SANDOWN-HILLSIDE   08 May 2024
 
GOING: G

LockettLED.au Handicap 1300m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 17)   Rail: Out 9m Entire Circuit.  

Doesn't look an overly strong tempo. Strong race. NOVA LIGHTS (6) relished the rise to 1400m last start and won dominantly as the $1.70 favourite at Bendigo, scoring by 6 lengths. Looks a very promising type who can go through the grades. SIMPLICITY (11) has been around the mark in two runs since a Ballarat maiden win. She wasn't beaten far last time and can get into the finish. SOMEBODYTOLOVE (10) resumes having shown very good promise in her debut campaign, winning well at Bendigo before a spell. Looks capable of measuring right up. SPIRIT OF NURAI (5) showed promise in her debut campaign and a good run is on the cards. SUGGESTED PLAY: Nova Lights to win again.
1 x4910 EXPLOSIVE ROSIE
JOHN SADLER
4YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
D J Tobin, P C Tobin, Mrs C M Tobin, P R Tobin, B N Edmunds, E Sinkis, M A Tobin, Miss L Tobin, Dr J M Moore, Mrs M Lamb, Ms B A Schofield, M Schofield, B J Brown, P Brown, T P Fogarty, S Fogarty, B Fogarty, M D Owens, Ms F J Livermore & Ms C J Campbell
Useful type. At the latest run ran last of 10 at Flemington F&M Bm78 on April 25 over 1100m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Moor Mumm with 52kg at $41. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a nose at Pakenham Bm58 March 28 over 1200m defeating Toropeak carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Possesses a big finish.
1
SHERIDAN CLARKE
GREEN, RED, DARK GREEN CHECKED CROSSED SASH, RED SLEEVES, DARK GREEN CAP, RED CHECKS
2 3132x FINE REBEL
JOHN MOLONEY
4YO  BROWN  MARE 60.0KG
J F Moloney, Mrs K M Moloney, Mrs C J Moloney, Mrs A L Moloney, Mrs B M Porcino, C Chapman & Mrs S M Moloney
First-up. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Pakenham Bm64 February 15 over 1600m, 2 len behind Magarten with 58.5kg at $3.80. When resuming last campaign fourth of 12 at Pakenham F&M Bm64 November 16 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Esseffninety with 58.5kg at $15.
3
JAYLAH KENNEDY
GREEN, WHITE CAP
3 240x8 FUNZELLE
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
5YO  BROWN  MARE 60.0KG
Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), Mrs L D Bracey, P R Bracey, S A Lewis, G Moretti, A P Rachelle, R Wood, D Moretti, A D Alexander, T J McNally, A J Perry, Ms A E Perry, I D Garrigan, W Johnson, C P Kachel, R A Elliott, Pez Tobes, Singpitt Racing & Rastas Racing
Second run back. First-up after five months faded in the straight 8th of 10 at Bendigo F&M Bm64 on April 21 over 1100m, 6 len behind Pretty Tavi with 58kg at $4.50. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Moonee Valley F&M Bm70 on November 3 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind She Daresthe Devil carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Worth consideration.
10
TATUM BULL
RED, BLUEBLOOD LOGO, RED SLEEVES,BLUEBLOOD LOGO,RED CAP, WHITE STAR
4 81920 MERRIGOLD
JOHN SADLER
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 60.0KG
Ms S K Shultz, M P Keane, Mrs L Chappell, Old Bulls (Mgr: R Aivatoglou), Dr C M Borg, Dr A F Hennel, Ms M Coleman, Mrs S A Brewer, A R Brewer, M H Christie, Miss L Lucas Chaves, J W Bakewell, L Taylor, Ms M Clarke, A C Cini, Mrs J Bogumil, R Bogumil, MABEJAMI (Mgr: M D McArthur) & True Believers
Useful type. Last start raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at Pakenham F&M Bm64 on April 18 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Amani carrying 58kg at $7.50. Before that led but faded 2nd of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on April 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Naiconi carrying 59kg at $9. Can do much better.
4
DAMIAN LANE
GREEN, RED, DARK GREEN CHECKED CROSSED SASH, RED SLEEVES, DARK GREEN CAP, RED CHECK
5 319x SPIRIT OF NURAI
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
3YO  BAY  FILLY 60.0KG
M Price, A Murphy, Mrs D L Benton, The Boom, Pony Pals, P Johnson, J G Dowd, G Gardiner, R Nudo, J J Armstrong, H C C Punters 8, M Caruso, Governor General Syndications, Chasing Drama, J Willcox-Litovkin & P R Stock
Resuming after a ten months break. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Caulfield 2yo Hcp July 22 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Ouroboros with 57.5kg at $19. On debut third of 7 at Donald 2yo SW June 17 over 1200m, soft track; a neck behind Simple Times carrying 56kg at $4.50. Can return in winning form.
5
MICHAEL DEE
