Bordertown   10 May 2024
 
GOING: G

Brandt Rating 0 - 56 Handicap 1100m

Track: GOOD 4     Rail: True.  

Rain Boy and Game Cove possess good early speed and will battle for early honours. THEBIGSOSSO (4) was well below his best last start at Gawler when all but retired from the race. Was racing in much better form at the beginning of the prep and should prove very hard to beat if he can recapture that form. The inside alley is a bonus. EXALTED KATE (6) comes in on the fresh side with 30 days between runs after disappointing at Gawler. Wasn't far away two back at Oakbank against tougher opposition, with the form out of the race stacking up superbly. Will need some luck from the wide alley but is right in the mix on best efforts. GAME COVE (9) possesses plenty of early and is sure to give backers a bold sight. Just doesn't win out of turn. FUGACITY (1) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Thebigsosso the one to beat.
1 54164 FUGACITY
RODNEY FOSTER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Foster Racing & G H E Goyne
Last start 4th of 12 at Mildura Bm58 on April 22 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Tippa carrying 59kg at $21. The race before that 6th of 11 at Ararat 0 - 58 on April 13 over 1106m, 3 len behind Posh I'm Not with 59.5kg at $6.50. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
11
SAMUEL PAYNE
Royal Blue, White Stripes, Red Sleeves, Yellow Cap And Pom Pom
2 703x8 ONEHUNDRED PERCENT
ANDREW HOMANN
9YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
M Nikolovski, Miss A Nikolovski, D Nikolovski, Mrs J Nikolovski, N Sacchetta, Miss E Sacchetta, D Sachetta, A Bove, Miss C Bove & Mrs L Bove
Second-up. First-up after 10 months 8th of 11 at Sale Bm58 on April 23 over 1000m, 5 len behind Dummy Spit carrying 59kg at $101. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm58 on June 20 over 1200m, 3 len behind Sparkling Blue with 60.5kg at $21. Fitter but must improve sharply.
9
HARRY GRACE
BLACK, WHITE five SPOTS, RED SLEEVES AND CAP
3 3169x LORD CAT
SCOTT IRLAM
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S C Irlam & Miss M Irlam
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Strathalbyn 0-56 December 27 over 1600m, soft track; 9 len behind Hobo Bob with 58.5kg at $26. When resuming last campaign fifth of 11 at Mudgee Ctry Mdn-Sw July 2 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Goonoo with 57kg at $21. Likely to need this run.
7
ANNA JORDSJO
WHITE, BLACK STRIPES, RED BRACES, BLACK STAR, WHITE SLEEVES, RED AND BLACK ARMBANDS, RED CAP
4 x2420 THEBIGSOSSO
B & A BROOK
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Smart Racing Stables (Mgr: N W Smart)
Last start ran last of 11 at Gawler Bm56 on April 25 over 1200m, slow going 20 len behind Little Rich Boy with 60kg at $3. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Oakbank 0-56 on April 1 over 1100m, nose behind Utah Joe carrying 57kg at $6.50. Deserves another chance.
2
CAITLIN TOOTELL
ROYAL BLUE, RED QUARTERS AND CAP
5 8x825 LADY HOUDINI
JASON CANNON
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
M Santopolidis, V H Santopolidis, J Bowen, C J Attard, M Stanford & L White
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Gawler Bm56 on April 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Little Rich Boy with 58kg at $9.50. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Gawler F&M 0-56 on April 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Redwinelover carrying 60kg at $16. Can do a lot better than that last run.
10
POLLY BREWSTER
BLACK, PINK J AND WHITE C LOGO, BLACK CAP, PINK POM POM
6 21457 EXALTED KATE
JYI LUKEY
5YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
J B Lukey
Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start 7th of 9 at Gawler F&M 0-56 on April 10 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Redwinelover with 60kg at $1.60. Before that 5th of 12 at Oakbank 0-60 on April 1 over 1400m, 2 len behind Andrew's Memory with 53.5kg at $5. Expected to finish much closer.
12
J POTTER
Purple, Turquoise Lightning Bolt, Armbands And Seams Cap, Black Pom Pom
7 34510 UTAH JOE
GRANT KLUSKE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
W B & G B Kluske, K Richardson, Mrs S R Richardson, D J Bentley, Ms J A Barnes, A F & B Pieters, Ms K Pieters, G B Paterson, Ms L J Smith, J A Bongiorno, L W Roberts, Mrs B J Roberts, A W Haberfield, M P Broad, R J & M J Wilkinson & Ms A G Sacca
Last start 12th of 14 at Murray Bridge Cg&E Bm58 on May 1 over 1200m, 11 len behind King Moya carrying 56.5kg at $41. The run before that won by a nose at Oakbank 0-56 April 1 over 1100m defeating Thebigsosso carrying 55.5kg at $17. Fully tested on his recent run.
8
SOPHIE LOGAN
LILAC, RED SLEEVES AND CAP
8 5468x ZEYDANA
J & L DODGSON
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J M Dodgson
Resuming today after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at this track F&M 0-56 February 23 over 1200m, 6 len behind Grandellie carrying 60kg at $7.50. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Cl1-Sw December 1 over 900m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Little Bit Chai carrying 57kg at $5. Should be ready to run well.
4
EMILY FINNEGAN
Sky Blue, Red Star, Royal Blue And Red Stars Sleeves And Cap
9 93453 GAME COVE
SCOTT WHITTLE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
B Clark
Comes off a 41 day let-up. At the latest run rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 11 at Clare Bm54 on March 30 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Flyin' For Us with 53kg at $6. Before that faded in the straight 5th of 9 at Strathalbyn Cl2 on March 27 over 1200m, 5 len behind Bellalique carrying 54.5kg at $67. Well placed to take this out.
6
SAIRYN FAWKE
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE CIRCLES, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP
10 7358x JENEFACTOR
GARRY PHILLIPS
8YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
G J Phillips
Resumes after a break of 14 months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Mt Gambier Cl2 March 17 2023 over 1302m, soft track; 10 len behind Getonit with 51kg at $15. Previously first up; second of 12 at Mt Gambier Bm54 December 2 2022 over 1300m, a long neck behind Miss Cavendish with 54kg at $19. Look for a bold run.
1
MARGARET COLLETT
Blue, Green Sleeves, White Cap
11 72372 PADSTOW POLLY
STEPHEN LENEHAN
6YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
S Lenehan, Mrs V L Lenehan, L R Lenehan, Mrs A M Lenehan, G J Hurley, R Grieger, Mrs A Grieger & Miss O Lenehan
Most recently raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Mt Gambier 0-56 on April 24 over 1205m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Load And Go with 52.5kg at $26. The run before that got back early 7th of 11 at Ararat 0 - 58 on April 13 over 1106m, 4 len behind Morning Darling with 54kg at $51. Solid prospects and a good draw doesn’t hurt.
3
FELICITY ATKINSON
PURPLE, SILVER STAR AND SLEEVES, PURPLE SEAMS, SILVER CAP
12 53670 RAIN BOY
ANDREW ANGELONE
5YO  GREY  GELDING 54.0KG
A A D Angelone, C J O'Dwyer, G B Anstee & C M Handley
Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 11 at Geelong Bm58 on April 12 over 1300m, 14 len behind Greenhill Prince with 54kg at $101. The run before that did the work up front then tired 7th of 9 at Ballarat Synthetic 0 - 58 on April 7 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Kikusui carrying 54kg at $101. Hard to recommend.
5
NICOLA YUEN
DARK GREEN, SILVER A-PLUS, PURPLE SLEEVES AND CAP