Canterbury   21 Feb 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

KIA EVENING STAR 1550m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 22)   Rail: +4m Entire. (Pent: 4.94)  

Sweysive should spear straight to the front of the small field. SWEYSIVE (1) racing in career-best form and it looks like a rinse and repeat again after scoring a tenacious on-pace victory over 1550m at the latest. Will cruise across from the draw with Nock's 3kg claim and take stopping. ALL IN THE MIND (5) second of the Baker runners who took good ground off Sweysive when an eye-catching third over 1550m at this track. Gets the right run again an no surprise to see him turn the tables. AWASH (3) was far from disgraced first-up when chipping away late to run seventh over 1400m at Randwick. Extra trip in his favour and look for him late. NOBLE SOLDIER (6) tough gelding back in trip and will relish the 1550m tonight. Look for him attacking the line late. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sweysive to win again.
1 x2111 SWEYSIVE
BJORN BAKER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), S Cheetham, K Dyson, Ms L B Korgvee, W E Loader, C A Melville, M Owens, MCPC (Mgr: G P Amy), N Phipps, J A Tiftis, P Yesberg, R P Amy, Mrs B M Amy, G P Amy, Mrs S Melville, P Hickey, Leverock Racing (Mgr: W Grant) & P M Steele
On a three run winning streak. At the latest run favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track Estar-Bm78 February 7 over 1550m defeating Rematch with 60kg at $2.40. The race before that favourite; won by 0.8 len at Randwick Kensington Bm72 January 22 over 1550m on a soft track defeating Moritz Girl with 60.5kg at $3.30. Top chance again with the claim.
5
BRAITH NOCK
ROYAL BLUE, GOLD BRACES, Aqua BLUE ARMBANDS, ROYAL BLUE AND GOLD QUARTERED CAP
2 10x40 SPACE AGE
CIARON MAHER
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 62.0KG
Seymour Bloodstock, J P V Bosquet, K Gorski, P P G Racing 2 (Mgr: N Lord), W R J Gabbert, M D Lambelle, M W Luttick, K A McColgan, J M Simmons, Ms S M Fitzgerald, B T Redmond, Mrs K Redmond, C Lineham, R McClure, J D Lanyon, B J Abbey, Mrs R A Abbey, Ms K L Masolini, M R Smith & W Redmond
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 4th in a small field at Randwick Bm88 on January 4 over 1400m, 8 len behind Accredited with 57kg at $13. Last start ran last of 12 at Rosehill Bm88 on February 1 over 1500m, 10 len behind Yorkshire carrying 57kg at $61. Prefer to see him back in form.
3
MS MOLLY BOURKE
Navy Blue, White Sash, Lime Sleeves,navy stripe,LIME CAP,Navy Blue Quartered Cap
3 224x7 AWASH
CIARON MAHER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Seymour Bloodstock, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd, S Jones, S Muggeridge, J F Webb, Westgate Tunnell, J Burt, A T Drake, B A Livingston, D J Livingston & G P Swann
Second run back. First-up after four months 7th of 10 at Randwick Bm78 on January 25 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Headley Grange with 59kg at $31. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Cranbourne Bm70 on May 31 over 1600m, slow going 0.5 len behind Chartres with 60.5kg at $4. Look for him running on late.
4
JASON COLLETT
Navy Blue, White Sash, Lime Sleeves,navy stripe,LIME CAP,Navy Blue Quartered Cap
4 90x85 RUSSIAN RONI
KRIS LEES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L G Murrell), T Pender, A Stark, L Cornwell, W Glenn, C Burge, M Laws, T Cooper, T Verrender, C Liu, G Force Racing (Mgr: G Birrell), Mrs C Hallam, M Oliverio, Parkwood Racing (Mgr: B Walker), Miss S M Parkinson, Mrs K Lovett, J Lovett & Whatever You Want (Mgr: B McGrath)
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 9 at Wyong Bm78 on January 11 over 1200m, 7 len behind Sandpaper carrying 60kg at $51. Last start second last in a small field at this track Estar-Bm78 on February 7 over 1550m, 3.5 len behind Sweysive carrying 57.5kg at $41. Fitter now and improvement anticipated.
