Ballarat   30 Jun 2024
 
GOING: S(7)

Porter Plant Handicap 2600m

Track: HEAVY 8   Rain (Max: 7)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 6.01).  

Dubai Moon to roll forward and dictate the tempo. LAST RAIDER (11) has a bit of upside at just his ninth start. He won his maiden three back at Ararat and has been good in two runs since. The run two back at Geelong especially reads quite well. IMPOSING EAGLE (10) is coming off a solid maiden win at Geelong at his sixth outing. Open to further improvement and can make it a double. MORRISSETTE (7) will find this easier than recent racing and can improve quickly. FIFI BLUE (5) continues to knock on the door. Will be doing her best work late again and is worth keeping safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Last Raider each-way.
1 0x77x KINGDOM OF GOLD
PAUL PREUSKER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 64.0KG
M Comito, Mrs E Comito, A Comito, Mrs M Comito, N Grant, Mrs C Grant, M Messner, Miss G Varnier, Z Azzi, P Lagana, C Smith, Mrs M Smith, Mrs J Paton, Miss M Renton, J Tainui, A Tainui & Ms G Olsson
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 7 at Warrnambool Woodford Cup December 31 over 1700m, 13 len behind Mystery Island with 54kg at $26. First up last campaign ran last of 7 at Gosford Prov Bm68 November 25 over 1600m, soft track; 12 len behind Vegas Outlaw with 58.5kg at $17. Prefer to see how he returns.
14
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Emerald Green, Gold Vee, Red Sleeves, EMERALD GREEN CAP, GOLD QUARTERS
2 27219 DUBAI MOON
FRANKIE STOCKDALE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
F J Stockdale, G J Rowe, D C Douch, Mrs N R Landy, S M Landy, C Promm, Mrs J A Promm, Mrs M Brown & I Brown
Useful gelding. At the latest run ran last of 9 at Cranbourne Bm64 on June 23 over 2025m, slow going 10 len behind Speranzoso carrying 60.5kg at $19. Before that won by 3.5 len at Casterton Mdn Hdle-Sw May 19 over 3500m on a soft track defeating Maatsuyker with 69.5kg at $2.30. Back to the flat here is a query.
13
EMILY POZMAN
BLACK, PURPLE STAR AND SLEEVES, WHITE SEAMS, BLACK ARMBANDS, BLACK, WHITE SEAMS CAP, PURPLE POM POM
3 0x934 HIGHLAND BLAZE
JACKSON PALLOT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
J W Pallot, Mrs D M Pallot, M L Dalton, L Armstrong, G J Armstrong, M A L Stevens, Mrs L M Stevens, A L Stevens, Mrs E J Stevens, R O C Ingle, J R Dalton, C Dalton, S A Dalton, D Dalton, Catas No 1, Buffto's First Kiss & Quail Kings
Going well. Most recently 4th of 8 at Sale Bm64 on June 11 over 2244m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Dictionary carrying 60.5kg at $9. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Moe Bm64 on June 3 over 2400m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Lukan carrying 60.5kg at $8.50. Should be right in the finish.
1
L NOLEN
YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE DIAMOND ARMBAND, YELLOW CAP, ROYAL BLUE HOOPS
4 00284 BLANDFORD LAD
PETER GELAGOTIS
8YO  BLACK  GELDING 61.0KG
P J Morgan, Mrs S L Morgan, G T Taplin, Surf Coast Racing (Mgr: M J Casey), B M & W Racing (Mgr: P Booth), E V Musgrove, M C Henstock, B P Shinsky, N M Hodder, J M Hodder, C Ross, F J Angus, Dr P A Angus & E Gelagotis
Useful type. Last start 4th of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Aust Hdle on June 2 over 3900m, 12 len behind Port Guillaume with 69kg at $17. Before that 8th of 11 at Warrnambool Hdle-Swp on May 1 over 3200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Chains Of Honour carrying 69kg at $10. Prefer over jumps.
