Ararat 26 Apr 2024
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Carlton Draught Maiden Plate 2206m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 14) Rail: Out 3m 1300m - 350m. True Remainder. (Pent: 5.08). |
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Expecting Ahab to take up the running with Joffrey and California Rock On close at hand. BALTIC WAY (6) should be even fitter for the 2200m now after just peaking on his run when he presented to win last start over the same distance at Geelong, finishing third. Has drawn to get a soft run again with John Allen aboard in a suitable race and looms as the horse to beat. ECLAIR DANCER (1) made a move before the turn at Wyong last start and stuck on well for second over 2100m. Looks a genuine chance here. BIT OF A RAIDER (7) looks to have each-way claims at decent odds while LAST RAIDER (3) looks close to a win after placing at his last three. SUGGESTED PLAY: Baltic Way to win.
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| 1 | 5x862 |
ECLAIR DANCER
MATTHEW SMITH 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG C K Li Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Wyong Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 2100m, 2.25 len behind Icebreaker carrying 59kg at $3.50. The race before that got back early 6th of 10 at Canberra Cl1-Sw on March 29 over 2000m, 6 len behind Adagio carrying 56.5kg at $14. Likely to play a big role. |
6 Fred W Kersley |
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| 2 | 997 |
JOFFREY
CIARON MAHER 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ciaron Maher Racing (Mgr: C Maher) At the latest run 7th of 12 at Kyneton Mdn-Hwgt on April 11 over 1856m, slow going 13 len behind Mon Etoile with 69.5kg at $26. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 1600m, 17 len behind Worcester carrying 59.5kg at $81. Better off looking to others. |
2 J FRY |
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| 3 | 77323 |
LAST RAIDER
DOUG WHITWORTH 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG D W Whitworth, S C Tigchelaar & C Evans Racing well. Comes off a 61 day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on February 25 over 2600m, head behind Custom Of The Sea with 59.5kg at $6.50. The run before that 2nd of 11 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on February 11 over 2400m, 1.3 len behind Two Questions carrying 59.5kg at $2.50. Worth including. |
10 MS C PULS |
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| 4 | 5x362 |
SUFFOLK STAR
PAUL PREUSKER 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG R T D Racing (Mgr: R Norton), A P Grant, C J Bourke, C McLeish, S C Montgomery, G N Franklin, Q J Basser, B M Basser, Dr S Basser, A G Zoanetti, C A Zoanetti, G J Weir, B N Bannerman, T B C Racing, Koala Dreaming, Snow Road Thoroughbreds, W O W W, P B F F Racing, Goddard Crew & Stumbling Out Of Bars Last start 2nd of 14 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 2200m, 1.0 len behind El Poder Del Sol with 59.5kg at $17. Before that ran last in a small field at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on March 12 over 2350m, slow going 5 len behind Star Of Tavistock carrying 59.5kg at $6. Has had a hurdle trial since last start. Rates among the leading chances off his last run. |
3 T P MADDEN |
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| 5 | 4864 |
AHAB
CIARON MAHER 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ciaron Maher Racing (Mgr: C Maher) Most recently 4th of 12 at Kyneton Mdn-Hwgt on April 11 over 1856m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Mon Etoile with 69kg at $11. The run before that 6th of 9 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 1600m, 9 len behind Worcester carrying 59kg at $26. Others going better heading into this one. |
7 EOIN WALSH |
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| 6 | 443 |
BALTIC WAY
MITCHELL FREEDMAN 3YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG J S Sunderland, B J Stuesser, Mrs G Sunderland, C Keane, B J O'Rourke, McHowley Racing (Mgr: D McAleer), R Howling, R B Duncombe, Dr F H Hawker, D P Mitton, D Quick, B Cook, T Bulman, Dr B A Boan, P B Nass, Ms A Hay, M Brown, M J Scheele & J Kadlec-Cavanagh Going well. Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 2200m, 1.1 len behind El Poder Del Sol carrying 59kg at $4. The start before that 4th of 10 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on March 17 over 1968m, 7 len behind Zed Or Alive carrying 59kg at $5. Fitter again from last start over 2200m and drawn to get the chance to be strong at the finish. Looks a major player in the race. |
1 J ALLEN |
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| 7 | 09785 |
BIT OF A RAIDER
PAUL PREUSKER 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG G Baldwin, B Bannerman, B Morris, X Reicha, EST Hardy, J Walsh, K Laws, R McIntosh, T Weir, P Dynon N Laws, Swan Hill Gang (J Atchison), Snow Road Thoroughbreds (G Mcnulty), Wilawl Go Racing (P Wilson), Sunday Knight (P Mitchem), May At The Bool (K Chiller) & W'Bool Tom (G Kenna) Since last run he has trialed at Warrnambool trial over 2400m on 19/04/2024; Last start 5th of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 13 over 1606m, 8 len behind Little Sunset with 59kg at $5. The run before eighth of 11 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw February 11 over 2400m, 16 len behind Two Questions with 59kg at $4.50. Could sneak into the finish. |
5 LIAM RIORDAN |
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| 8 | 4x957 |
EYES TO ME
