Avondale   23 May 2018
 
GOING: H

Westbrook.Co.Nz Mdn Hwt 1600m

Track: HEAVY11   Showers Wind   Rail: Out 6m | 5.5mm Rain Last 24 Hours.  

God Of Herbs can lead and there will be some pressure. Not a very strong maiden highweight and there is a clear cut top four chances for bettors. The pacer looks reasonable. The quinella looks strong of POKURU WILD and TIPICAL. The former can go forward if need be and can swim if required. The latter is a speed influence and sure to give a sight. THE IRISH BOUNTY led up last start and wilted but is an improver for this. Include. The only other chance is the swimmer Magic Cannon that may find this a tad short but will get through the footing so has to be a threat. SUGGESTED PLAY: Will play the selections in quinellas.
1 294x8 MAGIC CANNON
MARYANN BROSNAN
11YO  BROWN  GELDING 68.0KG
M C COLE
Fresh up after seven months 8th of 9 runners at Matamata 3yo+ Mdn May 2 over 1400m, 14-1/4 len behind Draiochta with 58.5kg. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 3rd of 16 runners at Matamata 3yo+ Mdn in May last year over 1400m, on a wet track; 1/2 len behind I'ma Shygirl with 58.5kg. Distance a shade short but still a place and first four chance as can swim.
2
S PHELAN
Gold, White Crossed Sashes, Gold Cap
2 78402 TIPICAL
TONY PIKE
10YO  BAY  GELDING 68.0KG
Emblem Ltd, B W Stevenson Onzm, The Chatsworth Trust, J C & Mrs M A Thompson
Last outing 2nd of 13 starters at Te Awamutu 3yo+ Mdn May 9 over 1580m, 2-3/4 len behind Verbalizer carrying 58.5kg. Race before raced on the pace prior to fading ran last (hampered near 2000m; overraced early on; hampered near 1000m) at this track 3yo+ Mdn Apr 25 over 2100m, 15-1/2 len behind Mod Maude with 58.5kg. On pacer. Top two chance.
12
AARON KURU
Dark Blue, Lime Green Diamonds, White Sleeves, Dark Blue & Lime Green Cap
3 7357x GOD OF HERBS
DYLAN FERGUSON
10YO  BAY  GELDING 68.0KG
D Ferguson & Miss J E Stevens
Not seen since running last at Tauranga 3yo+ Mdn in Aug last year over 2160m, on heavy track; 29-1/4 len behind Century Miss carrying 58.5kg. First ever start ran ran last at Matamata 3yo Mdn in Jul last year over 1400m, on heavy track; 16-1/2 len behind Belle Capri with 55.5kg. Only placing came on a bog clockwise. New stable now. Fourth in a trial earlier this month.
3
WILL GORDON
Gold, Black V (B&F), Gold Sleeves, Black Armbands, Gold Cap With Black Pom Pom
4 00x05 THE IRISH BOUNTY
MICHAEL ROGERS
11YO  BAY  GELDING 68.0KG
C T Faulkner
Resuming jumped awkwardly and lost ground; always towards the rear ran last at this track 3yo+ Mdn Mar 23 over 1200m, 8-3/4 len behind O'he Can carrying 58.5kg. Last start had tough run and tired 5th of 12 starters at Pukekohe 3yo+ Mdn Hwt May 4 over 1600m, 3-3/4 len behind Carlsberg carrying 65kg. Pace influence. Trifecta and first four chance.
7
B R LAMMAS
Turquoise, Red Horseshoes, Arm Bands & Cap
5 909x9 COPPER XPRESS
RAMESH PATEL
10YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 68.0KG
R Patel
Fresh up after five months inconvenienced near 200m and carried wide near 200m; 9th of 11 runners at Matamata 3yo+ Mdn May 2 over 1200m, 7-1/4 len behind Saint Croix with 58.5kg. Previously second-up tightened for room; 9th of 11 starters at Pukekohe 3yo+ Mdn in Oct last year over 1200m, on heavy track; 7-3/4 len behind Asmahal carrying 55.5kg. Others appeal more.
11
Black, White Seams, Maroon Sleeves With White Seams, Black & White Striped Cap
6 700x0 MEMPHIS STAR
