Ballarat   30 Jun 2024
 
GOING: H

Veolia Maiden Plate 1500m

Track: HEAVY 8   Rain (Max: 7)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 6.01).  

Strong tempo with Hurricane Ketut, Beatrice Cranach and Versaider leading the way. DAZZLING SKY (2) has placed twice in three runs this campaign, good first up at Sale and solid again last time at Seymour. Finds a winnable race here and draws well here. Won't need to improve much to take this out. HURRICANE KETUT (6) is a consistent type who has placed in 8/13 starts to date. He again found a couple better last start at Moe but this isn't a strong race and he can break through with the right run. TORELLA (13) was solid at her second outing here last start and can continue to improve. NOT SO COMMON (9) returns and also holds appeal. Don't take lightly. SUGGESTED PLAY: Dazzling Sky on top.
1 9 BEST ON GROUND
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Towner Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs A J Hall), T G R Worner, M R Green, Mrs S L Daymond, D I Daymond, Ms L M Barp, G E Kahan, P F Guerra & D J R Green
At debut, got back early 9th of 12 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on June 13 over 1300m, slow going 4.5 len behind Liberami with 59.5kg at $21. Expecting a bit more with the race experience on board.
9
J FRY
NAVY, SILVER BAND, SILVER AND WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES, NAVY CAP, WHITE POM POM
2 5x353 DAZZLING SKY
TONY NOONAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs K A Fraser, A F Shepherd, W H Rigg, Ms K M Rigg, M A Ford, D J Small, J J Cushnahan, J Grieves, Mrs M Grieves, Miss M L Duck, Ms K A Tibbey, N R Blizard, E Kennett, R S Turner, G M Fraser, Mrs G A Noonan, Laurel Oak Bloodstock Pty Ltd, P T S D M Syndicate & Laurel Oak Dazzler Syndicate.
At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on June 16 over 1411m, slow going 3.5 len behind Glenfinnan with 57.5kg at $7. The start before that 5th of 9 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on June 4 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Henlein with 59.5kg at $4.50. An inside draw is a big advantage. Winning prospects.
3
J NOONAN
Lime, Purple Star And Hooped Sleeves
3 625x3 DOUGAL MCKEEN
D & C FEEK
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Ready To Run And Have Some Fun, Ready To Run And Have Some Fun 2 & Ready To Run And Have Some Fun 3
Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 13 at Seymour 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 16 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind En Primeur with 59.5kg at $5. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on February 13 over 1474m, 0.8 len behind Lucky Compass carrying 59.5kg at $2.90. Fitter and will take beating.
14
NEIL FARLEY
DARK BLUE AND WHITE CHECKS, DARK BLUE SLEEVES, DARK BLUE AND WHITE CHECKED CAP
4 8x7x4 EASTON YOU BEAUTY
JOHN MARKOVIC
9YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
A J Markovic, S L Markovic, J Markovic, B Markovic & K Greenwood
Having second run back today. Not raced for 44 days. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on May 17 over 1108m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Think Rock carrying 59.5kg at $151. At only start last preparation 7th of 10 at Ballarat Synthetic 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 26 2023 over 1400m, 10 len behind Fisch Tank with 57.5kg at $51. Must improve significantly.
6
MS A HERRMANN
Royal Blue, Black Horseshoe, Lime Sleeves, Black Seams, Lime And Black Quartered Cap
5 9 GRATE CRACK
HENRY DWYER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Erica Bloodstock (Mgr Mrs S Dwyer)
At debut, eased back early on 9th of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on June 14 over 1500m, 6 len behind Peerless Lad carrying 59.5kg at $19. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
13
MITCHELL AITKEN
Navy, White Star, Green Sleeves, White Armbands And Cap, Green Star
6 36233 HURRICANE KETUT
MATTHEW BROWN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs L M Brown, Ms C M Brown, Miss L Groves, Mrs E D'Abaco, B D'Abaco, M G Hodges, Ms R K Trimble, Ms W Trimble, S P Bysouth, Mrs T De Pasquale, F De Pasquale, Mrs K E Lewicki, C B Lewicki, J W Pollard, J T Pollard, L T Barrand & I S Artana Browns & Kirks (Mgr: S D Brown)
Going well. Most recently led but faded 3rd of 9 at Moe Mdn-Sw on June 16 over 1623m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Sweet Jasmine carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. The run before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 9 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on June 1 over 1400m, slow going 1.1 len behind Runaway Soul with 59.5kg at $5. Won't need to improve much to be winning.
7
L NOLEN
Purple, Lime Horseshoe With Bit, Lime Sleeves, Purple Cap, Lime Horseshoe, Lime Pom Pom
7 55x27 I'M EXONERATED
HENRY DWYER
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
J C Mackenzie, Ms L Duncan, Dr C M Duncan, Mrs J E Sadler, S Bickley, Mrs E Kratzmann, Lover Boy Racing (J Mackenzie), Cactus (B Wait), Haberman No 5 (K Haberman), The Platinum Club (D W Kratzmann), Erica Bloodstock (Mrs S Dwyer), Seymour Bloodstock (D Thomas) & K P M (W Kratzmann)
Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 12 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Sign From Above with 59.5kg at $8. Second-up 7th of 9 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on June 4 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Henlein with 59.5kg at $7. Nice alley and worth including.
2
J ALLEN
PURPLE, GOLD FIVE STARS, NAVY BLUE SLEEVES AND CAP, GOLD STAR
8 0 MARITIME MAN
SHANE FLIEDNER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S R Fliedner, Mrs B E Fliedner, I L Carmichael, P W Ryan, G C Chapman, R S James, S K McNamara, Mrs C O Bamford, K L Bamford & Mrs S J Smythe
Jumped at very long odds at debut, 11th of 14 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on June 16 over 1411m, slow going 10 len behind Glenfinnan with 59.5kg at $67. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
4
BLAIKE MCDOUGALL
White, Red Diagonal Stripes And Cap
9 3x69x NOT SO COMMON
G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
ACJC Sydney (Mgr: D You), Australian Chinese Jockey Club Racing 7 (Mgr: D You), H Lee, L Brennan, N D Frost, Ms I Roos, D Cooley, D A Grant, D A Moxon, J M Hunter, Maloney Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: D McLusky), Mrs J R Nathans, E G Chant, D T Moxon, J Carmichael, A Law, W Lan & S D Jolly
Gelding back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Warwick Farm Super 3yo C&G Mdn January 10 over 1400m, 9 len behind Bullets High with 57.5kg at $5. First up last campaign sixth of 8 at Randwick 3yo Mdn-Sw December 26 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Fire Tribe carrying 57kg at $4. Among the better chances.
12
LINDA MEECH
NAVY BLUE, GOLD AUSTRALIAN CHINESE JOCKEY CLUB LOGO, GOLD ARMBANDS AND CAP
10 67x0x BEATRICE CRANACH
DOUG WHITWORTH
7YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
D W Whitworth, S B Calcagno, J K Cassar, I R Layton & M J Lynch
Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 14 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on November 26 over 1600m, 10 len behind Rusty Gold carrying 57.5kg at $26. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 14 at Donald Mdn-Sw on July 10 over 1620m, on heavy track; 1.0 len behind Always Hunting carrying 57.5kg at $81. Not at this stage.
10
MS C PULS
ORANGE, BLACK DIAMOND CHECKS, DIAMOND CHECKS SLEEVES, BLACK CAP
11 67 EMINENT QUEEN
PETER GELAGOTIS
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
T O Harrison, N L Russo, P Moss, S Moss, G Knight, G Carmody & G Kahan
Lining up for just third start. At debut, second last of 7 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Romaji with 57.5kg at $7. Last start couldn't go on with it; 7th of 10 at Moe Mdn-Sw on June 16 over 1623m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Golden Hips with 57.5kg at $17. Solid claims.
11
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Yellow, Black Fight MND Logo, Sleeves And Fight MND Logo Cap
12 73248 LUCKY DUCK
JOHN SALANITRI
3YO  GR/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
F Salanitri,Mrs P Salanitri, R Walker,Mrs I Hollingworth, J Damiano, D Mcgoldrick, J Yoannidis,J Cabral,P Hinos,A Capaldi,D Ruggiero,S Gibbens,G Olson,S Speers & R Speers
Last start failed to make an impression; second last of 9 at Moe Mdn-Sw on June 16 over 1623m, in the wet; 10 len behind Sweet Jasmine carrying 57.5kg at $9. The race before that 4th of 9 at Mornington F&M Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 1500m, 2 len behind Cantolago with 58kg at $2.60. Expected to finish much closer.
13
TEODORE NUGENT
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE CROSSED SASHES, WHITE SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE SPOTS SLEEVES, SPOTS CAP
13 64 TORELLA
KYLIE VELLA
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
F K Butler & Mrs K M Butler
Having third race start. At long odds at debut, 6th of 9 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on April 27 over 1215m, 2.5 len behind Abstruse carrying 57.5kg at $26. Second-up 4th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 12 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Coral Emperor with 57.5kg at $21. Genuine contender in this suitable contest.
5
S VELLA
PALE BLUE, DENIM FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES AND CAP
14 47608 XTRA GAMBLE
DANIELLE LOOS
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs Fiona Pengelly, Ms Danielle Loos
Resumes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 9 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on June 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Winged with 57.5kg at $41. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 12 at Stawell Mdn-Sw on May 20 over 1600m, 14 len behind Amizetta carrying 57.5kg at $81. Looks tested despite the low draw.
1
MELISSA JULIUS
Royal Blue ,White Stripes, striped sleeves,White Cap
15 8986x VERSAIDER
KEVIN MCCARTIN
8YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs A V McCartin, K G McCartin, Miss L S McCartin, Miss S M McCartin, S McCartin & Miss G E McCartin
Resuming after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Stawell Mdn-Sw March 31 over 1600m, 7 len behind Star Testymony carrying 57.5kg at $81. Previously first up; seventh of 12 at Stawell Mdn-Sw December 9 over 1100m, in the wet; 4 len behind Four Diva with 57.5kg at $201. Unlikely to threaten.
8
JACK HILL
Royal Blue, Gold Sleeves, Royal Blue Armbands, Gold Cap