Mount Gambier   29 Apr 2025
 
GOING: N

LADBROKES PACE 2190m

Track: GOOD   Clouds (Max: 17)    

ALWAYS DANCING (9) put the writing on the wall when he missed by just a nose when second-up two back then registered a comfortable win last time out, scoring by 9 metres. That took his record here to three wins and a placing from four attempts. Can do it again. NO EMOTION (6) brings good form from Victoria. Made it two wins from the last three starts when he led and scored by 9.5m at his most recent outing at Charlton. Draws wider but is going well. THE NOTORIOUS R B G (2) copped a check and broke last time but draws well so make her presence felt. ROCKABILLY RINGO (5) races well second up and scored the only time he raced here so looking for improvement.
1 55699 CLASSACT
N A SHEPHERD
8YO  BAY  GELDING
N A Shepherd, H C Shepherd
Last start 9th (Sr3) over 2190m at this track beaten 35 m by Heavy Metal Hammer (2:43.30) in NR 45 to 53 on April 11 at $126. At the start before 9th (Fr3) over 2195m at Ararat, beaten 25 m by Ranger Rick (2:42.30) in NR 45 to 53 on April 6 at $34. Can improve sharply.
Fr1
M A PHILLIPS
BLUE & WHITE DIAMOND CHECK, STRIPED SLEEVES
2 39448 THE NOTORIOUS R B G
D J DRURY
5YO  BAY  MARE
D J Drury, A N Hann, C A Drury, K R McIndoe, D M Bryant, P G Saunders, M D Cirillo, S G Paproth, D P Paproth
Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr7) over 1800m after racing wide at Globe Derby Park well beaten by Childers Road (2:15.10) in 5yo+ NR up to 46 on April 19 at $3.50. Before that, was well back in the run when 4th (Fr5) over 1780m at this track beaten 24 m by Always Dancing (2:12.80) in NR up to 46 on April 11 at $6.50. Can improve sharply.
Fr2
D J DRURY
YELLOW, BLACK HORSESHOES, RED SLEEVES
3 97755 BAYSIDE VICTORY
K R DIHM
8YO  BROWN  GELDING
D S Sullivan, D J Howard, R Graham, K R Dihm
Meets Always Dancing again; when 24 metres fifth at this track over 1780m in a NR up to 46 race on April 11. Not keen on his chances in this field.
Fr3
B M HOWARD
WHITE, RED DIAMONDS & SLEEVES
4 4867x URGOODBOY
A J CLARKE
8YO  BAY  GELDING
A J Clarke
Resumes. At the latest first-up run 7th (Fr5) over 1780m after showing early speed at this track beaten 40 m by Jumpingjoy (2:12.90) in NR 47 to 54 on November 19 at $41. Prefer later in the prep.
Fr4
A J CLARKE
GOLD, BROWN HOOPS
5 897x6 ROCKABILLY RINGO
MATTHEW HORSNELL
4YO  BROWN  HORSE
N A Shepherd, H C Shepherd, R J Lattin
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr7) over 2180m at Stawell, beaten 35 m by Torque Power (2:42.10) in NR 50 to 55 on April 18 at $7.50. Two runs back 7th (Sr1) over 1680m at Terang, beaten 25 m by Soho The Real Deal (2:03.50) in 2yo NR up to 54 on July 1 at $4.40. Better than last start and can improve sharply.
Fr5
L C COOK
GOLD, BLACK & WHITE CHECKED SASH
6 65101 NO EMOTION
MICHAEL GADSDEN
9YO  BAY  GELDING
G R Peters, A L Peters, K N Decker
Last start won a big 9 m win (Fr4) at Charlton (1:56.90) beating Iamawingate in NR 40 to 45 on April 23 at $4 at the bell was leading 4.4. Can measure up again.
Fr6
LUKE DUNNE
RED, ROYAL BLUE & WHITE STARS, RED SLEEVES WITH WHITE ARMBANDS
7 52377 THE TRI LINE
M L PHILLIPS
6YO  BROWN  GELDING
M L Phillips, L J Bird
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 2180m at Stawell was 2nd-.6m 2WNC at the bell, beaten 17 m by Sassyola (2:42.40) in NR 50 to 55 on April 18 at $19. Two runs back 7th (Fr2) over 2190m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 8th-8.11m 2WWC beaten 10 m by Heavy Metal Hammer (2:43.30) in NR 45 to 53 on April 11 at $34. Cannot enthuse.
Sr1
J P GLYNN
WHITE, BLACK BRACES, RED SLEEVES
8 135x7 WE FAVOUR ROSIE
REBECCA EAST
4YO  BAY  MARE
M A Carey
Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1780m at this track beaten 30 m by Always Dancing (2:12.80) in NR up to 46 on April 11 at $8. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr5) over 1680m at Terang was 6th-10.5m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 1.5 m by Caledonian Ranger (2:03.30) in NR 50 to 55 on October 2 at $5.50. Solid prospect with that run under the belt.
Sr2
JACKIE BARKER
WHITE WITH NAVY BLUE YOKE & BRACES, WHITE DIAMONDS, RED SLEEVES, WHITE PIPING
9 6x621 ALWAYS DANCING
A J FINNIS
3YO  BAY  COLT
A J Finnis, T J Dent, J McCrorie, L W Capewell, T G Harrap, K A Fox, G J Garrod, A M Penna, D Guthridge, A K Gabrielli
Last start won a big 9 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr6) at this track (2:12.80) beating Swiss Lightning in NR up to 46 on April 11 at $1.40 at the bell was leading 3m on the pegs. Can win with even luck.
Sr3
HANNAH LEWIS
ORANGE,EMERALD GREEN YOKE & BRACES,3 WHITE STARS,BLUE & WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES,BLUE COLLAR/BAND