GLEN OLD
11YO  BROWN  GELDING 68.0KG
Sports Planning And Development Ltd
Fresh up after four months ran wide early, middle stages; ran last at Te Awamutu 3yo+ Mdn May 9 over 2000m, 26-3/4 len behind Rocking Good Time with 58.5kg. Previously second-up overraced early, middle stages; 11th of 13 starters at Ruakaka 3yo+ Mdn in Jan over 1400m, 20-1/4 len behind Danzdanzdance with 58.5kg. Not liked.
13
HAMISH MC NEILL
Emerald Green & White Diagonal Stripes, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
7 00 MISTER PINNS
CLINTON ISDALE
9YO  BAY  GELDING 68.0KG
Simms Davison
At debut, slowly away; 11th of 12 runners at Tauranga 3yo Mdn Apr 26 over 1300m, 8-1/4 len behind Icebomb carrying 57.5kg. Second-up tightened for room and checked near 1200m; ran last at Te Awamutu 3yo+ Mdn May 9 over 1400m, 7-3/4 len behind Seirios with 57.5kg. Looking elsewhere.
6
Navy Blue, Gold Stars (B&F), Emerald Green Armbands, Navy Blue & Gold Quartered Cap
8 8 STEALTH
RUDY LIEFTING
10YO  BLACK  GELDING 68.0KG
Kakapo Lodge Ltd
At debut, raced on the pace before fading 8th of 12 starters at Pukekohe 3yo+ Mdn Hwt May 4 over 1600m, 7-3/4 len behind Carlsberg carrying 68kg. Place or first four at best.
4
M J ROUSTOBY
Emerald Green, Gold Spots & Sleeves, Yellow Cap
9 TURO DE POTENCO
SCOTT WENN
10YO  BROWN  GELDING 68.0KG
Mrs Trish & S T Wenn
Gelding by Man Of Power facing the starter for the first time. Unplaced in all his trials. Dam has left six winning foals with All's Well (11 wins) the most prolific.
9
EMILY J FARR
Royal Blue, White Seams, White & Red Half Sleeves, Red Cap With A White Pom Pom
10 0x709 WRINKLE
MARK LUPTON
10YO  BAY  GELDING 68.0KG
W J Thurlow & Miss K Veenendaal
Last outing wide throughout; ran last at Matamata 3yo+ Mdn May 2 over 1400m, 16-3/4 len behind Draiochta with 55.5kg. Start before 3 wide; ran last at Te Teko 3yo+ Mdn in Mar over 1600m, 20-1/2 len behind Justamaiz carrying 58.5kg. Disappointing this time in. Give one more chance.
8
G J WALSH
Navy Blue, Pink Spots & Cap
11 43323 POKURU WILD
STEPHEN MARSH
10YO  BAY  MARE 66.0KG
I J Farrelly
Last run made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 runners at Tauranga 3yo+ Mdn Hwt Apr 26 over 1600m, 2-1/2 len behind Startling Reminder carrying 66kg. Run before held ground to the line 2nd of 9 runners at Matamata 3yo+ Mdn Apr 18 over 1400m, on a wet track; 7-1/4 len behind Paisley Park with 56.5kg. Top two chance in this and can go forward if need be.
10
T N HARRIS
Colbalt Blue, Black Epaulettes, Collar & Cuffs, Black & White Chequered Cap
12 87x90 POPPIN' BUBBLES
RAMESH PATEL
9YO  BROWN  MARE 66.0KG
I G King & R Patel
First-up tightened for room and lost ground; failed to make any headway during the race 9th of 10 runners at Te Aroha 3yo+ Mdn Apr 20 over 1000m, 7-1/2 len behind Beale Street with 56kg. Second-up tightened for room and wide throughout; 13th of 14 runners at Matamata F&M Mdn May 2 over 1400m, 13-3/4 len behind Elle Eye Are with 57.5kg. Best draw of career. One for double figures.
1
C M STUDD
Black, White Seams, Maroon Sleeves With White Seams, Black & White Striped Cap
13 VALHEXA
JOHN & STEPHEN RALPH
10YO  BAY  MARE 66.0KG
Dr J & Mrs M & G I Bryce
First race starter. Four-year-old mare by Man Of Power out of Shutricia. .Unplaced in all her trials. Dam has left two multiple winning foals with Back In Black (14 wins) the most prolific.
5
J Seivwright
Turquoise, Black & Gold Striped Sleeves, Black Cap