NAVY AND WHITE HALVES, NAVY CAP
6 4x431 NOVA LIGHTS
A & S FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 59.0KG
RTD Racing (Mgr: R Norton), M Stewart, C Franklin, G Blokkeerus, A Blokkeerus, P Smith, M Quintrell, S Eastwood, Our Year Racing (Mgr: T Moore), Kew Thoroughbreds (M Brown), Gas Station Crew (J Smith), Prettyhappy (G Bertram), Lean On Me (R Norton), L Murray, S Gammon, L Ren, B Hogan & S Bruhn
Useful type. Most recently favourite; won by 6 len at Bendigo Mdn-Sw April 21 over 1400m defeating Araletta carrying 57kg at $1.70. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Cranbourne 3yo F Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Favanna with 57kg at $12. Big win last time and can go on with it.
9
L CURRIE
Royal Blue, Red Dice And Seams,royal blue sleeves,red SEAMS
7 800x7 APACHE SONG
MICHAEL TROTTER
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 59.0KG
D C Baker, P S Arrowsmith, Belmont Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Ms T C Paterson) & M P Trotter
Second run back. First-up after five months 7th of 10 at Flemington 3yo F Bm70 on April 25 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Pondalowie with 56.5kg at $11. Previously second-up 8th of 14 at Caulfield in the G2 Tquil Star on October 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind Coeur Volante carrying 56kg at $17. Better suited here.
4
B SHINN
SKY BLUE, OLD GOLD SASH AND CUFFS, RED CAP
8 41x39 MISHARE
S B LAMING
3YO  BAY  FILLY 59.0KG
S B Laming, B A Collins & F Townsend
Third-up today. Resuming got back early 3rd in a small field at Cranbourne Cl1 on March 29 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind War Machine with 58kg at $6.50. Second-up 9th of 13 at Seymour Bm58 on April 19 over 1400m, 8 len behind Gifted Gamer carrying 60.5kg at $3.50. In the market last time but failed to deliver.
6
CELINE GAUDRAY
WHITE, EMERALD GREEN MALTESE CROSS, QUARTERED CAP
9 19x9 PACIFIC CROSS
MICHAEL MORONEY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 59.0KG
Ballymore Stables (Aust) Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Moroney), R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), S & Dr C Cowan, M Bogoievski, G Devonport, Border Reivers (Mgr: D Armstrong), Kariba Racing (Mgr: C Dziedzic) & M & Mrs D Molloy
Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after five months 9th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo F Bm64 on March 27 over 1400m, 4 len behind Coco Sun carrying 58kg at $11. Previously second-up 9th of 16 at Flemington in the LR Desirable Stks on November 7 over 1400m, 7 len behind Roll On High carrying 55kg at $101. Looks well placed in this.
8
D W STACKHOUSE
Light Blue, Black Sleeves, Red Cap
10 21x SOMEBODYTOLOVE
GRAHAME BEGG
3YO  BAY  FILLY 59.0KG
Grahame Begg Racing, M T Phelan, Mrs B M Phelan, Mrs S E Wescott, B A Wescott, A C Bates, J B Bongiorno, C J Bloomfield, J D Landels, Saltydog Syndicate 4 (Mgr: J Stein), Northern Toffs, Ms M Payne, F Cetinski, P J Wright, B F Formosa, Mrs R T Formosa, G F Vella, C Vella, D Vella & J C Formosa
Resuming after a five months break. Not seen since winning won by 1.0 len Bendigo F&M Mdn-Sw December 5 over 1400m defeating Fire High carrying 56.5kg at $1.80. On debut second of 9 at Ballarat 3yo F Mdn-Sw November 15 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Juggle with 57kg at $14. Has a nice profile for this.
2
JORDAN CHILDS
BLACK, YELLOW SASH, CREAM SLEEVES, BLACK CAP AND YELLOW POM POM
11 x3145 SIMPLICITY
JAMES CUMMINGS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Godolphin
Last start 5th of 9 at Caulfield Heath 3yo Bm64 on April 17 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind She's Bulletproof carrying 58.5kg at $13. Before that from last on the turn 4th of 7 at Ballarat F&M Bm64 on April 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Rose Of Shalaa carrying 58kg at $3.50. Thereabouts last start and should be competitive.
8
JAMIE KAH
ROYAL BLUE
12 26614 ZOOMED
R GRIFFITHS & M DE KOCK
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Princeton Thoroughbred Stud (Mgr: C W Pearce), Mrs K J Pearce, R D Griffiths & Mrs S G Griffiths
Last start 4th of 10 at Pakenham Bm58 on April 18 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Sirius Statement carrying 61kg at $4.50. Before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a head at Pakenham Mdn-Sw March 28 over 1200m defeating Do You Deal carrying 57kg at $4. Hard to recommend.
7
CRAIG WILLIAMS
HOT PINK, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, SHIELD WITH OLD ENGLISH P INSIDE