Yarra Valley   29 Apr 2024
 
GOING: N

DRIVE2SURVIVE PACE 1650m

Track: GOOD      

OZZIE JOY (9) had been racing in great heart then added to the list last start when she finished second over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, beaten 1.5 metres. Finds a nice race and will prove very tough to beat once more. TARA VICTORY (10) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 2 metres from the winner in second over 2210m at Warragul. Hard to beat even from a tricky gate. FIRST CLASS (7) last appeared when eighth over 1730m at Bathurst four-and-a-half months ago. Expect a better effort to kick off this prep. SHALLOW BEACH (2) is drawn to play a role.
1 87889 I AM MARQUEZ
ALANNAH LOGIE
9YO  BAY  GELDING
C A Latter, A M Latter
Didn't do much last time out, 9th (Fr1) over 2040m at Redcliffe, beaten 23 m by Brian Christopher (2:29.80) in NR 53 to 60 on March 13 at $11. Before that 8th (Fr2) over 1780m after showing early pace at Redcliffe well beaten by Carter Grant (2:08.90) in NR 54 to 60 on March 6 at $41. Hard to recommend on recent form.
Fr1
C R BELL
PINK, BLUE BRACES, FOUR PINK HORSESHOES, BLUE CUFFS.
2 17806 SHALLOW BEACH
J M MIFSUD
6YO  BAY  RIG
C (Charlie) Sant
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 2190m at Shepparton beaten 25 m by Cheetah Lodge (2:39.50) in NR 50 to 55 on April 23 at $7. Before that, 11th (Sr4) over 2080m at Cranbourne beaten 25 m by Our Hampton (2:35.20) in NR up to 55 on April 16 at $126. Hard to leave out.
Fr2
I N MCMAHON
WHITE, RED MALTESE CROSS, EMERALD GREEN SLEEVES
3 55956 IM TERRORTORIAL
R W PETROFF
6YO  BAY  HORSE
D E (Diane) Reilly
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 6th (Fr3) over 1690m after showing early pace at Maryborough, beaten 55 m by Swimintheriver (2:04.50) in NR up to 55 on April 15 at $10. The run before 5th (Fr3) over 1690m at Shepparton, beaten 6 m by Interpretation (2:04.10) in NR 51 to 60 on April 5 at $26. Can turn things around in this suitable contest.
Fr3
R W PETROFF
BLUE, ORANGE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBAND
4 90295 AVEIRO
A R WOOD
8YO  BAY  GELDING
S L (Sonia) Mahar
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 1690m at Maryborough beaten 22 m by Spirit Of Pearl (2:01.60) in NR 46 to 53 on April 22 at $151. Before that, was restrained when 9th (Fr7) over 2200m at Ballarat, beaten 15 m by Blue Cannon (2:43.00) in NR up to 55 on April 11 at $61. Makes plenty of appeal.
Fr4
C W LANG
YELLOW, RED STARS, LIGHT BLUE CUFFS & STRIPED SLEEVES
5 6743x DANCING WITH FLO
R CASHMAN
7YO  BROWN  MARE
R Cashman, M Gleeson, L Masciulli, A Masciulli, J R Sacco, T J Welgus
Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 4th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at Geelong beaten 4 m by Heavenly Brigade (1:56.60) in NR 55 to 61 on January 31 2023 at $7. Will find this a tough assignment; prefer later.

J N QUINLAN
GOLD, PURPLE DOLLAR SIGN & SLEEVES
6 43024 HARLEY BLUE
S M MCNAULTY, J M MCNAULTY
5YO  BAY  MARE
S A Grimsey, M J Grimsey
Group 1 placegetter. Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at Geelong, beaten 13 m by Littleblabbamouth (1:57.90) in NR up to 51 on April 25 at $2.20. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr4) over 1690m at Shepparton beaten 5.5 m by Chevron Flies (2:04.30) in NR up to 55 M on March 26 at $4.20. Must be included.
Fr5
JAMES HERBERTSON
ROYAL BLUE, RED & WHITE DIAMONDS
7 x948x FIRST CLASS
J PACE
6YO  BROWN  HORSE
S L Dickson, G E A Munro, C R Dickson
First up. At the last run he 8th (Fr4) over 1730m at Bathurst beaten 21 m by Alta Downs (2:05.30) in NR up to 58 on December 20 at $5. Has the right credentials to take this out.
Fr6
ADRIAN PACE
BLUE, ORANGE STAR & SLEEVES
8 10167 FEEL THE BUZZ
M STELLA
12YO  B/BR  GELDING
M (Mario) Stella
Well-beaten 8 days ago at Warragul over 1790m, before that was restrained when 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at Cranbourne, beaten 13 m by Groom (1:59.10) in NR up to 49 on April 16 at $4.50. Recent form hasn't been good enough.
Sr1
M D ABLETT
PINK, BLACK V & ARMBANDS
9 42252 OZZIE JOY
J A DOUGLAS
5YO  BAY  MARE
R A Martin, E J & H M Anderson Nominees Pty Ltd
Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Perpetuity at Melton over 1720m in a NR up to 55 M on April 12 at $4.40. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.5 m finishing second behind Cheez at Riverina Paceway over 1740m in a NR up to 48 on April 19 at $2.25. Strong winning hope.
Sr2
E J TORMEY
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, RED STARS
10 21242 TARA VICTORY
S L EWEN
4YO  BAY  MARE
T J Grant, G Anicich
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing fourth behind Our Hampton at Cranbourne over 2080m in a NR up to 55 on April 16 at $9. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing second behind Illawong Danny at Warragul over 2210m in a NR up to 55 on April 21 at $4.40. Genuine contender in this suitable contest.
Sr3
S L EWEN
BLUE, CERISE V & SLEEVES
11 06884 KARDESLER
LEILANI JUSTICE
10YO  BROWN  HORSE
J J McKenzie, J Watson
Last start 4th (Sr2) over 1660m at Hamilton beaten 10 m by Neatntidy (2:01.70) in NR up to 55 on April 17 at $101. At the start before broke at Charlton on April 10. Capable of a strong showing.
Sr4
L M JUSTICE
BLUE, PINK MALTESE CROSS, PINK SLEEVES