10
TIANNI CHAPMAN
YELLOW, BLACK/WHITE FIGHT MND LOGO, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP WITH BLACK/WHITE FIGHT MND LOGO
5 22422 FIFI BLUE
BEN BRISBOURNE
4YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
J Gregorio & Ms M Harding
At the latest run settled towards the rear 2nd of 10 at Wagga Bm66 on June 17 over 2000m, on a slow track; head behind Outlaw Ned carrying 57kg at $3.50. The race before that 2nd of 14 at Wagga Bm58 on May 31 over 2000m, on a wet track; nose behind Burgundy Girl carrying 58.5kg at $3. Holds genuine winning claims.
12
ALYSHA WARREN
SILVER, BLACK BRISBOURNE RACING LOGO, SLEEVES AND CAP
6 42445 MODERNISSIMO
R GRIFFITHS & M DE KOCK
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
A Conte & R Conte
At the latest run ran last in a small field at Moe Bm64 on June 3 over 2400m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Lukan with 58.5kg at $2.50. The race before that 4th of 10 at Mornington Bm58 on May 27 over 2460m, 2.5 len behind Bold Jakkal with 62kg at $4.50. A better showing is expected.
16
J ALLEN
PINK, NAVY DIAGONAL STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP, PINK POM POM
7 x5287 MORRISSETTE
SIMON RYAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Mrs R J Morrissy, Mrs R E Morrissy, S P Morrissy, Dick & Morrissy Racing (Mgr: S P Morrissy), W P Morrissy, Mrs A E Mccullough, Mrs K E Ryan, Ms S Edwards, F Morrissy & Ms R Christian
Last start 7th of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 on June 5 over 2100m, 2 len behind Sky Horse carrying 57kg at $13. The start before that 8th of 12 at Casterton Cast Cup on May 19 over 2000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Picaroon with 54kg at $9. Has the ability to take this out.
6
TATUM BULL
PINK, BLUE DIAMONDS, DIAMOND CHECKS SLEEVES, BLUE CAP
8 7x944 ANTILLES
EMMA FOUCHARD
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
M J Dale, C A Fitzgerald, Forbrydelson Pty Ltd (Mgr: J R Baxter), Mrs N Pollock, R K Thompson & M P Lenaghan
Group 3 placegetter. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Edenhope 0 - 58 on June 9 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Matthew Mark carrying 60kg at $7. Before that 4th of 11 at Mildura 0 - 58 on May 26 over 2012m, 2.5 len behind Bannerton carrying 60kg at $15. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
7
T P MADDEN
ROYAL BLUE WITH THREE GOLD CRESCENTS, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES WITH THREE WHITE SPOTS, WHITE CAP
9 31503 DANDRUFF
TOBY LAKE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
J Rule & Smart Racing Stables (Mgr: N W Smart)
Resumes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 12 at Werribee 0 - 58 on June 1 over 2720m, slow going 5 len behind Aerospace carrying 60kg at $21. The start before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 15 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 on May 8 over 2400m, 21 len behind Verifier carrying 58kg at $26. Should go well in this line up.
9
JACK HILL
ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES AND CAP
10 69381 IMPOSING EAGLE
JIM CERCHI (JNR)
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
H P Spooner
Useful gelding. Most recently won by 0.8 len at Geelong Mdn-Sw June 21 over 2418m defeating Ahab carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. The start before that 8th of 14 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 2400m, 3.5 len behind Everlasting Kiss carrying 59.5kg at $21. Capable of big final splits.
5
B RAWILLER
PURPLE AND WHITE CHECKS, CHECKS CAP
11 23135 LAST RAIDER
DOUG WHITWORTH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
D W Whitworth, S C Tigchelaar & C Evans
Resumes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 10 at Mornington Bm58 on May 27 over 2460m, 2.75 len behind Bold Jakkal carrying 58kg at $4.50. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Geelong Bm58 on May 10 over 2240m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Here With Me with 61kg at $5.50. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
11
MS C PULS
BLACK, PURPLE FLEUR DE LYS,STRIPES CAP
12 63x44 PEARLMAN
AMY MCDONALD
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
J A Nicholls & Miss T N Johnston
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up second last in a small field at Moe Bm64 on June 3 over 2400m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Lukan carrying 57kg at $11. Last start 4th of 11 at Geelong Bm64 on June 21 over 2418m, 4.5 len behind Preferential with 57kg at $19. Genuine contender under these conditions.
