m, 5 len behind Field Legend with 55kg at $4.40. Before that 2nd of 11 at this track Bm58 on February 17 over 1600m, 2 len behind Magicholler with 61kg at $8. Can make amends.
1
CARLY FRATER
Black And Cerise Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves, Cerise Cap
7 51467 IT IS TO BE
PAT MURPHY
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
G M Harris, G B Ford & B G French
Last start second last of 8 at Goulburn Cl1-Sw on February 28 over 2145m, 10 len behind Fernao carrying 59kg at $19. The race before that ran last in a small field at Canberra Cl1-Sw on February 21 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Sunshine Law with 59kg at $26. Form only moderate and a win doesn’t look likely.
4
LOUISE DAY
Black And White Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves, Red Cap
8 57404 BLAZING ZONE
SHILLEAGH MEYERVALE
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
D Perryman
At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at this track Tompattoncup on March 1 over 1800m, 4 len behind Field Legend with 55kg at $101. The run before that ran last of 11 at this track Bm58 on February 17 over 1600m, 6 len behind Magicholler with 55kg at $71. Not keen at all.
2
B VALE
Red, White Dollar Sign