Canberra   29 Mar 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

TAB WE'RE ON HANDICAP 1200m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 27)   Rail: Out 9m 1000m to 380m. Out 7m remainder. (Pent: 3.82).  

Expecting Final Showdown to find the lead but there will be some pressure. Wodonga-trained NAUTICO (7) resumes for the new yard and the extra gear comes off. She has placed fresh and is up to this at best. Owns solid trials and Lyon comes to ride. She's good enough and should be ready to go. SUPER RIFF (6) is up to this at best and can show more third-up. Doubt the rail assists but he keeps Nisbet and the local stable can spring a surprise. FORBIDDEN GEMSTONE (8) resumed here this grade and did a good job to place. A slight niggle this trip but is in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Nautico.
1 76828 CHARLIE FOXTROT
ROBERT QUINN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 64.0KG
P L Brown, Grange Bloodstock (Mgr: P L Brown), R Nadalin, A D Fairfull, R J Prineas, Mrs L Dooley, M Christie, B P Trummel, K W Banks, J Renshaw & B M Chidgey
Most recently sat on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at Goulburn Bm66 on March 12 over 1300m, 7 len behind Missile Seeker carrying 57kg at $13. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Bathurst Bm58 on February 29 over 1300m, nose behind Pants On Fire carrying 60.5kg at $6. Passing.
11
MS OLIVIA DALTON
NAVY BLUE, OLD GOLD HORSE HEAD SYMBOL,SEAMS SLEEVES AND POM POM
2 536x8 FACTORING PROFIT
KEITH DRYDEN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
B O'Brien, M J Jordan, Last Around The Bend (Mgr: A S Balzan), S J Adams, J D Booth, B Tarlinton, D Hayman, A McGregor, M Milne, The Bradburys (Mgr: T Hines), B Hall, W P Browne, Mrs J A O'Dowd, G A Shelton & D G Love
Second run back. First-up after five months 8th of 10 at this track Cl1 on March 20 over 1300m, slow going 5.5 len behind Nettles with 56.5kg at $26. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Moruya Mdn on June 30 over 1010m, 1.4 len behind Super Norwest carrying 56kg at $9. Unlikely to threaten.
10
REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
SKY BLUE, RED CHEVRONS SLEEVES AND RED CAP
3 439x0 TEQUILA NIGHTS
MICHAEL TRAVERS
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
Ms R J Tatham
Second run back. First-up after three months ran last of 11 at this track 4yo+ Bm50 on March 20 over 1000m, slow going 12 len behind Bella Ace carrying 62kg at $14. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at Sunshine Coast Bm60 on December 17 over 1400m, slow going 1.1 len behind Breaking Ground carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Passing.
6
ANGUS VILLIERS
Black, White STAR SASH,BLACK CAP,WHITE STAR
4 04032 AMEN BROTHER
DOUG GORREL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
D J Gorrel, P Rogers, S Clothier, P A Clothier, Mrs J Clothier, S M Sanbrook, The Pumpking (Mgr: M J Malone), Samsangep (Mgr: J J Sanbrook) & Miss R V Backhouse
At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Wagga Ctry Cl1 on March 14 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Trifecta Ruby with 55.5kg at $5. The start before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 11 at Wagga Cl1 on February 25 over 1400m, 7 len behind Our Frankie with 56.5kg at $15. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
7
BILLY OWEN
Purple, Old Gold Checks, White Sleeves
5 73222 FINAL SHOWDOWN
DARRYL ROLFE
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
Ms C Ratanasomboon, C J Riddell, Ms L P Thomson & G R Inskip
Racing well. Most recently 2nd of 7 at Ardlethan Picnic Cup on March 16 over 1600m, nose behind Dancing In The Sky with 65.5kg at $6.50. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Crookwell Picnic Cup on March 9 over 1400m, nose behind Crucial Witness with 64.5kg at $4.50. Not keen.
