Emerald   11 Mar 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

FARM & CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 Handicap 1200m

Track: GOOD 4     Rail: True. (Pent: 4.01)  

Miss Teak is expected to lead at a strong tempo. CARRARA KING (5) did not finish his run off at Rockhampton last time out after a solid effort for second here before that. He cops a decent draw and is expected to bounce straight back into the money here. SHY REBEL (4) made solid progress last spring and ended that campaign with a maiden win at Rockhampton over 1500m. She resumes over a trip that will be short of her best but is still likely to be running on strongly. Each way. HOLY CROWN (3) can't be faulted for her consistency and is having her first run on this track. She would prefer some cut in the ground and is a winning chance with conditions to suit. SHOALWATER BAY (2) failed to handle the kick-back off the Mt Isa surface when resuming from a spell and is worth another chance at his first start on this track. The pole position will also help. Stick with him. CASA FAGLIANO (6) needed her first run back from a spell at Rockhampton and generally improves with racing. Include in all combinations. SUGGESTED PLAY: Shoalwater Bay each way.
1 38x45 MARTINI MOMENT
BILL TRIMBLE
6YO  BROWN  MARE 61.0KG
N L Trimble, Miss A L Jacobsen, B Prayle
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 4th in a small field at this track Bm55 on February 1 over 1000m, 3 len behind Kinjina carrying 58kg at $7. Second run from a spell ran last in a small field at Thangool Bm60 on February 17 over 800m, 5 len behind Cobbo carrying 53kg at $18. Expected to run well.
3
NIKKI OLZARD
Purple, Yellow And White Striped Sleeves, Yellow And White Striped Cap
2 561x5 SHOALWATER BAY
BEVAN JOHNSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
C R Clifford, Mrs M D Johnson, R J Reed, L K Roberts, N F Hart, R P W Turnbull & D M Bruce
Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 9 at Mt Isa Bm50 on February 22 over 1100m, 5 len behind Philadelphia Free carrying 62.5kg at $3. Previously second-up eased back early on 5th of 10 at Charleville Bm45 on October 6 over 1050m, 7 len behind Best Side with 61.5kg at $2.80. Each way value this time.
1
M GRAY
White, Green And Red Diamonds
3 31423 HOLY CROWN
KALE SINCLAIR
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
C Stewart, P Casey, C Muller & L Muller
Form hard to fault. Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 9 at Rockhampton Bm55 on February 25 over 1300m, 1.3 len behind Phantom Flight with 57.5kg at $6.50. The race before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Thangool Bm60 on February 17 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Imagine That with 56kg at $7. Close to a win. Sure to run her usual honest race.
4
CAINE STUART
Turquoise, White Lightning Bolt, Purple Sleeves
4 5231x SHY REBEL
GLENDA BELL
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Z Abdoolcarim & K R Bredhauer
Resuming today after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation by 2 len Rockhampton Mdn November 29 over 1500m slow track defeating Hadmytime carrying 57kg at $3.30. First up last campaign seventh of 12 at Ipswich 3yo Mdn-Sw July 11 over 1350m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Explicable carrying 56kg at $3.80. Worth serious consideration.
7
EMMA BELL
Teal, Black And Silver Sash, Black Diamond Armbands, Silver Seams Cap
5 10829 CARRARA KING
MICHAEL & CHRISTINE DORE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M J P Galvin
Dual acceptor. Last start 9th of 11 at Rockhampton Cl1 on February 14 over 1100m, 7 len behind Charmed Passage with 55.5kg at $51. Before that 2nd of 8 at this track Bm50 on February 1 over 1200m, 5 len behind Lady Masquerade with 56.5kg at $8. Can take this out.
2
RAUL SILVERA OLIVERA
Orange, Royal Blue Band And Armbands
6 354x5 CASA FAGLIANO
GLENDA BELL
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Miss G J Bell & A R Fenlon
Second run back. First-up after three months second last in a small field at Rockhampton Cl2-Sw on February 25 over 1200m, 9 len behind Limero carrying 56.5kg at $31. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track Cl1 on September 30 over 1200m, slow going head behind Son Of Beebee with 56.5kg at $19. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
9
W G SATHERLEY
Purple, Black Armbands, Purple Cap
7 2913x MISS TEAK
LEAONIE HORSTMAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs L J Horstman
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at this track Bm50 October 12 over 1280m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Bornees Lad carrying 57kg at $13. Previously first up; failed to finish at Gladstone Clb June 29 over 1194m. Happy to work around.
8
C MC IVER
Black, Green Diamond And Cap
8 84683 OUR HEART THROB
TIM COOK
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Miss A M Cook, D M Cook, P Shackleton, S R Beatson, C R Shackleton, Mrs L F McIntosh, G Phillips, S R Phillips & B Phillips
Most recently 3rd in a small field at Rockhampton 0 - 55 on March 4 over 1100m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Diamond Money carrying 54.5kg at $6. The race before that of 9 at Rockhampton Bm55 on February 25 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Phantom Flight with 51kg at $71. Expected to feature prominently again.
6
KELSEY LENTON
White, Purple Stripes, Sleeves and Cap
9 9x777 CANTOR
DAMIEN RIDEOUT
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
D S Rideout
Most recently 7th of 9 at Gayndah Bm50 on February 15 over 1400m, 6 len behind Craiglea La Vie carrying 55kg at $9. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 9 at Rockhampton 0 - 55 on January 23 over 1100m, 5 len behind Amberinger carrying 55kg at $91. Can't recommend until improvement is shown.
5
GABRIELLE SEMMENS
Black, White Stars Sash, Striped Sleeves, White Cap