Sunshine Coast   11 May 2024
 
GOING: H(10)

TAB KEN RUSSELL MEMORIAL CLASSIC 1200m

Track: HEAVY 10   Rain (Max: 21)   Rail: True. (Pent: 7.48).  

Gin A Tonic, Silva 'N' Suave and Balastier to match motors but there will be plenty of pressure from other quarters. The $200,000 Group 3 Ken Russell Memorial for the babies. BALASTIER (9) was disappointing behind Spywire on debut before being tipped out for time to furnish. Returned in impressive order with a strong Ipswich win and may have turned the corner now. Should be involved in the outcome. FROEBEL STAR (14) just got the job done at Warwick Farm last month and has since been given a recent trial there. Ready for this challenge. ALTHOFF (8) gets the deadly J Mac/Waller combination and cannot be discounted. VOLATILE (3) resumes. Not a lot of luck in the Golden Gift and clearly held in high regard given the races he ran in back in the spring. SUGGESTED PLAY: Balastier to win.
1 2127x BEAU DAZZLER
TONY & MADDYSEN SEARS
2YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Mrs S E Wee
Resuming after a three-and-a-half month break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 14 at Ellerslie in the LR Krka Mllns 2yo January 27 over 1200m, 10 len behind Velocious carrying 57kg at $21.50. On debut with blinkers first time; second in a small field at Toowoomba 2yo Mdn-Sw November 25 over 1000m, soft track; a nose behind Sheza Chiquitita carrying 58kg at $3.80. Others are preferred in this.
17
O P BOSSON
DARK GREEN, GOLD STAR, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, DARK GREEN CAP, GOLD STAR
2 221 PERSPIRATION
CIARON MAHER
2YO  BR/BL  COLT 57.0KG
A Kheir, J A O'Neill, Hong Kong Bloodstock, G J P Van Ameyden, A K Racing, L Caminiti, Carty Racing, D Edmonds, M Fitzgerald, D P Hickey, P R Orrico, A Sharp, A Semaan, J M Simmons & Ms S M Fitzgerald
Most recently favourite; won by 2.5 len at Mornington 2yo SW April 20 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Snack Bar carrying 58kg at $2.40. The start before that 2nd of 7 at Caulfield 2yo Swp on April 6 over 1200m, slow going 0.5 len behind Feroce with 57kg at $3.30. Another win is on the cards.
4
M J ZAHRA
NAVY BLUE, CANARY FIVE SPOTS, NAVY BLUE SLEEVES, CANARY HALVED, QUARTERED CAP
3 423 SUPERALLOY
R G LIPP
2YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Fraser Thoroughbreds (Mgr TJ Fraser)
At the latest run raced on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Eagle Farm 2yo Hcp on April 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Jemoma Alpilage with 59kg at $5.50. Before that 2nd of 16 at Gold Coast 2yo SW on March 9 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Mishani Aloha with 57kg at $10. Forward showing expected.
10
ANGELA JONES
Blue, White V, Quartered Cap
4 83x VOLATILE
PETER & PAUL SNOWDEN
2YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Newgate Bloodstock, China Horse Club Racing Pty Ltd, Newgate S F, Go Bloodstock Australia, Trilogy, Horse Ventures, Carpe Diem, Grant Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Starlight Racing, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, Nick Vass Bloodstock, Aston Bloodstock & Aristia Park Bloodstock Pty Ltd
Resuming. Finished off last preparation third of 14 at Rosehill Golden Gift November 11 over 1100m, 2 len behind Shangri La Express with 56.5kg at $14. On debut eighth of 11 at Randwick in the G3 Brdrs Plte September 30 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Espionage with 56kg at $5. Can figure in the finish.
3
TOMMY BERRY
RED, YELLOW FIVE STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED HALVES, RED CAP WITH WHITE NEWGATE LOGO
5 11 GIN A TONIC
S B LAMING
2YO  BROWN  COLT 57.0KG
S B Laming & Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P D Felgate)
Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, won by 0.5 len at Doomben 2yo Mdn-Sw March 13 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Run Lucy Run with 58kg at $4.50. Last start won by 2 len at Eagle Farm 2yo Hcp April 6 over 1200m in soft going defeating Run Lucy Run with 59kg at $7. Solid claims.
16
MICHAEL CAHILL
White, Emerald Green Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
6 21 IMPERIAL FORCE
CHRIS WALLER
2YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Coolmore, Wynaus, Westerberg, J Poulin, Sir P J Vela, Lynque, Woppitt Bloodstock, Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd, Rockingham Thoroughbreds, K MacLennan, Aristia Park Bloodstock Pty Ltd, C J Waller
Since the last run he has trialed at Rosehill trial over 900m on 2/05/2024; Last outing favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; scored a big 4 len win at Canterbury 2yo C&G Mdn April 17 over 1250m defeating Monte Veebee with 58kg at $3.30. Start before second of 8 at Randwick Kensington 2yo C&G Osc March 27 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Hezdarnhottoo carrying 57kg at $1.80. Expected to go well again.
