Ballarat   20 Sep 2024
 
GOING: S(6)

Peter Tobin Funerals Maiden Plate 1400m

Track: SOFT 6   Rain (Max: 11)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Not a great deal of early speed on paper so it may be left to one or more of the healthy contingent of unraced runners to set the tempo. SIR KENNY (12) is a colt by Justify on debut for the Price & Kent Jnr yard. He's won a jump out at Cranbourne leading in and draws well. Expecting him to go close. BRITISH POET (1) was just fair last time at Sandown Lakeside but had been running well in handy maidens prior and looks better placed here. SUPERLUMINAL (16) is a well bred type who was okay on debut at Bendigo. Watch for improvement. HOT MAJESTY (15) was hard in the market on debut at Geelong but well beaten. This trip should suit and he can run a better race. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sir Kenny to win.
1 357 BRITISH POET
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Halo Racing Services Pty Ltd, Mrs J McKenna, McMahon Family Racing, Ciaron Maher Racing, G A McLaren, Mrs L A Mclaren, S D Dinan, D Hardcastle, B Koneski, C Melham, R G Plunkett, P G Walsh, C C Zun, Bipty, G A Buchanan, Singpitt Racing, C M Terreri & Ms N E Ward
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside Mdn-Sw on August 21 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Stylish Secret carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. Before that 5th of 13 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on August 1 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Evaporate with 59.5kg at $9. Expected to be in the finish.
6
J MOTT
Royal Blue, Lime Hoops, cap, Royal Blue Hoops Cap
2 7x4x HAWKSURE
A & S FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Anthony Freedman Racing (Mgr: S Freedman), C E Holt, E A Galante, K G Dancey, Shy At The Stumps (Mgr: M P Phillips), Mrs B D Gallaher, Murumba Racing (Mgr: J L Blight), A V Ainge, Mrs B M Hogan, P J Hogan, P T Leeds, Ms S Slattery, Miss R E Hume & Ms B Coates
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 4th of 7 at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 21 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Moonbird carrying 58kg at $4. First up last campaign 7th of 13 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on June 18 2023 over 1400m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Albanian I Am carrying 57kg at $7. Trialled on August 26 at Cranbourne over 800m and finished eighth. Well beaten in a recent trial over 800m and looks fully tested here.
13
JYE MCNEIL
ROYAL BLUE, RED V
3 5358x HOT CITY
HENRY DWYER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Noor Elaine Farm Pty Ltd (Mgr: A A El-Fahkri)
Resuming after a seven months break. Not seen since he finished last of 8 at Stawell Mdn-Sw February 22 over 1607m, soft track; 57 len behind Lilidan carrying 59kg at $6.50. On debut fifth of 12 at Geelong Mdn-Sw December 15 over 1221m, 3.5 len behind Namaska with 58kg at $8.50. Place hope.
5
MITCHELL AITKEN
Sky Blue, Black Stripes And Cap
4 34 RIBCRACKER
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing, Musk Creek Farm P/L, Footy Racing Pty Ltd, M I Hansky, G D Peer, Mrs H Peer, The Golden Table, F A Stivala, C Numa, A Tomas, B F O'Connor, Mrs J Silvey, P J Silvey & Gabduy
Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, 3rd of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 8 over 1400m, 8 len behind Federer carrying 59.5kg at $4. Last start in a small field at Geelong Mdn-Sw on September 1 over 1525m, 8 len behind Lario with 59.5kg at $4. Has upside and should make his presence felt.
1
J ALLEN
Purple, Orange And White Hooped Sleeves, Orange Cap
5 7x47x ROYAL INFANTRY
MICHAEL MORONEY & GLEN THOMPSON
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Ballymore Stables (Aust) Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Moroney), R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), Pulitano Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: G Pulitano), B & C Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: B Dorman), Gurners Bloodstock Co (Mgr: M Ramsden), C & Mrs J Madden & Werrett Bloodstock (Mgr: N Werrett)
Resumes. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw March 21 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Voracious carrying 59kg at $4. When resuming last campaign fourth of 10 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Mdn-Sw February 28 over 1400m, 2 len behind Grid Girl with 58kg at $10. Anticipate a bold showing.
9
BILLY EGAN
NAVY BLUE, GOLD LIGHTNING BOLT, GOLD AND WHITE ARMBANDS, GOLD CAP
6 9x254 SHOCKSTAR
MATT LAURIE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Eales Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: L E Eales), Blur Racing Syndicate (Mgr: JA Reece), D Grivell, Double Vee Racing (Mgr: Mrs M E Vugs) & Soxey (Mgr: G P Mortimer)
Most recently 4th of 13 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on September 9 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Hurry Curry with 59.5kg at $2.80. Before that 5th of 10 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on September 3 over 1612m, 5.5 len behind Thunder Force with 59.5kg at $6. Should be thereabouts.
2
ZAC SPAIN
BLACK, ORANGE CHECKED SASH, CHECKED CAP
7 49232 WHISKEY CREED
AFTAB SHAIKH
8YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs J G Ferguson
