Townsville   30 Apr 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

Become A Member Today OPEN Handicap 1400m

Track: SOFT 5   Rain (Max: 26)   Rail: Out 0.5m 1000m-W/Post; Out 1.5m Remainder. (Pent: 5.4).  

Solid pace. MISS SEATTLE (3) put up a game run off a bad draw when finishing fourth here nearly 4 weeks ago. She rises in class but has 7 kilos less to carry this time and from a superior gate, she will be hard to hold out this time. SUCH A WHIT (4) has needed both of his starts back from a spell and the extra furlong third up is ideal. He too drops in weight and is ready to put his best hoof forward. Each-way. SIREN ROCK (2) is back with her original trainer after 3 runs in the city at a much tougher level. He loves it here and a brief freshen-up would have done him no harm. He has the pole position and is nicely poised to strike some worthwhile form. ACROBATIC (1) is having his third start for the Chelsea Jokic stable and will be suited by the step up to 1400 metres. Include in all combinations. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siren Rock each-way.
1 60x55 ACROBATIC
CHELSEA JOKIC
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
S Jokic, M Jokic
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up second last in a small field at this track Hcp on April 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Hurtle with 59.5kg at $9. Second run from a spell led to the turn then faded 5th of 7 at this track Hcp on April 23 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Tiger Legend with 57.5kg at $26. Genuine contender under these conditions.
4
MS C JOKIC
Black, Lime Green Horseshoe, Checked Sleeves and Cap, Black Pom Pom
2 7x890 SIREN ROCK
GEORGINA HOLT
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs G K Holt, A J Bourke, Mrs D H Bourke, T G Lines & Mutual Friends Racing (Mgr: C M Massingham)
Useful gelding. Comes here off a 45-day let-up. At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 11th of 13 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on March 16 over 1600m, 6 len behind Russian Warrior carrying 58.5kg at $51. The run before that second last of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on March 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind Winston Smurfhill with 57.5kg at $61. Will be saved up for one last crack.
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MS L MORRISON
White, Gold Horseshoe, Navy Blue Sleeves, Gold Seams, Gold And Navy Blue Striped Cap
3 0x224 MISS SEATTLE
GEORGINA HOLT
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs G K Holt, T Nguyen, M Katsanevas, K R Holt & M J Lovelady
Going well. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 at this track Bm65 on April 4 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Bringyaticket with 61kg at $9. The race before that 2nd of 7 at this track Hcp on March 22 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Mystery 'N' Magic with 54kg at $2.50. Big chance after a respectable effort last time out.
2
JACKSON MURPHY
Yellow, Red Sash, Sleeves And Cap
4 5x879 SUCH A WHIT
JOSHUA MANZELMANN
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
J J Manzelmann, J L King, D Erba, G Fitzgerald, D R C Davis, Mrs T M Davis, G R Wilson, Mrs J H Symons, S J Hurford, Miss S R Vella, R J H Law, M E Findlay & J Nix
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 8 at Gladstone Hcp on March 30 over 1000m, 8 len behind Svindal with 56kg at $5. Last start 7th of 11 at Thangool Sw on April 13 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Ahwahneechee carrying 61.5kg at $15. Capable of a better showing. Respect.
5
JASON TAYLOR
LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE YOKE, SLEEVES AND CAP,dark blue collar
5 58x69 CIAO BICKY
D K AMOS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
D Amos & Mrs J J Felix
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran last in a small field at Home Hill Sw on April 6 over 1000m, slow going 8 len behind Lily Allez with 60kg at $7. Second run from a spell 9th of 11 at this track Bm60 on April 23 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Breakwater Boy with 64kg at $21. Can improve on recent efforts.
3
S SHEARGOLD
Orange,White Five Diamonds, Green Sleeves, White Cap
6 50x07 FORTIFIED
JOSHUA MANZELMANN
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
Burgs Racing (Mgr: K A Thomas)
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming second last of 12 at Doomben Bm65 on April 3 over 1650m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Aswaat carrying 60.5kg at $41. Second-up ran last of 7 at Gold Coast Poly Bm62 on April 20 over 1540m, 6 len behind Pernell carrying 60.5kg at $41. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
5
BROOKE JOHNSON
Orange With Black Lightning Bolts
7 347x7 COLLOMBATTI
MATTHEW MCGUIRE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
M H McGuire, S J Greaves, T M Neal, G J O'sullivan, Z R Holm, J Nosworthy, Mrs M V McGuire, Ms N M O'Keeffe, I J White, P T McGuire, S Nosworthy, L S Bick & Mrs R Crumpler
Second-up. First-up after three months eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track 0 - 60 on April 4 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Chilli Jam with 59.5kg at $81. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Mackay Bm58 on September 30 over 1300m, 7 len behind Microwave Jenny carrying 59kg at $26. Needs more time.
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Pink, White Horseshoe, Quartered Cap