Murtoa   05 Oct 2024
 
GOING: G

CHS Construction Maiden Plate 1600m

Track: GOOD 4   Rain (Max: 18)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.23).  

Moderate tempo headed by Mick Dundeel. RIBCRACKER (5) has a tricky barrier to overcome but is in the country's premier stable and should be ready to fire after three runs in what have been stronger races than he finds himself in here. DHANUSH (2) has been a model of consistency but has made a habit of finding one or two better and that might again be the case from a wide alley. Does have the benefit of a 2100m run under his belt though. BUDJIK BOY (1) has been hard to knock at three runs this time and importantly draws better than some of the others leading fancies. DON'T DOUBT TIGGA (13) was good first-up when specked at double-figure odds and will have derived great benefit from that, which was at 1600m. MICK DUNDEEL (3) has been a costly conveyance but certainly has the talent to be a factor and is well-drawn. SUGGESTED PLAY: Ribcracker to win.
1 8x342 BUDJIK BOY
PAUL PREUSKER
4YO  GR/CH  GELDING 59.0KG
J D Alexander, Mrs R Alexander & Mrs N F Alexander
Going well. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Coleraine Mdn-Sw on September 27 over 1400m, slow going 0.5 len behind Male Model carrying 59.5kg at $8. The run before that 4th of 10 at Mildura Mdn-Sw on September 7 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Victoris carrying 59.5kg at $4. Big chance on that latest effort.
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JACK HILL
Maroon, Gold Sash
2 63223 DHANUSH
Leon & Troy Corstens
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Flemington Bloodstock (Mgr: J G Sawford) & Harvey Racing & Breeding (Mgr: D M Harvey)
Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 7 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on September 3 over 2100m, 6 len behind Jenni Jangles carrying 59.5kg at $2.10. The race before that 2nd of 8 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on August 17 over 1610m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Notmeanttobe with 59.5kg at $4. Genuine type who is one of the major players.
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LIAM RIORDAN
ORANGE AND NAVY STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP
3 845x6 MICK DUNDEEL
DANNY O'BRIEN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Exit Strategy (L Wilkinson), CCB 97 (M Harrington), DRS Racing (R Beales), Ollybear (D Ornsby), J Roberts, M O'Farrell, W Kaszuba, M Tessari, R Oakley, R Gilchrist, G Carbis, S Thornton, G Barbuto, G Marini, J Zerafa, PH Redbacks (A Miller), OPA Racing No 1 (W O'Neil), Fearless (D Skaer) & VJK Synd
Second run back. First-up after six months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Casterton Mdn-Sw on September 1 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Exabanoise with 59.5kg at $3.50. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Colac Mdn-Sw on February 9 over 1600m, 6 len behind Obsessive Maid carrying 59kg at $2.60. Costly type, but has talent and drawn to be a factor.
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Fred W Kersley
Royal Blue, Silver Stripe, Stripe On Cap
4 x444x ONLYGOLDWILLDO
LIAM HOWLEY
4YO  BAY  HORSE 59.0KG
Miss E McDonald, C W Kwok, M Guerin, S Beatson, Mrs H Beatson, Ms D F Howley, F J Howley & L P Galliott
Is first-up after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at Geelong Mdn-Sw June 21 over 1715m, 4 len behind Eye For An Eye carrying 59.5kg at $1.80. When resuming last campaign fourth of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw May 23 over 1600m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Makdane carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Should give a great sight fresh.
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MITCHELL AITKEN
Green, cap,Purple Star
5 345 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
Last start 5th of 11 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on September 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Superluminal with 59.5kg at $10. The start before that second last in a small field at Geelong Mdn-Sw on September 1 over 1525m, 8 len behind Lario carrying 59.5kg at $4. In smart hands and should be ready to peak after three runs.
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EOIN WALSH
Purple, Orange And White Hooped Sleeves, Orange Cap
6 06x52 YIASOU
PAUL PREUSKER
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
P Preusker & P Vourdounas
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 9 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on August 26 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind French Graffiti with 59.5kg at $4.50. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn Hcp on September 22 over 1400m, in the wet; 0.5 len behind Alittlebitapolly carrying 56.5kg at $4. Improved effort second-up and looks one of the better chances.
4
P GATT
Emerald Green, Gold Vee, Red Sleeves, Emerald Green,Gold Quartered Cap
7 DIVINE JACQUELINE
BEN O'FARRELL
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M Hirst, B O'Farrell, S Brown, T Dunoon, D Kayler-Thomson, R Kelly, S Morris & P Dillon
Four-year-old mare (Crackerjack King - The Queen's Walk) at the races for the first time. Has had five jumpouts in preparation for the debut but recent efforts have only been fair.