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 31 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 9 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on August 20 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Vixenette with 59.5kg at $5.50. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on July 30 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Timeonlees with 59.5kg at $5.50. In the each way mix.
12
NEIL FARLEY
Green, White Checks, Gold Sleeves And Cap
8 JENNI MADDIE LYNN
CIARON MAHER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Cape Schanck Racing (Mgr: A Ottobre)
Mare by Justify on debut. Finished fourth in a Colac trial over 1100m on September 9. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing.
10
DECLAN BATES
SKY BLUE ,PURPLE DIAMONDS,PURPLE DIAMONDS SLEEVES,PURPLE DIAMONDS CAP
9 CAVALRY
M, W & J HAWKES
3YO  BR/BL  GELDING 57.0KG
R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas), R Smith, Wright Racing (Mgr: P J Wright), D V Russo, Mrs J E Hawkes, Mrs C A Hawkes, Mrs L C Jones, B W Grimley & Scoota and Seps (Mgr: D J Stewart)
On debut. Three-year-old gelding by Brutal out of Tarragon AUD $ 230,000 (Magic Millions 2023 Gold Coast Yearling Sale) purchase. Trialled a while ago and finished fourth at Randwick over 1050m. Prefer to see.
13
JORDAN CHILDS
Navy, Yellow Lightning Bolt, Armbands And Cap
10 EXISTENTIAL BOB
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
C J Waller & Mrs S J Waller
First-starter by Ocean Park out of Venus's Dream (AUD $ 60,000 (Inglis 2023 Premier Yearling Sale) purchase). Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Not seen publicly at the trails but the betting is only guide to chances.
16
Fred W Kersley
White, Black Check, Purple Sleeves
11 MORTHAN EFFICIENT
ROBERT HICKMOTT
3YO  B/BR  COLT 57.0KG
Four S (Mgr: Mrs M L Harvey), Efficient (Mgr: A Sellars), Grove Boyz (Mgr: P Gurr), Jump On (Mgr: J Edser), Morthan Efficient (Mgr: A Sellars) Racing, P J Crabb, G Wright, S P Dawson, P D Harding, C Best, I L Smith, A Gatehouse, Ms K L Masson, D P Kerr & R P McDonald
First-starter by Savabeel out of Sunniva. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Watch the market.
15
R J HURDLE
Dark Purple, Gold Lotus Flower, Diamonds Sleeves, Seams Cap
12 SIR KENNY
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
3YO  B/BR  COLT 57.0KG
R W Alteri, W Alteri & Mrs K Alteri
By Justify out of Lightstream on debut. Purchased for AUD $ 170,000 (Magic Millions 2023 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). Has won a jump out and must respect the top stable.
3
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Red, White And Green Armbands
13 3 ALL KINDS OF FOLK
JOHN & CHRIS LEDGER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Miss M F Cox
At debut, 3rd of 10 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on September 3 over 1212m, 2.5 len behind Caesar Cipher with 55kg at $21. Can figure.
11
PATRICK MOLONEY
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE HALVES, ROYAL BLUE, WHITE HALVED SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
14 SHOCKLETZ
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Eales Racing Pty Ltd, Blur Racing Syndicate, M S Patterson, A J Sultana, Para-Dell Racing, JA Reece, Ballcourt Dream, Ms C Avery, R B T Racing, J C Jones, Lacy Willows Racing & P 2 P Syndicate
First-starter by Shocking out of Zelt. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. In good hands and can run well.
4
HARRY COFFEY
Black, Orange Checked Sash, Checked Cap
15 5 HOT MAJESTY
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), Lord A Lloyd-Webber, N M Marinelli, Mrs S K Marinelli, M J Kirwan, P Shanahan, P T O'Brien, S J McGrath, P L Jenkins, S J Pickworth, S W Palmer & P Vasic
At debut, 5th of 7 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on September 1 over 1225m, 8 len behind Happy Link carrying 57kg at $5.50. Has upside and may pay to follow up.
14
MICHAEL DEE
Pink, Grey Sash And Pink Cap
16 6 SUPERLUMINAL
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Coolmore, Wynaus, Westerberg, J Poulin, Sir P J Vela, Lynque, Woppitt Bloodstock, Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd, Rockingham Thoroughbreds, K MacLennan, Aristia Park Bloodstock Pty Ltd & Meridian Bloodstock
At debut, got back early 6th of 11 at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 29 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Escarpa carrying 58kg at $13. Can do better. Could be a sharp improver.
8
DAMIAN LANE
Purple, White Hoops, black horizontal rays, White Hoops sleeves, Purple and White Quartered Cap
17 6x SHES INDANILE
ANDREW NOBLET
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
MRS A L NOBLET, P A BUNDER, L MONITTO, G A FLUDE, R J VEITCH, MRS E DUCHEMIN, P J NICHOLS, M DUCHEMIN-NICHOLS, A TASSONI, A J TASSONI & MS K BYRON SYNDICATES: KEMBLA RACING (MGR: T MCINTYRE) GSFM RACING (MGR: T MCINTYRE) RIZIKA RACING (MGR: M J STOLL)
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 6th of 11 at Geelong 3yo F Mdn-Sw on November 30 2022 over 1200m, 6 len behind Papillon Club carrying 57kg at $13. The very long spell is the query.
7
JAYLAH KENNEDY
White, Pale Blue Star, Pale Blue And Navy Striped Sleeves And Cap
18 55 BEDTIME ANGEL
JOHN MOLONEY
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
J Shannon & P Shannon
Had two starts to date. At debut, 5th of 12 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on August 23 over 1112m, 7 len behind Extreme Diamond with 55kg at $9. Last start 5th of 10 at Cranbourne 3yo F Mdn-Sw on September 5 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Miss Mahjong with 57kg at $13. Well placed this time and is a great chance to break through.
17
DAMIAN LANE
Green,White Cap