Tauranga   05 Oct 2024
 
GOING: H(8)

EPIC JOURNEYS USA & CANADA RACING EXTRAVAGANZA 1300m

Track: HEAVY 8     Out 9m  

The race pace here still looks okay in this 1300m event despite the many scratchings. MAZZUCATO (11) won very well fresh up. Class riser here. After a claim will drop 5kg in total here. She can keep winning without a doubt in this field. STERLING EXPRESS (1) is a trifecta and first four chance in this for sure. Drawn out. Has won on dry and wet ground. Ticks many key betting boxes in this. BELLEZOR (15) has drawn the ace gate. Proven fresh up. Definite chance here for your multiples. MISTER ROQUETTE (2) is a multiple class dropper in this. Has run well in his last four runs. Place and first four chance for sure. CHARMER (12) is a class riser here. Wide gate. Has won on dry and wet. Impossible to omit in this from any combination. SUGGESTED PLAY: Mazzucato and Sterling Express are win wagers.
1 02137 STERLING EXPRESS
MARK BROSNAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G R MACRAE & J R MCKEAGG
Last start 7th of 13 at Hastings on September 7 over 1400m, 6 len behind Witz End with 59kg at $10.30. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Te Rapa on August 10 over 1400m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Midnight Scandal with 58.5kg at $3.20. Trifecta and first four chance. Drawn out. Has won on dry and wet ground.
6
MASAHIRO HASHIZUME
BLACK, WHITE HOOPS, WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM ARMBAND, CAP
2 64244 MISTER ROQUETTE
SIMON REES
8YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
SIMON REES LTD & GREG OLIVER
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 4th of 8 at Te Rapa Hcp on September 15 over 1600m, in the wet; 2 len behind Islington Lass with 52kg at $9.70. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Matamata Hcp on September 4 over 1600m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind Casino Princess with 53kg at $11.90. Multiple class dropper. Has run well in his last four runs.
4
TAYLA MITCHELL
ORANGE, LIME GREEN FIVE SPOTS, SLEEVES, ORANGE ARMBAND, LIME GREEN CAP, ORANGE SPOTS
3 62160 JUST A TIPPLE
GAVIN OPIE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
GAVIN OPIE, K A OPIE, MALKIT GOLDIE SINGH, DARREN CONDER, STEVE GORE, PAUL STEWART, PAUL TOWNSEND, HAROLD MCGALL & MIKE PRIEST
Most recently 12th of 15 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind My Lips Are Sealed with 54.5kg at $38.90. The start before that 6th of 13 at Te Rapa on August 24 over 1500m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Sporting Chance carrying 54.5kg at $18. Dual winner here. Well drawn. Wet tracker in general.
2
JASMINE FAWCETT
BLACK, WHITE FERN, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, WHITE CAP
4 4197x THE UGLY SISTER
PAUL PERTAB
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
G MEREDITH
Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Hawera July 23 over 1600m, in the wet; 9 len behind Drop Of Something carrying 56.5kg at $4.30. First up last campaign second of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw March 16 over 1200m, soft track; a head behind Black Opium with 56.5kg at $8. Placed in all her three fresh up runs. Loves wet ground. Overs.
5
NIRANJAN PARMAR
LIME, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPES SLEEVES, LIME CAP, BLACK STRIPES
5 13369 WINEXPRESS
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
MRS E L CLOTWORTHY, C, MS J & T G LINES
Last start 9th of 12 at Matamata on September 4 over 1200m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Lux Libertas with 54.5kg at $16.70. Before that 6th of 12 at Taupo on August 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Trobriand carrying 56kg at $20.30. Wet tracker. Wide draw.
8
A LAWSON-CARROLL
WHITE,RED BAND,RED HOOPS SLEEVES,RED CAP,WHITE STRIPES
6 26064 DID THE TRICK
WAYNE HILLIS
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
EVANS BREEDING LTD
Last start 4th of 12 at Wanganui on September 21 over 1340m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Hacksaw Ridge carrying 51.5kg at $5.10. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Te Rapa on September 15 over 1400m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Lux Libertas with 56kg at $19.30. Has rarely gone a bad race this time in. Course proven. Overs.
3
SAM WEATHERLEY
YELLOW,BLACK SASH,LIGHT GREEN CAP
7 3369x LIVID SKY
STEPHEN AUTRIDGE
4YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
KARL MIHALJEVICH