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T P MADDEN
Royal Blue And Gold Hoops, White And Red Seams Sleeves, Black Cap
8 32x55 HIGH ALTITUDE
PAUL PREUSKER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
SCT Syndications, C J Yong, A Xerri, Mrs S L Anderson, Swan Marsh Racing (Mgr: M R Everett), L M Couch, Mrs G J Papworth, LAPD (Mgr: P L Diamond), D J Blake, Charmbush, Crazy Tippers (Mgr: C Cardinal), N E Howlett, Danu Racing (Mgr: N Heard), J S Jennings, Mrs K Thackeray, T Pitts & A J Hayes
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 5th of 11 at Casterton Mdn-Sw on September 1 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Exabanoise with 57.5kg at $5. Last start 5th of 10 at Donald Mdn-Sw on September 14 over 1628m, 1.3 len behind Toganmain carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. Racing well. She should be in this for a long way.
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RYAN HOUSTON
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS AND SLEEVES, GOLD STARS, RED CAP, WHITE STAR
9 35437 LADY OF STEEL
SHAY KEATING
6YO  GR/BL  MARE 57.0KG
K Parry
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 7th of 11 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on September 12 over 1400m, in the wet; 5 len behind Stan Tough carrying 57.5kg at $21. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on August 26 over 1400m, on a wet track; 0.9 len behind French Graffiti with 57.5kg at $15. Not keen.
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J FRY
SKY BLUE, ROYAL BLUE PM BRAND, COLLAR, WHITE SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE CUFFS, QUARTERED CAP
10 70 YODELAYHEEHOO
MICHAEL SELL
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Miss M K Sell
Lining up for just third start. At very long odds at debut, second last of 8 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on August 27 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Fridge Monster with 57.5kg at $67. Last start ran last of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on September 13 over 1240m, 15 len behind Armauer carrying 57.5kg at $151. Can't see her breaking through for the maiden win this time.
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J BOWDITCH
Red, Royal Blue Vee, Quartered Cap
11 78 COASTAL WHISPERS
TOM DABERNIG
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs C Paisley, K Paisley, Bushfield Pub (Mgr: M Conheady), A Eales, D Hollyman, Seven Pots Please (Mgr: M McNally), D Duff, S & C Horn, R Jarvis, Mrs S Jarvis, D Lee, S Manley, Romakav (Mgr: Mrs S Romaniszyn), The Dream's Alive (Mgr: A Greene), J Carroll, P Cole, T Kelly, J Monaghan & N Monaghan
Raced twice to date. At debut, 7th of 11 at Casterton Mdn-Sw on September 1 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Exabanoise carrying 55kg at $13. Last start 8th of 13 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn Hcp on September 22 over 1400m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Alittlebitapolly with 54kg at $16. Will need to improve sharply.
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LINDA MEECH
Navy, Navy And Red Chevrons Sleeves, Navy And Red Striped Cap with Red Pom Pom
12 0 EXTRAPOLATING
R G SYMONS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
S P Ousley & M J Doyle
Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, 11th of 13 at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 25 over 1500m, 13 len behind Plymouth with 56kg at $201. Will need to improve sharply.
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MS C PULS
Gold, Black Yoke,COLLAR
13 8x5 DON'T DOUBT TIGGA
JULIEN WELSH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss J J Van Bree, M I McNaughton, Get out Kings (Mgr: K Micallef) & M J Curtain
Third race start. First start second last of 9 at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1400m, 6 len behind Aichi Icon carrying 58kg at $15. Returned from break sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on September 15 over 1600m, 4 len behind Zaaffair Steal with 59.5kg at $10. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
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ZOE WALLER
White, Dark Green Stripes, Striped Cap
14 0x0 THRILLIONAIRE SON
LINDSAY CADZOW
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
L J Cadzow, Mrs K E Cadzow & Ms B L Scarlett
Third race start. First start 11th of 13 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 3 over 1800m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Absolutely Stoked with 58kg at $81. Went for a spell before returning ran last of 11 at Coleraine Mdn-Sw on September 27 over 1400m, slow going 15 len behind Male Model carrying 58kg at $151. Wait until he shows something.
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TIANNI CHAPMAN
GREEN, GOLD DIAMOND CHECKS, RED SLEEVES, GOLD CAP
15 878 VISION THING
RENEE POLA
4YO  GREY  MARE 57.0KG
M Stock & W Stuchbery
Raced two times to date. At very long odds at debut, couldn't go on with it; 8th of 11 at Casterton Mdn-Sw on September 1 over 1400m, on heavy track; 16 len behind Exabanoise carrying 57.5kg at $101. Last start 7th of 11 at Donald Mdn-Sw on September 14 over 1356m, 5 len behind Henry's Blade carrying 57.5kg at $101. Scratched.
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EOIN WALSH
blue, orange FIVE Stars, Sleeves , orange Cap, blue star