ALEXANDRA PARK   09 May 2025
 
GOING: SL

TAB - METRO PACERS SERIES HEAT 1 MOBILE PACE 2200m

Track: SLOW      

CARRERA HOMBRE (7) enjoyed a class drop when he delivered at this circuit and distance last time out, giving him two wins and two seconds from his last five starts. Draws wider but has more upside than most of these. ALWAYS BE MATTIE (11) resumes from a spell of six-and-a-half months after showing some very good form last campaign, the last outing being a third here. Draws on the back row but is unbeaten at this venue and distance and races well when fresh. THE JOLLY ROGER (10) was far from disgraced when midfield in the Northern Derby last start. He'll find this easier. DOUBLE PARKED (3) draws well and could be close to peaking after placing in both starts since a spell.
1 65354 LUKAKU
RAY & JEFF DARBY
6YO  BAY  GELDING
Mrs D S Darby, R P Gaudin, J G Gaudin
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1700m at Cambridge Raceway, beaten 7 m by Adjournment (2:05.90) in 3yo+ on May 6 at $3.90. Two runs back 5th (Fr3) over 2200m at this track, beaten 30 m by Bruntwood Brigade (2:42.50) in 3yo+ on May 2 at $84.50. This looks a tough task.
Fr1
T A MACFARLANE
WHITE,DENIM FIVE DIAMONDS, WHITE SLEEVES , DENIM STRIPE
2 6x024 BILLY THE KID
JEREMY YOUNG
4YO  BAY  HORSE
Dr I S Bridge, Mrs R P Bridge, M R Notman, S W Abernethy, K G Moore, M G Hill, S Grierson, B A Harvey, K A Pullar, Zinnycef Syndicate
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 2200m at this track beaten 18 m by Bruntwood Brigade (2:42.50) in 3yo+ on May 2 at $12.70. Two runs back 2nd (Fr1) over 2200m at this track, beaten 8 m by Sweet Maggie Mae (2:42.40) in 3yo+ on April 19 at $5.50. Has the job ahead.
Fr2
S W ABERNETHY
ROYAL BLUE, PURPLE STRIPE, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, CUFFS
3 27x32 DOUBLE PARKED
TONY HERLIHY
4YO  BAY  GELDING
P I & G J Kennard Bloodstock Limited, The Young Wons Syndicate
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing third behind Carrera Hombre at this track over 2200m in a 3yo+ on April 19 at $5.70. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Bruntwood Brigade at this track over 2200m in a 3yo+ on May 2 at $7.40. Working up to a win.
Fr3
A G HERLIHY MNZM
BLACK, WHITE OUTLINED STAR LOGO, WHITE SEAMS
4 9350x SECRETS ABOUND
STEVE & AMANDA TELFER
4YO  BAY  GELDING
Stonewall Stud Ltd
Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 6th (Fr11) over 1700m at this track beaten 8 m by Semba (2:05.90) in 2yo+ on July 26 at $16.30. Keep safe.
Fr4
JOSH DICKIE
Blue , White CheCKS, Blue Collar , Black Sleeves
5 09x05 COURTNEY ROSE
ROBERT & JENNA DUNN
4YO  BAY  MARE
Scotty's Leftovers Syndicate
Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 22 m by Francent (2:22.90) in 4yo+ M on April 11 at $35.50. At the run before 10th (Fr6) over 2000m at Motukarara, beaten 12 m by Classie Linc (2:32.80) in 4yo+ M on March 16 at $19.90. Capable of a better showing.
Fr5
R E HARRISON
BLACK,GOLD VEE,DENIM SLEEVES
6 249x5 HOORAY HENRY
DAVID BUTCHER
7YO  BAY  GELDING
G R Corrigan, Mrs J P Corrigan
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 2200m at this track, beaten 10 m by The Surfer (2:39.90) in 3yo+ on April 25 at $15.90. Two runs back 9th (Sr2) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway beaten 25 m by Two Eye See (2:40.70) in 3yo+ on January 24 at $3.10. Solid prospect with that run under the belt.
Fr6
D J BUTCHER
Red, Gold Maltese Cross
7 12201 CARRERA HOMBRE
BRIAN & GARETH HUGHES
3YO  BAY  GELDING
P R Bielby, Miss B J Twomey, Mrs K M Brown, Ms A J Kaire, B Hughes, K J Clark, J Ciurlionis, E W J Ciurlionis, M D Lee, F M Trapski
Last start won by 2.25 m as favourite (Fr3) at this track (2:44.30) beating Princess Of Savoy in 3yo+ on April 19 at $1.70. Leading contender.
Fr7
B N ORANGE
DARK GREEN, YELLOW FIVE SPOTS, DARK GREEN DISC, SLEEVES,YELLOW STRIPES, CUFFS
8 4x016 YOU LITTLE BEAUTY
DAVID BUTCHER
5YO  BROWN  MARE
Tardina Stud Limited, D Ravlich, M Ravlich, B J Rowe, K J Rowe, S Jones, N C Bryant
Failed to impress last start; 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 13 m by General Jen (1:54.30) in 3yo+ on May 2 at $43.30. Showed ability the outing before when she won by 1.4 m as favourite (10m 1) at Cambridge Raceway (2:49.50) beating Always Flyin in on April 22 at $2.90. Among the players.
Fr8
Z E BUTCHER
RED, GOLD MALTESE CROSS
9 35664 BARBAROSSA
BENJAMIN BUTCHER
7YO  BAY  GELDING
S L Taylor, W L Wilson, Ms L E Standing, P J Taylor, J A S Lancaster, Ms A Simpson
4th (Fr3) over 2200m at this track, beaten 21 m by Greased Lightnin (2:42.20) in 3yo+ on April 19 at $9.90. Before that 6th (Sr2) over 2200m at this track, beaten 20 m by Runkle Crunch (2:38.80) in 3yo+ on April 11 at $24.90. Not keen.
Sr1
B D BUTCHER
DENIM,BLACK MALTESE CROSS,SLEEVES,COLLAR
10 29956 THE JOLLY ROGER
ROBERT & JENNA DUNN
3YO  BAY  GELDING
Diamond Racing Stables Ltd, M Ganzevles
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 6th (Fr4) over 2700m at this track, beaten 55 m by Marketplace (3:14.90) in 3yo on April 25 at $178.60. The run prior 5th (Fr3) over 2200m at this track beaten 19 m by Got The Chocolates (2:42.00) in 3yo on April 19 at $27.50. Contender.
Sr2
P C FERGUSON
BLACK, WHITE FOUR DIAMONDS, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS
11 1463x ALWAYS BE MATTIE
TATE HOPKINS
4YO  BROWN  GELDING
Mrs A F Cooney, A G Meyers, W W Flaunty, R A Cooney
Resumes. Finished off last campaign when a close third behind Invisible at this track over 1609m in a 3yo+ on October 25 at $5.80. Previous preparation first-up posted a big 3 m win (Fr3) at this track (2:42.50) beating The Jolly Roger in 2yo+ on August 30 at $2.40. First-up winner in the past and is a leading contender.
Sr3
M W WHITE
MEDIUM BLUE, GOLD SASH , GOLD BAND