Multiple G2 placegetter. Finished off last campaign ninth of 16 at Trentham in G1 NZ Oaks March 16 over 2400m, soft track; 9 len behind Pulchritudinous carrying 56.5kg at $8.10. On debut sixth of 9 at Matamata September 20 2023 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Cannon Hill carrying 55.5kg at $8.60. Multiple class dropper resuming. Trial winner last month. Won her Maiden here.
3
C J GRYLLS
LIGHT GREEN, NAVY DIAMOND CHECK, NAVY SLEEVES, CAP
8 9211x MARS
BEN & RYAN FOOTE
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
BRENT TAYLOR, CHERRY TAYLOR, FAITH TAYLOR
Finished off last campaign winning to post a big 3.5 len win. Cambridge May 29 over 1300m defeating Hanalei carrying 59.5kg at $3.30. On debut fourth of 8 at Taupo October 11 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Sudbina carrying 55.5kg at $4.90. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Class riser. Placed in both runs here. Big chance.
6
MATTHEW CARTWRIGHT
EMERALD GREEN,GOLD TREE,RED SLEEVES,CAP
9 x2166 CORNELIA
SIMON & KATRINA ALEXANDER
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
MISS M W LARSEN & S D TREMAIN
Most recently 6th of 16 at Hastings on September 7 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Navigator with 54.5kg at $8.30. Before that 6th of 11 at Te Rapa on July 27 over 1400m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Sterling Express with 56kg at $3.90. Course placed. Not the worst in this.
7
S C SPRATT
RED,BLACK CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,CAP
10 3148x DAZZLED
L NOBLE
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
BRENDAN LINDSAY MNZM & MRS J E A LINDSAY
Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Ellerslie in the G3 Concorde January 27 over 1200m, 6 len behind Master Fay carrying 53kg at $10.80. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len this track October 4 over 1200m slow track defeating She Turns Heads carrying 57.5kg at $8.70. Multiple class dropper. Proven fresh up. Course proven.
9
V A COLGAN
BLACK, YELLOW CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND & CHEQUERED CAP
11 348x1 MAZZUCATO
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
TE AKAU HONOUR BRIGHT RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM)
First-up after five months favourite; won by 1.5 len at Matamata September 13 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Live On Air with 58kg at $3.70. Previously second-up favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck at Riccarton Park September 30 2023 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Stolen Magic carrying 52kg at $6.70. Won well fresh up. Class riser. After a claim will drop 5kg in total here. Can keep winning.
7
JESSICA ALLEN
TANGERINE, ROYAL BLUE FIVE STARS, STRIPED SLEEVES, TANGERINE CAP
12 230x1 CHARMER
BEN & RYAN FOOTE
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
E J WOOD
G3 placegetter. First-up after three months won by a nose at Hastings September 7 over 1300m defeating Super Wraith with 57kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Matamata F&M Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Scarlet Oak with 57kg at $4.80. Class riser. Wide gate. Has won on dry and wet.
9
MATTHEW CARTWRIGHT
WHITE, FOREST GREEN BAND, FOREST GREEN SLEEVES, FOREST GREEN CAP
13 315x5 EXTORTION
CODY COLE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
V F AMBROSINO, C & R ANSELL, B F BROOM, R COSTELLO, P D LISSINGTON, GARRY & NICOLE PYE, M L SHUKER & C F TURNER
Dual acceptor. First-up after four months 5th of 12 at Ellerslie on September 21 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Luberon with 57kg at $38.50. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Hastings on September 30 2023 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Financier with 59kg at $9.70. Ran well fresh up and looked a next upper. Wide gate. Cannot be omitted.
15
Red, White Band
14 7441x FASHIONISTA
STEPHEN MARSH
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
THE OAKS STUD
Dual acceptor. Finished off last campaign by long-neck Te Rapa November 11 over 2200m defeating Liquid Fire with 55kg at $3.80. First up last campaign second last of 8 at this track September 23 2023 over 1300m, soft track; 7 len behind Lupo Solitario with 55kg at $27.10. Class riser resuming. Twice trialled so ready after a long break.
11
WHITE, BLUE BAND, BLUE CAP
15 2815x BELLEZOR
PAUL RICHARDS
5YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
RICHARDS RACING LTD, GROUP ONE DEVELOPMENTS LTD
Dual acceptor. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway May 11 over 1600m, soft track; 4 len behind Tobias with 52.5kg at $4.10. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 2 len Taupo February 14 over 1400m defeating Pure Fiction carrying 57.5kg at $13.30. Ace gate. Proven fresh up.
1
TRISTON MOODLEY
PINK,BLACK SEAMS,STRIPES SLEEVES,CAP