Hobart   22 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

Rogerson & Birch Surveyors Class 2 Handicap 1200m

Track: SOFT 5   Clouds (Max: 16)   Rail: True. (Pent: 4.53)  

Plenty of pace evident with Scarletti and Native Clan leading the way from The Last Hurrah and La Virago. BAYBOUGG (5) came from the back to miss a nose and still has plenty up the sleeve. Tumbles in weight at this level and that brings him right into it. Has Pires and is proven third-up. THE LAST HURRAH (3) races forward and deserved the comfortable CL1 win. Keeps improving and gets in well with the 2kg claim. WEDNESDAY'S BOSS (8) peaks and was beaten 1L in the Baybougg race. Carries a feather at this level with a 2kg claim atop, and she should be right in it. LA VIRAGO (9) was beaten a nose in that contest and may have had an issue following. Maps well and has to be kept safe on a two-week return. JUST CRUISIN' (1) resumes and would be right in the finish at best. He's trialled well but has been off the scene for 534 days, so plenty of trust is required. SUGGESTED PLAY: With Baybougg.
1 x115x JUST CRUISIN'
KELVIN HAMILTON
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
L M Beamish, Mrs M Beamish & M J Beamish
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at this track in the LR Tas Guineas January 5 2024 over 1600m, 4 len behind Wings Of Song carrying 57kg at $9. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Launceston Mdn-Sw December 13 2023 over 1200m slow track defeating Mister Manihi carrying 57kg at $2.50. Keep onside.
1
CODI JORDAN
Navy Blue, White Horseshoe, Black Sleeves And Quartered Cap
2 310x1 SCARLETTI
BRENDAN MCSHANE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Dr T E Clarke, J C Zodins, R Millar, M G Rinaldi, Dr M P Bransden, I J De Winter, J W De Winter, Mrs K A Clarke, Miss S L Cooper & R D Mika
Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after three months raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at this track Cl1 May 11 over 1200m defeating The Last Hurrah with 57.5kg at $21. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Launceston Mdn-Sw on November 13 over 1420m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Paulartes with 58.5kg at $13. In the money when second up in the past.
7
CHLOE WELLS
Black, Red Stars And Cap
3 55521 THE LAST HURRAH
SARAH COTTON
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Ms M J Cotton, A J Farrell, C B Rogerson & Twenty Grand Racing (Mgr: C B Rogerson)
Racing well recently. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at this track Cl1 May 25 over 1200m in soft going defeating First Line with 55.5kg at $8. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track Cl1 on May 11 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Scarletti carrying 55kg at $7.50. Sure to measure up here.
9
JABEZ JOHNSTONE
Purple, Gold Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
4 4696x JEHBENTI
JESSIE BAZAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
R Portaro
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at this track Bm68 December 15 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Anyways Roxie with 53kg at $31. Previously first up; third in a small field at this track 3yo Hcp July 28 over 1200m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Press For Boom carrying 54kg at $11. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
6
BULENT MUHCU
Bottle Green, Gold Map Of Tasmania And Tiger Stripes On Sleeves, Maroon Cap, Gold Map of Tasmania
5 16x52 BAYBOUGG
JOHN BLACKER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Ms P M Cawthen, A D Gray, N Merdivenci, M P Lomasney, Mrs B C Lomasney, M Steed, J K Macmurray, A C Roberts, Ms H M Sproules, J R Morton, Miss L L Blacker, T D Blazely & R T Selvey
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming got back early 5th of 8 at this track Cl2 on April 27 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Night People with 55kg at $5.50. Last start 2nd of 10 at this track 0 - 62 Rating on May 25 over 1100m, slow going nose behind La Virago carrying 59kg at $7.50. Fitter now and making headway. Big chance.
11
D PIRES
Red And Gold Quarters, Gold Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 1x167 MARGIE
BRADLEY FRANKLIN
3YO  BLACK  FILLY 55.0KG
Ms T G Hanson
Last start 7th of 10 at Devonport Synthetic Cl2 on June 15 over 1150m, 4 len behind Garcon D'espoir carrying 56.5kg at $41. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Devonport Synthetic Cl2 on May 18 over 1150m, 7 len behind Thoros Of Myr carrying 57.5kg at $19. Prepared to risk her again today.
12
ERICA BYRNE BURKE
Aqua, White Stripes, Gold Sleeves And Cap
7 687x9 NATIVE CLAN
JOHN KEYS
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
J L Keys, Ms H M Colgrave & Miss A L Keys
Second-up. First-up after three months second last of 10 at this track 0 - 62 Rating on May 25 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind La Virago carrying 57kg at $7. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Launceston 3yo SWP on December 11 over 1400m, 8 len behind Azonto carrying 56kg at $10. Can improve second-up but others still look better.
2
GEORGIE CATANIA
Maroon, Lime Shamrocks And Hooped Sleeves, Lime Cap
8 x1334 WEDNESDAY'S BOSS
JESSIE BAZAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs M L Gunn
Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track 0 - 62 Rating on May 25 over 1100m, slow going 1.0 len behind La Virago with 59kg at $3.90. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at this track Cl2 on April 27 over 1200m, 3 len behind Night People carrying 54.5kg at $3.50. Ready to run a big race.
5
CHRISTOPHER PANG
Royal Blue, White Motree Thoroughbreds Logo, White Armbands And Cap
9 20817 LA VIRAGO
SARAH COTTON
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
J R Bevis, Arniston (Mgr: R Mason), R E Bevis, P J Thomas, D W Higgins, Mrs S L Bevis & I P Goninon
Most recently second last of 8 at this track Cl4 on June 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Esprit Diva with 54kg at $9.50. The start before that won by a nose at this track 0 - 62 Rating May 25 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Baybougg carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Chance to return to form.
4
T BAKER
Purple, Gold Spots, Sleeves And Cap
10 0877x ANGEL SPHERE
JOHN LUTTRELL
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
F H Morgan
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation when last of 7 at this track Cl5 Sw January 26 over 1100m, 16 len behind Alpine Thunder with 54kg at $21. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len this track 3yo Hcp November 5 over 1100m defeating Sky Land carrying 55.5kg at $19. Resumes after a recent trial win. Later.
10
CATHERINE VAN MUNSTER
Brown And White Hoops, White Cap
11 4038x LAUNNIE NIGHTS
JOHN BLACKER
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
Miss L L Blacker, C D Gaffney, J K Blacker & Ms P M Cawthen
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Launceston Bm60 January 15 over 2150m, soft track; 10 len behind Lindrum carrying 57.5kg at $4.80. Previously first up; ran last of 9 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm64 August 6 over 1200m, 9 len behind Signal with 54kg at $101. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
8
JACKSON RADLEY
White, Pink Diamond, Armbands And Cap
12 5397x LET'S MESSAROUND
JOHN BLACKER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
M J Fiteni & Ms K M Stewart
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 7 at Devonport Synthetic Bm60 January 8 over 1880m, 6 len behind Likeakalix with 52kg at $31. First up last campaign second last of 11 at Launceston Cl1 October 11 over 1400m, 6 len behind Mandate with 52.5kg at $61. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
3
LAURYN BINGLEY
White, Pink Diamond, Armbands And Cap