Scone   12 Jul 2024
 
GOING: H(9)

VINERY STALLIONS MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200m

Track: HEAVY 9   Clouds (Max: 17)   Rail: True. (Pent: 5.88).  

Anticipating a stack of early pressure over the sprint course with many of these at the races for the first time. TORIE'S ROSE (6) strong through the line late when resumed with a tough third over 1100m at Hawkesbury on June 25. Will find this more to her liking over the 1200m. Go close. CALL ME FINEST ART (9) sat on the speed in the heavy (10) going before tiring late when third over 1200m at this track on July 2. Backs-up quickly and finds a fairly soft race. LUCONI (1) gelding by Nicconi out of a Singspiel mare on debut for the Waterhouse/Bott yard. Fitted with two strong trials and expected to figure prominently. HELL OF A LAD (7) two-year-old gelding by Hellbent on debut for the Kris Lees yard. Fitted with two recent trials and has the ability to take a hand in the finish. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 6,9,1,7.
1 LUCONI
G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Blueblood Thoroughbreds, BBT Ludka, B G Hull, B E Cook, R Hunter, B Joyner, Mrs P Lowe, Miss A Cross, M J Radcliffe, C McCleery, S R Thompson, D P Murarotto, A F Robertson, Longinvorsen, A P Ware, M P Yewdall, R Grech, P J Bird, S Bozanich & P Cornish
Gelding by Nicconi making his first race start. Has looked handy in two trials leading into this. Ran 3rd in a Randwick trial over 1050m on June 28. Respect if any market activity.
8
WINONA COSTIN
Red, Blueblood Logo, Red Sleeves, Cap, White Star
2 4665 CALL ME GROUCHY
BLAKE RYAN
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
C H Liu
Dual acceptor. Last start led to the turn then faded 5th of 12 at Kembla Grange Super 4yo+ Mdn on June 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Cohesive carrying 57.5kg at $3.80. The race before that 6th of 9 at Wyong Super 4yo+ MDN-Sw on June 6 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Let's Go Johnny carrying 59kg at $3. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run from an inside stall.
2
AARON BULLOCK
Pink, Lilac Diamond Sash And Hooped Sleeves, Lilac Cap
3 4x3 UNCLE MOONLIGHT
WAYNE WILKES
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
E N Wilkes & Mrs M K Wilkes
Second-up. First start crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 11 at Taree Mdn-Sw on February 2 over 1262m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Hay Pearl with 58.5kg at $81. Returned from break 3rd of 10 at Taree Mdn on June 25 over 1007m, in the wet; 6 len behind Exorealm with 55.5kg at $3. Fitter but others appeal more.
1
A GIBBONS
Sky Blue, Maroon Sleeves, Sky Blue Armbands, Maroon Cap
4 33x9x SHEBRINGS BEAUTY
MATTHEW SMITH
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
J M Vincent, Mrs R Charalambous, Miss A Batsiokis, D M King, J R O'Brien, W M McClintock, G King, A Gabriel, Mrs K J Stevenson, Ms A Hird, A J Collins, D J Morris, Ms T St Lawrence, Denns Racing (D L Yopp), BAAMMS Racing (B B Paine), Charas B'Stock Pty Ltd (C Charalambous) & Konj Pty Ltd (P Collier)
Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign got back early 9th of 14 at Wyong Mdn on January 6 over 1300m, 5 len behind Cape Byron with 58kg at $10. When resuming last campaign made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on March 26 2023 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Lochend Umosa with 57kg at $5. Finished eighth in a Warwick Farm trial over 1207m on July 1. Marginal prospects.
3
ANNA ROPER
YELLOW, RED DIAMONDS AND SLEEVES, CHECKED CAP
5 x932x PERRI LASS
KRIS LEES
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
SK Bennett, Lees Racing Pty Ltd, We Own A Bit, R D Moore, D Neilson, Mrs L Neilson, Glenrock, P B Jones, B F French, R Moylan, Building Dreams Racing, A & E Curtis, P D Crisp, Ms M Henneberry, M L Smyth & Mrs C M Hogan
Resumes. Finished off last campaign second of 13 at Tuncurry Super Mdn-Sw February 24 over 1400m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Pennart with 56.5kg at $3.50. Previously first up; ninth of 12 at this track Super Mdn January 21 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Paji Briway carrying 55.5kg at $2.30. Likely to make her presence felt.
