ALBION PARK   26 Apr 2025
 
GOING: N

CATCH THE FIRE AT SOMERSET FARMS QUALIFYING PACE 2138m

Track: GOOD      

CHARGE AHEAD (8) has been freshened since three successive seconds at Menangle, the latest in the G1 Chariots of Fire. That is very strong form for this and he won the last time he raced here. Draws for a trail and will be hard to stop. IRON CLAD (5) has been competitive of late. Missed by a nose two back and kept the ball rolling last time when fourth from this barrier. Should be close to his peak now. OUR INDIFFERENCE (3) suffered interference and broke last start but had recorded a win and two placings from the previous three starts. Should have no excuses from this advantageous draw so deserves another chance. Last-start placegetter ZOOM PARTY (2) is in the mix again from a low draw.
1 51x70 SIR BRIGADOON
GRAHAM DWYER
7YO  BAY  GELDING
S A Clements
Finished up last campaign with a win at this track, but hasn't been as effective this campaign with a first-up effort 7th (Sr1) over 1660m at this track, at the bell was 5th-7.3m on the pegs beaten 15 m by Rock Supreme (1:57.50) in NR up to 70 on April 11 at $31. Fitter now and could feature from the pegs.
Fr1
L L DWYER
RED, BLACK HORSE & WHITE CROWN LOGO, WHITE KINGSLODGE SLEEVES
2 24943 ZOOM PARTY
RON SALLIS
6YO  BAY  GELDING
N A McCarthy
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing fourth behind Studleigh Punter at this track over 2138m in a No NR on April 12 at $8.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Lethal Louie at this track over 1660m in a No NR on April 19 at $7.50. Can be thereabouts.
Fr2
T M CALLAGHAN
ORANGE, GREEN SHAMROCK, BLACK SLEEVES
3 82139 OUR INDIFFERENCE
GEMMA HEWITT
5YO  BAY  HORSE
Boots Properties Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: M W Boots)
Last start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr7) over 1660m after being wide early at this track beaten 12 m by Lethal Louie (1:57.70) in No NR on April 19 at $5. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Sr3) over 2138m at this track, beaten 6 m by Studleigh Punter (2:33.80) in No NR on April 12 at $14. Closer draw this time so worth another chance.
Fr3
B W BARNES
PURPLE, RED YOKE & BRACES, PURPLE STARS
4 36855 IM BOO
D M MCMULLEN
7YO  BROWN  GELDING
D M McMullen
Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Fr6) over 1660m at this track, beaten 12 m by Justa Dragon (1:57.00) in No NR on April 19 at $51. Before that 5th (Fr5) over 1660m after showing early speed at this track beaten 21 m by Arrive (1:57.50) in NR 49 to 53 on April 15 at $41. Unlikely to threaten.
Fr4
T J MCMULLEN
RED, WHITE BRACES & YOKE WITH RED STARS, RED SLEEVES WITH WHITE STARS
5 2x724 IRON CLAD
GRANT DIXON
4YO  BAY  HORSE
Solid Earth Pty Ltd (Mgr: K Seymour)
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1660m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-3.2m 2WNC beaten 7 m by Apollo Dreamz (1:56.80) in NR up to 75 on April 8 at $2.80. Before that, a game effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr5) over 2138m at this track, at the bell was 4th-7.2m 2WWC beaten a nose by Kickatinalongpony (2:37.90) in NR up to 75 on March 18 at $1.80. Working up to a win.
Fr5
T DIXON
BLACK & WHITE CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES
6 75544 DOCTA FEELGOOD
VIC FROST
7YO  B/BR  GELDING
Vic Frost Harness Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: V W Frost)
4th (Sr1) over 1660m at this track, beaten 6 m by Justa Dragon (1:57.00) in No NR on April 19 at $14. Before that was well back in the run when 4th (Fr3) over 2040m after showing early pace at Redcliffe, beaten 6 m by Blackjack Bart (2:31.00) in NR 53 to 58 on April 10 at $8. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Fr6
L T CAIN
HOT PINK WITH BLACK LETTER G, HOT PINK SLEEVES WITH BLACK "GG" ON CUFFS
7 76727 BID FOR STARDOM
PHOEBE BETTS
8YO  BR/BL  GELDING
N J Mullavey, G J Egan, A J Herbert, J A Costello, R J Shanks
Last start 7th (Fr6) over 1660m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 8 m by Lethal Louie (1:57.70) in No NR on April 19 at $21. Two runs back 2nd (Fr2) over 2138m at this track beaten 5.5 m by Studleigh Punter (2:33.80) in No NR on April 12 at $151. Will find this tough.
Fr7
D P HEWITT
WHITE, PURPLE YOKE & BRACES, WHITE DIAMONDS, BLUE COLLAR, BLUE SLEEVES, PURPLE STRIPES, BLUE W/BAND
8 21222 CHARGE AHEAD
GRANT DIXON
4YO  B/BR  HORSE
Solid Earth Pty Ltd (Mgr: K Seymour)
Freshened-up since the last run 56 days ago. Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 1.5 m second behind Bay Of Biscay at Menangle over 1609m 4yo G1 No NR last start. Before that was beaten a head second again at Menangle in 4yo G3 No NR on February 22. Brings strong form and will be hard to stop.
Sr1
G W DIXON
BLACK & WHITE CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES
9 17x98 BORELLA
RILEY BUTT
5YO  BAY  HORSE
A M Butt, A R Aitken, S B Brown, S A Brown, C Branthwaite, M Branthwaite, G Brown, L J Jarvis, R Soroka
Last start 8th (Fr2) over 1780m after showing early pace at Redcliffe, beaten 90 m by Cardlesfromheaven (2:07.70) in NR up to 70 on March 20 at $2.10. At the run before 9th (Sr2) over 1660m after being wide early at this track was leading by 3m 2WNC at the bell, beaten 16 m by Aphrodite (1:57.50) in NR 54 to 60 on February 18 at $3.50. Capable of more than he has shown recently. May be ready to show more.
Sr2
A R GARRARD
MAROON, CREAM FERN, BLACK SLEEVES, CREAM FERNS
10 44571 JUSTA DRAGON
PHOEBE BETTS
5YO  BROWN  GELDING
P J Sykes, E Sykes
In good form last start. Won by 1.5 m as favourite (Sr2) at this track (1:57.00) beating My Ultimate Victor in No NR on April 19 at $3.10. Two runs back 7th (Sr2) over 2138m at this track, beaten 11 m by Studleigh Punter (2:33.80) in No NR on April 12 at $19. Go well.
Sr3
P A BETTS
RED, YELLOW V & ARMBANDS
11 40257 ALADDIN
GRANT DIXON
7YO  BROWN  GELDING
GSM Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: G N Mitchell)
Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1660m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 19 m by Justa Dragon (1:57.00) in No NR on April 19 at $3.50. At his previous start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr4) over 2138m after being wide early at this track beaten 8 m by Studleigh Punter (2:33.80) in No NR on April 12 at $23. Others better.
Sr4
J J CHAPPLE
NAVY BLUE, WHITE V, RED SLEEVES, GOLD STARS