Canberra   26 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

BURNS CLUB CUP 1300m

Track: SOFT 5   Rain (Max: 18)   Rail: +4m 1000m-380m, True Remainder. (Pent: 4.42)  

Solid tempo set by Spirit Lake and Rainagain. DAME ANNIE (3) just missed fresh before a 2.3L defeat at Orange last start over 1000m as favourite. This is a step back in grade off that performance and she steps up to this trip again third-up. Can bounce back to her best and get the job done. APPARATE (7) was far too good first-up for the new stable when running over the top to score by 1.7L at the Sapphire Coast. That was a heavy track, but she has performed well on firmer decks in the past. Nicely placed and can go back-to-back. SHE'SADARE (4) won well two back before running in a strong CL1 here most recently. Maps for a lovely run yet again and should be right in the finish. MISS EMMA (1) wasn't far away in this grade two back before tackling a stronger race most recently. Gets all the favours off the inside. STURTY (6) won't be far away. SUGGESTED PLAY: Dame Annie goes on top.
1 x7545 MISS EMMA
GARRY KIRKUP
4YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
Kirkup Racing (Mgr: B Kirkup), Mrs D McGregor, Mrs K E Harrison, Mrs G M Cramsie, P M Haines, R D Harrison, B Ray & G K McGregor
Most recently 5th of 12 at Orange Bm66 on April 11 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Onyspeed with 58kg at $10. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track Cl1 on March 26 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Il Passero with 59kg at $7. Strong winning hope.
1
KODY NESTOR
White, Red Sash, Blue Sleeves, White Seams, Red Cap
2 x7629 RAINAGAIN
TERRY CROFT
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
J Smallwood, Mrs D Smallwood, Miss C Smallwood, A Beard, Miss A Smallwood, E Koberler, C M Merlino, Mrs S Merlino & A G Smith
Last start 9th of 13 at Orange Cl1 on April 11 over 1400m, 4 len behind Feimazuo carrying 56kg at $14. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track Cl1 on March 26 over 1300m, 1.0 len behind Il Passero carrying 56.5kg at $41. Should need run.
3
BILLY OWEN
Pale Green, Red Diamonds And Sleeves, Green Armbands, Red Cap
3 47x24 DAME ANNIE
JARROD AUSTIN
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
J B Critchley
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 10 at Muswellbrook Cl1 on March 14 over 900m, slow going 0.7 len behind Mr Trackside with 55.5kg at $5.50. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Orange Bm58 on April 11 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Cumboogle carrying 58kg at $4. Capable of a better showing. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance.
8
SHAUN GUYMER
Pink, Light Blue Diamonds
4 28413 SHE'SADARE
MATTHEW KELLEY
5YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
M D Kelley & Mrs N kelley
Form hard to fault. Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track Cl1 on April 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Teylu carrying 55.5kg at $15. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at this track Mdn April 2 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Chebici with 56.5kg at $7. One of the main contenders.
4
R BENSLEY
White, Gold Sleeves And Cap
5 70291 SPIRIT LAKE
DARRELL BURNET
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
S M Halls
Dual acceptor. At the latest run favourite; won by 4 len at Grenfell Pic Cl2t April 12 over 1200m defeating Texas Open carrying 68kg at $2.60. Before that 9th of 12 at Gundagai Cl1 on April 6 over 1000m, 5 len behind One Hard Lady with 55.5kg at $41. Hard to enthuse as she is not too reliable.
5
Red Tartan, White Sleeves And Cap
6 5x534 STURTY
JOSEPH IBLE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
P M Sturt, Mrs S A Sturt & Sturt Thoroughbreds (Mgr: P A Sturt)
Racing well. Most recently 4th of 9 at Queanbeyan Cl1 on April 12 over 1460m, 4 len behind Sure Intentions with 58.5kg at $2.40. Before that 3rd of 11 at this track Cl1 on March 26 over 1300m, 3 len behind Il Passero with 56.5kg at $13. Ready to peak after three runs back and looks sure to feature.
6
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Light Blue, White Vee, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap With White Lightning Bolts
7 449x1 APPARATE
GARRY KIRKUP
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
CMR Ladies, Mrs G C Psaltis, Mrs S H Juratowitch, Ms N J Agent, Mrs D M Baker, Mrs P M Brice, Mrs R T Secatore, Mrs S Eddy, Ms G A Peirson-Jones, Mrs E Garvey, Galentines, Mrs N Rosbergen, Whinnies and Wine, Mrs T Ryan, Miss D M Andrew, Miss S Budisa, C Flett, Mrs A Gniel, Mrs J Jones & Ms J Vulcan
Second run back. First-up after five months settled well back; won by 1.75 len at Sapphire Coast Mdn April 4 over 1209m in the wet defeating Superior Fun carrying 53.5kg at $11. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Newcastle Mdn on September 3 over 1350m, 2.75 len behind Interjection carrying 55.5kg at $26. Back in great shape and is likely to feature.
2
TEAGHAN MARTIN
White, Red Sash, Blue Sleeves, White Seams, Red Cap
8 1x089 VELLA ICON
GRATZ VELLA
4YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
G D Vella, Mrs S Jones, Mrs D Dudley, S Trevenen, Mrs R Guthrie, Mrs I G Barrett, L W Worley, D S J Stratton & Mrs J M C Mazzocchi
Most recently 9th of 11 at this track Cl1 on April 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Teylu carrying 55kg at $101. The run before that 8th of 11 at this track Bm55 on April 2 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind La Signora Dane carrying 57.5kg at $61. Disappointing form is likely to continue.
7
QUAYDE KROGH
Orange, Pink Spots And Sleeves