THANGOOL   17 Feb 2025
 
GOING: G(3)

LCH SPECIALISED CRANE SERVICE Maiden Plate 800m

Track: GOOD 3     Rail: True.  

Expecting a strong gallop with Long Play and Zara Dansait taking up the running over Play It As It Lays. Former NSW galloper SAMPHIRE GREEN (2) is having his first run for the new stable but should find this much easier than what he faced down south and gets some weight off with the 1.5kg claim. Doesn't need to improve much to be playing a major role in this contest. ZARA DANSAIT (10) placed in both outings in her first preparation before being tipped out for time to furnish. Looms as the main danger. PLAY IT AS IT LAYS (8) will be rock-hard fit for this and is the most experienced runner in this field. Top-three credentials. STORMIN' NORMAN (3) is facing the starter for the first time but won't need to be a superstar to be competitive against this lot. Keep a close eye on betting moves. READY TO RHYME (7) strips fitter second-up and can feature from the low draw. SUGGESTED PLAY: Samphire Green to break through.
1 6 POWERCHUTE
MRS LOUISE POOTS
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs L J Poots & J G Poots
At debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Rockhampton Mdn-Sw on January 30 over 1100m, 8 len behind Dream Step with 58.5kg at $16. Sure to kick on with that run under the belt.
1
ADAM SPINKS
Royal Blue, White Star, Stars on Sleeves
2 37x0x SAMPHIRE GREEN
RODNEY HAY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R T Hay
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation ran last of 10 at Wyong Super Mdn on November 23 over 1600m, 8 len behind Starphistocated with 58.5kg at $6. When resuming last campaign 5th of 11 at Newcastle Super3y+ Mdn-Sw on May 25 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Invincible Emma carrying 59kg at $5. Likely to feature.
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CHLOE LOWE
Light Blue, Black Sleeves, Cerise Armbands And Cap
3 STORMIN' NORMAN
TOM F SMITH
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms C A Hickey, M J Llewellyn, Ms F Osa, A Garland, W O Birch, M I Nelson, K M Hill & R Baltruschaitis
Gelding by Agitate facing the starter for the first time. Has looked handy in two trials leading into this. Ran 3rd in a Rockhampton trial over 900m on February 10. Looks to have some claims.
3
LIV O'DONNELL
Purple, Four White Lightning Bolts, Sleeves And Cap
4 0x CONDAMINE ROSE
KRIS HANSEN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Dr D E Lemmon
Returns to racing after just one start. Back after six months break. At debut last start ran last of 12 at Kilcoy Mdn-Sw on August 25 over 1200m, slow going 17 len behind Kelly's Landing carrying 53.5kg at $51. Had three recent trials to get fit for this. Last trial Was third in a Rockhampton trial over 900m on January 24. Will struggle against these.
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MS T CHAMBERS
Royal Blue, Gold Sash, Checked Sleeves, Gold Cap
5 66x31 CRAIGLEA BRONTE
KRYSTLE JOHNSTON
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Miss Krystle J E Johnston, J P Stirling
Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 12 at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 26 over 800m, 2.75 len behind Boom Sight carrying 56kg at $3.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on September 14 over 800m, 2 len behind Absolve with 57.5kg at $6. Needs to lift.
4
PAUL HAMBLIN
Blue, White Crossed Sashes, Striped Sleeves, Blue Cap
6 8 LONG PLAY
JOHN POOTS
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
C J Mahon
At debut, failed to make an impression; ran last of 8 at Rockhampton Mdn-Sw on January 30 over 1100m, 13 len behind Dream Step with 56.5kg at $5.50. Expecting a bit more with the race experience on board.
10
W G SATHERLEY
Cerise, White FOUR LEAF CLOVER, Cerise SLEEVES,WHITE Armbands ,Cerise CAP,WHITE Shamrock On Cap
7 x85x5 READY TO RHYME
BOB MURRAY
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
R W Murray
Second run back. First-up after a year 5th of 12 at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 26 over 800m, 6 len behind Boom Sight carrying 57.5kg at $11. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Toowoomba 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 3 2024 over 1200m, 8 len behind Esjay with 56kg at $41. Expect a forward showing.
2
DAMIEN BOUTET
BLUE, GOLD FIVE DIAMONDS, GOLD SLEEVES AND CAP
8 34955 PLAY IT AS IT LAYS
RAYMOND WILLIAMS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
G Bawden, B Bawden & R Bawden
Most recently 5th of 7 at Emerald 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 1 over 1280m, 17 len behind Miss Palladium carrying 56kg at $3. The race before that 5th of 9 at Emerald Mdn-Sw on January 14 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Our Berlinetta carrying 55kg at $7. Capable of more – worth another chance.
4
JAIMEE-LEE DEVINE
Red, White Sash, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, STRIPES CAP
9 0x WINNING BLITZ
STEPHEN O'SHEA
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
S L O'Shea & J S O'Shea
Resumes from a spell after only one run when second last of 12 at Rockhampton 3yo Mdn on November 8 over 1050m, 11 len behind Dubious Love with 58kg at $26. Marginal prospects.
7
C MC IVER
Pink, Blue Hooped Sleeves
10 32x ZARA DANSAIT
DARRYL JOHNSTON
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs D M Reck & D M Johnston
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at Gladstone 2yo+ Mdn-Sw December 14 over 850m, 5.5 len behind King Of The Vibe with 56kg at $3.30. On debut third of 10 at Gympie 2yo+ Mdn-Sw November 23 over 850m, 2 len behind Hey Pumpkin with 54.5kg at $4.50. Expected to prove hard to beat.
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MCKENZIE APEL
Purple, Gold Horseshoes , purple sleeves , gold Horseshoes
11 JACKYLLS DANSA
JASON HANCOCK
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs S Hancock, D Hancock & J J Hancock
First starter. Two-year-old filly by Winning Rupert out of Vinchero. At the most recent trial finished sixth at Sunshine Coast Inner Track over 850m. Others are preferred.
5
AMY GRAHAM
Royal Blue, White Double Band and Armbands, Checked Cap