Carnarvon   18 May 2024
 
GOING: G

MT. AUGUSTUS TOURIST PARK HANDICAP 1200m

Track: GOOD     Rail: True.  

Ain't I A Woman and Wojtek to apply plenty of early pressure over the sprint journey. WOJTEK (8) was outgraded twice at Ascot but the form around that reads well. Led beaten 1.5L at Geraldton last time over this distance and he will be hard to beat. CRYSTAL VAIN (2) spiked his figures winning a CL5 at York and then faltered and fell in the straight the same grade at Narrogin. Rates well at best and has been kept on the fresh side. He can bounce back. SHAMARA (7) resumes and has switched yards. Has a low gate and has won this course/trip. In the mix. KLONDIKE KENNY (1) also resumes and will be around the mark if presented forward. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Wojtek.
1 5733x KLONDIKE KENNY
DENIS COUPER
11YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
B E Pope, G Peden, Mrs T M Peden, M A Peden, Mrs T M Peden, W F Snell, Mrs C Hawker-Snell, K L Sutton & N A Sutton
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign third in a small field at Laverton Laverton Spr October 29 over 1200m, 4 len behind Zeewijk with 59kg at $5. When resuming last campaign second of 7 at this track Rtg 64+ July 7 over 1000m, 0.6 len behind Heritage Sash with 56.5kg at $9. Hard to enthuse.
1
J KISSICK
ORANGE, TAN FIVE SPOTS AND CAP
2 6x31f CRYSTAL VAIN
AARON PATEMAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
Gangemi Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M J Gangemi), Mercon Racing (Mgr: D Condidorio), R J Wade & C H Yeak
Useful type. Resumes off a 34 day let-up. Last start didn't finish the race at Narrogin Sky Racing.Tv April 14 over 1190m. The start before that came from midfield and won by 0.7 len at York April 1 over 1200m defeating Bigdayonit carrying 58.5kg at $13. Can bounce back.
10
KATE PATEMAN
WHITE, GOLD DURYEA FAMILY CREST, WHITE CAP, GOLD DURYEA FAMILY CREST
3 7130x HIGHEST REGARD
GRAEME HAMMARQUIST
8YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Northern Thoroughbreds (Mgr: D R Hammarquist)
Resuming after a break of eight months. Finished off last campaign when last of 13 at this track Carnarvon Cup September 16 over 2000m, 34 len behind Powerful carrying 55kg at $26. When resuming last campaign seventh of 10 at this track Minilya Sprint July 21 over 1200m, 6 len behind Test Of Strength with 55kg at $26. Marginal prospect.
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AVA CATARINO
LIME GREEN, WHITE FIVE SPOTS, YELLOW SLEEVES AND CAP
4 170x0 ZEEWIJK
AARON PATEMAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
L J Szigligeti
Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 10 at Narrogin Rtg 52+ on April 14 over 1100m, 15 len behind Demito carrying 62kg at $41. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at this track Rtg 64+ on May 27 over 1200m, 16 len behind Speeding Comet carrying 59.5kg at $26. Unlikely to threaten.
7
AUSTIN GALATI
LIGHT BLUE,DARK BLUE HALVES, WHITE SAIL WITH PINK Z,DARK BLUE sleeves,light blue halved,light blue cap
5 5446x CROSSARO
MICHAEL BALL
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
M R Bayliss
Resuming after a break of ten months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Port Hedland Pt Hedland Cup August 6 over 2200m, 20 len behind Hezazeb with 55kg at $12. When resuming last campaign third in a small field at Port Hedland Rtg 65+ May 20 over 1200m, 6 len behind Playing Zeus with 54.5kg at $15. Hasn't shown enough.
8
MS S ALTIERI
Gold, Green five Spots And Sleeves, Gold Cap
6 1448x NERO CHIN CHIN
ZACH TYLER
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Z B Tyler & Mrs F J Tyler
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at this track Rtg 56+ August 20 over 1700m, 10 len behind Man From Memphis carrying 59kg at $8. When resuming last campaign fourth of 10 at this track Rtg 56+ May 13 2023 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Pure Dynamite with 57.5kg at $8.50. Consider.
6
MS KYRA YUILL
Lilac, Green And Pink Hooped Sleeves, Pink Cap
7 1318x SHAMARA
R J MALPASS
