Hertz 0 - 64 Handicap 1200m Track: GOOD 3 Clear (Max: 24) Rail: Out 6m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.29). |
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Good early pace headed by Brier, Zena Boy and Auriel, with Bangholme and Jessup in their slipstream. BANGHOLME (2) dropped back in class and immediately found some form last time out at Yarra Valley when finishing second as favourite, despite racing greenly in the run home. The extra furlong is ideal for his peak run and he can settle right on the early pace from another perfect inside draw. He can go one better here. EXPLOSIVE THINKER (1) has not had everything go his way since winning at Moonee Valley last December but he has been facing tougher fields than this. He gets his chance to redeem himself here. Each way value. A HIDDEN TREASURE (8) won as expected on debut at Moe by half a length before a fair effort next time out at Moonee Valley 3 weeks ago. She is a promising filly who can bounce back into the money here. JESSUP (6) fought on bravely when finally breaking his maiden status at Yarra Valley 12 days ago. His confidence is up and with the benefit of a 3-kilo claim, he carries 2 kilos less in weight this time. He will continue to improve with racing and can win again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Explosive Thinker each-way.
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EXPLOSIVE THINKER
R GRIFFITHS & M DE KOCK 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG R D Griffiths, C R Fisher, R N Harris, C M Hosie, M McKelvie, Mrs C E Mckelvie, P E Miall, D Shirley, E Vom, A Zappia, R Vom, K G Williams, P J Morey, J B Wilson, Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson) & The King No. 4 Syndicate (Mgr: D M Foley) Useful gelding. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm64 on March 8 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Free Market carrying 60kg at $6.50. The run before that 6th of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm64 on February 23 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Lumber Punk carrying 60kg at $5.50. Worth another chance. |
7 J BOWDITCH |
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BANGHOLME
ADRIAN MCGREGOR 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG A R McGregor, J V Lang, Ms P M Percy, P Collins, P B McCulloch, R Saunders & Mrs M Saunders Useful type. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Yarra Valley Bm58 on March 17 over 1009m, 1.0 len behind Holy Tycoon with 59kg at $2.50. The race before that 5th of 9 at Pakenham 0 - 64 on March 7 over 1000m, 4 len behind Merrigold with 59.5kg at $13. Has the inside gate and is expected to go well. |
1 R MCLEOD |
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BRIER
ENVER JUSUFOVIC 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG E Jusufovic, S Nash, Erowal St Syndicate (Mgr: G C Andersen) & G C Andersen Useful type. At the latest run favourite; scored a big 4 len win at this track Mdn-Sw March 14 over 1200m defeating Secret Stones with 59.5kg at $2.10. The race before that 6th of 12 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on February 15 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Zousuko with 59.5kg at $4.50. Last-start winner worth including |
5 MS DAKOTAH KEANE |
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AURIEL
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG O T I Racing, J A Boyd, J P Spence, Mrs J T Spence, Jjagg, T J Mcmaster, A J Flanagan, LW Stewart, T D Stewart, Busuttin Racing, A M & B S Racing, S C Griggs, B W Tonks, B J Pearse, D G Speechley, N A Haase, D M Foley & G D Jones Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Kyneton Bm58 on March 19 over 1203m, 2.25 len behind Stylish Enuff carrying 58kg at $21. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at Colac 3yo Mdn-Sw March 3 over 1200m defeating Araletta carrying 58kg at $6. This looks too tough. |
8 DANIEL MOOR |
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ZENA BOY
JASON WARREN 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Noor Elaine Farm Pty Ltd (Mgr: A A El-Fahkri) Useful type. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start ran last of 7 at Pakenham 3yo Bm64 Hcp on February 29 over 1200m, 16 len behind Lively carrying 59kg at $14. Before that won by 2.75 len at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw February 4 over 1200m defeating Our Silver Linings with 58kg at $4. A better showing is expected. |
4 ZAC SPAIN |
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JESSUP
SHAWN MATHRICK 4YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG B A Mathrick, Miss K J Carvill, W R Louden & Ms M E Wilson At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw March 17 over 1209m defeating Capricorn Star with 56.5kg at $4.50. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on March 2 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Defoe carrying 59.5kg at $8. Stick with him. |
3 LOGAN BATES |
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SHEEZA TORONADO
CLAYTON DOUGLAS 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG M A McFarlane & Mrs M McFarlane Raced twice to date. At long odds at debut, ran on from midfield and won by a head at Pakenham Mdn-Sw March 3 over 1000m defeating Think Rock with 57.5kg at $26. Second-up 5th of 8 at Pakenham Bm64 on March 15 over 1000m, 5 len behind Grinzinger Angel carrying 57.5kg at $11. Respect on an each-way basis. |
2 P GATT |
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A HIDDEN TREASURE
DOUG HARRISON 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG J.Ch'ng, D C Harrison, Ms H Dunn & Intel Bloodstock (Mgr: Miss N Blair) Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, won by 0.5 len at Moe Mdn-Sw February 25 over 1000m defeating Celebration with 57kg at $2.80. Last start 6th of 10 at Moonee Valley 3yo F Bm64 on March 8 over 1200m, 7 len behind Isthmus with 59.5kg at $17. Definite winning chance. |
6 MS CARLEEN HEFEL |
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ROCKOVER
NEVIN EADES 6YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG Mrs D L Eades, N G Eades, Miss J Eades, J McLeish, Miss A Eades & K Busuttil-Inglis Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 11th of 14 at Moe 0 - 58 on February 25 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Bush Christmas carrying 57kg at $26. Second run from a spell ran last of 12 at Pakenham Cg&E Bm58 on March 7 over 1400m, 16 len behind Rock The Bar carrying 56.5kg at $81. Has to find a few lengths. |
3 CAITLIN HOLLOWOOD |