19
N RAWILLER
Maroon And Gold Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves, Gold Cap
7 322 ALPHA BRAVO
DANNY J BOUGOURE
2YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Miss S Clarke & Ms M M Lepine
At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Eagle Farm 2yo Hcp on April 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Jemoma Alpilage with 55.5kg at $15. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Doomben 2yo Hcp on April 13 over 1110m, 6 len behind Mishani Lily with 55kg at $13. This race looks too tough.
11
CEJAY GRAHAM
Royal Blue, Silver Star, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Diablo, Royal Blue Cap, Silver Star
8 2 ALTHOFF
CHRIS WALLER
2YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG
Mrs Y Zhang
Jumped at big odds at debut, 2nd of 10 at Rosehill 2yo Hcp on April 27 over 1100m, 0.7 len behind Ikasara with 57kg at $26. Capable of taking this out.
6
JAMES MCDONALD
Emerald Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
9 5x1 BALASTIER
TONY GOLLAN
2YO  BROWN  COLT 57.0KG
Ultra Horse Syndicate (Mgr: P S Buckley), Flemington Bloodstock (Mgr: J G Sawford), Harvey Racing & Breeding (Mgr: D M Harvey) & Ms S J Leury
Third race start. First start second last in a small field at Gold Coast 2yo C&G-Swp on January 6 over 1100m, 11 len behind Spywire carrying 56kg at $4. Went for a break before returning favourite; scored a big 4 len win at Ipswich 2yo Mdn-Sw April 24 over 1100m in heavy going defeating Viale carrying 58kg at $1.80. Don't underestimate.
2
RYAN MALONEY
Black, Emerald Green Chevrons, White And Emerald Green Seams Sleeves, Black And Green Striped Cap
10 31x BARBARIC LAD
A & S FREEDMAN
2YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
RTD Racing (Mgr: R Norton), L Money, P Money, A Muraca, M Muraca, C Ward, A Grant, G Stephens, G&C Bayview (Mgr: G Franklin), Pin Cushion Racing (Mgr: A Grant), GV Racing (Mgr: Mrs B McElvogue), D Smith, J Hynes, A Porreca, S Sharp, K Wetzel, J Mounsey, Mrs S Mounsey, R Toms & R Toms
Resuming. Finished off last preparation winning by nose Pakenham 2yo Mdn-Sw February 22 over 1200m defeating Athanatos with 58kg at $3.80. On debut third of 11 at Sandown-Lakeside 2yo Mdn-Sw February 7 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Flyer carrying 58kg at $6. Hard to recommend against this lot.
1
L CURRIE
Royal Blue, Red Dice And Seams
11 1 SILVA 'N' SUAVE
TOBY EDMONDS
2YO  GREY  GELDING 57.0KG
Gold 'N' Glam Girls (Mgr: Miss H R Penfold), Mrs E J Bourke, Mrs T M Wessel, Mrs D Daniel, Mrs T L Byrne, Mrs M J Carmichael, Ms J M Brosnan, Kakoe (Mgr: Mrs K Daffy), Miss S A Petrou, Ms X Zhang, Ms A K Engelen, Mrs K M Felgate, Mrs K Stedman, Miss T L Clark, Mrs G M Cowie, Mrs P T Deighton & Mrs D
Got off the mark on debut; favourite; won by 3 len at Gold Coast Poly 2yo Mdn-Sw April 20 over 1050m defeating Thunderous with 58kg at $2.10. Improvement likely.
9
ROBBIE DOLAN
White, Fluoro Pink 5 Stars, Royal Blue With Fluoro Pink Stars Sleeves And Cap
12 2 AQUAHOLIC
STUART KENDRICK
2YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
T Kendrick
At debut, held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at this track 2yo Hcp on April 25 over 1000m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Pareto with 57.5kg at $8. Good effort on debut but this looks a sterner test.
12
JAMES ORMAN
Blue And Yellow Checks, Green Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
13 1226x POSTER GIRL
CHRIS MUNCE
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs D O'Toole
Group 3 placegetter. Resuming after a four month break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 15 at Gold Coast in the LR Mm 2yo Classic January 13 over 1200m, 7 len behind Storm Boy carrying 55kg at $26. On debut won by neck this track 2yo Hcp November 18 over 1000m defeating Barbie's Sister with 56.5kg at $9.50. Should run well.
7
TIM CLARK
Emerald Green, Red SHIELD, Red Sleeves With Emerald Green Shamrocks, Red Cap
14 261 FROEBEL STAR
CIARON MAHER
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
CMR Ladies, Ms H Wall, Mrs C M Mayne, Miss E Palmer, Mrs K L Thompson, Mrs R Langley, Ms J W Dingwall, Mrs R M Tchetchenian, Mrs L M Sewgoolam & Mrs D A Bourne
Comes here off a 40-day let-up. At the latest run won by a nose at Warwick Farm 2yo Mdn April 1 over 1300m defeating The Three Hundred carrying 57kg at $4.50. Before that 6th of 11 at Randwick in the LR Lonhro on February 10 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Castanya with 54kg at $9. Can go on with the job.