10
TEODORE NUGENT
Emerald Green, Light Green Checks, Light Green Sleeves And White Cap
13 86751 GIRLS CLUB
PETER GELAGOTIS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Dr P M Stevens
Most recently won by 0.8 len at Echuca Mdn-Sw June 13 over 2100m on a rain affected track defeating Rich Champagne with 57.5kg at $41. Before that 5th of 12 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Castle On High with 57.5kg at $41. Others look better placed.
3
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Yellow, Black Fight MND Logo, Sleeves,YELLOW CAP,BLACK Fight MND Logo Cap
14 x8574 MISS YOU TOO
MICHAEL KENT
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
M A Elliott, C A Linssen, A Gibbs, Mrs J Smith, D Beagley, Mrs G D Beagley, P Curran, A Wallace, J Smit, L SMIT, D M O'Halloran, G D Craven & K B Bloodstock (Mgr: Miss N M Burke)
At the latest run 4th of 12 at Moe 0 - 58 on June 16 over 2082m, in the wet; 7 len behind Circling with 58kg at $5.50. Before that 7th of 12 at Moe Bm58 on June 3 over 2050m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Stay A While carrying 59kg at $4. Rough chance.
4
D W STACKHOUSE
Navy Blue, White Sash, Hooped Cap
15 13004 EL AMIGOS
MARK GREIG
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms H M McDowall & M W Greig
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 12 at Werribee 0 - 58 on June 1 over 2720m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Aerospace carrying 58.5kg at $26. Before that 10th of 13 at Donald 0 - 58 on May 11 over 2200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Walk In The Woods carrying 59.5kg at $16. Be tough to make an impression in this line-up.
8
PATRICK MOLONEY
LIGHT BLUE YELLOW CHEVRONS ,LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES ,YELLOW CAP
16 90207 SANDPIPER
JOHN SALANITRI
4YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
F Salanitri, R Paul, S Nassif, J Kazzi, Y Dimassy, D Ibrahim, S Legas, N Paul, C Vasiliou, A Capaldi, D Ruggiero, G Olson & I Galbraith
At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Moe 0 - 58 on June 16 over 2082m, on a wet track; 13 len behind Circling carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. The run before that ran last of 11 at Cranbourne Bm58 on April 19 over 2025m, slow going 32 len behind Makbeel with 53.5kg at $14. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
2
ALANA KELLY
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE CROSSED SASHES, WHITE SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE SPOTS SLEEVES, SPOTS CAP
17 58x06 VIVIDREDSKY
REECE GOODWIN
9YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
R J Goodwin, Mrs V Caligiore, M Aldridge, Miss K Anderson, Kings of Buckley (Mgr: E Dizon), H P Dunn, J J Paisley, B F McCartney, G P McCartney, S Gleeson, P Olsson, D W Geany, N Williams, R Selvarajoo & O'Doyle Rules (Mgr: Mrs S Batty)
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming second last of 14 at Swan Hill 0 - 58 on June 8 over 1600m, 8 len behind Almonti carrying 58kg at $21. Second run from a spell got back early 6th of 8 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm64 on 1June 8 over 2100m, 4.5 len behind Inthelapofthegods with 55kg at $26. Not going well enough to win this.
9
Emerald Green, Purple Vee, White Sleeves And Cap
18 29460 DO THIS ALL DAY
D C CUNNINGHAM
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs E J Bilderbeck, M A Bilderbeck, C S Baker, Mrs D Eaton, J P O'Malley & Mrs D Bilderbeck
At the latest run 10th of 12 at Edenhope 0 - 58 on June 9 over 2000m, 6 len behind Matthew Mark with 57.5kg at $12. The race before that 6th of 11 at Tatura Bm58 on May 23 over 1980m, 1.5 len behind Sirveke with 57.5kg at $15. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
4
NEIL FARLEY
GREEN, YELLOW CROSS SASHES, BLUE ARMBANDS, GREEN AND BLUE QUARTERED CAP