Mornington   29 Sep 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

ModTech Group Handicap 1000m

Track: SOFT 5   Rain (Max: 15)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Lots of speed predominantly from Runranirun, Daella and Bridal Waltz. DUROVA (3) resumed with a tidy maiden win at Bendigo over this trip, running on well to get up narrowly. She's open to further improvement and should prove hard to hold out once more. BRIDAL WALTZ (4) won easily fresh at Tatura as favourite, scoring by nearly 3 lengths. She's got good speed and will be very hard to catch. VIOLA VIVACE (2) was disappointing fresh at Listed level at Moonee Valley but has ability and could be a sharp improver. CHAMPAGNE TONIGHT (8) is a filly by Capitalist on debut who can run a big race off the back of some smart jump outs. SUGGESTED PLAY: Durova to win.
1 126 RUNRANIRUN
MATTHEW SMITH
3YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith), D J Fairfull, Ms B J Evans, J E Carter, F W Cook & Mrs C M Cook
Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, favourite; scored a big 8 len win at Newcastle Super 3yo Mdn-Sw August 15 over 900m in the wet defeating Extreme Diva with 55kg at $3. Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 9 at Muswellbrook Bm66 on September 10 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Sixspeed carrying 56kg at $1.30. Racing well this campaign. Profiles nicely, huge chance.
2
Green, White V, Sleeves And Cap, Green Pom Pom
2 12x7 VIOLA VIVACE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 60.0KG
Inc. Macys (Mgr: Mrs M Sakota)
Second run back. First-up after eight months ran last of 7 at Moonee Valley in the LR Atlantic Jewel on September 7 over 1200m, 7 len behind Silmarillion carrying 56kg at $19. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Hobart in the LR 2yo SW on January 21 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Geegees Mistruth with 55kg at $5. Can bounce back.
3
MS DAKOTAH KEANE
RED,LIGHT PINK STRIPES,LIGHT PINK,LIGHT PINK HORIZONTAL RAYS,LIGHT PINK BAND,SLEEVES,GREEN ARMBANDS,CAP
3 7x18 DUROVA
CIARON MAHER
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 59.0KG
A Kheir, J A O'Neill, Sneesby Racing, A K Racing, R L Blacker, Mrs K A Blacker, P T Blair, J M Simmons, Ms S M Fitzgerald, Carty Racing, P F Dimattina, A J Keleher, D J Meredith, A M Holst & P G Abraham
Third race start. First start 7th of 9 at Flemington in the G3 Tbred Breeders on March 30 over 1200m, 6 len behind Tobeornottobe carrying 56kg at $12. Returned from break ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Bendigo Mdn-Sw September 8 over 1000m defeating Tonkin carrying 55kg at $4.50. Back in fine order and is one of the leading chances.
3
MICHAEL DEE
NAVY BLUE, CANARY FIVE SPOTS, NAVY BLUE SLEEVES, CANARY HALVED, QUARTERED CAP
4 7x1 BRIDAL WALTZ
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 59.0KG
Pope Racing No 2 (Mgr: D R Pope)
Second-up. First start second last of 8 at Caulfield 2yo Hcp on May 11 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Tropicus carrying 54kg at $3.80. Returned from break favourite; won by 2.75 len at Tatura 3yo Mdn-Sw September 10 over 1100m defeating Blue Allure carrying 56kg at $2. The one to beat based on that latest effort. Going well enough to cope with this tougher assignment.
4
EMILY POZMAN
Orange, Green Diamonds
5 19x DON'T RUSSIA
CRAIG BLACKSHAW
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 59.0KG
A J Lafontaine, P R MacVean, S A McRae, Ms K L Blackshaw, M L Wilms, B J Walker, T Baker, P Adams, D P Lafontaine, A Paterra, R J Hammond, A Cortese, Miss K S Malcolm, D Kirschenberg, K W Malcolm, Ms B Lafontaine & P A Pedder
Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last campaign ninth of 14 at Morphettville Parks in the LR Oaklands June 29 over 1400m, in the wet; 9 len behind Femminile carrying 54kg at $4. At her first start favourite; won by 1.0 len Sale 2yo Mdn-Sw June 11 over 1112m slow track defeating Supervise with 54.5kg at $81. Prepared to just watch this time.
2
D W STACKHOUSE
Aqua, Yellow Horseshoe
6 5x1 MADAME MASERATI
LLOYD KENNEWELL & LUCY YEOMANS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 59.0KG
Mrs M L Kennewell, G1G Racing & Breeding, Hilljen Racing, Flying, B B A H Racing, Watch Us Win, A M Metal Horses, Red Card, Principal Class, M Knox, S M Cosgrove, A Horne, L E Williams, N Scurrah, D Cardamone, J R Chester, B J Rae, C S King, M O'Brien & D Higginbotham
Second-up. First start from last on the turn 5th of 10 at Morphettville Parks in the LR Deq Stks on April 6 over 1000m, 4 len behind Lincolnshire with 56kg at $17. Went for a break before returning ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw September 12 over 1000m on a heavy track defeating Silver Cliff with 55kg at $3.80. Fitter but tougher here and may struggle.
8
CRAIG WILLIAMS
Navy Blue, White V, Navy Cap
7 1 ROSE DE VELLOR
CHARLOTTE LITTLEFIELD
3YO  BAY  FILLY 59.0KG
E Hay, M Stickland, Paky Girls Racing (Mgr: S Ridgway), I Foster, M Corban, Red Light Disco (Mgr: A Collins), D Pauwels, J Nolan, K Trevelion, R Townsend, J Marchioni, M Mulqueen, S McNamara, D Foster, P Stanley, A Shore, Cabvel (Mgr: K Ardley), G Andrews, Getonthebeers (Mgr: D Burgess) & M Pattison
Freshened since claiming her maiden victory on debut; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw August 25 over 1000m defeating Encouraged carrying 55kg at $8.50. Showed ability on debut and can give a sight again here.
1
ZAC SPAIN
Dark Sea Blue And Pink Stripes, Dark Sea Blue Sleeves, Dark Sea Blue And Pink Stripes Cap
8 CHAMPAGNE TONIGHT
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Ramsey Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: S B Ramsey) & S P O'Donnell
First-starter by Capitalist out of Lonely Hour. No trial form but is from the Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman yard so she should be kept safe.
9
L NOLEN
GREEN, WHITE BRACES, YELLOW HOOPED SLEEVES,CAP
9 2 DAELLA
CLIFF BROWN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Barree Pastoral Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: G B Whittenbury) & Imperial Racing Stable (Mgr: M Harding)
Was well-supported at debut, led but faded 2nd of 7 at Ballarat Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 20 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Fluent carrying 56kg at $2.50. Worth consideration of a place at best.
2
J NOONAN
White, Royal Blue five Stars, Pink Sleeves And Cap