Albany   31 Jan 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

TAMBELLUP HANDICAP 1920m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 26)   Rail: +3m Entire.  

Moderate pace with Jack In The Black taking up the running ahead of I Dreamed A Dream and Brave Contender. I DREAMED A DREAM (2) comes back from Ascot where he's been very good, winning two back before a narrow defeat over 1800m last time out. This may be a little easier for him and the form out of his last start has been franked. Racing well and looks the one to beat. BEAUTIFUL BAROQUE (3) just missed over the mile at this track last time out after a good effort at Ascot over 1800m prior to that. Drawn well again today and stepping up in trip looks ideal for her. Not far away last time out and she looks well placed in this event. BRAVE CONTENDER (1) has been racing at a higher level this campaign, going around in Saturday company most recently. He's a course and distance winner previously and if he runs up to his recent figures, he won't be far away. MAGIC MIKEY (7) is better than he showed last time out and can improve. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on I Dreamed A Dream.
1 x8066 BRAVE CONTENDER
ANGELA SMITH
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
M J Smith, M Poots, Mrs A Poots, Ms J Notley, B Kellow, A Keenan, J J Della Bona, D G Wilson, J P Burton, A Witmer, R English, Mrs S L English & Mrs R P Duminski
Most recently 6th of 10 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on January 25 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Bold Hero carrying 55kg at $81. The race before that second last of 7 at this track Rtg 70+ on January 11 over 1500m, 6 len behind Agent Jay with 59.5kg at $9. Shapes as a key runner.
4
AUSTIN GALATI
Purple, White Stripes, Pink Cap
2 x6012 I DREAMED A DREAM
STEVE WOLFE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
S J Wolfe, R W Duggan, W H Gardiner, Pink Diamond Racing (Mgr: C J Holt), Pink Pyranha Racing (Mgr: C J Holt), C R Olsen, M Farmer, Ms M Warland, M Hallas, L Bussell, C L Lawson & The One One Pod 1 (Mgr: B J Ryan)
Useful type. At the latest run 2nd of 13 at Ascot Grad Hcp 59+ on January 18 over 1800m, nose behind Rommeo with 58kg at $15. The run before that came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ January 1 over 1600m defeating Icebergs carrying 55kg at $12. Certainly worth another chance.
7
HOLLY WATSON
LIGHT BLUE, RED MALTESE CROSS
3 x2102 BEAUTIFUL BAROQUE
SAMANTHA FAITHFULL
5YO  GREY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms S J Faithfull, D Gilbert, R M Potter, I C Badger, L C Kingston, J S Pietrala & D A Brown
Useful mare. Most recently raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at this track Rtg 58+ on January 11 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind More Likely carrying 60kg at $4.40. The start before that second last of 16 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ on November 30 over 1800m, 12 len behind Rocking Society carrying 57.5kg at $17. Bold showing expected.
5
NATASHA FAITHFULL
GREY, HOT PINK Aboriginal Artwork Braces,HOT PINK ARMBANDS, HOT PINK CAP
4 1x934 DEADLY AND FAST
ALAN SMITH
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
A L Smith, P O O'Meehan, D M Baum, G N Bungey & T F Omeehan
At the latest run 4th of 10 at Mt Barker Rtg 64+ on January 19 over 1850m, 3.5 len behind King's Parade carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. The race before that 3rd of 11 at this track Rtg 58+ on January 5 over 1500m, 1.1 len behind Mr Mt Walker carrying 59.5kg at $51. Others make more appeal.
1
J BROWN
DARK BLUE, GREEN FIVE SPOTS AND SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
5 x6046 HOOLAHOOPS
ANGELA SMITH
8YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
M J Smith, W A Kingston, B Kellow, Ms J Notley, B Patterson & Mrs A Patterson
Most recently 6th of 8 at Ascot Westspeed Plat on January 25 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Success Play carrying 54kg at $31. Before that 4th of 9 at this track Rtg 58+ on January 11 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind More Likely with 56kg at $15. Well placed and can feature.
6
ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER
Purple, White Stripes, Pink Cap
6 65787 JACK IN THE BLACK
D J JACHMANN
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
M D Jachmann, J D Jachmann, Miss K L Jachmann, P Grant, M T Jachmann & Mrs I H Jachmann
Most recently 7th of 13 at this track Rtg 58+ on January 5 over 1900m, 5 len behind Catch These Hands with 54kg at $41. The run before that failed to make an impression; second last of 9 at Narrogin Rtg 46+ on December 21 over 1900m, 8 len behind Who'd A Thought It with 58kg at $9.50. Happy to overlook.
8
A HEARN
RED, BLACK DIAMONDS, ARMBANDS, QUARTERED CAP
7 43128 MAGIC MIKEY
ASHLEIGH WOOLLETT
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs A Woollett & T J Melville
At the latest run 8th of 13 at this track Rtg 58+ on January 5 over 1900m, 6 len behind Catch These Hands carrying 54kg at $4.40. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Narrogin Rtg 46+ on December 21 over 1900m, 1.0 len behind Who'd A Thought It with 59kg at $2.15. Sure to prove hard to beat at a circuit he has enjoyed in the past.
2
J WHITING
Dark Blue, White band, Dark Blue Sleeves, White Horseshoes, Dark Blue Cap, White Star
8 06937 MISS INTENTION
P B HUNTER
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Ms T R Johnson, Mrs C N Ayres & Jarra Racing (Mgr: C Johnson)
Most recently 7th of 10 at Mt Barker Rtg 64+ on January 19 over 1850m, 5.5 len behind King's Parade with 54kg at $8. The race before that 3rd of 13 at this track Rtg 58+ on January 5 over 1900m, 3 len behind Catch These Hands with 55.5kg at $9.50. Nicely placed and can measure up.
3
MADI DERRICK
Pink, White Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap