Port Augusta   05 May 2024
 
GOING: G

Port Augusta MG Rating 0 - 54 Handicap 1396m

Track: GOOD   Clear (Max: 22)   Rail: True.  

Solid tempo expected primarily from Berkinson and Tiny Rebel. REGAL ROCKET (2) sustained a long run to just miss by 1L over 1498m here a fortnight ago. He drops back in trip today which is a slight niggle, but he's drawn well again and he is a two-time winner around this trip. Just has to hold his form to be going one better today. FUNNY LEGS (3) ended up 2.8L away after a good run at the mile here a 14 days ago. He can be handy in the run from a better gate this time and this is easier grade than what he took on last time out. Ticking along nicely and has found his right race today. LEON'S SHOUT (5) resented the kickback here last start when going back from the wide alley. Suspect they'll take closer order this time with a kinder barrier and his figures from previous efforts rate well in this field. Can bounce back in a big way. THE MASTER (10) is better than he showed last time out and the extra trip can suit. Keep safe. CHEF DE MISSION (6) is never far away and is worth including. SUGGESTED PLAY: Regal Rocket looks the one to beat.
1 07937 ABAN
DANNY PENNA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms C E Burton, Miss E G Burton, K J Penna, Miss H A Penna & J S Penna
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 7th of 9 at this track Bm60 on April 21 over 1396m, 9 len behind Evening Bride carrying 57.5kg at $14. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Balaklava 0-56 on April 17 over 1050m, 3 len behind Hooked On Wealth with 57kg at $51. Win would surprise.
4
MS S METCALFE
Midnight Blue, White Five Stars, Red Sleeves, Midnight Blue Cap, White Stars
2 14302 REGAL ROCKET
GARRET LYNCH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J A Glatz & Mrs M Glatz
Last start 2nd of 12 at this track 0-54 on April 21 over 1498m, 1.0 len behind Shalaga carrying 59kg at $11. Before that 11th of 14 at Gawler Bm56 on April 10 over 1500m, slow going 7 len behind Imposing Suspect with 59kg at $26. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
5
SAIRYN FAWKE
BLACK, WHITE HOOPS, RED SLEEVES AND CAP
3 69192 FUNNY LEGS
ROCKY KING
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
R J King
Most recently 2nd of 9 at this track Bm56 on April 21 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Badiss carrying 55.5kg at $19. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at Port Lincoln Bm62 on April 7 over 1750m, 7 len behind Grinzinger Allee with 52.5kg at $26. Drawn to get the gun run out of the inside gate.
1
JADE DOYLE
Royal Blue, Red Hooped Sleeves
4 32200 TINY REBEL
RAHARNA MCDONALD
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms R J McDonald
Most recently second last of 12 at Mildura Bm58 on April 22 over 1200m, 9 len behind Tippa with 57kg at $16. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Murray Bridge 0-60 on April 3 over 1600m, 12 len behind Baby Alex with 57.5kg at $19. Still likely to struggle after 1.5kg claim.
3
NICOLA YUEN
Blue, White five Spots, Red Sleeves and Cap
5 73367 LEON'S SHOUT
CHRIS BIEG
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
C M Bieg, Punt Kings Equine (Mgr: B D Carpenter), D G Reynolds, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, J Aebi, J T Sampson, J P Higgins, C j Higgins, Ms M C Higgins, P Sack, L Sack, P A Mauger & J S Baumer
Most recently eased back early on 7th of 12 at this track Bm56 on April 21 over 1200m, 6 len behind Seven Secrets with 55.5kg at $8.50. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Gawler Cg&E 0-56 on April 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Base Of Fire with 57kg at $4.50. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
6
FELICITY ATKINSON
Deep Navy Blue, Orange S, Striped Sleeves, Navy Blue Cap With Orange Pom Pom
6 93334 CHEF DE MISSION
BRENTON JONES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
S D Bland
Going well. Last start 4th of 11 at Gawler Bm56 on April 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Little Rich Boy carrying 52.5kg at $17. The start before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 11 at Port Lincoln 0-52 on April 7 over 1250m, 0.5 len behind Fosshio carrying 55.5kg at $16. Genuine chance this time around.
8
CAITLIN TOOTELL
Red, Black Maltese Cross, Sleeves, Red Armbands, Cap
7 07x50 LADY TUCAN
HEATHER LEHMANN
5YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
G E Lehmann & Ms H J Lehmann
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 7 at Streaky Bay Bm54 Tphy on March 23 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Rock Hard carrying 55kg at $5. Second run from a spell 10th of 12 at Bordertown 0-54 on April 14 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Justica's Bonus carrying 53.5kg at $12. Fitter and should appreciate the step up to 1396m.
9
J POTTER
BLACK, GOLD DIAMONDS, RED SLEEVES, GOLD CAP
8 84667 BERKINSON
GARRET LYNCH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
E C Watt
Most recently 7th of 15 at Strathalbyn 0-58 on April 28 over 1350m, 2 len behind Fortis In Armis carrying 52kg at $26. The start before that 6th of 12 at Holbrook Bm45 on April 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Dark Legacy carrying 60kg at $11. Low draw but others have better credentials.
2
ANNA JORDSJO
TEAL, TURQUOISE ANGLED QUARTERS AND SLEEVES, TEAL CAP
9 70226 RIVERSIDE ROCK
TRENT ALLEN
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
L M Allen
At the latest run struggled in the run home; 6th of 12 at this track 0-54 on April 21 over 1498m, 6 len behind Shalaga carrying 53.5kg at $9.50. The race before that 2nd of 11 at Port Lincoln 0-54 on April 7 over 1350m, 1.1 len behind Call Me Herbie with 53.5kg at $9. Can do a lot better than that last run.
10
CAITLYN MUNRO
YELLOW, BLUE STAR, BLUE sleeves,YELLOW STARS ,blue cap,yellow stars
10 72586 THE MASTER
BYRON COZAMANIS
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
B J Cozamanis & Mrs M Cozamanis
Last start 6th of 11 at Port Lincoln 0-52 on April 7 over 1250m, 4 len behind Fosshio with 53.5kg at $7.50. The run before that ran last of 8 at Clare 0-56 on March 10 over 1800m, 7 len behind Muffla with 53.5kg at $15. Well placed to take this out.
11
ALANA LIVESEY
ORANGE, BLACK SASH AND CAP
11 04082 SON OF AKEED
J DUNN & K BISHOP
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
J D & K B Racing, Quest Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C E R O'Sullivan) & D P Woodward
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 13 at Clare 0-52 on March 30 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Tundra with 52kg at $81. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Port Lincoln 0-54 on March 17 over 1350m, 7 len behind Mandragorian carrying 54kg at $26. Cannot be ruled out.
7
ROCHELLE MILNES
LIME, PURPLE AND WHITE BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, WHITE AND PURPLE HOOPED CAP