ALEXANDRA PARK   25 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

LONE STAR ALEXANDRA PARK MOBILE TROT 2200m

Track: GOOD      

FAITH IN MANCHESTER (12) has the hoof on the till after finishing runner-up in three of her last four outings, each time when off a 20m handicap. Only went under narrowly here last time. With even luck from her back row draw she can break through. HILLBILLY BLUES (8) in good form having recorded two wins and two minor placings from the past four starts at this circuit. Was just behind Faith In Manchester in the latest outing. Draws wide but the form is hard to knock. LUBY'S LUCK (4) is on the radar after her last-start fourth against the good three-year-olds in the Harness Million Final. WALKINONSUNSHINE (7) hasn't featured in the last two outings but had recorded a win and two placings from the previous three so is capable of better.
1 00864 HIGH NOON
PAUL NAIRN
5YO  BAY  HORSE
P C Nairn, Red And White Syndicate, Julie Maghzal, Mrs S K Winter, R J Winter
4th (FrU1) over 2000m at Addington, beaten 4 m by Five Monkeys (2:35.90) in 5yo+ on April 9 at $8. Before that 6th (FrU3) over 2000m at Rangiora, beaten 15 m by Valyrian (2:38.50) on March 30 at $22.40. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Fr1
R E HARRISON
BLACK, RED AND WHITE CHECKED SASH
2 p1224 TRIFOLIUM
MICHELLE WALLIS & BERNIE HACKETT
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING
Miss T J Hackett, R M Gregory, T Linn
Last start 4th (FrU1) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway beaten 10 m by Lovemeagain (2:49.60) on April 15 at $4.60. Two runs back 2nd (Fr3) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway, beaten 7 m by Crazy (2:47.50) on April 4 at $3.60. Might find this a bit tough.
Fr2
R D CLOSE
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS
3 90612 CRAZY
TIM HALL
8YO  BAY  GELDING
T D Hall
Last start game effort when 2nd (10m U1) over 2200m at this track beaten 5.5 m by Jasinova (2:50.70) on April 11 at $6.20. Two runs back posted a big 7 m win (Fr1) at Cambridge Raceway (2:47.50) beating Trifolium in on April 4 at $34.10. One of the chances.
Fr3
N A CHILCOTT
WHITE,NAVY NECKLACE,WHITE BAND ,WHITE SLEEVES,RED ARM BAND
4 16774 LUBY'S LUCK
MARK & NATHAN PURDON
3YO  BAY  FILLY
Breckon Farms-Lucky Eight Syndicate
Last start 4th (Fr7) over 2200m at this track, beaten 13 m by Meant To Be (2:45.50) in 3yo on April 11 at $42.70. Before that, 7th (Fr1) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway beaten 16 m by Mazeppa (2:44.60) in 3yo+ on April 4 at $5.40. Go well.
Fr4
C A ALFORD
TAN,BLACK CIRCLE,BLACK B,SLEEVES
5 21324 CASTANA
DAVID & CLARE MCGOWAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING
P D Williams, A Williams, A Gillson, S Miles, Mrs C Williams, Mrs F Martin, D W McGowan
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 2.75 m fourth behind Eyre I Will at this track over 2200m last start. Before that was beaten 2 metres second at Cambridge Raceway over 2700m same class on April 4. Can be there at the business end.
Fr5
T S HANARA
LIGHT BLUE, DENIM SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM ARMBANDS
6 45456 TAYLAD TO USE
DAVID & CLARE MCGOWAN
6YO  BAY  HORSE
W K Portland, C A Baker, Mrs C McGowan, G J Hirst
