Kembla Grange   11 May 2024
 
GOING: H(10)

ROSS TRANSPORT CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1000m

Track: HEAVY 10   Rain (Max: 15)   Rail: Out 3m 1100m-W/Post, True Remainder.  

Expecting Reluctance to take up the running with Fourth Spargo and In Flight close at hand. IN FLIGHT (5) gets immediate ticks with a low draw and a two-kilo claim. Went for a spell as one to watch and nothing has changed. Go close first up. RELUCTANCE (1) went down fighting in a similar race last time out and is proving a real early learner. Untested in the wet but should perform boldly again from up on the speed. FOURTH SPARGO (4) made sharp progress in a three-start debut campaign and has been first home in two recent trials. Set to fly first up. UNSTOPABULL (2) tried hard on a wet track in latest offering and is yet to run a bad race this time in. Has the class to cash in against these. SUGGESTED PLAY: In Flight win.
1 4x12 RELUCTANCE
MICHAEL FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Winkurra Colts, Throsby Racing, Picko, T E Kennedy, Purple Sash, Aldine Racing, G R Dwyer, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, W J Hawkins, Sledmere Stud, S J Campbell, D Le Brocque & G Singh
Third-up today. First-up won by 1.5 len at Goulburn Mdn-Sw March 1 over 900m on a rain affected track defeating Queen Calanthe carrying 58.5kg at $2.60. Second run from a spell 2nd of 10 at this track Mid Cl1 on April 20 over 1000m, on a slow track; nose behind Flightcrew with 57kg at $13. In the finish last time and is a player.
4
KEAGAN LATHAM
Red, Green Hoops And Cap
2 x3832 UNSTOPABULL
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Jalana (D Gremmo), A R Gonzalez, A S Charlwood, H Sidaros, Y Sidaros, P W Griffin, W Horder, G Maggs, BCHAMPS Racing (M Harrington), A Bridgewater, Zecchin Cassidy Racing (R Zecchin), G Newbery, A Walsh, M J Dover, Ready 4 Racing (B Callaghan), Yellow Stone Racing (P A Haddad), R Orley & D Pollard
Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. Resumes off a 32 day let-up. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track Cl1 on April 9 over 1000m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Cinematic Star with 58.5kg at $2.80. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Wyong Bm64 on March 14 over 1000m, neck behind Jaex carrying 57.5kg at $2.30. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
3
ALYSHA COLLETT
BLACK, MAROON HALVES, WHITE BULL MOTIF, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLACK AND MAROON CHECKED CAP
3 206x1 CLOSE ENCOUNTER
KERRY PARKER
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs C Johnston
Second-up. First-up after six months won by 1.3 len at this track Mid 3yo Mdn April 27 over 1000m defeating Shamrock Sally with 57.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Gosford Mid Mdn on October 26 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Estephania with 58kg at $9. Fitter and worth including.
8
LEE MAGORRIAN
Purple, Yellow Diamond Band, Red Sleeves, Yellow Cap
4 1x33x FOURTH SPARGO
BJORN BAKER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
A G Hartnell & Dr N J Hartnell
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at Gosford Mid Cl1 June 8 over 1000m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Twitch carrying 57kg at $2.60. Previously first up; third of 9 at Hawkesbury Cl1 May 18 over 1000m, soft track; 1.1 len behind Meod carrying 57kg at $2.50. Not without claims.
7
YELLOW, WHITE BRACES, RED SLEEVES AND CAP
5 x212x IN FLIGHT
JOSEPH PRIDE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Ms K A Tibbey, J M T Fish, R Edwards, B D Playford, S Hambly, Goldmount Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms D H Sulivan) & Proven Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A J Walter)
Filly back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second of 7 at this track Cl1 December 9 over 1000m, 3 len behind Spring Lee with 56.5kg at $4. First up last campaign second of 8 at Wyong 3yo Mdn November 11 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Prima Bella with 57.5kg at $9. Likely to make her presence felt.
1
ZAC WADICK
BLACK, LIME GREEN DISC AND ARMBANDS, QUARTERED CAP
6 3128x STRUFF
RICHARD COLLETT
4YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
R D Collett, A Davidson, B G Wilson, B Wilson, P Murphy, Mrs R Brady, M I Brady, L B Crockford, W E Bryson & Mrs D A Channing
Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Hawkesbury 4yo+ Bm64 December 3 over 1300m, 6 len behind Shiffrin carrying 57.5kg at $5. First up last campaign third in a small field at Hawkesbury Mdn August 8 over 1100m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Just Gisella with 58kg at $2.60. Not at this stage.
10
A CALDER
DARK GREEN AND GOLD DIAGONAL STRIPES, STRIPED SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
7 5133x FIELD OF MYRTLE
BJORN BAKER
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
A F Varasdi, R P Campbell, R B Craigie, A J C Freestone, P Hawach, D M Holmes & C Larsen
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Orange Bm58 December 11 over 1290m, 0.5 len behind Craving Magic with 57.5kg at $3. First up last campaign fourth of 9 at Goulburn Mdn-Sw October 3 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Debello with 55kg at $2.30. Cannot enthuse.
5
Royal Blue, Gold Braces, Pale Blue Armbands, Royal Blue And Gold Quartered Cap
8 49x LA BELLA BONDI
BENJAMIN SMITH
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
A Bertuccio, Mrs A Pellegrino, Miss H Lavalle, Mrs R Bertuccio & J White
Dual acceptor. She is resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 14 at Flemington in the G2 Vrc Sires' March 9 over 1400m, 7 len behind Traffic Warden with 55kg at $67. On debut fourth of 10 at Flemington in the LR Festival March 2 over 1000m, 8 len behind Bold Bastille with 55kg at $61. Hasn't shown enough.
9
C REITH
Yellow, Royal Blue Conjoined ML, Red Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
9 5x PEACE BY THE RIVER
BENJAMIN SMITH
2YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG
A Bertuccio, J White, Mrs A Pellegrino, Miss H Lavalle, Mrs R Bertuccio & D Carney
Dual acceptor. Resumes from a spell after only one run when 5th of 9 at Newcastle Mdn-Sw on February 3 over 900m, 5 len behind Opal Fields carrying 56kg at $3.80. Might need the run.
6
Yellow, Royal Blue Conjoined ML, Red Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
10 65x88 LIANGELO
BENJAMIN SMITH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
A Bertuccio
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 8th of 10 at this track Mid Cl1 on April 20 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Flightcrew carrying 53kg at $19. Second run from a spell ran last of 8 at this track Cl1 on April 27 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Spirit Of Varanasi carrying 52.5kg at $26. Needs to lift.
2
JESS DEL FRARI
Yellow, Royal Blue Conjoined ML, Red Sleeves ,BLUE CAP