5
J ALLEN
Claret, Gold Braids, Claret Sleeves And Cap, Gold Tassel
15 7149x TERRITORY ASH
LIAM BIRCHLEY
2YO  GREY  FILLY 55.0KG
T Schultz, Mrs L M Schultz, B G Thompson, C L Hall, D J Groves, D Walker, H Gray, J A Eastham, R A Chapman, S M Campbell, Dr M J Ryan, S J Williams, R B Shadforth, A J Shadforth & N R Koina
Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 15 at Gold Coast in the LR Mm 2yo Classic January 13 over 1200m, 9 len behind Storm Boy carrying 55kg at $101. On debut second of 9 at Eagle Farm 2yo SWP September 30 over 1000m, a nose behind Mishani Lily carrying 54.5kg at $6.50. Needs more time.
13
RON STEWART
Maroon White Vee and Cap
16 5x431 JEMOMA ALPILAGE
KEVIN KEMP
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs J A Searle, Mrs M F Searle, Miss M F Searle, Mrs A Searle, Miss P Searle & L A Searle
Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.4 len at Eagle Farm 2yo Hcp April 27 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Alpha Bravo with 55kg at $2.80. The run before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 15 at Eagle Farm 2yo Hcp on April 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Gin A Tonic carrying 55.5kg at $8.50. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
4
V DURIC
Red, Yellow Sash, Hooped Sleeves
17 1 RICH DOTTIE
GRAHAME BEGG
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)
Claimed her maiden victory on debut; favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a long-neck at Caulfield Heath 2yo Hcp April 17 over 1000m defeating Blue Renegade carrying 55kg at $3. Improvement likely.
18
MICHAEL DEE
Bottle Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
18 16x PULPIT
BARRY LOCKWOOD
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
B J Lockwood, Miss E J Vincent, B D Herne & A D Phillips
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Eagle Farm in the LR Calaway Gal December 9 over 1000m, 6 len behind Barbie's Sister with 56.5kg at $15. At her first start won by 2.25 len Doomben 2yo Mdn-Sw November 22 over 1200m on heavy track defeating Rockrata with 56kg at $2.10. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
15
M HARLEY
Aqua, White Chevrons, Striped Cap
19 35x PRESIDENT
CHRIS WALLER
2YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Newgate Bloodstock, China Horse Club Racing Pty Ltd, Newgate S F, Go Bloodstock Australia, Trilogy, Horse Ventures, Carpe Diem, Grant Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Starlight Racing, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, Nick Vass Bloodstock, Aston Bloodstock & Aristia Park Bloodstock Pty Ltd
Resuming after a ten week break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Randwick in the G2 Skyline March 2 over 1200m, 7 len behind Storm Boy carrying 55.5kg at $19. On debut third of 7 at Randwick Kensington 2yo Mdn-Sw February 14 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Chateau Miraval with 57kg at $4. Sure to be thereabouts.
16
N RAWILLER
RED, YELLOW FIVE STARS, RED, YELLOW HALVED SLEEVES, RED CAP WITH WHITE NEWGATE LOGO
20 0x45 KALUAKOI
PETER SINCLAIR
2YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Sutton Park Racing (Mgr: M S Sowerby)
Third-up. First-up 4th of 7 at Grafton 2yo Hcp on April 14 over 1006m, slow going 1.2 len behind Flame Tree Star with 57kg at $2.30. Second run from a spell 5th of 12 at Eagle Farm 2yo Hcp on April 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Jemoma Alpilage with 56kg at $61. Wait until he shows more.
7
KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
Dark Blue, White Flame, White Stripe Sleeves, Cuffs And Peak
21 4 RUNAWAY TYCOON
KELLY SCHWEIDA
2YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
W E Williams, Miss G I Solomon-Innes, Burgs Racing (Mgr: K A Thomas), J MacLean, A K Voller, B N MacDonald, S P Anderson, M A Tobin, M A Gray-Spencer, Mrs V A F Schweida, D J Haddock, H M Delaney & N Howell
Was well in the market at debut, 4th of 9 at Ipswich 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 24 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Walsh Bay carrying 56.5kg at $5. Fair effort on debut but may need more racing.
14
M RODD
Red, Black Maltese Cross And Cap
22 8x ZOULAR
STUART KENDRICK
2YO  BROWN  COLT 57.0KG
Mrs T Kendrick, Miss S L Covington, S D Armstrong, P B Adijans, B G McCarty, Mrs L G Willoughby, Mrs E Todd, L D Hicks, S A Ford, D F McTaggart, Mrs C F Jeffcoate, G X Ryan, C W Mcleod, Showtime Breeding (Mgr: Mrs J M Cutts), G Harvey, P A Lanskey, R C Lanskey & W Garner
Resuming after a break; only one run when eased back early on 8th of 11 at this track 2yo Hcp on December 17 over 1000m, slow going 7 len behind Territory Ash carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
8
JAKE BAYLISS
Grey, Krew Racing Logo, Red Armbands And Cap, Grey Pom Pom