Lismore   18 Jun 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

METROLL MAIDEN HANDICAP 1410m

Track: SOFT 5   Clear (Max: 18)   Rail: Out 2.5m 950m-300m. Out 1.5m 300m-W/Post, True Remainder.  

The pace looks moderate in the absence of on-pace runners. CLUBHOUSE (5) is racing well but remains without a win after 11 appearances. Made up good ground to finish third last start over 1350m at Doomben. Finds an easier maiden today and drops 2.5kgs. Perfectly placed to break through. MISSAYTER (11) returns from a 20-week spell for a new stable. Has an awful top-three strike rate but was contesting tougher maidens last prep. Gets a few gear changes and is worth some thought. DELIBES (6) showed pace but couldn't finish off over 1300m on a heavy track at Beaudesert recently. Worth another chance from a good gate in this modest affair. BRETSAL (1) worked through the line impressively to grab third on debut last start over 1250m at Taree. Has plenty of upside and poses a serious threat. ZEPHYRZ ZOOM (14) has disappointed of late but a big win in a recent trial suggests she can improve. SUGGESTED PLAY: Confident Clubhouse can break through today.
1 3 BRETSAL
BRETT DODSON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
B J Dodson & Ms S J Taylor
Was at long odds at debut, 3rd of 13 at Taree Ctry Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 1250m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Otium carrying 59kg at $26. Encouraging effort on debut so stick with him.
3
STEPHEN CUMMINS
Dark Blue, Green Maltese Cross, Striped Sleeves, White Cap
2 256x5 DAZZLING ROBERT
OWEN GLUE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Vincent Park (Mgr: J V Donnelly)
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 11 at Grafton Mdn on June 8 over 1030m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Wotsit with 58kg at $11. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at Grafton Ctry Mdn on November 16 over 1206m, 4 len behind Kaihoko carrying 59kg at $19. Don't underestimate.
5
D PEISLEY
GREEN, RED AND WHITE HOOPS, RED AND WHITE ARMBANDS, RED CAP
3 90976 BY THE JINGOES
DENNIS DWANE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
G H Crawford
Most recently got back early 6th of 8 at Murwillumbah Cl1-Sw on June 10 over 1550m, in the wet; 12 len behind Wonforwazza carrying 55kg at $81. Before that 7th of 10 at Murwillumbah Ctry Mdn on May 24 over 1500m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Son Of Heroic carrying 55kg at $101. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
6
ROB THORBURN
Gold, Blue Stripes, Gold Cap
4 75020 CHICKA
JIMMY DOWNES
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
M R Downes, Mrs S J Downes, J R Downes, Mrs G Downes, Miss MEP Downes, M Dwyer, J J Greer, Mrs E Greer & Christmas Creek T'Breds (Mgr: M R Downes)
SCRATCHED
13
LIGHT GREEN, CERISE GEORGE CROSS, ARMBANDS AND CAP WITH GREEN POM POM
5 25263 CLUBHOUSE
MARCUS WILSON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
M J Wilson, P S Andrews, EST B G Pratt, R A Kelly, J R Makepeace, K I Dent, A J Halloran, S N Valle, M F Doran, T G Lindley, J W Lindley, D R Shailer, Ms C J Buchanan, B C McCallum, G Hay & Lucky Dog Racing
Most recently 3rd of 13 at Doomben Cg&E Mdn-Sw on June 5 over 1350m, slow going 3 len behind Bosustow with 57.5kg at $21. The run before that 6th of 9 at Ipswich 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 1350m, 2.5 len behind Better Be Slick carrying 58kg at $11. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
11
DAMIEN THORNTON
BODY WHITE, YELLOW GREEN, BLACK, WHITE, YELLOW GREEN, BLACK RAYS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK AND YELLOW GREEN DIAGONAL STRIPES , BLACK CAP, YELLOW GREEN QUARTERS
6 79376 DELIBES
MARYANN BROSNAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms M D Brosnan
At the latest run 6th of 8 at Beaudesert 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 1 over 1300m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Westoak carrying 58kg at $17. The start before that second last of 8 at Gold Coast Poly Mdn on May 18 over 1540m, 3 len behind Irene's Best with 56kg at $4. Likely to measure up.
2
KIRK MATHESON
WHITE, BLACK SEAMS
7 0x797 EXPLOSIVE RIVAL
CATHY CHAPMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss C A Chapman, B E Crispin, Mrs M L Crapp & L R Chevalley