6
BENJAMIN OSMOND
Orange, Black Maltese Cross
6 x34x3 TORIE'S ROSE
EDWARD CUMMINGS
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
E A Cummings, Ms L M Anderson, R W Anderson, B Payne, B Headley, Trulad (Mgr: B Payne), J Dillon, R Gendy, S M Evans, T J Schulte, J Lambkin & N Higham
Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 9 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn-Sw on June 25 over 1100m, slow going 1.5 len behind Glassout carrying 57kg at $8.50. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Newcastle Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1300m, in the wet; 11 len behind It's A Wonder carrying 54.5kg at $9.50. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
7
M BELL
GREEN ,GOLD DIAGONAL STRIPED, GREEN sleeves,GOLD DIAGONAL STRIPED,white cap
7 HELL OF A LAD
KRIS LEES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Miss L R Mitchell, L C Forbes, M Morton, H J Badger, G F Gillfeather, N W G Harris, T J Frazer, B Brooks, O L Engelbrecht & A D Mitchell
Two-year-old gelding making debut by Hellbent out of Honolulu Lass. Was second in a Beaumont (Newcastle) trial over 1000m June 28. Has talent and a bold showing is expected.
5
C REITH
Black, Yellow Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
8 8x KOURA WHIRA
JOHN P THOMPSON
4YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
J V O'Neill, S P Treacey, G B Lauder, B A Field, J A Morgan, P J Cooper, J R Saltmarsh, Ms K J Fayle, K C Jones, Mrs L E Jones, I M Haliday, P J Couper, J F Riordan & Rayson Racing (Mgr: S Rayson)
Resuming after a break; only one run when eased back early on 8th of 11 at Wyong F&M Mdn on February 8 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind River Pat carrying 58.5kg at $81. Anticipate a bold showing.
2
R JONES
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE STAR, RED CAP
9 64x63 FINEST ART
DAMIEN LANE
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs S M Cleary
Third-up today. First-up 6th of 8 at Wyong Mid Mdn-Sw on June 13 over 1100m, slow going 4 len behind Villa Tino carrying 57kg at $11. Second-up led but faded 3rd of 7 at this track Mid Mdn-Sw on July 2 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Alvina's Luck with 55kg at $9. One of the main contenders.
4
ASHLEY MORGAN
LILAC, RED SASH, ARMBANDS AND CAP
10 27565 HOOD RIVER
DALE WAGSTAFF
4YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
Flyby Racing (Mgr: Ms R L Bolton)
At the latest run 5th of 9 at Tamworth Super Mdn on July 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Palentino Swinger with 52kg at $41. Before that second last of 7 at this track Mid Mdn-Sw on July 2 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Alvina's Luck with 57kg at $51. Hard to envisage a win today.
2
J PENZA
PURPLE, GREY SOUTHERN CROSS, STRIPE SLEEVES , STRIPES CAP
11 x8857 KITTY'S PLEDGE
KRISSIE SIMPKINS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mr J M Gray
Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Last start sat on the pace before fading second last of 8 at Pakenham 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Lovey carrying 56kg at $51. Before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 13 at Donald 2yo SW on May 11 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Guerite with 56kg at $151. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
8
ROYAL BLUE, RED CROSS , RED CROSSED SASH , ARMBAND,RED CAP, WHITE POM POM
12 NOVEMBER AIR
ANNABEL NEASHAM
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
TFI, D Chapman, W T Fogden, H F Kelly, Dr G A Clegg & Mrs C E Clegg
Filly by Pierata making her first appearance. Has looked handy in her trials leading into this. Was runner-up in a trial at Wyong on June 19 over 1000m. Capable of a strong run.
12
ALYSHA COLLETT
AQUA, BLACK CHECKED BAND , AQUA SLEEVES, BLACK AND AQUA CHECKED ARMBANDS, AQUA CAP, BLACK CHECKS
13 WHISPERING WAY
J G SARGENT
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
Go Bloodstock Australia (Mgr: Sir O G Glenn)
Filly by Lonhro on debut. Trialled on June 28 at Randwick over 1050m and finished fourth. Ready for a strong performance.
5
MS MOLLY BOURKE
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKED SASH, CHECKS SLEEVES , CHECKS CAP