Balaklava   19 Jun 2024
 
GOING: S

Sportsbet Bet With Mates Maiden Plate 1400m

Track: SOFT 6   Rain (Max: 17)   Rail: Out 3m 950m-450m. Out 2.5m 450m-W/Post. Out 2m W/Post-1600m. True Remainder. (Pent: 5.85).  

Moderate tempo headed by Spinach, Saint Michael and My Crackling. ROB THE BANK (9) caught the eye late here on debut a fortnight ago when running home strongly to fill the frame. Improvement to come but will likely head back again from the wide alley and be charging hardest late. THINKINGNINTYNINE (10) battled on evenly to hold down a minor placing when resuming here last start. Is another that will improve with that run under the belt and can give this a big shake. INAUGURAL (6) returns and makes his stable debut for Bob Richard. Failed to make an impression back in Vic but looks to have come on nicely during the break, hitting the line nicely in a recent Oakbank trial. The booking of Holder reads favourably. Can play a major role. SAINT MICHAEL (3) finds the maiden win elusive but wasn't far away two back when missing by a neck at Strathalbyn. Keep in mind. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Rob The Bank to win.
1 5x CHOPPA DE GRASS
ROSLYN DAY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
G I Evans, Rowe & Os (Mgr: Mrs K E O'loughlin) & Ms R G Day
Resuming after a break; only one run when 5th of 9 at Kingscote 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 15 over 1360m, 3.5 len behind Extra Hot with 58kg at $26. Doesn't appeal.
2
SAMUEL PAYNE
Red,Black Club,White sleeves,Red and White Quartered Cap
2 989x7 JACOBS GATE
G RICHARDS & D MOYLE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J A Mckinnon & Mrs A P Mckinnon
Second-up. First-up after six months got back early 7th of 10 at Morphettville Parks 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 1250m, 5.5 len behind Artillery with 58kg at $81. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Morphettville 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on September 16 over 1100m, 6 len behind Aztec Dancer carrying 58kg at $101. Fitter but must improve sharply.
10
TEAGAN VOORHAM
RED, BLUE  CROSS, RED CAP
3 x6426 SAINT MICHAEL
JUSTIN PICKERING
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M A Crawford
Last start 6th of 10 at Morphettville Parks 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 1250m, 5 len behind Artillery carrying 58kg at $11. Before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 2nd of 11 at Strathalbyn 2yo+ Cg&E Mdn-Sw on May 19 over 1200m, slow going neck behind Undercover Agent with 58kg at $5.50. Can make amends.
3
MARGARET COLLETT
Green, Blue Quarters, White Sleeves And Cap
4 x8088 SPINACH
ANDREW BESWICK
5YO  GREY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mr A B Beswick, Ms C M Smallridge & Mt Pleasant Thoroughbreds
Last start 8th of 12 at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 5 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Lifestyles carrying 58kg at $151. The start before that second last of 9 at Gawler 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Morris Minor with 58kg at $101. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
7
ANNA JORDSJO
White, Dark Blue Diamond, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
5 20x03 ZAIN PRINCE
GARRET LYNCH
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs C E Hanrahan, L R Cronin, Balmoral Lodge (Mgr: Mrs K E Thomas), Miss B Taylor, Miss A Taylor, Mrs M Taylor, G K Taylor & S R Bridger
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 12th of 14 at Murray Bridge 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 15 over 1000m, slow going 11 len behind Hajra carrying 58kg at $151. Last start 3rd of 9 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Cg&E Mdn-Sw on May 29 over 1350m, slow going 3.5 len behind High On Sugar with 55kg at $41. Among the chances.
11
TALA HUTCHINSON
Red ,Lime Checks, White Sleeves, Lime Cap
6 40x INAUGURAL
BOB RICHARD
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
R Richard
Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw March 28 over 2000m, 19 len behind Alma Rise carrying 59kg at $11. On debut fourth of 9 at Terang Mdn-Sw March 5 over 1600m, 5 len behind Active Duty with 59kg at $9.50. Winning hope.
9
J HOLDER
ORANGE, LIGHT GREEN SPOTS, SLEEVES AND CAP
7 58403 MY CRACKLING
G RICHARDS & D MOYLE
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms J Heaney, C A Reynolds, Mrs P C Southern-Ninnis, P J Ninnis, J A Frankhuisen, Mrs J S Lewis, P J Walding, J M Baker, D R Ward, Cornerstone Stud Farm Pty Ltd (Mgr: S B Hayes ) Ms G Prior & J C Spek
Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Longer Route with 54.5kg at $5. Before that 10th of 14 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 1 over 1600m, 6 len behind Double You Owe with 57.5kg at $9. Well placed to make his presence felt.
13
IVY LAM
BLUE, WHITE SEAMS, HOOPED SLEEVES AND WHITE CAP
8 50x56 PRIDE OF SHALAA
ANDREW GLUYAS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
S J Chambers, R Bowden, A J Forster, Dr R J Linke, D J Wilkey, G S Winter, G Winter, P A Hodby, Mrs D M Hall, B Bock, Mills Breeding (Mgr: T R Mills), Crows Syndications (Mgr: B F Smith), Mill Park Stud (Mgr: P D Watson) & Big Package (Mgr: C J Young)
Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 5th of 10 at Gawler 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Tara Rani carrying 57.5kg at $17. Second run from a spell got back early 6th of 10 at Morphettville Parks 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 18 over 1300m, 6 len behind Nicish carrying 57.5kg at $21. Swooper to watch for late in the piece.
