Geelong 16 Mar 2024
GOING: G(4)
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Australian Bloodstock Maiden Plate 1412m Track: GOOD 3 Clear (Max: 26) Rail: Out 3m Entire Circuit. |
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Good speed anticipated. SAMURAI (6) ran on late when finishing third at Bendigo fresh up and has a nice swing in the draws this time. He has more upside than most and will be hard to beat. FIGHTING EDGE (1) motored home fresh up at Pakenham nearly a fortnight ago and only came up short of winning by half a length. The extra furlong on offer here is ideal and he can go one better, without the fancy price this time. I'M AIRBORNE (2) displayed good ability in his maiden preparation and has to be kept safe in his return. Drawn well and should be right around the mark. SUGGESTED PLAY: Hard to go passed Samurai.
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FIGHTING EDGE
MATHEW ELLERTON 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG S Jokic Second run back. First-up after three months came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 3 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Master Of Mischief carrying 56.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on October 30 over 1406m, 6 len behind Alsonso with 59.5kg at $51. Sure to run well. |
14 MS DAKOTAH KEANE |
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I'M AIRBORNE
SYMON WILDE 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Ms N Cameron, B A Cameron, J Pereira, D Holland, K C Serdity, J F Galea & M A Richardson Resuming. Finished off last campaign second of 12 at Murtoa Mdn-Sw October 7 over 1600m, soft track; 0.8 len behind Bella Tesoro carrying 57kg at $5. On debut fifth of 9 at Horsham 3yo Mdn-Sw September 26 over 1100m, soft track; 4 len behind Capmala carrying 58kg at $26. Expect a bold showing. |
6 MS TAHLIA HOPE |
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NIGHT CRYER
ANDREW BOBBIN 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Grampians Racing, Domrohie Pastures, Dr D J Tickell, R L Cox, R D McIver, D M Drum, Mrs M A M Drum, Mrs H D Vivian, Perricoota Station Racing, X T Reicha, Mrs D Walkenhorst, Mrs K J Clark, K G Clark, J Van De Pol, G S Baker, D W Fisher, Ms K E Grant-Foley & She'll be right Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when got back early 8th of 14 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on June 3 over 1400m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Flying Emmy with 57kg at $16. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs. |
13 WILL GORDON |
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RUNAWAY SOUL
DANNY O'BRIEN 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG G Olver, Starblue Racing 5 (A Senechaud), M Morritt, P W Gardiner, S Jacka, M & Mrs S Wigney, Dr J Morgan, S Benson, J McAdam, K Phillips, M Dunsford, M Doutch, P Hadden, J Andersen, Mrs L Delos Rios, The Darwin Boys (A Thorson), Randmans (V Rando) & D Wigney Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 8 at Hamilton Mdn-Sw on February 15 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Shez Class carrying 59kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on February 29 over 1300m, long-neck behind Awesome Lineup with 59kg at $3. Fitter now and making headway. Will take beating. |
16 FRED W KERSLEY |
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SAILOR'S RUM
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG One Syndications Pty Ltd (Mgr: B J Diplock), Mrs C E Coombe, A G Donnelly, D W Billman, T Henjak, G P Diplock, L J Milner, M N Lang, W Cunningham, D F Cunningham, D Leong, Mrs J Hull, A J Cook, D J Clarke, Mrs J M Green, S Hilcher, M S R Kennedy & JKTU Second run back. First-up after seven months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Stawell Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 1107m, slow going 2 len behind Grinzinger Ace carrying 59kg at $3.80. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on July 20 over 1400m, 9 len behind Brazen Kingdom carrying 57kg at $13. One of the top chances. |
7 MADISON LLOYD |
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SAMURAI
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), Four-Point Racing, Travaglini Racing, J M Gurrieri, T R Black, L Webb, Ms D McKeown, Triton Lennox, Top Level Racing, M P Stone, Mrs A G Stone, G J P Van Ameyden, J P Spence, A W Bruhn, P R Money, L P Money, S W Bruhn, M Johnston & Red Hot Saveloys Second-up today. Last run 3rd of 13 at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind Justadeel with 58kg at $5. At only start last preparation 4th of 13 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on September 14 over 1300m, 6 len behind Verdad with 57kg at $3.80. Leading chance with plenty of upside. |
1 T P MADDEN |
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VAIN ESPRIT
MATTHEW WILLIAMS 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG RTB Syndicate (Mgr: T Yendall) Third race start. First start second last of 9 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on August 20 over 1100m, in the wet; 14 len behind Land Of Heroes with 57kg at $4. Went for a break before returning second last of 9 at Colac 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 9 over 1100m, 4 len behind Shammy Express with 58kg at $6.50. Must improve significantly. |
11 MS C PULS |
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ZOUWALER
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG SMKT Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: S B Matthews), R L Matthews, C J Matthews, A R Matthews & Ms T L Matthews First-starter by Zoustar out of Military Miss. Likely to need the run. |
17 B HIGGINS |
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COWGIRL'S CADILLAC
SIMONE FERCHIE 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Ms T Jones, Mrs S Ferchie & Mrs N J P Dixon Jumped at very long odds at debut, ran last of 13 at Terang 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 23 over 1200m, 11 len behind Amani carrying 57.5kg at $101. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance. |
10 NEIL FARLEY |
