Tamworth   23 Feb 2021
 
GOING: GOOD 4

Sue Grills Racing Hcp (C1) 1400m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 31)   Rail: Out 4m 90mn-275m; Out 2m Remainder.  

Genuine pace headed by Another Arli from his wide alley. DR COPPER (5) ran favourite and was just nudged out here second-up. Ran his best figure in that and can go one better drawn for the soft run. ROMAN CANDLE (6) is fast and can make short work of the wide gate. Walloped the Taree Maidens third-up from the front and that stacks right up. A danger. DREAM SONG (8) is tracking well for Kris Lees and can offer more. Hasn't won for a long time and the wide gate cruels. VANBARI (4) resumes for the same yard with a 2kg claim. Will likely need one but he's capable and keep safe all the same. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Dr Copper.
1 30x60 NOWYUNOMI
JAMES DOBIE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Miss J C S Pilkington & M W Brown
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up began awkwardly; got back early 6th of 10 at Muswellbrook Hcp (C1) on January 18 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Elvezio with 61kg at $81. Second run from a spell warning - uncompetitive; second last of 11 at Walcha Hcp (C1) on February 5 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Sunstone with 60.5kg at $21. Drawn well but predicted to struggle.
3
D NORTHEY
Lime Green, White Spots And Cap
2 43x83 DUCLAIR
CODY MORGAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby), F A L Racing (Mgr: A Falcone) & Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up slowly away; second last of 9 at Muswellbrook Hcp (C1) on January 7 over 1280m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Commando Hunt with 57.5kg at $41. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track Plate (C1) on January 30 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Veedouble with 59kg at $5. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
2
BILLY CRAY
Emerald Green, Red And White Checked Epaulettes, Gold Star And Armbands, Checked Stripes On Cap
3 162x3 ANOTHER ARLI
MELISSA DENNETT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
B W McHugh, Ms M Dennett, B E Welsh, T A Welsh, Ms K L York, Mrs C L Irwin, G A Maxwell, D Stevens, B L Cummins, Mrs R L Whyte & C M Whyte Fun In The Sun (Mgr: G B Simpson), L Cummins
Having second run back today. Fresh up after four months sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Walcha Hcp (C1) on February 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Sunstone carrying 60kg at $4.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at this track Mdn on August 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Spiranac carrying 59kg at $5.50. Is improving with racing and among the main dangers.
13
A MORGAN
Sky Blue, Pink Striped Sleeves, Pink Cap
4 014x VANBARI
KRIS LEES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A Rose, W Routledge, S Denton, S Conn, R Stout, S Berry, Dark Majicc Syn, J Lucas, S O'Donnell, S Bedwell, D Daly, R Timperi, H Cope, E Sperling, R Hannon & Lees Racing Pty Ltd Syn
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Armidale (Bm58) October 8 over 1900m, 3 len behind True Bell with 57.5kg at $1.90. First ever race start with blinkers first time; tenth of 13 at Taree E&G Mdn August 21 over 1250m, 9 len behind Sharpay Ruler with 55.5kg at $3. Definite winning hope here.
8
DYLAN GIBBONS
Orange, Black Maltese Cross And Pom Pom
5 10x32 DR COPPER
DAVID ATKINS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
H D Woodhouse, Mrs N J Woodhouse, Ms L J Woodhouse, Mrs L K Woodhouse & D B Woodhouse
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming began awkwardly; came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Newcastle Hcp (C1) on February 1 over 1250m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Expat with 56kg at $16. Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 13 at this track Hcp (C1) on February 12 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Royal Charge carrying 58kg at $3. Fitter now and making headway every start. Rates well and will take beating.
4
A E DENBY
Yellow, Brown Star, Quartered Cap
6 5x621 ROMAN CANDLE
PAUL PERRY
4YO  BR/BL  GELDING 57.0KG
P Perry, S N Gillard, Mrs L A Gillard, L R McCarthy, Mrs D M McCarthy, M J Cairney & Mrs J D Cairney
Recent form impressive for this race. Latest start won by 2.5 len Taree Mdn February 12 over 1400m on rain affected going defeating Dismissal carrying 59kg at $4.50. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Scone Mdn Hcp on January 28 over 1400m, head behind Jervis carrying 56.5kg at $7. First time winner last start and can measure up again.
10
MIKAYLA WEIR
Light Blue, Lime Stripe And Halved Sleeves, Light Blue And Lime Spot Cap
7 9x334 CANFORD MICK
GRANT ALLARD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Metro Breeding & Racing (Mgr: J J O'Connor)
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Not raced for 47 days. Resuming 3rd of 8 at Scone Hcp (C1) on November 16 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Eleazar carrying 57kg at $21. Second run from a spell slowly away; 3rd of 9 at Muswellbrook Hcp (C1) on January 7 over 1280m, on heavy track; 1.2 len behind Oakfield Romance carrying 56.5kg at $10. Not far from the winner latest but this tougher assignment.
11
Purple, White And Black Thirds, Striped Sleeves
8 44x53 DREAM SONG
KRIS LEES
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Australian Bloodsock (Mgr: L Murrell), D Wynne, M Heggle, Shire Racing, D Green, J Beard, C Clark, Greenfields Racing, R Simpson, Ms S Alaoui, Third Rock Racing, Blue Arion Racing, J Hodsdon, B Smith, Rooy Racing, R Lamont, D Blackstock, McSpadden Spud's Punters, D Blackstock & D Killen