AARON PURCELL 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG R S S, Purcells Enjoy Racing, S Shimosaka, T Sakai, S Shirai, N Hiyoshi, Ms A Tsushima, S Tamura, R Arai, Y Ozaki, S Suzuki, H Omachi, S Tojo, Y Ikezuki, S Hori, Y Kitamura, Y Ishihara, S Morisawa, R Kawasaki & J Shimizu At the latest run 7th of 14 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 2200m, 7 len behind El Poder Del Sol with 59kg at $11. The race before that 5th of 11 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 2100m, 0.9 len behind Catching Stars with 59kg at $5. Capable of finishing much closer. |
15 LINDA MEECH |
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| 9 | 5x0 |
POP DA CORK
LINDSEY SMITH 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG B J Spicer, P D Fay, P O'Shannessy, The Blemish (Mgr: P A Keogh), Kermit Racing No. 4 (Mgr: Ms A Bailey), Grand Punters (Mgr: N A Kol), L B Stafford, Modda Racing (Mgr: D J Cook), S M Shostak, N Dimas, R A Towerton, L Smith & Catterss (Mgr: S R Lucas) Third race start. First start second last in a small field at Warrnambool 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 2 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Raymond's Reward with 58kg at $10. Returned from break second last of 11 at Terang Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1856m, slow going 9 len behind Early Warning carrying 59kg at $26. Don't underestimate. |
9 WILL GORDON |
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| 10 | 03588 |
RUMOUR LANE
PAUL PREUSKER 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Ms L A Manning, Mrs K R Steel, Ms S R Manning, Ms L M Steel & Miss M G Horan At the latest run 8th of 11 at Terang Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1856m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Early Warning with 56kg at $81. Before that raced on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 2100m, 4 len behind Catching Stars with 57.5kg at $6. Others preferred at this stage. |
8 ALANA KELLY |
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| 11 | 8 |
STORMSARRIVED
HENRY DWYER 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 57.0KG E M McNulty, J L Ward, Mrs L Ward, Erica Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S A Dwyer), East Point Racing (Mgr: P J Canny), Kratzie Racing 2020, The Kratzie Five, Kratzie Racing 2023, Kratzie Racing Class of 23, Kratzie Racing No 47 & Kratzie Racing Premier (Mgr: D W Kratzmann) Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, eased back early on 8th of 10 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on April 3 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind High Five carrying 57kg at $67. Steps up sharply in distance here but didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes. |
11 MITCHELL AITKEN |
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| 12 | 890 |
UNCHARTED WATERS
MATTHEW WILLIAMS 3YO BROWN FILLY 57.0KG Mrs U Williams, G E Homley, Nothin Racing (Mgr: T S Hartley), M J Clements, P A Thompson, Mrs V S Carter, Derbyeight (Mgr: J L Dorney), D J King & Northies 1 (Mgr: N P Leonard) At the latest run 11th of 14 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 2200m, 9 len behind El Poder Del Sol with 57kg at $151. Before that got back early 9th of 13 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1800m, 12 len behind Mighty George with 57kg at $101. Others preferred. |
12 D YENDALL |
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| 13 | x8977 |
EUCALYPT
SIMON ZAHRA 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Simon Zahra Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: S Zahra), Dr F Carnovale, M C Wade, C J Williamson, I Middleton, J J Roach, B S Ong Tan, Donald Dreamers (Mgr: Mrs L M Spencer), J W Brennan, Worth Waiting For (Mgr: S Hosking), Killara Racing Pty Ltd, Langi Plains (Mgr: Miss M Cantwell) D Rose, A Moloney Most recently 7th of 11 at Terang Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1856m, slow going 6 len behind Early Warning carrying 59kg at $101. The start before that 7th of 9 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 1600m, 9 len behind Worcester with 59kg at $67. No threat last start but is capable of better. |
3 LAURA LAFFERTY |
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| 14 | 8x909 |
CALIFORNIA ROCK ON
PAUL KOUMIS 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Miss A L Crossland & L Steenhuis Last start failed to make an impression; 9th of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1500m, 7 len behind Hiyaam Proud carrying 59.5kg at $151. The start before that ran last of 12 at Mornington 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 31 over 1500m, 9 len behind Itsukushima with 59.5kg at $61. Prefer to watch at this stage. |
4 LINDA MEECH |
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| 15 | 75x80 |
MONOCHROMATIC
R J GILCRIST 4YO BLACK MARE 57.0KG Mrs M A Campbell & M J Campbell Third-up today. First-up 8th of 12 at Penola 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 31 over 2100m, 8 len behind Sharma Princess carrying 56kg at $26. Second-up ran last of 12 at Bordertown 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1550m, 10 len behind Inagurate carrying 56kg at $81. Hard to recommend. |
12 HARRY GRACE |
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| 16 | 96585 |
RAINBOW DOLPHIN
STEPHEN LENEHAN 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG S Lenehan, Mrs V L Lenehan, Mrs A Grieger, R Grieger and G J Hurley Last start 5th of 8 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Amaretto Sour carrying 55.5kg at $26. The race before that 8th of 13 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1800m, 9 len behind Mighty George carrying 55.5kg at $101. Among the hopes on best form. |
2 MS ROSE HAMMOND |
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