Moruya   19 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

MONARCH HOTEL / MOTEL MORUYA CLASS 1 & MAIDEN PLATE 1650m

Track: Soft 5   Clouds (Max: 26)   Rail: True.  

Without a great deal of early pace evident Awesome Icon may lead the way over Rockathon. NAGADEC (5) won her maiden two back at the Sapphire Coast then got a mile out of her ground before closing in good style here at this trip last start, beaten under three lengths. Freshened up since that run seven weeks ago. Draws a better gate this time and looks well in on 57kgs against this opposition. MACHINATION (9) is a seven-start maiden who finished a distant third when tackling the mile for the first time a fortnight ago at the Sapphire Coast. Very fit gelding who will be better for that run. Looks a chance with the light weight out of the inside alley. FLASHY ICON (1) has found the line well in two runs over 1400m following a seven-week let-up. Is a winner here and on a seven-day back-up makes plenty of appeal. GREATESTOFEASE (4) has been underwhelming this time in work but drops in class today and gets a tongue tie on which may assist. LUNA LASS (8) is one to keep tabs on with the blinkers applied for the first time. SUGGESTED PLAY: Nagadec looks better than these.
1 55843 FLASHY ICON
ROB POTTER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
K J Morse, R J Holt, I Martin & Hoare (Mgr: R Ellison)
At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Queanbeyan Cl1 on April 12 over 1460m, 1.5 len behind Sure Intentions carrying 58kg at $6. The run before that 4th of 10 at Wellington Bm58 on March 28 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind The Manager carrying 58kg at $12. Solid prospects with a repeat of that latest performance.
9
R BENSLEY
Black, Lime Green Vee And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
2 5459x KARUTA KING
LYNDA BUNDY
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
T Bundy
Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at this track Cl1 December 22 over 1300m, 11 len behind Galston Gorge carrying 53kg at $61. Previously first up; second last of 11 at this track Bm58 April 26 over 1200m, 9 len behind Get Shafted with 56.5kg at $26. Might need a run or two.
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JADE MCKENZIE
Pink, Pale Blue Panel, Pink Cap
3 l0502 ROCKATHON
LYNNE MORRISON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms L J Morrison
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Queanbeyan Bm50 on April 12 over 1600m, nose behind Devgru with 56.5kg at $51. The start before that ran last of 10 at Canberra Cl1-Sw on March 26 over 2000m, 7 len behind Lunar Lover carrying 56kg at $101. Not the roughest.
5
DEEP SHANKER
Yellow, Maroon Star, Star Cap
4 0x768 GREATESTOFEASE
NATALIE JARVIS
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Thorotek, Emanem, G E Ashley, C J Gandy, Mrs M Gandy, Warren Boys, M K Bailey, A M Biviano, C K Brailsford, A Redman, M J Kay, Farmers and Fillies Racing, Mixed Bag Racing & Alby Racing
Most recently 8th of 12 at Gundagai Cl2 on April 6 over 1400m, 4 len behind Railway Avenue with 53.5kg at $15. The run before that 6th of 11 at Albury Ctry Cl1 on March 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Spicy Lu with 53kg at $51. In the mix against this lot.
3
REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
Bottle Green, Lime Green Thorotek Racing Logo, White Sleeves, Lime Green Cap
5 32515 NAGADEC
MARK GEE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
A G Hartnell & Dr N J Hartnell
Useful type. Returns from a 48-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 12 at this track Bm58 on March 2 over 1650m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Great Week carrying 57.5kg at $8. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Sapphire Coast Ctry Mdn-Sw February 13 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Jenni Divine with 57kg at $2.80. Encouraging effort last start. In the right race to return to the winner's list.
6
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Yellow, White Braces, Red Sleeves And Cap
6 73285 GLOBAL DEEL
THERESA BATEUP
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Miss T M Bateup & M Sabourne
At the latest run 5th of 11 at Sapphire Coast Cl1-Sw on April 4 over 1610m, in the wet; 13 len behind Sacred Mistress with 56.5kg at $13. The run before that ran last of 8 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1400m, 9 len behind Strawberry Impact with 59kg at $31. Solid prospects and a good barrier doesn’t hurt.
2
DAMON BUDLER
Red, Black Maltese Cross, White Sleeves
7 58667 AWESOME ICON
TARA & PHILIPPE VIGOUROUX
4YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
P R Marscham, Mrs J K Marscham, J C Mckelvey, E Gielarowski, P M Vigouroux, M S Timbs, Mrs K L Timbs, G E Hilly, Mrs S J Hilly, M J Roberts, Mrs K Davoren, Ms A Cummins, Mrs J Crockart, I D Faulkner, M I Faulkner & S M Faulkner
Most recently 7th of 12 at Gundagai Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1400m, 7 len behind Kotaishi with 57kg at $31. Before that 6th of 8 at Hawkesbury 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 18 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Able Yellow with 57kg at $51. Not keen on her chances.
4
JAMES INNES JNR
White, Dark Blue Diagonal Stripes, Quartered Cap
8 x5666 LUNA LASS
PAUL MURRAY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
T C Ford & Mrs A R Ford
Last start 6th of 14 at Goulburn Cl1-Sw on April 8 over 1600m, 9 len behind Maison Louis carrying 55.5kg at $101. The race before that got back early 6th of 10 at Canberra Mdn-Sw on March 26 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Hazel Jean carrying 56.5kg at $81. Worth throwing in exotics.
7
CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM
Red, White Hoops, Black Sleeves And Cap
9 x6473 MACHINATION
THERESA BATEUP
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss T M Bateup, E S Spooner, S F Neville, Ms S P Toogood, T L Burr, F Swan, S R McCallum, D N Marston & G J Toogood
Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Sapphire Coast Cl1-Sw on April 4 over 1610m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Sacred Mistress carrying 55kg at $21. Before that second last of 8 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1400m, 9 len behind Strawberry Impact with 58.5kg at $51. Heading in the right direction and looks hard to beat.
1
EMMA LY
Red, Black Maltese Cross, White Sleeves
10 87x85 ZEEDANCE
JOE CLEARY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs S M Cleary, J Cleary, P Driver, S Rogers, S Schmidt, P Urbaniak, J Curtis, J P Collins, M T Kay, I G Johnston, G R Bond, D Ferrier, M R Harrison & W Chavasse
Third-up today. First-up second last of 9 at Canberra Fedral Mdn on March 9 over 1000m, 10 len behind Teylu with 55kg at $81. Second run from a spell settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 at Goulburn Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Malinga Missile with 53.5kg at $51. Each-way hope.
7
SINEAD PEEBLES
Lime Green, Purple Sash, White Sleeves, Purple And White Quartered Cap