ALBION PARK   09 May 2025
 
GOING: N

GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND PACE 1660m

Track: GOOD      

LEAVE IT TO LUCY (6) resumes from a spell of five-and-a-half months after closing off last campaign in good form, finishing runner-up in the Sunshine Stars Yearling Sale Classic last time to follow a win at this circuit and distance. A recent trial should have her ready to go. ROCKON ROCKY (7) kicked off the campaign with three top-four finishes before he scored last time out by a head at this venue and distance. Draws wider but is fit and in form so could go right on with the job. LIMBO LENNY (3) placed in his first visit to this venue two back and goes well at this distance. TAKE A CHANCE (10) was fourth from a similar draw last time to follow a string of wins and placings. Respect.
1 35574 FIREBOLT
GRANT DIXON
4YO  BAY  MARE
Solid Earth Pty Ltd (Mgr: K Seymour)
Last start 4th (Sr2) over 2040m at Redcliffe, beaten 4 m by B Mac C (2:29.40) in NR 46 to 51 on April 30 at $6. At her previous start 7th (Fr3) over 1660m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was leading.5m on the pegs beaten 20 m by Lulu Mae (1:57.10) in NR 45 to 49 on February 28 at $5. Draws the pegs and can be in the finish.
Fr1
G W DIXON
BLACK & WHITE CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES
2 25828 BRITTS MATE
DOUG HEWITT
4YO  BAY  MARE
A W Barnes, R Quadara, C M Owen
Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr4) over 1660m at this track, at the bell was 9th-13.9m 2WWC beaten 14 m by Kyloan Queen (1:57.50) in NR 43 to 48 on April 29 at $5.50. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr1) over 1660m at this track was 3rd-3.8m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 4 m by Kyloan Queen (1:58.50) in NR 44 to 49 on April 22 at $6. Forward showing expected.
Fr2
D P HEWITT
BLACK, GREY, RED & YELLOW SASHES, GREY SLEEVES
3 71735 LIMBO LENNY
MONICA BETTS
4YO  B/BR  GELDING
J D Betts, S P Stammers
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 947m after showing early pace at Redcliffe, beaten 6 m by Shes Classy (1:06.60) in NR 41 to 46 MANUAL PACERS on April 30 at $1.50. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 2138m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was leading 2.4m on the pegs beaten 2.5 m by Jessejames Shannon (2:36.10) in NR 41 to 46 on April 4 at $2.60. Draws to play a role.
Fr3
P A BETTS
NAVY BLUE, GREY CHEVRONS, NAVY BLUE SLEEVES WITH CHEVRON
4 43x59 ROCK WITH NATE
JACK BUTLER
4YO  BLACK  GELDING
R G Smith
Last start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr4) over 2040m at Redcliffe, beaten 30 m by B Mac C (2:29.40) in NR 46 to 51 on April 30 at $61. Two runs back 5th (Fr1) over 1780m at Redcliffe, at the bell was 4th-4.8m 2WWC beaten 7 m by La Mistress (2:10.90) in NR 45 to 50 on April 17 at $13. This looks a far sterner task.
Fr4
L T CAIN
DARK BLUE, RED DIAMONDS, HOOPED SLEEVES
5 3678x CONVINCED
JOHN MCMULLEN
4YO  BAY  GELDING
K L Sparkes, J V Mole, J V Mole, T A Jones, M C Sparkes, J C March, J P McMullen
Resumes today. At the latest first-up run was well back in the run when 2nd (Fr7) over 1660m after showing early pace at this track, beaten a head by Getaloadathisbro (2:01.70) in NR up to 40 on April 12 2024 at $6. Has only trialled once and might need this pipe-opener.
Fr5
T J MCMULLEN
RED, WHITE BRACES & YOKE WITH RED STARS, RED SLEEVES WITH WHITE STARS
6 0412x LEAVE IT TO LUCY
TRENT DAWSON
3YO  B/BR  FILLY
L M Fitzpatrick
First up. At the last run she solid effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1660m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-1.4m 2WNC beaten 6 m by Miss Crunchy (1:59.10) in No NR on November 23 at $2.15. Can make winning return.
Fr6
T J DAWSON
DARK GREEN, WHITE YOKE & BRACES, YELLOW STARS WITH GREEN BORDER, WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES
7 x4341 ROCKON ROCKY
MELISSA GILLIES
4YO  BAY  HORSE
G J Grimsey, J V Grimsey, K D Gillies, M R Gillies
Going well. Last start won by a head as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at this track (1:57.40) beating Zoom Party in NR 47 to 51 on May 2 at $2.40. Can be there at the business end.
Fr7
P J MCMULLEN
ROYAL BLUE, PINK STARRED DIAMOND FORMATION, STRIPED SLEEVES
8 45519 SO MANY MOMENTS
JACK BUTLER
3YO  BAY  FILLY
L J Driver
Last start 9th (Sr2) over 2138m at this track was 8th-12.7m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 8 m by Hell Im Smooth (2:35.20) in NR 47 to 51 on April 25 at $13. Two runs back won by a nose (Sr2) at Redcliffe (2:32.00) beating Seaside Glory in Up to 2 LTW on April 17 at $9 at the bell was 6th-10.1m 2WWC. Prefer others.
Sr1
C J BUTLER
BLUE, RED BRACES, WHITE YOKE WITH RED DIAMONDS, RED SLEEVES
9 7295x IDEAL DESIRE
GRAHAM DWYER
4YO  B/BR  MARE
J L Wanless
Returns from the paddock. Previously first up won by 3.5 m as favourite (Fr4) at Newcastle (1:55.10) beating Spunkys Gotsecrets in NR up to 47 on April 26 2024 at $1.75. Has won at both first-up appearances so can measure up.
Sr2
L L DWYER
GOLD, GREEN STAR, GOLD SLEEVES, GREEN STAR
10 12214 TAKE A CHANCE
JAN AITKENHEAD
4YO  BAY  HORSE
O Cownie, D H Spice, R A Spice, M D Leppard
Looks well placed in this tougher race, but he was impressive winning two starts back [-+] won by 2.25 m after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Redcliffe (2:08.40) beating Arkuna in NR 46 to 51 on April 16 at $4.20 at the bell was leading 2m on the pegs. Go well.
Sr3
A R GARRARD
BLACK, BLUE YOKE, BRACES & BAND, BLACK HORSESHOES, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK H AND CUFFS