Canberra   29 Mar 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

TAB FEDERAL 1400m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 27)   Rail: Out 9m 1000m to 380m. Out 7m remainder. (Pent: 3.82).  

Just an even tempo anticipated. TEXAS OPEN (12) has been close-up all three runs this preparation and Nisbet stays aboard. Peaks today and the longer sprint suits. This is a winnable assignment. NO ESCAPING THIS (9) narrowly missed at Wagga over a mile finding his best form. Coming back 200m shouldn't bother and Penza stays with him. Races forward and he's a chance. CLENDENNING (5) resumes for a local barn and is good enough if presented forward. Has an inside barrier and a handy 2kg claim and has to be kept safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Texas Open.
1 4020 ROCAS GRANDES
ANTHONY WARREN
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
A Warren, Ms C Bain, P G Hawksley, B J Hitchcock, Mrs K Bebbington, O Robson, R W Stones, Ms A Doyle, B R Hindmarsh, Mrs A Randell & T Hitchcock
Last start ran last of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 1300m, on a slow track; 25 len behind Phoroneus with 58.5kg at $11. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Goulburn Ctry Mdn on March 1 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Kenseye Charmer carrying 57kg at $12. Prepared to risk today.
4
BILLY OWEN
WHITE, NAVY BLUE W AND SLEEVES
2 x3684 HOT TODDY
DARRELL BURNET
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Kooringal Stud (Mgr: A S Lamont)
Most recently 8th of 11 at Wagga Mdn on March 14 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Majestic Affair carrying 58kg at $6.50. The race before that 6th of 13 at Wagga Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Gundy Guy with 58.5kg at $15. Risking.
9
BOTTLE GREEN, WHITE KOORINGAL STUD BRAND, WHITE ARMBANDS, BOTTLE GREEN CAP
3 33 DOWNTOWN'S ABBEY
DANIELLE SEIB
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Miss K S Stephens & D J Griffin
At debut, held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Wagga Mdn on March 14 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Majestic Affair with 56.5kg at $15. Encouraging effort on debut and another big run is on the cards.
11
D BEASLEY
Tangerine, White Sash, Sleeves And Cap
4 44x37 BEOGRAD BOY
ROB POTTER
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
M Miladinovic & Ms M Miladinovic
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 7 at Cowra Ctry Mdn on March 4 over 1375m, 3.5 len behind Sensei Jackie carrying 55.5kg at $6. Last start 7th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 1300m, slow going 5.5 len behind Phoroneus with 59kg at $26. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
2
HEAVELON VAN DER HOVEN
Dark Blue, Yellow Shield, Red Cap
5 2447x CLENDENNING
GARRY KIRKUP
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Kirkup Racing (Mgr: B Kirkup), A R Stephenson, D N Tronson, M Grant, R D Harrison, G K McGregor, Mrs G M Cramsie, Mrs K E Harrison & Mrs D McGregor
Resuming after a spell of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Wagga Mdn January 16 over 1600m, soft track; 12 len behind Paziah carrying 57kg at $5.50. First up last campaign fifth of 8 at Wyong 3yo Mdn June 15 over 1100m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Emphatic Bel with 55kg at $67. Should be right in the mix.
3
TEAGHAN MARTIN
WHITE, RED SASH, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE SEAMS, RED CAP
6 5x720 I AM BODHI BLUE
SCOTT COLLINGS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
R W Grant & H L J Lucas
Most recently ran last of 11 at Wagga Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1600m, 9 len behind Marks Icon carrying 59kg at $10. The race before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Nowra Ctry Mdn on February 26 over 1400m, on a wet track; 0.8 len behind Miss Artfire with 55.5kg at $10. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
8
R BENSLEY
BLUE,WHITE QUARTERS, RED SLEEVES AND CAP
7 654x9 IMPENDING HARMONY
KEITH DRYDEN
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Laurel Oak Bloodstock P/L, Redbank North P/L, R & J Wise, Laurel Oak Harmony, J R Miller, C R Amon, S A Morgan, S C New, Mrs J Saville, L V Saville, M A Naprta, Mrs P V Doble, Mrs S M King & Ms A Dryden
Second-up. First-up after five months ran last of 9 at this track Fedral Mdn on March 10 over 1200m, slow going 12 len behind Acheson with 55kg at $51. Previously second-up eased back early on 10th of 13 at Moruya Mdn-Sw on July 14 over 1425m, 2.75 len behind Imalovaboy with 57kg at $15. Unlikely to threaten.
1
DAMON BUDLER
WHITE, GREEN CROSSED SASHES, RED SLEEVES AND CAP
8 09306 LOVE FOR US
DARRYL ROLFE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
P M Knight
Most recently 6th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Phoroneus with 54.5kg at $61. Before that ran last of 13 at Goulburn Mdn-Sw on March 12 over 1400m, 7 len behind Godzilla with 56.5kg at $151. This looks too tough.
5
HOLLY DURNAN
Yellow, Purple Chevrons And Armbands, Striped Cap
9 5x374 NO ESCAPING THIS
PAUL FACOORY
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Ruby Global Racing (Mgr: C W Gibbs), B J Facoory, T Lester, J Duroux, J Norgrove, Miss S C Gault, Miss Z A Gault & Mrs K Duffy
Last start 4th of 11 at Wagga Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1600m, 0.7 len behind Marks Icon carrying 58.5kg at $26. The start before that sat on the pace before fading second last of 8 at Goulburn Ctry Mdn on March 1 over 1300m, slow going 7 len behind Kenseye Charmer carrying 55kg at $8.50. Doesn’t need to improve that much.
8
J PENZA
PURPLE, WHITE SEAMS, PURPLE SLEEVES,WHITE CHECKED SLEEVES, PURPLE CAP,WHITE QUARTERED
10 6034x RUN TOMMY RUN
COLBEY HILL
4YO  BR/BL  GELDING 56.0KG
M H Paine, J F Collins, M Notaras, Ms C Dean, D B Piercy, M J Hyndes, Mrs N Arnold, A G Ryan, T Bianchini, G R Arnold & G Eggleton
First-up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Queanbeyan Cl1 November 13 over 1600m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Incantata with 53kg at $10. When resuming last campaign tenth of 14 at Sapphire Coast Ctry Mdn-Sw July 30 over 1000m, 6 len behind Kiss The Colours with 59kg at $15. Prepared to watch.
4
DARK GREEN, WHITE VEE, ARMBANDS AND CAP
11 x000x TANTALUM
GARRY KIRKUP
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
S L Dowling & J Dowling
Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation 13th of 16 at Sunshine Coast Mdn-Sw September 24 over 1400m, 5 len behind Money Man carrying 55.5kg at $101. When resuming last campaign tenth of 12 at Ipswich 3yo Mdn-Sw July 19 over 1350m, soft track; 13 len behind Ammand with 55kg at $101. This looks too tough.
7
JAMES INNES JNR
White, Red Sash, Blue Sleeves, White Seams, Red Cap
12 5x422 TEXAS OPEN
ALLAN MCRAE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
A McRae & R McRae
Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 9 at Goulburn Ctry Mdn on March 12 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind King Lane carrying 55kg at $4.50. The run before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 11 at Wagga Ctry Mdn-Sw on February 25 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Straight Fire with 59kg at $7.50. Has the credentials to play a major role.
6
KAYLA NISBET
GOLD, GREEN CHECKS, RED CAP