GLOUCESTER PARK   29 Apr 2025
 
GOING: N

FREMANTLE CUP THIS FRIDAY NIGHT 4YO+ MS PACE 2130m

Track: GOOD      

MEDIEVAL MAN (8) had been about the mark in recent runs before the latest appearance when he scored by 2 metres over 2130m at this track. Will need a bit of luck negotiating a very wide starting position. Beautifully placed and is sure to be there at the finish again. KOOLBARDI NAVAJO (9) turned in an uncharacteristically poor run last start when 17 metres away in seventh over 2130m here. Form prior to that had been solid. Tactics will be crucial from this wide draw but is beautifully placed here and is sure to play a major role. MAJOR OVERS (5) disappointed last time when seventh over 2130m at this circuit. Is better than that and can turn things around. BARBADOS (1) is the best of the rest after finishing fourth over 2130m at this venue last time out. Must be included from the coveted pegs draw.
1 52294 BARBADOS
MATTHEW SCOTT
5YO  BAY  HORSE
TF Hughes, C Hughes, S N Nelson, SN Nelson
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr5) over 2130m at this track, beaten 4.5 m by Franco Sheriff (2:36.50) in 4yo+ NR up to 70 on April 25 at $18. At the run before was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr9) over 2130m at this track beaten 30 m by Frankie J Holden (2:35.50) in 4yo+ NR up to 65 on April 15 at $41. Can make amends.
Fr1
S J SUVALJKO
RED, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, BLACK ARMBANDS
2 5x47x LONESTAR WARRIOR
ROBIN ZEC
4YO  BLACK  HORSE
R G Zec
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run surrendered the lead and finished 4th (10m Fr1) over 2503m at this track, beaten 40 m by Spyglass (3:09.20) in 0-14 WINs on February 4 at $12. Prefer later in the prep.
Fr2
A F DE CAMPO
GOLD, BLUE & GREEN CHECKS, CHECKERED SLEEVES
3 28949 GEE SMITH
MATTHEW SCOTT
8YO  BROWN  GELDING
M G Scott, A Maguire
Well beaten last start by Medieval Man, a rival who he faces again; when 22 metres ninth at this track over 2130m in a 4yo+ No NR race on April 25. This looks a far sterner task.
Fr3
J D SUVALJKO
WHITE, RED CROSSED SASHES, COLLAR, CUFFS & WAISTBAND, BLACK ARMBANDS
4 90663 CLASSIC CHOICE
DEBBIE PADBERG
8YO  BAY  GELDING
J A Padberg, D M Padberg, A M Simmons, DG Simmons
Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 2130m at this track beaten 6 m by Arionrock (2:35.50) in 4yo+ NR up to 70 on April 25 at $71. Solid top-three prospects.
Fr4
TOM NALLY
WHITE, BLACK & BLUE STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES
5 83537 MAJOR OVERS
DEBRA LEWIS
5YO  BAY  HORSE
N L Champion, J L Champion
Last start was seventh after showing early speed, behind Beyond Bling at this track over 2130m in a 4yo+ NR 55 to 65 on April 8 at $10. Raced better the start before that with a solid effort when 3rd (20m Fr3) over 2631m at Pinjarra was 5th-8.2m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 10 m by Feeling Aces (3:17.20) in NR 50 or better on March 31 at $5.50. Will be right in the thick of things.
Fr5
M K BROWN
BLUE, BLACK YOKE & BRACES, WHITE TRIM, BLACK CUFFS, WHITE STAR SHOULDERS & CUFFS
6 13583 EYE BETTER
LANG INWOOD
7YO  BAY  MARE
J F Saunders
Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Sr3) over 2130m at Central Wheatbelt, beaten 6 m by Remarkable Rock (2:39.50) in 4yo+ NR up to 70 M on April 27 at $4.40. Decent effort last start. Bold showing expected again.
Fr6
G E HALL JNR
RED, WHITE SASH, WHITE ARMBANDS
7 34031 TOMMY PRICE
MERV COX
4YO  BAY  GELDING
M J Cox
In good form last start. Posted a big 8 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr6) at Northam (2:42.60) beating Ciao Babe in 4yo+ 2-3 WINs on April 19 at $2.70. Two runs back 3rd (Sr2) over 2190m at Northam beaten 9 m by Rockability (2:45.20) in 0-4 WINs on April 5 at $7.50. Not the worst.
Fr7
T C WHEELER
BLACK, RED, WHITE & BLUE BANDS
8 87221 MEDIEVAL MAN
KIARA DAVIES
8YO  BROWN  GELDING
G J Davies, P Davies, K A Davies
Last start won by 2 m when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (2:35.20) beating Marbeechsam in 4yo+ No NR on April 25 at $3.40. Will be a major player again.
Fr8
D M ROBERTS
BLUE, WHITE BRACES WITH BLACK STARS, WHITE CUFFS
9 21137 KOOLBARDI NAVAJO
COREY PETERSON
6YO  BAY  MARE
K R Davies, R E King, A V Phillips
Last start was seventh behind Follow Rocknroll at this track over 2130m in a 0W/15 0K stake on March 7 at $61. Raced better the start before that with a game effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 2265m at Albany, at the bell was 3rd-4m on the pegs beaten 6 m by Jackpot Joe (2:50.40) in NR up to 69 on February 21 at $5. Well-placed to make amends.
Fr9
C L PETERSON
BLACK, WHITE WOLF HEAD, TEAL COLLAR & SLEEVES WITH BLACK CUFFS