Ararat   10 Nov 2024
 
GOING: G

Midland Irrigation Maiden Plate 1600m

Track: GOOD3   Clouds (Max: 22)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.11)  

Expecting It'sreel to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. IT'SREEL (2) has been around the mark in four career runs to date, placing behind subsequent G1 VRC Derby runner up Scary at his second start. The heavy track may not have suited last time and this looks a very winnable race. REEL HOT (8) was $26 on debut but ran very well at Warrnambool, working home nicely over 1400m to grab second. The extra trip suits and he'll be hard to hold out. VERONA RUPES (9) has raced twice to date and placed in both, sticking on well at Swan Hill last time. He draws well and can break through. SCORPION BAY (4) can sneak into the finish at odds, as could TAKE A PICK (7). SUGGESTED PLAY: It'sreel to win.
1 6551 IT'S LIT
LINDSEY SMITH
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd
Last start 5th of 14 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on October 31 over 1700m, 6 len behind El James carrying 59.5kg at $15. The start before that 5th of 11 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on October 21 over 1400m, 2 len behind Highland Beauty carrying 59.5kg at $9. Tested again.
6
Fred W Kersley
Red, White Gatecrasher
2 2234 IT'SREEL
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
J S Bahen, F H Oldfield, J C H Clark, W W Guest, M F Clemenger, E J Lucas, J W Gray, G P Stansen & Gurners Bloodstock Co (Mgr: M Ramsden)
Recent form sound. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Wagga Mdn on October 19 over 1600m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Hookham with 61.5kg at $2.10. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on September 27 over 1606m, 4 len behind Keeneland carrying 59.5kg at $5. Not far away last time. Ready to break through.
7
DANIEL MOOR
Royal Blue, Gold Star, Stars Sleeves,Royal Blue cap,gold Star Cap
3 4 JET THUNDER
DAVID NOONAN
4YO  BAY  HORSE 59.0KG
Ms J V Joiner
At debut, 4th of 8 at Avoca Mdn-Sw on October 19 over 1300m, slow going 3 len behind Ironbar carrying 59.5kg at $11. Did enough on debut and can step up with the run under the belt.
2
JACK HILL
Royal Blue ,Orange Seams, SEAMS SLEEVES, SEAMS CAP, ORANGE POM POM
4 88225 SCORPION BAY
D T CURRAN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
D T & Mrs C T Curran, L E & Mrs M L Rodda, R M Knight, Mrs K Gerakis, T P Brady, H E P Steel, J A Kearney, W Glenn, Ms M L Howell & J W Heffer
At the latest run 5th of 12 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on October 20 over 2100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Blazing Guru with 59.5kg at $4. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Mildura Mdn-Sw on October 7 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Detoron carrying 59.5kg at $9. No threat last time out but this suits.
5
NEIL FARLEY
GOLD, BLUE SASH, GREEN RIGHT SASH, GREEN ARMBANDS
5 78x3 SCOTALOTOFGRUNT
ANDREW BOBBIN
4YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
Grampians Racing, Domrohie Pastures, L Chillingsworth, Mrs R P Booth, J E Booth, I L Howard, Ms L J Martin, Mrs D M Mason, P D D Mason, R C Shea, Mrs J M Newbegin, Octopussy, Mrs A M Bradshaw, B T Cairns, Mrs B J Heffernan, M R Ward, G A Johnstone, Mrs T L Gibson & M Callah
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Kyneton Mdn-Hwgt March 19 over 1856m, 5.5 len behind Sirveke carrying 69kg at $16. On debut seventh of 9 at Terang Mdn-Sw March 5 over 1600m, 7 len behind Active Duty carrying 59kg at $26. Prefer to see how he has returned.
4
Aqua, White Grampians Racing Logo And Cap
6 9x0x6 SMOKEN LEGEND
DEANNE TAYLOR
4YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs D K Taylor, W Taylor & A X Taylor
Racing second-up today. Last outing 6th of 10 at Mortlake Mdn-Sw on November 2 over 1300m, 10 len behind Allouvre with 59.5kg at $10. At only start last preparation 10th of 12 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on July 12 over 1430m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Half Yours with 57.5kg at $51. Hard to get excited about his chances.
4
RYAN HOUSTON
BLACK, WHITE STARS SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK STARS SLEEVES ,STARS CAP
7 86 TAKE A PICK
PAUL PREUSKER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Johnno's (Mgr: M J Fiteni)
Having third race start. At debut, 8th of 12 at Coleraine Mdn-Sw on September 27 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Thinkhardandfast with 59.5kg at $19. Second-up 6th of 11 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on October 21 over 1400m, 3 len behind Highland Beauty with 59.5kg at $11. Fitter again and could sneak a place.
1
LINDA MEECH
Silver, Black Checked Sash, Cerise Sleeves, Silver Cap With Black Star
8 2 REEL HOT
SYMON WILDE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde), Dr D V Napthine, Blue Roos, D M Pegler, B A Palmer, Z W May, Miss T H May, J May, P May, Mrs M May, D J Williams, Tigers Lass, Ms K Brown, Franks Watch Syndicate, Jaybeeque Racing, A Wright, Mrs N E Barter & J Benson
Was at long odds at debut, made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Warrnambool 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 31 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Cachink carrying 58kg at $26. Sure to be hard to beat.
6
TEODORE NUGENT
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap
9 23 VERONA RUPES
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
3YO  GR/BL  GELDING 58.0KG
B Fensling, Mrs H Fensling, Miss R Fensling, Miss E Fensling & Ms K Fensling
Raced twice to date. At debut, came from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Mildura Mdn-Sw on October 7 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Dartboard with 57kg at $5.50. Last start 3rd of 7 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on October 29 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Winsome Flowers with 57kg at $4. Expected to measure up.
3
HARRY COFFEY
Red, Emerald Green Checked Band, Royal Blue Sleeves, Emerald Green diagonal stripes, Checked Cap
10 849 MAGNANI
MICHAEL MORONEY & GLEN THOMPSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Ballymore Stables (Aust) Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Moroney), R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), M Bogoievski, Kariba Racing (Mgr: C Dziedzic), G Devonport, J Genes & B J Taylor
Having third race start. At debut, sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on October 2 over 1200m, 5 len behind Exuberance with 55kg at $17. Last start 4th of 14 at Ballarat F&M Mdn-Sw on October 24 over 1600m, 8 len behind Both Sides Now with 55.5kg at $41. More improvement needed to be competitive.
9
PATRICK MOLONEY
White, Red Twin City Emblem, Red Sleeves And Cap