Scone   12 Jul 2024
 
GOING: H(9)

SCONE EQUINE HOSPITAL MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200m

Track: HEAVY 9   Clouds (Max: 17)   Rail: True. (Pent: 5.88).  

Anticipating a stack of early pressure over the sprint course with many of these lining up for the first time. ECLAIR VITALITY (3) beaten for early pace on debut before warming up late with a solid fifth over 1100m at Scone on June 23. Improvement anticipated with the run under the belt. MR CROWNING MOMENT (4) resuming after making sharp progress at second race start when second over 1400m at Eagle Farm on March 16. Fitted with two recent trials and can finish over the top of these. FOX REIGN (7) two-year-old gelding by Foxwedge out of Repour on debut for the Sargent yard. Looked good in his last two trials and gets his chance from the low draw. PICCADERRO (9) first starter by Pierro out of Piccadillies from the Ciaron Maher yard. Has shown ability in both trials and finds the right race to kick off today. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 3,4,7,9.
1 34x22 SHARPEN THE KNIVES
SAM KAVANAGH
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
D S Grimley, Mrs C J Sewell, L J Sewell, T R Alderman, F Yule, J M Sewell, Mrs L J Sewell, M Barnes, R D Houston, J J Steward, J M Steward, K P Price, Thoroughbred Girls No. 24 (Mgr: Ms S J Lenton) & M Clerke
Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 8 at Wyong Mid Mdn-Sw on June 13 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Villa Tino with 57kg at $9. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Newcastle Prov 3yo+ Mdn on June 29 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind My Mate Cobber with 57.5kg at $7.50. Racing well. Has strong claims.
9
AARON BULLOCK
NAVY BLUE
2 RUMBLER MAN
TOMMY WONG
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
T Wong
First starter. Three-year-old gelding by Rumbler out of Sonic Cube. Trialled a while ago and finished fourth at Hawkesbury over 800m. Others are preferred.
8
ALYSHA COLLETT
BLACK, WHITE HORSESHOE AND TURQUOISE PJ
3 5 ECLAIR VITALITY
MATTHEW SMITH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
C K Li
Was well-supported at debut, 5th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 23 over 1100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Ballinderry Sal carrying 59kg at $2.40. Plenty to build upon following his debut.
3
M BELL
ROYAL BLUE, MAUVE V, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP WITH MAUVE STAR
4 72x MR CROWNING MOMENT
KRIS LEES
3YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
J G Wilkins & S P Burchell
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second of 7 at Eagle Farm 2yo Hcp March 16 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Can't Recall One carrying 56kg at $6.50. On debut seventh of 11 at Doomben Jewel Prel 2 Cg February 24 over 1110m, 5.5 len behind All Inclusive carrying 56.5kg at $41. Should be ready to run well.
5
BLAKE SPRIGGS
Orange, Black Maltese Cross, Orange Cap with Black Pom Pom
5 6 TUNCURRY
WAYNE WILKES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J D Polson
Was at big odds at debut, got back early 6th of 10 at Taree Mdn on June 25 over 1007m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Exorealm with 59kg at $26. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
6
MIKAYLA WEIR
GREEN, BLACK FIVE STARS, HOOPED SLEEVES, GREEN CAP WITH BLACK STARS, BLACK POM POM
6 RIDGELANDS ROAD
RODNEY NORTHAM
5YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
A A Eather, S E Pennell & L J Eather
Four-year-old mare (Denman - All That Excites). She has trialed three times leading up to today's debut. Finished sixth in a Muswellbrook trial over 1000m on June 26. Can run a place in first career start.
7
CHELSEA HILLIER
Royal Blue, Green four leaf clover, Yellow Sleeves, Green And Yellow Quartered Cap
7 FOX REIGN
J G SARGENT
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
M L Connaghan, M B Trevaskis & S C O'Brien
Two-year-old gelding (Foxwedge - Repour). He has two recent trials leading in today's debut. Trialled on June 28 at Randwick over 1050m and finished fifth. Take on trust that he is forward enough to take this race.
4
MS MOLLY BOURKE
Black, Yellow FIVE Shamrocks, Quartered Cap
8 KENMARE BAY
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
C E Holt, Ms M Carroll, T Gleason, S W Bruhn, S D Gleason, M W Heinz, P V W Kruining, L A Payne & M L Scolari
Two-year-old gelding (New Bay - Anyana) will no doubt benefit from the two trials leading in today's debut. Fifth at Randwick in a 1050m trial on June 14. Betting best guide.
11
ANDREW ADKINS
Royal Blue, Red Vee
9 PICCADERRO
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BROWN  COLT 56.0KG
Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D W Watt), D Griffiths, P C Vaughan, R J Gall, G Rassos, A J Mihle, W J Lake, S R Freeman, S Millsom, J M Nassim & P G Falvey
First start. By leading sire Pierro out of Piccadillies. Was second in a 1050m barrier trial on June 28 at Randwick. Going nicely and is worth keeping safe.
1
ASHLEY MORGAN
White, Dynamic Syndications Logo, Red Cap
10 3324x LONHREEL
KRIS LEES
5YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Australian Bloodstock (Mgr L G Murrell), J Wotherspoon, D J Cusick, A Prato, J A M M M D Racing (Mgr: A Dean), Blue Eagle Racing (Mgr: B Coleman), W M Parker, J F Branson, B F P Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J Fairbanks), J Voigt, M Pal, F Ryan, J Lovett, M Howlin & S Sutcliffe
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 11 at Tamworth Mdn-Sw May 15 2023 over 1600m, soft track; 3 len behind Dresden carrying 57kg at $5.50. First up last campaign ninth of 11 at Taree Mdn February 19 2023 over 1250m, 7 len behind Indy Rose Warrior carrying 56.5kg at $12. Hard to enthuse.
5
A GIBBONS
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE HORSESHOE, BLACK AND WHITE CHECK SLEEVES AND CAP
11 775 PHAZED
ANNABEL NEASHAM
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Trilogy (Mgr: Mrs M Stenning), M G Williams, G J P Van Ameyden, Hon. G J Williamson, T M Magill, G W Fielding, E J Lucas, Miss R M Morey & Raphie (Mgr: Ms K L Avison)
Last start 5th of 12 at Muswellbrook Mdn on June 17 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Etude with 58.5kg at $21. The start before that 7th of 11 at Hawkesbury Super Mdn on May 30 over 1300m, 6 len behind California Sunrise carrying 56.5kg at $26. Watch for her late in the piece.
10
ROBBIE DOWNEY
WHITE,GRAY Interlocking Triangle,WHITE SLEEVES,GRAY Interlocking Triangles,WHITE CAP,GRAY Interlocking Triangle
12 0x004 FAKE
PAT FARRELL
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
P M Farrell
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Muswellbrook Mdn on June 17 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Etude carrying 57kg at $61. The run before that 11th of 13 at Muswellbrook Miss Finland on May 3 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Graceful Artist carrying 55kg at $101. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
8
BLACK, LILAC STRIPES BODY, SLEEVES, LILAC CAP
13 5588x RELATED DUTY
TOMMY WONG
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
T Wong, I Hau, G Xiao & Ms W Yin
Resuming after a spell of four months. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Hawkesbury 4yo+ Mdn-Sw March 19 over 1500m, soft track; 6 len behind Fascination Alley with 59kg at $19. When resuming last campaign eighth of 14 at Muswellbrook Mdn January 4 over 900m, soft track; 7 len behind Magnucat with 57kg at $26. Expected to run well.
2
J PENZA
Black, White Horseshoe And Turquoise Pj