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KOOKY
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Ms C Schmidt, Miss T Marr-Harris, Miss B Mackay, Ms L J Ward, Miss K Roods & Miss T Bell-Baker Resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw January 12 over 1400m, 2 len behind Mawhera with 57.5kg at $8. On debut eighth of 14 at Seymour Mdn-Sw December 21 over 1414m, 4.5 len behind Iluvcoffee with 57.5kg at $6.50. Likely to run well. |
5 ZAC SPAIN |
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COUNTESS KATE
DANNY O'BRIEN 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG W G Bax, Mrs H Bax, J Naish, J Morgan, RKH Thoroughbreds (Mgr: R Hammer), Hot Fuss (Mgr: A Rankine), B Moloney, Shout To The Top (Mgr: C Harrington), R Hitt, J Hitt, Ms H Hitt, Miss B Hitt, Mrs S Hitt & Miss S Sutherland First-starter by Ocean Park out of Spiriting. Prefer to see her under race conditions. |
3 WINONA COSTIN |
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LORNA
MARK & LEVI KAVANAGH 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Mrs I P Kavanagh, P J Barraclough, P E Latzer, B & Mrs C T Weetman, Sunshine Racing (Mgr: B Morgan), M E Laaksonen, Mrs C J Saltmarsh, Mrs E A Scilini, D Potter, Mrs C Anderton, C C Zun, I L Jesson, P C Egan, Ms V Constantinides, Mrs E N Robinson, & D Lawler Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Flemington 3yo F SWP September 24 over 1800m, 5 len behind Harlow Mist with 56kg at $101. On debut eighth of 10 at Bairnsdale 3yo Mdn-Sw August 21 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Enna's Dream with 54kg at $26. Should be ready to run well. |
4 TOM PREBBLE |
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SUN GIFT
DANNY O'BRIEN 4YO GR/BR MARE 57.0KG M J Chittick Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old filly by Savabeel out of Sunniva. At the most recent trial finished fifth on February 29 at Caulfield Heath over 1500m. Might need this solid hitout. |
12 LIAM RIORDAN |
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VAIN FONTAINE
SIMON ZAHRA 4YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), S Hamilton, T J Cannan, C Carr, C W Kendall, D A Nesbitt, Ms N Oldfield, J Powell, M J Sharpe, D J Cox, D N Gillies, G Isherwood, N Lott, M C Nunn, B D Playle, A Tangusso, N J Watson, Miss C Eastwell & Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes) Fiorente Having third race start. At big odds at debut, sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Colac 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 9 over 1100m, 4 len behind Shammy Express with 56kg at $26. Second-up 6th of 11 at Yarra Valley 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 24 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Readyinfive with 54kg at $101. Definite winning chance. |
7 CHLOE AZZOPARDI |
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LITTLE SUNSET
MATT CUMANI 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG P W McKenna Lining up for just third start. At debut, from last on the turn 7th of 12 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on February 3 over 1103m, 3.5 len behind Rhapzodise with 57.5kg at $10. Last start 6th of 12 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on February 25 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Sunday Fun Day carrying 57.5kg at $19. Solid claims. |
8 TAYLA CHILDS |
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LET'S GO ROSCO
T W MULDER 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG T W Mulder & Mrs S P Mulder Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Kerang Mdn-Sw December 30 over 1800m, soft track; 7 len behind Tekapo carrying 56kg at $21. On debut eighth of 10 at Penshurst 3yo+ Mdn-Sw November 25 over 1284m, soft track; 7 len behind Vegas On Fire carrying 56kg at $19. Unlikely to trouble the top few. |
2 THEODORE LADD |
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BEST SISTER
SIMONE MANNE 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG S Manne, B Manne, S Manne & T Manne Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 9 at Stony Creek 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 18 over 1000m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Jipushi carrying 57.5kg at $26. Second run from a spell 7th of 12 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on February 25 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Sunday Fun Day with 54.5kg at $101. Will be tested. |
7 P GATT |
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KENRICK ROAD
RACHAEL CUNNINGHAM 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG K J & K A Jones Most recently 7th of 9 at Colac 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 3 over 1200m, 7 len behind Elite Party with 59.5kg at $7. The start before that 6th of 11 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on February 10 over 1500m, 6 len behind Big Kate carrying 59.5kg at $12. Tempted to look elsewhere on recent form. |
9 ARRON LYNCH |
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ZOUVIER
CHRIS CALTHORPE 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG A McDonald & M Moyle Second run back. First-up after five months got back early 6th of 10 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on February 29 over 1300m, 6 len behind Awesome Lineup carrying 59.5kg at $61. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on August 17 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Cryptic Clue with 59.5kg at $19. Solid top-three hope. |
4 R J HURDLE |
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UPTOWN BOY
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 5YO BR/BL GELDING 59.0KG Mrs L H Oats & Mrs M A Aplin Second run back. First-up after 16 months led to the turn then faded 6th of 13 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Easy Dun carrying 59.5kg at $13. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at Goulburn Mdn on October 30 2022 over 1600m, 6 len behind Gold Witness with 56kg at $9.50. Improver who is an excellent winning chance. |
6 WINONA COSTIN |
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