14
TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
WHITE, BLACK STRIPES
9 4x3 ROB THE BANK
SHANE & CASSIE OXLADE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs J M Oxlade , Tosca farm (Mgr J H Mann )
Second-up. Promising on debut with blinkers first time; 4th of 14 at this track 3yo+ Cg&E Mdn-Sw on October 18 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Call To Command carrying 56kg at $4. Returned from break ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at this track 2yo+ Cge Mdn-Sw on June 5 over 1050m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Bay Of Portland carrying 54.5kg at $14. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
12
LACHLAN NEINDORF
PINK,PURPLE DIAGONAL STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP
10 7x2 THINKINGNINTYNINE
TRAVIS DOUDLE
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
T J Doudle, On Fire Racing (Mgr: N L Kersten), M J Sayers, 4025271 Racing (Mgr: R Smith), Stepping Stone (Mgr: Ms A A Umoff), Big Steaks (Mgr: MK Anderson) & J H Knox
Third race start. First start 7th of 12 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on December 6 over 1400m, 10 len behind Zarkana with 55kg at $5. Returned from break came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Longer Route carrying 57.5kg at $4.50. Improver that holds strong appeal.
4
JACOB OPPERMAN
BLACK, RED AND WHITE HORSE HEAD AND FLAMES, BLACK SLEEVES, RED FLAMES SLEEVES, RED CAP
11 536x SULTRINESS
PETER NOLAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Petepete Racing
Resuming after a nine months break. Finished off last preparation with blinkers first time; sixth of 8 at Hamilton Mdn-Sw September 18 over 2200m, 4.5 len behind The Geisha carrying 57.5kg at $3. On debut fifth of 9 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw August 21 over 1600m, soft track; 4 len behind Mirroring with 57.5kg at $16. Has solid claims.
6
J POTTER
WHITE, NAVY BLUE SWIRLS, WHITE SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBANDS, CUFFS AND NAVY CAP
12 46556 DARK HELMET
STEPHEN THEODORE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
On Fire Racing (Mgr: J P Kersten), S R Aylett, A Darcy, B W Edwards, Defined Benefits (Mgr: P L Edwards), M Gasparis, A Poulter, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, M G Turner, Money Tree (Mgr: K A Wood) & C Jones
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Lifestyles carrying 55.5kg at $7. The race before that 5th of 14 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 25 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Dolcemente carrying 55.5kg at $11. Drawn well and is among the chances.
1
JESSICA EATON
BLACK, WHITE HORSE HEAD AND RED FLAMES, BLACK SLEEVES, RED FLAMES ON SLEEVES, RED CAP
13 47 LOFONIA
JOHN HYAM
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Hyam Racing (Mgr: Mrs T S Hyam)
Lining up for just third start. At very long odds at debut, 4th of 10 at Bordertown 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Hey Mikki with 55kg at $101. Second-up 7th of 10 at Morphettville Parks 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 18 over 1300m, 6 len behind Nicish carrying 55.5kg at $81. Others favoured.
11
DYLAN CABOCHE
Bottle Green And White Checks, White Sleeves, Bottle Green Cap, White Star
14 388x9 THE ARITHMETICIAN
GRANT KLUSKE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
W B Kluske, Mrs A D Kluske, B W Hoey, Mrs L J Hoey, G G Dungey, Mrs P J Dungey, Ms S T Broad, Mrs D Y Benson, G W Kluske, Delwood Racing (Mgr: P R Delves), G King, X M J Davey, Mrs L J Smith & G B Paterson, G Wingard
Second run back. First-up after three months second last of 10 at Morphettville Parks 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 1250m, 6 len behind Artillery carrying 55.5kg at $51. Previously second-up 3rd of 14 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn on February 21 over 1350m, 2 len behind Terambi carrying 55kg at $41. Fitter but must improve sharply.
5
MS S METCALFE
Navy Blue, Old Gold Chevrons, Navy Blue Cap, Old Gold Seams
15 60x78 FRANKIE DIVINE
KIRSTEN MOONEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Byerley Racing Club (Mgr: Ms K M Sadler), DG Jardine, Mrs M Kilgour, S E Aimers, F Deegan, P M Deegan, Mrs J M Hede, A Nichols, F P Deegan, Ms J E Sadler, Ms K M Sadler, D P Sinn, N L Cartledge, Mrs J J Elliott, Ms H Sadler & M G Smith
Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 7th of 9 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on May 10 over 1000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Bonita Bon with 59.5kg at $4. Second run from a spell 8th of 10 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1400m, slow going 9 len behind Cheeky Blinders with 59.5kg at $26. Not for ours.
8
TODD PANNELL
TEAL, WHITE CRESCENT AND SLEEVES
16 0796x MONTARI
RAHARNA MCDONALD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
G B Jones, Ms P J Chirnside & J Hale
First-up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Terang Mdn-Sw April 16 2023 over 1400m, in the wet; 14 len behind Iffycould carrying 56.5kg at $41. Previously first up; fifth of 14 at Tamworth Mdn-Sw June 24 2022 over 1000m, 5 len behind Scarzel with 59kg at $2.10. This looks too tough.
12
BLUE, WHITE FIVE SPOTS, RED SLEEVES AND CAP