Flemington   01 Jan 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

Henry Byron Moore Handicap 1600m

Track: GOOD 3   Clouds (Max: 23)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

With no recognised leader engaged it might be left to Master Right, Podente and Aperitivo to control the tempo. MAGNUPUR (1) came on strongly to score narrowly when last seen over 1400m at Bendigo and should be highly competitive here. The run prior at this track and trip was good against better opposition and he rates well. APERITIVO (4) is going well, placing in her past two since a win at Sale. She'll be up on speed and giving a sight again. PODENTE (2) was sent out at long odds last time but ran above expectations to finish third, beaten only a neck, over 1600m at Caulfield. Has to be respected now. NURSERY CHIME (5) has won her past two starts, the latest at Cranbourne over this trip. Harder here but is on the up. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Magnupur.
1 11281 MAGNUPUR
R GRIFFITHS & M DE KOCK
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs S G Griffiths, A G Penglase, C P Coghlan, Mrs L W Huntly, W Huntly, EST D M Lester & Ms L B Korgvee
Useful type. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at Bendigo Bm70 December 17 over 1400m defeating My Mate Sonny with 57.5kg at $2.50. The race before that 8th of 16 at this track Mcc Final on November 9 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Picaroon with 54kg at $26. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
8
JYE MCNEIL
Orange, Black Epaulettes, White And Black Checked Sleeves, Orange And Black Quartered Cap
2 x0163 PODENTE
BRETT SCOTT
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
P A Wemyss, Mrs M Bourke, H W Matthews, Ms C Burke, M B Scott, Mrs K D Scott, Mrs R A Wemyss, Mrs C L Powell, R E Powell, M S Greenhalgh & Mrs L K Wong
Useful type. Most recently 3rd of 9 at Caulfield Bm64 on December 14 over 1600m, neck behind Interlinked carrying 59.5kg at $26. The race before that 6th of 10 at Moonee Valley Cg&E Bm70 on November 24 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Captain Britain with 59.5kg at $17. Close to a win. One of the better chances.
2
TATUM BULL
YELLOW, BLACK BAND, ARMBANDS
3 6x711 KING'S TAJ
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Julien Welsh, Mary Hefel, Peter Hefel, Simon Hefel, Justine Hefel, Phillip Cavill
Last start came from midfield and won by a neck at Cranbourne 0 - 64 December 15 over 1400m defeating Hola Amigos carrying 60kg at $4. The race before that won by a head at Bendigo Bm58 November 28 over 1300m defeating Kyokushin carrying 61kg at $6.50. Nice draw but others preferred.
3
DAMIAN LANE
White, Dark Green Stripes, Striped Cap
4 15122 APERITIVO
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
N D Boufeneche
Form hard to fault. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Caulfield F&M Bm70 on December 14 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Dane On Tour with 59kg at $3.80. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Moonee Valley F&M Bm70 on November 24 over 1600m, on a slow track; head behind Fearless Writer with 59kg at $7.50. Leading chance again.
6
D W STACKHOUSE
PURPLE, YELLOW STAR, PURPLE CAP, YELLOW STAR CAP
5 3x511 NURSERY CHIME
LLOYD KENNEWELL & LUCY YEOMANS
6YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
P T Blair, Ms F P Taylor & Noor Elaine Farm Pty Ltd (Mgr: A A El Fahkri)
Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run came from midfield and won by a head at Cranbourne 0 - 64 December 15 over 1600m defeating Muppet carrying 58kg at $4. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at Mornington F&M Bm58 December 1 over 1500m in soft going defeating Belluna carrying 61kg at $2.80. Forward showing expected.
9
ZAC SPAIN
Sky Blue, Royal Blue Horseshoe, Sleeves With Sky Blue Stripe And Cap With Sky Blue Horseshoes
6 20x26 ROYAL FOX
REECE GOODWIN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
MB on Tap (Mgr: J Tzaferis), B A P Burgess, Miss K J Harris, A Caligiuri, Dr L A Baldwin, J Ceppi, J Jenkins, M Barclay, M Mensfeld, M Ellis, W A J Crowe, Mrs S Elliott-Bennetts, G L J Bennetts, G Rahilly, L Evans, K Jaksch, N Tippett, L Werneke, M G Duggan & Ms T D Stoll
Second run back. First-up after three months 2nd of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on December 6 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Plenty Of Ammo carrying 60kg at $21. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm64 on July 20 over 1600m, 8 len behind Seb Song with 61kg at $4. Needs more time.
9
BILLY EGAN
Green, Pink Checked Sash, White Sleeves, Green Cap
7 33447 JENNIFERWISH
RACHAEL FROST
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Cape Schanck Racing (Mgr: A Ottobre)
Useful mare. Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Caulfield F&M Bm70 on December 14 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Dane On Tour with 58.5kg at $7. The run before that 4th of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside 4yo+ Bm64 on November 22 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Belmia with 59.5kg at $3.30. Genuine hope.
11
D YENDALL
SKY BLUE ,PURPLE DIAMONDS,SKY BLUE sleeves,PURPLE DIAMONDS,SKY BLUE cap,PURPLE DIAMONDS
8 27x22 MASTER RIGHT
ANNABEL NEASHAM
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
J J Brown & M G Roughan
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd in a small field at Kembla Grange Cg&E Cl1 on November 18 over 1200m, head behind Noble Attack with 58.5kg at $8.50. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Cl1 on December 6 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Call Him Iggy with 58kg at $17. Has good early speed and could give a sight.
10
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Dark Blue, Yellow Cross And Sleeves, Dark Blue Seams, Striped Cap
9 51124 MR TRAFFICANTI
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs S Tsakalis
Most recently got back early 4th in a small field at Caulfield Bm70 on December 16 over 1600m, 2 len behind Piaggio carrying 54kg at $5.50. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Moonee Valley Bm64 on December 8 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Raetihi carrying 59kg at $5.50. In the mix.
4
CRAIG WILLIAMS
White, Purple Collar, Purple And Turquoise Checked Sides, Sleeves And Cap, Purple Pom Pom
10 0x624 REMUDA
DAVID & CORAL FEEK
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
D W Adams & Mrs L M Adams
Last start 4th of 10 at Seymour 0 - 64 on December 21 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Auspirit with 58.5kg at $5. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 11 at Bendigo Bm58 on December 5 over 1400m, nose behind Ruminate carrying 61.5kg at $11. This looks too tough.
7
BEAU MERTENS
Cerise, Teal Five Stars
11 7666x THE CLAIMANT
MICHAEL KENT
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
N Heathcote, D Richards, L White, G Abblitt, J Marsh, C Jones, C Brown, D Vogel, N Ashman, Dr N Berry, Mrs M Berry, A Berry, Dr D Lucas & Mrs I Lucas
Resuming today after a break of eight months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 May 10 over 2400m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Jaykayann carrying 59.5kg at $6. Previously first up; fifth of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm70 December 24 2022 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Rambler Rebel with 57kg at $11. Expect a bold showing.
5
WIREMU PINN
White, Black Bird And Cap
12 63735 PRINCESS NEFERTITI
BEN BRISBOURNE
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Jet Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J de Fegely) & Quat Quatta Thoroughbreds (Mgr: I R Mandie)
Useful type. Most recently 5th of 9 at Caulfield Bm64 on December 14 over 1600m, 3 len behind Interlinked carrying 58.5kg at $13. Before that 3rd of 7 at Moonee Valley F&M Bm70 on December 1 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Let Fly with 57.5kg at $11. Drawn well and is among the chances.
1
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Orange, White Double-Headed Eagle