7
HOLLY DURNAN
Black, White Checks,Black SLEEVES, White Checks,Black CAP, White Checks
6 26x86 SUPER RIFF
NORM GARDNER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs D G Gardner, N F Gardner, R A C Keene, E D Codd, J P Kelleher, Mrs N L Wunsch & J M Wunsch
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 9 at this track Bm60 on February 9 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Camerlengo carrying 55kg at $8.50. Second-up got back early 6th of 11 at this track 4yo+ Bm50 on March 20 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Bella Ace carrying 60kg at $13. Draws well and can improve.
1
KAYLA NISBET
ROYAL BLUE, GREEN DIAMOND, HOOPED SLEEVES AND QUARTERED CAP
7 2435x NAUTICO
CRAIG WIDDISON
5YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
G J Canny, Mrs M J Canny, C J Canny & W M Canny
Resumes after a break of nine months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Ballarat Synthetic 0 - 58 June 24 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Crown Harmonium carrying 52kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign fourth of 12 at Wagga Riverside Mdn November 26 2022 over 1200m, 4 len behind The Prodigal Son with 55.5kg at $8.50. Definite winning hope.
8
J LYON
Red, Aqua Star, Diagonal Striped Sleeves, Aqua Stars Cap
8 204x2 FORBIDDEN GEMSTONE
GARRY KIRKUP
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Kirkup Racing (Mgr: B Kirkup), A R Stephenson, D N Tronson, M Grant, R D Harrison, G K McGregor, Mrs G M Cramsie, Mrs K E Harrison & Mrs D McGregor
Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 11 at this track 4yo+ Bm50 on March 20 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Bella Ace with 55.5kg at $15. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Tamworth Cl1 on October 13 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Gold Lover carrying 55kg at $61. Worth a look.
2
TEAGHAN MARTIN
WHITE, RED SASH, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE SEAMS, RED CAP
9 52167 VINTAGE BOROSSA
CLARE MANSELL
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms C Mansell & J R W Wallace
At the latest run second last of 8 at Sapphire Coast Bm50 on March 23 over 1008m, on a slow track; 6 len behind First Grange carrying 55kg at $19. Before that eased back early on 6th of 9 at Cowra Bm58 on March 4 over 1200m, 5 len behind Chairman's List carrying 51kg at $17. Not here.
3
OLIVIA CHAMBERS
RED, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK CAP
10 40612 ANY MARG'LLDO
DARRYL ROLFE
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms R J Tatham
At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Ardlethan Pic Clb on March 16 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind The Drafter with 64kg at $2.80. Before that won by 0.8 len at Crookwell Pic Mdn-Sw March 9 over 1300m defeating Gutbuster carrying 65kg at $2.60. Hard to have.
5
J PENZA
Black, Three White STAR SASH,BLACK CAP,WHITE STAR
11 50392 MIA'S DREAM
MATTHEW KELLEY
4YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
M D & Mrs N M Kelley
Most recently 2nd in a small field at Sapphire Coast Bm50 on March 23 over 1208m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Howgoodisvegas with 55kg at $6. The race before that 9th of 11 at Goulburn Bm58 on March 12 over 1000m, 9 len behind Bentley Brook carrying 55kg at $81. Not far from the winner last time but this is a tougher assignment.
9
QUAYDE KROGH
White, Red Sleeves And Cap
12 224x9 CHEZ SYMPHONY
JOHN ROLFE
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs J L Rolfe, Miss S A Rolfe, Miss M J Bondietti, Ms R J Bondietti, Miss A S Cook & B W Rolfe
Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 9 at Wagga Ctry Cl1 on March 14 over 1000m, 6 len behind Trifecta Ruby carrying 53kg at $151. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Leeton Mdn-Sw on April 22 over 1150m, 4 len behind Hail To The Queen carrying 56.5kg at $3.50. Later.
4
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
TURQUOISE, PINK HORSESHOE ,TURQUOISE sleeves,pink ARMBANDS, TURQUOISE cap,pink QUARTERED