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming held up in straight; 5th of 12 at Quirindi (Bm58) on January 12 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Achi Baba with 57.5kg at $4. Second-up made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Taree (Bm58) on January 29 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind She's Independent carrying 57.5kg at $4. Genuine contender under these conditions.
15
A GIBBONS
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
9 35x61 DON'TFORGETMONICA
CAMERON CROCKETT
4YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
J Drayton, G K Capararo, P H Keast, P A Barry, E Johnson, S R Harris, M C Chapman & J T Shepherdson P A & A J Barry (Mgr: P A Barry)
Third-up today. First-up 6th of 14 at this track Mdn Plate on January 21 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Mother's Day carrying 57kg at $2.90. Second-up won by 0.8 len Dubbo Mdn February 1 over 1300m slow track defeating Super Chance with 56.5kg at $3.30. Scored last time and worth thought again here.
12
J PRACEY-HOLMES
Pale Blue, Black Braces, Armbands And Striped Cap
10 35281 SURF
KRIS LEES
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
St Aubins Scone Partnership (Mgr: Ms C L Fraser)
Latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head Muswellbrook Mdn Hcp February 8 over 1500m on rain affected going defeating Costa Zou carrying 56kg at $8.50. Before that raced on the pace before fading 8th of 10 at this track Mdn Plate on January 21 over 1400m, 3 len behind Tariff Trump carrying 57kg at $3.50. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
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LOUISE DAY
Yellow, Red Stripes
11 32535 CRIMSON ROSE
MS S GRILLS
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
W S Cloros & Mrs Y E Cloros
Latest start began awkwardly; 5th of 13 at this track Hcp (C1) on February 12 over 1400m, 6 len behind Royal Charge with 56kg at $8. The start before that crowded on straightening and crowded near 150m; ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track Hcp (C1) on January 21 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Pure Fuego with 55kg at $41. Rough place hope but only if everything goes right.
14
G BUCKLEY
Pale Blue, Red Maltese Cross And Cap
12 8x753 ROCKNESS ANGEL
TRACEY BARTLEY
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms T A Quinn, M H Wood, Mrs M E Wood, Mrs E M Jones, P Wilkins, P M Cohen, B M Cohen, S D Barton, D J Irwin, Mrs K Roper, G Roper, M T Stevenson, Ms A Zeisller, J A Horsburg, N E Carraro, D J Burgess, Mrs V A Burgess, Mrs M Presdee, P A Presdee & Bimbadeen Racing (Mgr: Mrs N Rose)
Latest outing tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Taree Hcp (C1) on February 12 over 1250m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Kyanite carrying 55.5kg at $2.80. The race before that eased near 1000m; second last in a small field at Newcastle Hcp (C1) on February 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Dreaming Of Gold carrying 55kg at $31. Each-way chance on the back of a fair run most recently.
16
S LISNYY
Purple, Yellow Seams, Striped Sleeves, Hooped Cap
13 3x071 OBSERVANCE
N STAGG
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
N J Stagg
Latest start came from midfield and won by a head Scone F&M Mdn Hcp February 16 over 1300m slow going defeating More Shots with 55kg at $17. The start before that hampered at start; sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Muswellbrook Mdn Plate on February 8 over 1280m, slow going 4.5 len behind Oakfield Hiawatha with 57kg at $26. Won last start and looks well suited again.
17
S LISNYY
Gold, Black Striped Sleeves
14 06x49 SANTA MARGHERITA
CAMERON CROCKETT
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Ms Ke Harding, A A Macdonald, H Cowan, Mrs C M Johnstone, T Rimmeld, Mrs M S Thornett, Ms L M Holmes, Ms D A Arnold, C J Dawson, Ms P Martin & Ms I Miller
Third-up today. Resuming hampered at start; 4th of 9 at Muswellbrook Hcp (C1) on January 7 over 1280m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Oakfield Romance carrying 55kg at $11. Second-up began awkwardly and crowded at start; second last of 10 at Muswellbrook (Bm58) on February 8 over 1450m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Mabel Josephine carrying 55kg at $17. Well held latest and facing tough task here.
6
M BELL
Red, White Spots And Spotted Cap
15 6x706 SUGARLAND EXPRESS
DAMIEN LANE
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs J A Law, J L Roberts, M Beencke, G E Horne, M W Royle, L Dsouza & H Docherty
Latest outing hung out during race; 6th of 10 at Muswellbrook (Bm58) on February 8 over 1450m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Mabel Josephine with 53.5kg at $101. The start before that 12th of 14 at Port Macquarie Hcp (C1) on January 22 over 1200m, 7 len behind Innervoice carrying 53.5kg at $101. The 1.5kg claim not enough to put him into contention.
5
QIN YONG
White, Red Stripe, Red Stripe On Sleeves, White Cap, Red Peak
16 75487 MICK'S REGRET
MS S GRILLS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
T P Burke, P J Pickett, M W P Burke, S A Burke & Ms S G Grills
Latest start with blinkers first time; 7th of 13 at this track Hcp (C1) on February 12 over 1400m, 6 len behind Royal Charge with 55.5kg at $26. The run before that wide throughout; 8th of 13 at this track (Bm58) on January 30 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Silent Jack carrying 55kg at $16. Only has minor claims.
9
MS R MURRAY
Red, White Armbands, Green Cap
17 09x88 UNION SOLDIER
NOEL BOLAND
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms M J Boland
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 8 at Newcastle E&G Mdn on February 1 over 1350m, on a slow track; 11 len behind The Grundler carrying 55.5kg at $101. Second-up 8th of 11 at Taree Mdn Hcp on February 12 over 1250m, on a slow track; 7 len behind French Factor with 56kg at $101. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
1
Cerise, Black Braces And Quartered Cap