Gold Coast 13 Aug 2022
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Hopscotch Digital (Bm58) 1700m Track: SOFT 6 Rain (Max: 17) Rail: Out 4m 950m-400m; Out 2m Remainder. (Pent: 5.12). |
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Not much early pace and Nordic Show may do the job from the rail. Competitive. AL SAHARA (2) is fit and has been threatening in stronger grade. Has strong NSW this distance range and can lift at his third outing for the new barn. NORDIC SHOW (7) will use the rail and always puts in. May run them along and is in the mix. BULLET HERO (3) disappointed last time out but can make amends today. NORTHERN WOODS (1) has a good record second-up and goes well on Soft ground. Drawn nicely and can go close. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Al Sahara.
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NORTHERN WOODS
CHRIS MUNCE 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG C Patton, Mrs J Patton, P J Brunjes & Kratzie Racing NO.4 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann) Second-up. First-up after five months 10th of 16 at Ipswich (Bm58) on July 29 over 1350m, 4 len behind Sienna's Award with 56.5kg at $26. Previously second-up sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at this track E&G Hcp (C2) on September 25 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind The Driller with 55kg at $7. Don't underestimate. |
3 TIFFANI BROOKER |
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| 2 | 74735 |
AL SAHARA
JOHN SMERDON 6YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Mrs M Branthwaite & C Branthwaite At the latest run raced three wide; 5th of 11 at this track (Bm65) on August 6 over 1350m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Applications carrying 55.5kg at $11. Before that slowly away; second last in a small field at Sunshine Coast Poly (Bm65) on July 25 over 1400m, 4 len behind Nishikori carrying 55.5kg at $3.80. Thereabouts last time and rates highly. |
10 JOSH ADAMS |
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| 3 | 03138 |
BULLET HERO
MARCUS WILSON 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG SE (Mgr: D Lui) At the latest run second last of 9 at this track Plate (C1) on August 6 over 1700m, slow going 5 len behind Jetfoil with 59kg at $13. The run before that began awkwardly and hung in in straight; held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Murwillumbah 3yo+ Plate (C1) on June 30 over 2020m, 2 len behind Lava carrying 59kg at $7.50. Rates highly and is among the main hopes. |
2 R WIGGINS |
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| 4 | 29x54 |
ASHER
CHRIS MEAGHER 6YO GR/B GELDING 57.0KG D J Walkley & Mrs D K Walkley Third-up today. Resuming slowly away and wide during race; 5th of 12 at Ipswich Plate (C1) on June 30 over 1680m, 7 len behind Prickly Poppy with 56kg at $26. Last start began awkwardly and eased early stages; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Gatton (Bm62) on July 22 over 2000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind All Fairy Prince carrying 56.5kg at $15. Has the ability to be in the finish. |
9 LANI ALLEN |
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| 5 | 87x65 |
ADAIR
CHRIS WALLER 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG C R Duckworth & C J Waller Third-up today. Resuming couldn't go on with it; 6th of 9 at Kilmore 2yo+ Mdn on May 26 over 1450m, slow going 6 len behind Jennivaci carrying 59.5kg at $2.40. Last start shifted out near 400m; 5th of 12 at Doomben Mdn on July 27 over 1650m, slow going 7 len behind Pretes with 57kg at $8.50. Capable of a better showing. Respect. |
7 L R DITTMAN |
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| 6 | x8x04 |
ARGYLE BELLE
G N NIELSEN 10YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG G N Nielsen Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up dwelt at start (2l); second last of 12 at Grafton (Bm58) on July 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Lolarosie with 58kg at $31. Second-up slowly away; 4th of 7 at Casino Casino Cup-Bm85 on August 6 over 1400m, slow going 0.5 len behind See It Thru carrying 52kg at $41. Watch for a big final furlong. |
6 COURTNEY BELLAMY |
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| 7 | 48733 |
NORDIC SHOW
M T EGGLESTON 10YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG Ms A J E Jupp Form hard to fault. At the latest run in a small field at Sunshine Coast Poly (Bm58) on July 25 over 1600m, 4 len behind Vivenzo carrying 56.5kg at $5. The race before that began awkwardly; 3rd in a small field at Beaudesert Open Hcp on July 9 over 1650m, in the wet; 5 len behind Lemon Duchess with 54kg at $26. Top chance if at her best. |
1 Jag Guthmann-Chester |
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| 8 | x43x7 |
VALUE ABBEY
INDIANA TURNER 9YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG I Turner & H J Kernaghan Second-up. First-up after about 18 months raced three wide and lost plates; ran last of 7 at Sunshine Coast Poly Hcp (58) on July 25 over 1400m, 8 len behind Coronel with 55.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 3rd of 14 at Tamworth (Bm58) on March 7 2021 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Deepwood Vale with 57kg at $26. Unlikely to threaten. |
8 JACKSON MURPHY |
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| 9 | 10066 |
WAIKATO
STEPHEN COLE 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG S R Cole, N H Keech, S R Carew, Mrs D Cole & C J Wood Last start 6th of 8 (crowded at start; overraced early stages; wide during race) at Ipswich Plate (C2) on August 5 over 1666m, 8 len behind Aqua Alta with 59kg at $51. The run before that raced wide without cover; eased back early on 6th of 12 at Grafton (Bm58) on July 17 over 1700m, 5.5 len behind Polemic carrying 55kg at $9. Watch for a big final furlong. |
5 MELEA CASTLE |
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| 10 | 62962 |
BARTALUMBA
DIANE G MURPHY 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG D A Phillips At the latest run rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 7 at Grafton (Bm58) on July 21 over 1730m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Lava with 55kg at $5. Before that blundered at start; 6th of 12 at Murwillumbah 3yo+ Plate (C1) on June 30 over 2020m, 3 len behind Lava carrying 59kg at $26. Genuine hope on latest effort. |
4 JASON TAYLOR |
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