Kempsey   19 Sep 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

ODONNELL & HANLON MAIDEN PLATE 1250m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 28)   Rail: True.  

There should be a bit of early pressure with Exceedaqa going forward in advance of Magic Sorcerer and Hoo Haa. EXCEEDAQA (8) has been thereabouts in her two runs back. Should be peaking now in what looks like her easiest assignment to date. Leading player. HOO HAA (5) gave backers a bold sight last start at Wyong, only to be captured on the line. Easier this time and will prove tough to catch with similar tactics applied. MAGIC SORCERER (1) was poised to strike when resuming at Tamworth but just lacked a fitness edge. Better for the hit-out and is drawn to get the gun run. Can give this a big shake. SLEEPY'S GIRL (9) is a Headwater filly on debut for the Deamer stable. Strips fitter for a quiet Scone trial and is nicely drawn. Worth watching what the market does with her. SUGGESTED PLAY: Exceedaqa to win.
1 460x4 MAGIC SORCERER
TODD HOWLETT
4YO  GR/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
J McIntyre & J Hirst
Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 12 at Tamworth Super Mdn on August 27 over 1200m, slow going 0.7 len behind So Rosie carrying 55kg at $11. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Muswellbrook Ctry Mdn-Sw on February 19 over 1280m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Himorher carrying 58.5kg at $4. Will come on from that run and is among the chances.
1
BEN LOOKER
Blue, White Lightning Bolt, White Armbands, Blue Cap, White Lightning Bolt
2 5x284 NAY PEE CEE
GREGORY MCFARLANE
4YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
P Criniti
Dual acceptor. Most recently 4th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on September 2 over 1450m, 0.8 len behind Bellabatoota with 59kg at $4. The race before that second last of 9 at Newcastle 3yo+ Cg&E Mdn-Sw on July 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Valentino Prince carrying 59kg at $14. Certainly worth another chance.
8
WHITE, RED AND GREEN BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, RED AND LIME ARMBAND, WHITE CAP, RED STRIPE
3 0x662 BELLE OF THE BAYOU
JASON REILLY
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J B Reilly & K J Upton
Dual acceptor. Last start 2nd of 8 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn on September 5 over 1405m, 3.5 len behind Margot's Bullseye with 55kg at $7.50. The start before that 6th of 12 at Grafton Ctry Mdn-Sw on August 20 over 1006m, slow going 3.5 len behind De Forza with 57kg at $26. Hard to see her troubling the top chances this time.
5
WHITE,MAROON Diablo,Yellow sleeves,maroon Halved Sleeves,COLLAR,CAP
4 44477 CASEBOLT
STEPHEN LEE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Shire Racing (Mgr: J P O'Sullivan), G Dehlsen, D Murphy, D M Mawson, D L Mitchell, R Neilson, J P O'Sullivan, The Godfathers (Mgr: D L Mitchell), D Barczak, P A Murphy & T Haywood
Most recently 7th of 10 at Lismore Ctry Mdn on September 12 over 1320m, 3.5 len behind Miss Uchitel with 57.5kg at $26. The start before that ran last of 7 at Murwillumbah Ctry Mdn on August 23 over 1550m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Half Listening with 55kg at $10. Each-way chance.
7
SIENA GRIMA
Orange, Black Maltese Cross, Black Cap
5 29543 HOO HAA
MARK CROSS
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs A Cross
Racing well. Last start crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 13 at Wyong Mid 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on September 6 over 1350m, long-neck behind Show County carrying 57kg at $61. Before that 4th of 10 at Wyong 4yo+ Mdn on August 18 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Sapphire Kiss carrying 53kg at $61. Holds genuine appeal.
5
KACIE ADAMS
Navy Blue, Red Sleeves With Navy Blue Stars, Red Stars Cap
6 8x056 BRAVE MAX
JEREMY SYLVESTER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs G Rinkin
Most recently 6th of 8 at Coffs Harbour Mdn-Sw on September 5 over 1205m, 6 len behind Reel Torque carrying 56.5kg at $26. The start before that from last on the turn 5th of 7 at Taree Mdn-Sw on August 26 over 1005m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Mr Villa with 55kg at $61. Comes into this in ordinary form. Win doesn’t look likely.
2
SHAE WILKES
Hot Pink, Black R Motif, Hooped Cap
7 QUICK BUCK
GLEN MILLIGAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
G R Milligan, Mrs V P Milligan, C J Swadling & P D Braude Pty Ltd (Mgr:Dr P D Braude)
On debut. Three-year-old gelding by Merchant Navy out of Not To Be Caught purchased for AUD $ 5,000 (Inglis 2023 HTBA Yearling Sale). Trialled a while ago and was out of the placings over 1007m at Taree April 20. Doesn't shape as a strong winning hope today.
4
P GRAHAM
Red Jacket, Gold Sleeves, Red Cap
8 34x24 EXCEEDAQA
KRIS LEES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Australian Bloodstock No 2, NMC Racing, J M Carter, Mrs J E Becker, MKG, Saxodi, N B Whatmore, PAC Racing, A White, The Bow Pair, Loftus Park, T P Johns, D N Sparks, P Hughes, Mugathree Racing, M 2 K L D Racing, Saddaqa, Ursino Racing, Nine Holes Racing & GSP Battlers
Third-up today. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Tuncurry Mdn-Sw on August 9 over 1005m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Lulo Rose carrying 55kg at $3.30. Last start 4th of 10 at Newcastle Super Mdn on 2August 9 over 1200m, 3 len behind Spirit Of Wealth with 56kg at $26. Can get off the mark this line-up.
6
BENJAMIN OSMOND
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black sleeves,White Check, black Cap, white checks
9 SLEEPY'S GIRL
JASON DEAMER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
FLT Breeding and Racing (Mgr: B M Field), P L Tucker, Mrs L E Tucker, Dr C Lloyd, Mrs A Lloyd, Mrs D C Field, C R Crook, Mrs R J Crook, G Whitford, S Brownlee, Mrs J Brownlee, S Ghosh, C Field, Miss K Gemell, T Graham, C Tucker, Z Lloyd & Miss E C Field
Filly by Headwater on debut. Finished fifth in a Scone trial over 1100m on August 21. Can play a role on debut.
3
C REITH
Black, Aqua Blue Disc, Striped Sleeves And Cap