Didn't do much at the last run, 6th (10m 2) over 2700m at Cambridge Raceway, beaten 30 m by Romeo Foxtrot (3:27.40) on April 4 at $14.70. Before that 5th (10m 2) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway beaten 15 m by Courmayeur (2:46.30) in 3yo+ on March 28 at $20.20. Others make more appeal.
Fr6
T A MACFARLANE
BLACK, RED HALVED VERTICAL, GRAY AND WHITE BRACES, GOLD STRIPE, NAVY SLEEVES, GOLD HORSESHOE,GOLD FLEUR DE LYS,COLLAR
7 13378 WALKINONSUNSHINE
TOM BAGRIE
5YO  BROWN  MARE
R R J Storer, Miss I A D Storer, TD Bagrie Limited
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 8th (20m 3) over 2200m at this track beaten 45 m by High Energy (2:46.00) on April 19 at $6. The run previous 7th (10m U1) over 2200m at this track beaten 17 m by Eyre I Will (2:49.90) on April 11 at $8.60. Worth another chance. Has claims.
Fr7
J R DUNN
RED,BLUE BRACES,WHITE YOKE,BLUE NECKLACE,WHITE SLEEVES,BLUE STRIPE,COLLAR,CUFFS
8 61313 HILLBILLY BLUES
MICHELLE WALLIS & BERNIE HACKETT
4YO  BAY  GELDING
Mrs S Herlihy, Mrs P C Green, J P Green, James Green, D I Donaldson, Mrs L D Donaldson
Last start good run when 3rd (10m 4) over 2200m at this track, beaten 0.8 m by Eyre I Will (2:49.90) on April 11 at $7.70. Two runs back posted a big 7 m win (Fr2) at this track (2:49.60) beating Con Grazia Love in 3yo+ on March 21 at $3.50. Continues to race well and looks set to feature again.
Fr8
A G HERLIHY MNZM
BLACK,RED SLEEVES,WHITE HOOPS
9 22025 VORONOV
LUK CHIN
6YO  BAY  GELDING
Dr L S Chin, Mrs R J Chin, J Oudes
Last start 5th (10m 1) over 2200m at this track beaten 35 m by High Energy (2:46.00) on April 19 at $6.60. Two runs back 2nd (Fr8) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway beaten 5 m by Mazeppa (2:44.60) in 3yo+ on April 4 at $34.70. Facing a tricky assignment.
Sr1
L S CHIN
GOLD,SLEEVES,BLACK STRIPES
10 44x96 FEARLESS
SHERYL WIGG
5YO  BAY  GELDING
Miss S L Wigg
Didn't do much last time out, 6th (20m 5) over 2200m at this track beaten 35 m by High Energy (2:46.00) on April 19 at $46. Before that 9th (10m 2) over 2200m at this track, beaten 70 m by Eyre I Will (2:49.90) on April 11 at $15.80. Looking to others.
Sr2
B N ORANGE
NAVY, SILVER QUARTERS, NAVY COLLAR & SLEEVES, SILVER ARMBANDS
11 428x5 MAGIC DASH
MICHELLE WALLIS & BERNIE HACKETT
6YO  BROWN  GELDING
C G O'Callaghan, B M O'Callaghan
Last start 5th (10m 3) over 2200m at this track beaten 10 m by Eyre I Will (2:49.90) on April 11 at $4.60. Two runs back 8th (20m 2) over 2700m at this track beaten 21 m by Belle Neige (3:27.90) in 3yo+ on December 31 at $9. Will take a lot from that run so is in the mix.
Sr3
C J HACKETT
RED, YELLOW SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, COLLAR
12 72622 FAITH IN MANCHESTER
MICHELLE WALLIS & BERNIE HACKETT
6YO  BAY  MARE
Mrs H Steel, R P Steel
Solid run when beaten by 1.4 m finishing second behind Courmayeur at Cambridge Raceway over 2200m in a 3yo+ on March 28 at $17.10. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Eyre I Will at this track over 2200m on April 11 at $9.70. Close to a win.
Sr4
T W MITCHELL
BLACK, RED SLEEVES,WHITE HOOPS
13 63283 TU TANGATA
PAUL NAIRN
7YO  BAY  GELDING
P C Nairn, P McVeigh, A J Smith, Weedons Horse Racing Syndicate
Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr8) over 2600m at Addington beaten 4.5 m by Nellie Doyle (3:19.90) in 4yo+ on April 11 at $30.70. Can play a role.
U1
R J BUTT
BLACK, RED ,WHITE CHECKED SASH