Albany 19 Apr 2024
GOING: G(4)
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HYGAIN TRACK TALK HANDICAP 1500m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 26) Rail: True. |
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Moderate tempo with Annihilator leading the way and a few others keeping in touch. CATCH THESE HANDS (3) wasn't disgraced when always out the back at Ascot most recently, but he was only 3.2L away at the finish. He's never missed the placings at this course and although he's not winning, he's been thereabouts in tough races The drop back to this level looks ideal and he can return to the winner's stall. THE SPRUIKER (1) was always last and never looked likely over 1400m at Ascot and is now on the quick back up today. He'll be closer from a better alley today and his figures two back stack right up to winning this race. Lively contender. HENRY THE AVIATOR (6) went under narrowly as favourite over 1230m here last start and steps out to this trip for the first time. His racing pattern suggests the rise in trip isn't an issue and he'll be favoured by the inside alley. Key player. BELGRANO BELLE (2) draws nicely and can run a big race first-up. BENTLEY BEAU (5) was solid on debut and has placed 2/3 this track and trip. Include. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Catch These Hands.
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| 1 | 75447 |
THE SPRUIKER
STEPHEN WOLFE 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG S J Wolfe, G T Evans, Dr J M Vujcich, K L Patten & J L Gillam Useful gelding. Most recently eased back early on 7th of 11 at Ascot Rtg 69+ on April 13 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Oly's Choice carrying 56.5kg at $19. The start before that 4th of 9 at Ascot Rtg 65+ on March 30 over 1600m, 2 len behind Tin Chooks with 57.5kg at $41. Nicely placed to make amends. |
2 ROSIE MAHONY |
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| 2 | 2829x |
BELGRANO BELLE
TAKAHIDE IKENUSHI 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG T Ikenushi, Mrs D M George & Ms P L Kenney Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Ascot Rtg 62+ January 6 over 2200m, 7 len behind I Love Your Smile with 58kg at $26. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.7 len Northam Cl3 October 1 over 1300m defeating Jedi Mind with 58.5kg at $2.60. Useful type who should go well. |
4 MADI DERRICK |
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| 3 | 0x278 |
CATCH THESE HANDS
STEPHEN WOLFE 4YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG S J Wolfe, M P Dixon, Mrs L Elliss, B W Hamlin, K Hamlin, T Hunt, G D Hann, D Terry, Ms A Williamson, J A Zahradnik & B Thornley Most recently ran last of 8 at Ascot Rtg 72+ on March 23 over 1600m, 3 len behind Rokanori with 54kg at $6. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Bunbury Rtg 72+ on March 9 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Sisu Warrior with 54kg at $14. A better showing than last start is expected. |
7 ALAN KENNEDY |
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| 4 | 1063x |
ANNIHILATOR
D J JACHMANN 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG J D Jachmann, M D Jachmann, Miss K L Jachmann, M T Jachmann & P Grant Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at this track Rtg 70+ February 9 over 1500m, 1.2 len behind Brave Contender with 54kg at $17. First up last campaign sixth of 9 at Northam Cl5 May 25 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Mega Reward with 56kg at $26. Cannot make a strong case. |
3 LUCY FIORE |
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| 5 | 848x5 |
BENTLEY BEAU
P C WESTERN 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG B L McRostie & Mrs J M McRostie Second-up. First-up after two months 5th of 7 at this track Rtg 70+ on March 31 over 1230m, 3.5 len behind Beau Zoom carrying 55.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at this track Rtg 58+ on December 14 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Annihilator with 59.5kg at $16. Saves his best for this track and is a leading contender. |
8 MS KYRA YUILL |
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| 6 | 33022 |
HENRY THE AVIATOR
P B HUNTER 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG O C Kiddie, T C Kiddie & P B Hunter Useful type. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at this track Rtg 70+ on March 31 over 1230m, 0.5 len behind Beau Zoom carrying 55kg at $2.90. The race before that 2nd of 9 at this track Skyracing.Tv P on March 16 over 1230m, 2.25 len behind Rocapozzene carrying 60.5kg at $7. Worth thought from inside alley. |
1 J WHITING |
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| 7 | 180x0 |
GRACE DU ROI
TIM STONE 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG T J Stone Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 11 at this track Rtg 58+ on March 31 over 1500m, 12 len behind Floppy with 55kg at $61. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Kalgoorlie Rtg 58+ on August 27 over 1300m, 14 len behind Californication carrying 55.5kg at $21. Fitter but must improve sharply. |
5 CASSEY MARTINAN |
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| 8 | 6x056 |
MAGIC PHANTOM
ROY ROGERS 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG R B Rogers & P Fisher Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at this track Rtg 58+ on April 11 over 1100m, slow going 8 len behind Vonsnip with 58.5kg at $21. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at this track Rtg 58+ on March 16 over 1000m, 3 len behind Russian Sniper with 54kg at $21. Will need to improve many lengths to feature. |
6 BEAUX BANOVIC-EDWARDS |
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| 9 | 40x90 |
PURE GEM
G R KEAY 9YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG G R Keay Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after four years second last of 10 at Pinjarra Cl5 on March 14 over 1300m, 17 len behind Forest War carrying 52.5kg at $101. Previously second-up wide throughout; 7th of 9 at this track 2yo+ (Bm58+) on March 6 2020 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Lord Kronos with 56kg at $26. Fitter but must improve sharply. |
9 KRISTO SARDELIC |
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