Clare   19 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

Kadina & Clare Valley Jewellers Rating 0 - 58 Handicap 1200m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 24)   Rail: True.  

Expecting Headline Story to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sprint course. FLYIN' FOR US (1) had an excuse for his modest effort at Oakbank a month ago and has been given time to recover from his slight injury that day. He has won 2 of his 3 starts on this circuit, and from a handy gate, he will be hard to hold out. Stick with him. SUMAMBISTARR (5) got too far back over 1050m at Balaklava last time out and failed to make up any ground. She won her maiden here in February and can make amends over 1200m, especially with the aid of a 3kg claim. KNIGHT DANCER (2) was beaten by a wide gate last start and was in tougher company before that. He is nicely placed in this from a superior draw, and he can bounce back into the money here. Each way. SIR RANDOLPH (3) resumes from a spell and might need the run. This company is easier than his recent racing last spring, and he would not be a shock winner. ALPINE JOY (4) won her maiden by a neck at Balaklava last start and has the scope to go on with the job. Include in all combinations. SUGGESTED PLAY: Knight Dancer each way.
1 24157 FLYIN' FOR US
EMMA HUBBARD
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms E Hubbard
Useful gelding. Returns from a 31-day let-up. At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Oakbank Cg&E Bm56 on March 19 over 1050m, 4.5 len behind Lake Agawam carrying 59kg at $4. The run before that 5th of 12 at Murray Bridge 0-62 on March 8 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Bouncing Beyond with 58.5kg at $8. Terrific chance to return to form.
2
DYLAN CABOCHE
Light Blue And Purple Diamonds, Light Blue Cap, Purple Pom Pom
2 36185 KNIGHT DANCER
JOHN MACMILLAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Dr J K Sinclair, Mrs D Forgione, Mrs A K Clayton, M J Clayton, Mrs B J Hughes, J B Hughes & N Z Wray
Most recently 5th of 16 at Murray Bridge 0-62 on April 9 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind The Doll carrying 57.5kg at $12. The start before that 8th of 10 at Morphettville Parks 4yo+ 0-62 on March 22 over 1250m, 8 len behind Cuban Waters with 58.5kg at $17. Certainly worth another chance.
6
BROOKE KING
White, Royal Blue Hoops And Cap
3 5577x SIR RANDOLPH
ANDREW CLARKEN
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms O Richardson,Miss M R Bode,Mr J S Lehmann,Mr A G Morina,Mr I J Cincotta,Mr S M Graves,Mr N J Porter,Mr M R Porter,JHPC Ownership Group,Mr A J Brumby,Mr B Mcilwraith,Mr T Stewart
First-up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Morphettville Cl2 October 5 over 1600m, 6 len behind Zarkana carrying 57kg at $7.50. When resuming last campaign eighth of 10 at Gawler Cl2 June 26 over 1516m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Reservoir Dog carrying 60kg at $15. Can take this out fresh up.
9
ALAN LAI
Gold, Black And White Hooped Sleeves
4 x4601 ALPINE JOY
JOHN O'LOUGHLIN
4YO  BR/BL  MARE 57.0KG
J D O'Loughlin, T D Adams, Miss C R Mcardle, Ms S J Mcardle, A J M MacKinnon & R J Ingram
Useful mare. Last start won by a long-neck at Balaklava F&M 0-56 April 2 over 1200m defeating Katim's Club with 51kg at $16. The start before that 10th of 14 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 12 over 1350m, 7 len behind Serinite Illusion carrying 54kg at $61. Among the chances.
7
ISAAC SIT
Pink, Black Lightning Bolts, Black And Pink Lightning Bolts Sleeves
5 73140 SUMAMBISTARR
JAMES SHORT
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs J Bacchus, G R Bacchus, Mrs M G Pedersen, M S Pedersen, Miss S S Pedersen & S J Fitzpatrick
At the latest run ran last of 12 at Balaklava Cl1 on April 2 over 1050m, 8 len behind Sharendipity with 58kg at $11. Before that 4th of 11 at Port Lincoln Cl1 on February 26 over 1210m, 0.5 len behind Yeah Yeah Nah carrying 58.5kg at $5. Capable of sharp improvement.
3
POLLY BREWSTER
Red, Yellow Sash And Sleeves, Blue Cap
6 x9003 SWEETWILLHEBE
KYLIE MCKERLIE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
R A Giles, Mrs K L Giles, D Francis, M Francis, M Bakker, Mrs L D Bakker, J A Giles, M Tonkin, L Jones, B T Giles, C O Giles, Miss T Francis, Miss T Francis, J Francis & C Francis
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Port Lincoln 0-54 on March 30 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Shipwreck carrying 59.5kg at $4.80. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 10th of 13 at Strathalbyn 0-58 on February 19 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind The Back Page with 56kg at $16. Each way claims.
5
CALLAN MURRAY
White, Rainbow Vee, Rainbow Armbands, Rainbow Hooped Cap
7 6x020 HEADLINE STORY
PAULA TRENWITH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
D L Cunningham, Mrs R M Cunningham & Miss P G Trenwith
At the latest run ran last of 11 at Strathalbyn Cl1 on March 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Mellifluent with 55kg at $31. Before that 2nd of 8 at Broken Hill Bm50 on March 15 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Our Divinyl carrying 59.5kg at $4.40. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
8
CAITLIN TOOTELL
Blue, Orange V, White Sleeves With Orange Chevron And Cap
8 616x6 GRANDELLIE
ANDREW BESWICK
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Ms CM Smallridge , Mr AB Beswick
Second-up. First-up after 13 months got back early 6th of 11 at Balaklava F&M 0-56 on April 2 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Alpine Joy with 56.5kg at $51. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Balaklava F&M 0-56 on February 5 2024 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Yeelanna carrying 52.5kg at $21. Expecting her to kick on with that first run out of the way.
4
CAITLYN MUNRO
Purple, Green Diamonds And Cap
9 82446 LADY TUCAN
DANNY PENNA
6YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
D I Penna, Ms C E Burton, J S Penna, K J Penna, Miss H A Penna, Miss E G Burton & Mrs G B Fidge
Most recently ran last in a small field at Streaky Bay 0-54 on March 22 over 1800m, 17 len behind Havaduel carrying 53.5kg at $9. Before that 4th of 10 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on March 12 over 2050m, 6 len behind Bush Inference carrying 52kg at $11. Not likely to buck the trend this time.
1
JADE DOYLE
Midnight Blue, White Stars And Red Sleeves
10 0x708 NOT A SINGLE BID
GRANT YOUNG
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
M Adam & Mrs L D Young
Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Oakbank 0-56 on March 19 over 1400m, 10 len behind Pricilla's Choice with 55kg at $21. The run before that second last of 12 at Murray Bridge 0-62 on March 8 over 1200m, 4 len behind Bouncing Beyond with 54kg at $151. Has the task ahead.
10
MONIKA WOLANIN
Teal, White Seams, Black Cap