5
BENJAMIN OSMOND
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE HORSESHOE, BLACK SLEEVES ,WHITE CHECKS,BLACK CAP,WHITE CHECKS
5 8x763 ALL IN THE MIND
BJORN BAKER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Archer Park Racing (Mgr: C Wessel), D Bourke, Daniel Livestock (Mgr: P Daniel), B Hooper, I Weigh, R Fletcher, Boxing Day Boys, K Ferrel, P Griffin, R Harvey, High Calibre Racing, B Hindmarsh, J Miller, A Parkinson, D Simonsen, A Team Racing, R Sissons, P Webster, Sand In Eye Racing & P Hahn
Last start got back early 3rd in a small field at this track Estar-Bm78 on February 7 over 1550m, 1.5 len behind Sweysive with 59kg at $5.50. The run before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Randwick Bm78 on January 25 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Headley Grange carrying 58.5kg at $41. Genuine top-three contender.
3
ASHLEY MORGAN
WHITE, BLUE FIVE STARS, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, BLUE CAP, WHITE STARS CAP
6 95344 NOBLE SOLDIER
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
W R Mcmaster, Ms C Vlahovic, Mrs J Thompson, P J Thompson, Mrs D Cridge, J A McQuaid, G M Watts, D Lewis, J P Van De Voorde, K D Thompson, Mrs M L Thompson, T Cridge, P H Verrell, A Mitchell & Miss A Halliday
Last start 4th of 9 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on February 1 over 1350m, 1.75 len behind Spicy Hotpot carrying 60kg at $20. Before that 4th of 9 at Randwick Kensington Bm72 on January 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Matter Of Honour with 58.5kg at $18. Needs to do more. Competitive of late and can take a hand in the finish.
2
J PARR
Maroon, light Pink Star, Sleeves, Quartered Cap
7 72748 BELLEISTIC KIDS
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
J J R Partnership, J G Jones, Miss B L Fettell, Z M Jones, H Fettell, Miss G Fettell, S Jones, P Jones, B C Curran, Miss A L Jones, R A Payten-McDonald, Miss Z L Joseph, Mrs D S Stewart, Z M Stewart, A M Mills, M D Penyu, P G Bush & Mrs S E Bush
Dual acceptor. Useful type. At the latest run got back early 8th of 15 at Sapphire Coast Bega Cup on February 2 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Direct Fire carrying 58kg at $18. The run before that 4th of 10 at Nowra Nowra Cup Mbm79 on December 15 over 1600m, 2 len behind Super Helpful with 57kg at $13. Definitely one to consider.
6
YELLOW, RED DIAMOND, RED ARMBANDS, RED CAP, YELLOW SPOTS CAP
8 x700x MISTRESSOFILLUSION
CHRIS WALLER
5YO  GREY  MARE 55.0KG
OnTrack Mistressofillusion No 1 (G J Morgan), OnTrack Mistressofillusion No 2 (G J Morgan), Don't Tell Catherine (P A Serong), W Clark, P R Mcgavin, P McClintock, R Richardson, H Armitage, Riddla & The Riff (J A Swannell), J Bristow, J Wilson, Mrs C Morrison, Mrs L Robertson, B Schwartz & A Rosen
Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 13 at Flemington Bm70 September 22 over 2550m, 26 len behind Fighting Arrow with 59kg at $26. First up last campaign second last of 8 at Moonee Valley F&M Bm78 August 10 over 1600m, soft track; 4 len behind Waimarie carrying 58kg at $41. Has performed well when fresh in the past but wait and see how she has returned.
1
K MCEVOY
GOLD