Doomben   05 Oct 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

Sky Racing Handicap 1615m

Track: GOOD 3   Rain (Max: 27)   Rail: Out 4m Entire. (Pent: 5.89).  

In the small field Military Expert should find the front. The well-related JUNIPAL (2) (half to 2xG1 winner Palentino) has been plying his trade in much harder NSW contests and will appreciate the sharp drop in grade here. Is a five-time winner over this mile journey and will be rock-hard fit for this. Expected to be right there at the business end. IVERSON (7) is a model of consistency hitting the top five at his past 13 starts and doesn't know how to run a bad race. Rates a serious threat. MILITARY EXPERT (1) hasn't won for a while but has been thereabouts at the past couple and can fill the frame if he brings his best. SEBRING GIRL (6) was a touch disappointing at the latest effort, but the form prior was full of merit. Worth another chance. SUGGESTED PLAY: Junipal to return to the winners' stall.
1 54086 MILITARY EXPERT
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
C Bennett, Flying Start No.15, P James, 4551 Racing, Mrs K J Lamond, N G Lamond, G THornberry, K S Anderson, One Job, W B Nicoll, Battle Ready Racing, ANR Military Expert, A Newing, Mrs L Robertson, Bootleggers & D A Higham
Group 1 placegetter. Most recently 6th of 10 at Gold Coast Hcp on September 21 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Winston Smurfhill carrying 56kg at $16. The run before that 8th of 11 at this track Hcp on August 24 over 1615m, 4 len behind Tidal Creek with 59kg at $9.50. In the mix on best form.
5
Jag Guthmann-Chester
WHITE, FLYING START SYNDICATIONS LOGO, BLACK AND TEAL CHECKED SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
2 65647 JUNIPAL
CIARON MAHER
9YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
L H McKenzie, M Johnston, Threewon Twowon, R B Holderhead, Triple L C, D S Purvis, J A Collins, J A Ginnane, T A Ginnane, Mrs S A Holdsworth, J A Charles, Doonaree Racing, S Whiteman, Snow Road Thoroughbreds, A P Mulvogue, C A Roylance, M J Redmond, B T Redmond, Next Stop Vegas & T T O'Connor
Half-brother to dual-Group 1 winner Palentino. Group 3 winner. At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at Randwick Bm88 on September 21 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Floating carrying 60.5kg at $16. Before that eased back early on 4th of 8 at Randwick Bm94 on September 7 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Major Beel carrying 57.5kg at $10. Leading player.
2
RYAN MALONEY
White, Navy Seams, Multi Blue And Grey Checked Sleeves And Cap
3 x2131 WINSTON SMURFHILL
NATALIE MCCALL
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
T Hansen, J Marshall, K Marshall, C Wolfenden, N Mcguire, K Maloney, R Noe, J Pascoe, R Livingstone, K Franklin, D Franklin, M Crowe, E Watkinson, A Watkinson, Dutch Courage (C Koch), Platinum Bloodstock (B Ballard) & Puntants Racing (N Koch)
Most recently won by a head at Gold Coast Hcp September 21 over 1400m defeating Secret Plan with 54kg at $16. The race before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at this track Hcp on September 7 over 1350m, 2 len behind Plundering carrying 52kg at $17. Racing well.
5
DENIM, SKY BLUE DIAGONAL STRIPES, DIAGONAL STRIPED SLEEVES, DENIM CAP, SKY BLUE SEAMS
4 07797 EAGLEMONT
MATTHEW DUNN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
O T I Racing (Mgrs: T Henderson & S Driscoll), Mrs D Grimsey, L Webb, Ms D McKeown, N Webb, P Farrugia, P Flavel, L Attrill, J Boyd,J & Mrs D Gurrieri, T Holland, R Koch, Oceans Six Racing, Maverick Racing, Uthmeyer Racing & Beartown No 19
Most recently 7th of 10 at Gold Coast Hcp on September 21 over 1400m, 3 len behind Winston Smurfhill carrying 54.5kg at $21. The race before that 9th of 11 at this track Hcp on August 24 over 1615m, 4 len behind Tidal Creek carrying 57kg at $9.50. Might struggle again.
4
A MALLYON
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And CAP
5 6x096 KORUTO
T J DOUGALL
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
Spot Racing (Mgr: W A Parkes)
At the latest run got back early 6th of 10 at Dalby Hcp on September 21 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Rejoiced carrying 60kg at $7.50. The run before that got back early 9th of 12 at this track Bm78 on August 31 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Blakmax with 58.5kg at $101. Will need to do a bit more.
1
ANGELA JONES
ORANGE, LIME GREEN FIVE SPOTS, ORANGE SLEEVES,LIME GREEN SPOTS,ORANGE CAP
6 22317 SEBRING GIRL
STUART KENDRICK
5YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG
M A McLean, D F Bourke, Mrs P Muller, B R J Napper, R C Fletcher, Mrs A Walmsley, I McLean, Mrs C L Henderson, D J Rusk, A M Penklis, Mrs S D Russell, K J Caldwell, Carouse Racing (Mgr: D K Schwenke), Wessel Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C J Wessel), Obes Nobodies (Mgr: G J O'Brien) & Kendrick Racing
Last start ran last of 7 at Eagle Farm Cl5 on September 20 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Satay Chicken carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. The run before that won by 0.8 len at Sunshine Coast Cl5 September 4 over 1600m defeating Ultimate Outcome carrying 54.5kg at $2.50. Great chance to score.
6
MS N BERIMAN
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE FIVE STARS, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS ,ROYAL BLUE CAP,WHITE STARS
7 21x53 IVERSON
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 52.0KG
M A Appleby, P M O'Shea, Grandview Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: M Salameh) & M A Appleby
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 12 at this track Bm78 on August 31 over 1350m, 1.75 len behind Blakmax carrying 58kg at $10. Second run from a spell 3rd of 11 at Gold Coast Bm78 on September 21 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Sha Of Gomer carrying 56.5kg at $7. Must be included.
3
SAMANTHA COLLETT
WHITE WITH RED CROSS SASHES AND RED CAP