Terang   29 Apr 2024
 
GOING: N

MATTHEWS PETROLEUM WARRNAMBOOL CLASSIC PACE 1680m

Track: GOOD   Rain (Max: 14)    

HUNGRY HOGARTH (4) finished second last start, beaten 2.75 metres, in a nice return to form at Ballarat over 2200m. It doesn't get any easier but he is capable of winning. FOREGONE CONCLUSION (2) has been racing very well and deserved his win last time out, scoring by 1.1 metres over 2100m at Geelong. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. This looks a sterner test than last time but he is good enough to take this out. BE THE ONE (1) is in the mix following a respectable second at her first run back over 1710m at Ballarat. SHOOBEE GOTCHA (9) is worth some thought after his last-start fourth over 2190m at Maryborough on April 22. Each way chance with a cosy run early on.
1 377x2 BE THE ONE
A X O'CONNOR
8YO  BAY  MARE
A X O'Connor, J K O'Connor
Eight-year-old mare resumed in good form good run despite being restrained, when 2nd (Fr5) over 1710m after showing early speed and racing wide at Ballarat beaten 7 m by Lester (2:05.40) in NR up to 50 on April 19 at $51. She hasn't won for three-and-a-half years but on her first-up effort a win looks imminent.
Fr1
NICHOLAS O'CONNOR
ROYAL BLUE, GREEN SHAMROCK, WHITE ARM BANDS
2 55351 FOREGONE CONCLUSION
S R CLARKE
7YO  BAY  GELDING
SOLOTREK, Ben Yole Racing Pty Ltd
Racing consistently. Last start won by 1.1 m (Fr5) at Geelong (2:36.70) beating River Patrol in NR up to 42 on April 3 at $4. Can win again with the help of a favourable draw.
Fr2
CONNOR CLARKE
WHITE, RED DIAMOND & CROSSED SASHES, RED & WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES, RED CUFFS
3 57237 SHADY DANCER
DANIEL LAIRD
10YO  BAY  MARE
D R (Daniel) Laird
Last start was restrained when 7th (Fr3) over 1660m after being wide early at Hamilton, beaten 40 m by Keayang Honeyjoy (1:57.90) in NR up to 55 on April 17 at $41. At her previous start game effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early speed at Charlton, beaten 2 m by Chogi (1:58.60) in NR 45 to 49 on April 10 at $7. Not out of the equation.
Fr3
JACKIE BARKER
BLACK, GOLD BRACES, RED DIAMOND & SLEEVES
4 21392 HUNGRY HOGARTH
M L GADSDEN
5YO  BAY  GELDING
A R MacDonald, S L Button
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 2200m at Ballarat beaten 2.75 m by Blue Cannon (2:43.00) in NR up to 55 on April 11 at $4.20. Well placed, should prove hard to beat.
Fr4
G A CRAVEN
RED, ROYAL BLUE & WHITE STARS, RED SLEEVES WITH WHITE ARMBANDS
5 48306 ROCKING TIFF
J H BARKER
6YO  BROWN  MARE
D L Spier, G E Spier
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1780m after showing early speed at Mt Gambier, beaten 60 m by Bayside Victory (2:12.40) in NR up to 45 GROUP on April 14 at $8. At the run before 10th (Sr4) over 1654m at Ouyen, beaten 40 m by Le Spartacus (2:05.20) in NR up to 50 on March 24 at $9. Capable of more than she has shown recently. Respect.
Fr5
R J BARKER
TEAL, BLACK LIGHTNING BOLT & SLEEVES,WHITE DIAMONDS ON SLEEVES, RED COLLAR & WAISTBAND
6 20424 KEMPSEYS DELIGHT
K M TAYLOR
11YO  BROWN  GELDING
K M Taylor, G J Taylor
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 2160m at Hamilton beaten 11 m by She Will Wantano (2:41.10) in NR up to 49 on April 17 at $11. Two runs back 2nd (Fr4) over 2180m after showing early pace at Stawell, beaten 3.5 m by Tactics Are Rollin (2:45.80) in NR up to 51 on March 29 at $8.50. Can't recommend against this lot.

RYAN BACKHOUSE
GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND & SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS
7 30978 FEELINGOODFREDDIE
O C MARTIN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING
M J (Maurice) Fenwick
Didn't do much last start, 8th (Fr7) over 1690m after racing wide at Maryborough, beaten 35 m by Leavemeout (2:02.20) on April 22 at $126. Before that 7th (Sr2) over 2190m at Maryborough beaten 25 m by Time To Torque (2:41.50) on April 15 at $151. Recent form suggests he needs to lift.
Fr6
N A MCCALLUM
DARK BLUE, GREEN & WHITE BRACES
8 21231 LESTER
LINDSAY ROGERS
6YO  BROWN  GELDING
L M Rogers, D Rogers
Hard to fault of late. Last start won posted a big 7 m win when quickly away, (Fr6) at Ballarat (2:05.40) beating Be The One in NR up to 50 on April 19 at $5. Key runner once again.
Sr1
CONNOR RONAN
ORANGE, GREEN STARS, WHITE ARMBANDS
9 51264 SHOOBEE GOTCHA
D P BARBETTI
5YO  BAY  HORSE
J G (John) Wolfe
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 2190m after showing early speed at Maryborough beaten 7 m by Favouritehighlight (2:44.80) in NR up to 45 on April 22 at $5. Before that, 6th (Sr1) over 1650m at Bendigo beaten 17 m by Alcatraz Girl (2:01.50) in NR up to 49 on April 15 at $51. Well placed, should prove hard to beat.
Sr2
D P BARBETTI
LIGHT BLUE, RED STAR & ARMBANDS
10 x3765 GRINNING BEACH BOY
R J EAST
3YO  BROWN  COLT
J (Jack) Panagiotou
Last start was restrained when 5th (Fr4) over 1660m at Hamilton beaten 24 m by Goodtime Oscar (1:58.90) in 3yo on April 17 at $11. Before that, 6th (Fr2) over 1780m at Mt Gambier beaten 12 m by Billees Jet (2:16.40) on April 14 at $2.80. Cannot be left out of calculations.
Sr3
M J BELLMAN
WHITE WITH NAVY BLUE YOKE & BRACES, WHITE DIAMONDS, RED SLEEVES, WHITE PIPING
11 20x66 CALEDONIAN TERRA
J M WARNOCK
8YO  BAY  GELDING
J M (James) Warnock
Didn't do much last time out, was restrained when 6th (Fr4) over 2210m at Warragul, beaten 65 m by Keayang Fitzy (2:39.50) in NR up to 55 on April 21 at $151. Before that was restrained when 6th (Fr4) over 2200m at Ballarat beaten 50 m by Keayang Tokyo (2:40.10) in NR up to 55 on April 11 at $81. Hard to make a winning case.
Sr4
PAUL WARNOCK
TARTAN, WHITE SLEEVES