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
R J Malpass & P G Sampey
Resumes after a break of eight months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Geraldton Rtg 56+ October 5 over 1413m, 5.5 len behind Patchwork with 56kg at $10. First up last campaign fourth in a small field at Roebourne Rtg 56+ July 15 over 1103m, 3.5 len behind Debit Credit carrying 55kg at $8.50. Likely to be up for this.
2
M HEAGNEY
Pink ,Yellow Quarters, Yellow Sleeves, Pink Armbands, Yellow CAP
8 12905 WOJTEK
SEAN RAINS
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs S S Threadwell, S L J Rains, J Friend, Ms M Thomas & S J Rains
Most recently did the work up front then tired 5th of 11 at Geraldton Rtg 56+ on April 27 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Make Mine Super carrying 57kg at $10. The race before that ran last of 11 at Ascot Westspeed Plat on March 16 over 1600m, 24 len behind Lord Gannicus with 54kg at $61. Made headway last time. Top chance.
5
JOSEPH SEE
White, Royal Blue Raindrops,White SLEEVES,Royal Blue Raindrops SLEEVES,Pom Pom
9 1274x PRORATED
PETER J DALY
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
P J Daly, P J Bruce, G D Schultz, Mrs B Dixon, Miss T M Daly, Ms N Crossley, Ms N T Collins & Miss B S Panting
First-up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at this track Rtg 56+ September 16 over 1700m, 7 len behind Stumble carrying 57.5kg at $12. Previously first up; third of 10 at this track Cl3 June 9 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Set The Scene with 56.5kg at $26. Major upset if he won.
9
KRISTY BENNETT
Black, Yellow Hoops, Purple Sleeves, Yellow Cap
10 4445x TOMMY TO JACK
JOHN TOWNLEY
9YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
J R Townley
Gelding back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Narrogin Rtg 52+ December 23 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Dazzling Dane carrying 58kg at $14. First up last campaign second in a small field at Moora Rtg 64+ October 7 over 1190m, 3.5 len behind Kennedy with 55kg at $8. Worth keeping in mind.
4
KRISTO SARDELIC
LIME GREEN, BLACK YOKE,COLLAR
11 1x70x AIN'T I A WOMAN
GRAEME HAMMARQUIST
6YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs C L Morton
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Esperance Cl2 December 26 over 1100m, 10 len behind Bondi Bubbles with 58.5kg at $61. Previously first up; second last of 8 at Esperance Cl5 December 8 over 1100m, 8 len behind Boozeroo with 54.5kg at $26. Betting watch.
3
JESSICA GRAY
Purple, Yellow Bell, Sleeves And Cap
12 4459x HALLAROSTE
MICHAEL BALL
6YO  GREY  GELDING 55.0KG
S Honicke, M R J Ball, Mrs N C Ball & D J Johnston
First-up. Finished off last preparation with blinkers first time; ninth of 11 at Murray Bridge Bm70 July 1 over 2500m, soft track; 13 len behind Brawl carrying 54kg at $67. First up last campaign fifth of 16 at Balaklava Cg&E Bm56 March 29 2023 over 1400m, soft track; 4 len behind Master At Arms with 59kg at $26. Unlikely to feature.
12
JERRY NOSKE
Gold, Green five Spots And Sleeves, Gold Cap
13 x7870 ROSA BALLERINA
CATHY GODDEN
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
K B Lockyer, P I Frzop, E N Atherton & Ms C Godden
Comes off a 38 day let-up. Most recently second last of 14 at Pinjarra Cl1 on April 10 over 1600m, 9 len behind Canggu carrying 55kg at $101. The run before that 7th of 11 at York on April 1 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Pretty Devine carrying 56kg at $51. Passing.
1
CHANEL COOPER
DARK BLUE AND ORANGE DIAGONAL STRIPES, ORANGE SLEEVES, STRIPED CAP
14 7656x NICK OF TIME
A P SCALLY
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
B D Evans
Gelding back from a spell of eight months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at this track Mt. Augustus T September 16 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Magic Of Zeus carrying 56kg at $17. First up last campaign sixth of 8 at this track Cl1 May 27 over 1400m, 9 len behind Decoy Belle with 55kg at $9. Later.
6
WHITE, RED FIVE SPOTS, ORANGE ARMBANDS, WHITE CAP,RED SPOTS