Last start second last of 8 at Murwillumbah Cg&E Mdn on June 10 over 1200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Saxinoue with 55.5kg at $81. The run before that 9th of 11 at Armidale Mdn on May 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Electric Evie carrying 58.5kg at $151. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
9
NORIYUKI MASUDA
Red, White FIVE Stars, Black Sleeves
8 56x70 GAME STAR
L J CLAPHAM
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
D Rose, B L Rose, Mrs C A Rose, K Luxton, M Lagos & T J Theoharis
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 8 at Murwillumbah Super Mdn-Sw on May 24 over 1200m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Impendor carrying 57kg at $51. Second run from a spell second last of 13 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 1735m, slow going 9 len behind Pride Of Ashleigh carrying 57kg at $81. Recent form not good enough.
10
MATTHEW PALMER
RED, YELLOW DIAMOND ,yellow CAP
9 66307 KOURNIKOVA
PATRICK RANDALL
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
A E Mottershead, Ms L Pan, S Exmann-Moloney & S Willemse
Dual acceptor. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Murwillumbah F&M Mdn on June 10 over 1200m, in the wet; 8 len behind Groovy Day carrying 54kg at $17. The run before that 10th of 13 at Grafton Super Mdn-Sw on May 16 over 1115m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Cosmic Fire with 57kg at $81. This is outside her grasp.
1
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Blue, Gold Star And Sleeves, Striped Cap
10 98x73 MIDNIGHT IN AUSTIN
LANE SHARROCK
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs K Sharrock, K Howard, Miss Y Cashmore, N Carroll, J A Stinear, R A Nossiter, Ms J Asplin & Miss M J Kreuter
SCRATCHED
11
WHITE, GREEN CHEVRONS, white sleeves, green chevrons, GREEN CAP
11 2697x MISSAYTER
GEORGE CARPENTER
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
D R Barclay, G R Carpenter, Miss L H Smyth, J N Kele, J A Tuite, L J Bryant, Mrs S E Barclay, M Gilbert, E C Staude, M Pendleton, T Kele, B J J Morris, J Zanchetta, M J Trott & R J Mendiolea
Resuming after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Gosford 4yo+ Mdn February 1 over 1600m, 8 len behind Different Road with 56kg at $26. First up last campaign sixth of 11 at Mudgee Mdn-Sw September 30 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Light In The Sky carrying 55.5kg at $21. Has the talent to take this out.
4
JACE MCMURRAY
White, Navy Blue Stripes, Hooped Sleeves, white cap,navy STAR
12 x7533 SUN TOPAZE
JOHN SHELTON
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
A Stapley
At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Murwillumbah Cg&E Mdn on June 10 over 1200m, in the wet; 4 len behind Saxinoue carrying 56kg at $26. The start before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Inverell Mdn-Sw on April 29 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Perfect Point carrying 59kg at $11. Going well. Each-way chance.
7
L P ROLLS
CERISE, lime BRACES ,LIME ARMBANDS,CAP
13 58x75 TYPHOON RAY
DAVID MATTS
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
D L Matts & Mrs J M Matts
Third-up today. First-up 7th of 10 at Armidale Ctry Mdn-Sw on May 28 over 1100m, slow going 5.5 len behind La Cache A Vin with 59kg at $19. Last start 5th of 11 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 1205m, slow going 5 len behind Key Legend carrying 59kg at $26. Likely to be attacking the line strongly.
12
J GRISEDALE
GOLD, PURPLE QUARTERS, GOLD SLEEVES AND CAP
14 28496 ZEPHYRZ ZOOM
B A GENTLE
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
B R Knight, Ms C S Wakelam, B A Gentle, S Warke & P Brady
Dual acceptor. Since last start attracted attention winning barrier trial by a commanding (3.5 lengths) at Beaudesert over 1050 on June 6. Last outing settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at Warwick 2yo Mdn on May 21 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind I'lltellyouso with 52.5kg at $19. The run before ninth of 13 at Ipswich Mdn-Sw May 15 over 800m, 7 len behind Hokusai with 54.5kg at $19. Will be saved up for one last crack.
8
COLLEEN KRAHNEN
Orange, Black FIVE Stars, Sleeves And Cap, Orange Stars
15 59558 LIZA IN LIGHTS
TROY PASCOE
4YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
M L Purvis & T M Pascoe
SCRATCHED
5
JADE METCALFE
BLACK, WHITE STAR, RED AND WHITE STARS SLEEVES AND CAP