Geelong   24 May 2024
 
GOING: S

Champion Blinds Maiden Plate 1343m

Track: SOFT 5   Clouds (Max: 13)   Rail: Out 8m 1700m - 800m. Out 10m Remainder.  

Billabong Sue has the early pace to lead a moderate tempo. WICHITALL (5) was heavily bet and spiked his figures beaten narrowly at Donald. Peaks today and Rawiller stays aboard. With average luck in the run, he can go one better. INSPIRED CHOICE (8) has looked in need of her two outings this preparation. She has the first-time blinkers applied and the longer sprint suits. Draws to advantage and quick improvement is likely. STAR CROUPIER (10) debuts and looked the goods in a recent jumpout. She has a handy barrier and the in-form Dee is booked to ride. Keep very safe. PRIVATE STORM (4) is third-up and ready to show more. he's been freshened and has a soft draw. SUGGESTED PLAY: With Wichitall.
1 x6652 DOWN THE WICKET
Leon & Troy Corstens
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Snippets Racing Magic, Mrs J Augustine, Miss A J Augustine, Mrs E Augustine, A S Augustine, D C Mori, P J Armstrong, Here Comes The Run, D Wood, P A Hertan, W R Glenn, Flemington Bloodstock, Ms C Naismith, Mrs D Buckley, Miss C Buckley, N Bown & S A Farrell
Most recently raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 10 over 1125m, on heavy track; 4 len behind The Carillo carrying 59.5kg at $16. The start before that 5th of 14 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on May 6 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Corrupted carrying 59.5kg at $13. Rates okay and consider.
7
ALVARO APABLAZA ESPINOZA
CERISE, GREY CHECKS, CERISE CAP, GREY POM POM
2 47x06 EYESTRYKE
BEN O'FARRELL
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms A Craddock, D Chivers, A P Chivers, D G Clarke, Mrs S McDowell, D Walters, T Ferrier, A Flood, Mrs S McDonough, Ms S Groot Zevert, M Phillips, Mrs L Balmer, J Gaut, Ms C Munday, Mrs L Phillips, A L Glen & A Finn
Third-up today. Resuming raced behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on April 15 over 1200m, 7 len behind Saufiana with 59.5kg at $41. Second-up 6th of 9 at Moe Mdn-Sw on May 14 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Frederick carrying 59.5kg at $19. Chance this time around.
5
P GATT
Emerald Green, Maroon four leaf clover, Gold Sleeves, Maroon Cap
3 60x78 FRANKIE DIVINE
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Byerley Racing Club, M J Finn, D G Jardine, Mrs M Kilgour, S E Aimers, Ms A Blair, F Deegan, P M Deegan, Mrs J M Hede, A Nichols, F P Deegan, M J Williams, Mrs J E Sadler, Miss K M Sadler, S Wood, D P Sinn, A Goodman, N L Cartledge, L T Cottee & M S Hughes
Second run back. First-up after five months eased back early on 7th of 9 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on May 10 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Bonita Bon carrying 59.5kg at $4. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Mdn-Sw on August 16 over 1400m, 3 len behind My Flying Angel carrying 59.5kg at $151. Fitter and can improve.
1
J ALLEN
TEAL, WHITE CRESCENT AND SLEEVES
4 5x46 PRIVATE STORM
CHARLOTTE LITTLEFIELD
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
E Sakareassen, Mrs V Spilva, E M Skok, Miss G Sharp, A W Shore, Ms C J Littlefield, J D Quinn, A J McIlroy, P D Hanan, J F Collins, R G Blanche, P M Collins, K Spilva & Sep Punters (Mgr: M C Yosiffidis)
Third-up today. Resumes off a 56 day letup. First-up 4th of 9 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on March 17 over 1209m, 1.75 len behind Jessup carrying 59kg at $21. Last start 6th of 12 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1300m, 3 len behind Attain carrying 59kg at $19. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
2
JACK HILL
Red, Royal Blue Cross, White Border, Sleeves And Cap
5 7x282 WICHITALL
SYMON WILDE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S W Wilde, Black Barrel (Mgr: A C Law), J M MacLean, D J Maclean, Mrs J A MacLean, Mrs A J MacLean, PROF D Llewelyn, P L Smits, E W Cockram, Mrs P S Plowman, B D Rantall, Andusto (Mgr: J B Hickey), Belmonty (Mgr: M McGough) & The Dimes (Mgr: M Dalziel)
Last start 2nd of 8 at Donald Mdn-Sw on May 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Farisha with 59.5kg at $2.40. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 8th of 13 at Warrnambool 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 1 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Ti Tree Lad carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. Went close last time. Leading player again.
8
B RAWILLER
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap
6 49x8 BILLABONG SUE
DWAYNE REID
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
D Reid, A R Osborne, B C Reid, Mrs T A Reid, Mrs R K McKeever & Miss K M Gibbons
Second run back. First-up after seven months 8th of 12 at Albury F&M Mdn on May 10 over 1175m, 5 len behind Out Of The Shadows with 55kg at $61. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Berrigan Mdn-Sw on November 4 over 1600m, 10 len behind Surreal Winston carrying 57kg at $8. Fitter but must improve sharply.
6
NEIL FARLEY
Royal Blue, Lime Hoops, Royal Blue And Lime Star Sleeves, Royal Blue cap,Lime Star Cap
7 9x8 HILLS OF ROME
PATRICK KEARNEY
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
L C Simpson
Second-up. First start 9th of 11 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on October 24 over 1115m, 10 len behind Staroshka with 57.5kg at $101. Went for a break before returning 8th of 14 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on May 6 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Corrupted with 57.5kg at $151. Later.
5
R MCLEOD
ROYAL BLUE, LIME VEE YOKE, DIAMOND CHECK SLEEVES,ROYAL BLUE CAP,LIME DIAMOND CAP,COLLAR
8 6x37 INSPIRED CHOICE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), P B Devitt, C A Gordon, R L Gordon & K J Devitt
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 9 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Smart Return with 57kg at $21. Second-up 7th of 10 at Donald 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 11 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Lotus Tower with 56kg at $11. Capable of a strong showing.
1
MATTHEW CARTWRIGHT
Royal Blue, Pink Diagonal Stripes And Striped Sleeves, Pink And Royal Blue Seams Cap
9 6 WONDERING
CLIFF BROWN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Ms J R Baker
At debut, 6th of 8 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on April 29 over 1000m, 7 len behind Marbilla carrying 57kg at $11. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
4
J NOONAN
Yellow, Black Maltese Cross
10 STAR CROUPIER
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson)
First-starter by Dundeel out of Ain'tnofallenstar. Likely to race well.
3
MICHAEL DEE
Aqua, Pale Blue Diamonds And Diamond Armbands