GLOUCESTER PARK   13 May 2025
 
GOING: G

TEAM BOND 3YO PEARL CLASSIC HEAT 3 MS PACE 2130m

Track: GOOD      

IM MASSIMO (1) was 1.4 metres away in second at Pinjarra over 2185m last start at his first run back from a spell. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Meets a comparable field so he can certainly take this out. CAPTAIN STIRLING (9) finished fourth last start at Group Three level in a race won by Cyclone Jordy over 2130m at this track, beaten 13 metres. A return to form is on the cards. CAPTAIN SAID SO (8) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 1.4 metres at Pinjarra over 2185m. Include in calculations. THE BETTOR SIDE (6) should be at his peak at the fifth run back from a spell, the latest outing a second at this circuit two weeks ago. One for the exotics players.
1 213x2 IM MASSIMO
JUSTIN PRENTICE
3YO  BAY  GELDING
G A Mortimer, R Fitzgerald, G F C Carlson, G Heath, J Vague, T A Murphy, L Rees, K F Francis, J L Hastie, D K Hastie
Second-up here following a spell. Solid effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 2185m at Pinjarra, beaten 1.4 m by Captain Said So (2:39.20) in 3yo 0W/15 0K stake on May 5 at $3. Strips fitter now and should prove very tough to beat.
Fr1
T C WHEELER
PURPLE, GOLD DIAMONDS, DIAMOND CHECK SLEEVES, COLLAR & CUFFS
2 22822 BY ROYAL COMMAND
PETER ANDERSON
3YO  BAY  COLT
Allwood Stud Farm (Mgr: R L Fowler)
Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing second behind It Is Crunch Time at Central Wheatbelt over 2130m in a 3yo NR up to 55 on April 27 at $6. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing second behind Spirited Whitby at Northam over 2190m in a 3yo NR up to 65 on May 2 at $7. In the mix.
Fr2
S J SUVALJKO
GOLD, BLACK STAR, COLLAR & CUFFS
3 9149x PINJARRA ROCKS
KIM PRENTICE
3YO  BAY  COLT
Pinjarra Harness Members No 1 (Mgr: D E Putland)
Resumes. At the latest first-up run 3rd (Fr3) over 2185m after showing early pace at Pinjarra beaten 21 m by The Khukri (2:40.30) in 2yo Maiden on December 24 at $1.75. Maybe later on.
Fr3
M C MILLER
GOLD, BLACK HORSE HEAD IN SHIELD, BLACK COLLAR & SLEEVES
4 7x045 CRUNCH THE NUMBERS
MIKE HOWIE
3YO  BROWN  COLT
M J Howie, S L Howie, G Craik
Well beaten last start by Captain Said So, who he meets again; was restrained, when 19 metres fifth at Pinjarra over 2185m in a 3yo 0W/15 0K stake race on May 5. Form not up to scratch.
Fr4
C D VOAK
WHITE, GREEN HOOPS
5 1126x WHEN IN VEGAS
G BOND & S BOND
3YO  BAY  GELDING
Team Bond Pty Ltd (Mgr: G F J Bond), The Running Camel Pty Ltd (Mgr: R B Gartrell)
Resuming after six months off the scene. Finished off last preparation when sixth after showing early speed, behind Mad Monday at this track over 2130m in a 2yo OPEN on November 15 at $6. Previous preparation first-up won by 7 m as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr8) held up early, at this track (2:38.20) beating Tricky Trev in 2yo L1/3 NE HWOE $6,000+ on September 24 at $1.26. Well-placed and should be in the finish.
Fr5
D M ROBERTS
BLUE, PINK CIRCLE
6 x4222 THE BETTOR SIDE
AIDEN DE CAMPO
3YO  BAY  COLT
D V Kinninmont, B Kinninmont, C M Lynn, C M Baggetta, A R Hall
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4.5 m second behind Elite Fleet at this track over 2130m 3yo 0-2 WINs last start. Before that was beaten 2.75 metres second at Northam over 2190m in 3yo NR up to 60 on April 19. Overdue and should run well.
Fr6
J D SUVALJKO
ROYAL BLUE, 4 BLACK DIAMONDS, COLLAR, WAISTBAND, DIAMOND CHECKED SLEEVES & CUFFS
7 33126 CONTROL THE ROOM
RYAN BELL
3YO  BR/BL  COLT
Walmsley Developments Pty Ltd (Mgr: A Walmsley)
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 2130m at this track, beaten 25 m by Cyclone Jordy (2:32.60) in 3yo G3 No NR on May 2 at $71. Two runs back 2nd (Fr1) over 2130m at this track was 3rd-3.5m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Cyclone Jordy (2:35.40) in 3yo No NR on April 25 at $31. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Fr7
K A SYMINGTON
GOLD, GREEN CROSS & ARMBANDS
8 41161 CAPTAIN SAID SO
AIDEN DE CAMPO
3YO  BAY  COLT
Four Diamonds Pacing (Mgr: A F De Campo), G A Boyd, P R Bloxsome, B & S Group (Mgr: G M Lawler), A J Freeman, S R Rodgers, C M Gardiner, M R Hill
Last start won by 1.4 m when driven back in the field, (Fr7) held up early, at Pinjarra (2:39.20) beating Im Massimo in 3yo 0W/15 0K stake on May 5 at $13. Hard to knock current form; likely to be in the finish.
Fr8
A F DE CAMPO
ROYAL BLUE, 4 BLACK DIAMONDS, BLACK SLEEVES WITH ROYAL BLUE STRIPE & BLACK CUFFS, WHITE TRIM
9 12454 CAPTAIN STIRLING
DYLAN EGERTON-GREEN
3YO  BAY  COLT
Oz-West Pacing (Mgr: M D Tomlinson), D M Keating, P D Morris
Last start 4th (Fr6) over 2130m at this track, beaten 13 m by Cyclone Jordy (2:32.60) in 3yo G3 No NR on May 2 at $61. Before that, 5th (Fr2) over 2130m at this track was 5th-6.9m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 9 m by Cyclone Jordy (2:35.40) in 3yo No NR on April 25 at $21. Bold showing expected again.
Fr9
D EGERTON-GREEN
BLUE, GOLD CROWN, GOLD CROWN & CUFFS ON SLEEVES