Tamworth   05 Jul 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

EXPRESSWAY SPARES COUNTRY BOOSTED CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1200m

Track: SOFT5   Clouds (Max: 16)   Rail: True Entire.  

Good early pressure with Chesteray taking control from the good gate. UP THE COUNTRY (6) returned to form on resumption when powering late from well back to secure second over 1100m at Scone on June 11. Undefeated second-up and ready for the 1200m now. Sure to be strong over the closing stages. ALERTADO (8) got off the mark at start nine with a well-deserved maiden win over this course and distance on June 28. Backs-up quickly and returned good figures at the latest. COOL MAN (2) heavily supported on debut when a smart winner over 1010m at Murwillumbah on June 10. Clearly has upside and the 1200m shouldn't pose a problem. OFF THE PRESS (4) returned for second prep with an even eighth over 1100m at Scone on June 11. Undefeated second-up and expected to play a leading role. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 6,8,2,4.
1 21x85 EVASIVE NATURE
BRETT CAVANOUGH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Grand Syndicates Cube (Mgr: P V Morley)
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 14 at Dubbo Ctry Cl1 on June 7 over 1100m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Golden Cow carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell 5th of 10 at this track Cl1 on June 21 over 1000m, slow going 5 len behind Lonhro's Queen with 59kg at $7.50. Drawn well and is among the chances.
1
JAKE PRACEY HOLMES
Black, Gold Star, Checked Sleeves
2 1 COOL MAN
BRETT DODSON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Coolarest Farm (Mgr: J R Bowden)
Claiming his maiden victory on debut; favourite; won by a nose at Murwillumbah Ctry Mdn-Sw June 10 over 1010m in heavy going defeating Barron with 59kg at $1.70. Big chance to go two from two.
7
M BENNETT
Navy Blue, Grey Diamond Sash
3 541 NO MORE ROMANCE
CODY MORGAN
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd
Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at this track Ctry Mdn June 21 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Rubilicious with 58.5kg at $2.50. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 at this track Mdn on May 21 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Lockdown Lad with 58.5kg at $3.80. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
12
AARON BULLOCK
Green, Yellow Star And Armbands
4 31x8 OFF THE PRESS
CODY MORGAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Group One Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J J Azzopardi), J J Azzopardi, R Nicolaidis, M Nicolaidis, G Smaragdas, Carry The Boats (Mgr: P Lawrence), T Christopher, N Jackson, L Jackson, Miss M Fry, D O'Loughlin, Mrs J Davis, P J Seary, G J Spain, J Mcrae, B A M King, Miss S K Hewson & W J Murray
Second-up. First-up after five months 8th of 13 at Scone Cl1 on June 11 over 1100m, slow going 2.5 len behind Ready To Shine carrying 57.5kg at $16. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Gilgandra Mdn-Sw January 7 over 1100m defeating On The Charge with 56kg at $1.30. Worth another chance.
3
BRAITH NOCK
ORANGE, BLACK GROUP ONE THOROUGHBREDS LOGO, ORANGE CAP, BLACK LOGO ON CAP
5 x0068 TARABEAU
COLT PROSSER
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Grant Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: S P Grant), Carpe Diem (Mgr: K Lowe), Mrs L R Young, JBM Racing (Mgr: M Clark), P Fleming & J A Macpherson
At the latest run 8th of 10 at this track Cl1 on June 21 over 1000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Lonhro's Queen carrying 56.5kg at $17. The race before that 6th of 11 at Moree Bm58 on June 4 over 950m, slow going 4.5 len behind Hiraishin with 60.5kg at $14. Prefer to watch at this stage.
11
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
YELLOW, GREEN SEAMS, SEAMS SLEEVES, SEAMS CAP
6 647x2 UP THE COUNTRY
HOLLY WILLIAMS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Ms H Williams, P Carlile, G T Hall, Mrs K L Wilson, W A Sewell, C Campbell, Ms S Buckly, B A Jacob, C Johns, Mrs D S Scott, Mrs M M Morley, R G Morley, J G Morley, K Morley, Ms A Greenwood, Ms J M Vallence & Mrs W M Carlile
Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 13 at Scone Cl1 on June 11 over 1100m, slow going head behind Ready To Shine with 56kg at $26. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 1.1 len at Lismore Mdn-Sw December 22 over 1110m in heavy going defeating Veralise with 55.5kg at $2.30. Among the top chances.
10
BEN LOOKER
BLACK, LIGHT BLUE STRIPE, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK AND LIGHT BLUE QUARTERED CAP, LIGHT BLUE COLLAR
7 4361x WANDA RIVER
MS S GRILLS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J M Simpson
First-up. Finished off last preparation winning by a long-neck Gunnedah Mdn-Sw January 16 over 1300m defeating Jody Girl with 59kg at $3. Previously first up; third of 8 at this track Ctry Mdn September 25 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Not In Doubt with 59kg at $7.50. This looks a stern test.
14
JACK BAKER
RED, GREEN MALTESE CROSS ,green SLEEVES ,green CAP
8 24571 ALERTADO
TROY O'NEILE
4YO  GREY  GELDING 57.0KG
A Campbell & H J Williams
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at this track Mdn June 28 over 1200m defeating Enterprise Dancer with 57.5kg at $9. The race before that 7th of 13 at Scone Mdn on June 11 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Lights Of Paradise carrying 58kg at $6.50. Can go right on with the job now.
9
MIKAYLA WEIR
BLACK, WHITE FOUR DIAMONDS, TURQUOISE SLEEVES, BLACK SEAMS, TURQUOISE CAP, WHITE DIAMOND
9 x2215 CHARGE AWAY
M R MULHOLLAND
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
M R Mulholland & G Henry
Most recently 5th of 11 at Dubbo Cl1 on June 30 over 1100m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Shaquila carrying 57kg at $4. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Dubbo Ctry 3yo+ Mdn June 19 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Palentino Swinger with 56kg at $8.50. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance.
2
SHAYLEIGH INGELSE
Red, Gold Diamond And Cap
10 x3014 YOU HAVE TO GO
PETER H BLOOMFIELD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Thommo's (Mgr: J L Thompson), Mrs P M Thompson, Ms R C Thompson, Ms A J Thompson & G Hilton
Racing well. Most recently 4th of 10 at Scone Ctry Cl1 on June 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Clear Thinking with 56.5kg at $12. Before that won by 4 len at Dubbo Ctry Mdn June 7 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Grand Oyster with 55kg at $3.50. Swooper to watch for late in the piece.
6
ASHLEY MORGAN
Black, Grey Fernleaf And Cap
11 210x8 APACHE DOC
BEN LEES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
B K Lees & Ms R J Lees
Second-up. First-up after nine months got back early 8th of 10 at Scone Cl1 on July 2 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Flying Thinker with 53kg at $81. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Dubbo Super Mdn on September 10 over 1400m, 2 len behind Joshua carrying 53.5kg at $21. Worth consideration.
17
GREEN YELLOW, RED MALTESE CROSS, GREEN YELLOW AND BLACK HOOPED SLEEVES
12 610x0 NOROADS GO BY
THERESA STAIR
4YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
S J Blore & Ms S C Cleland
Second-up. First-up after nine months second last of 13 at Scone Cl1 on June 11 over 1100m, slow going 12 len behind Ready To Shine carrying 55kg at $151. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Muswellbrook Ctry Mdn on August 11 over 1280m, 4 len behind Hallowed Son carrying 56kg at $41. Unlikely to threaten.
13
SERG LISNYY
EMERALD GREEN, NAVY STAR, NAVY BLUE AND GOLD SEAMS SLEEVES ,GOLD CAP
13 2550x OMIANS
SCOTT SINGLETON
4YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Hancox Bloodstock Nutshell (Mgr: Ms S F Hancox), D C Balloch, L M Finn, M G Jaensch, T L Knvett, B Lillie, P Messing, M I Nelson, T J O'Malley, C Parker, D C Reeve, P A C Schultz, L H Sullivan, Miss K J Wojda, Macs Moon (Mgr: M Hingerty), Wait Awhile (Mgr: T Ryan) & L R Ewings
Mare back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Scone Cl1-Sw March 22 over 1700m, soft track; 6 len behind Silent Russian carrying 57kg at $8. First up last campaign with blinkers first time; fourth of 8 at this track Ctry Bm58 January 25 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Tyson's Dream carrying 57.5kg at $9. Look for a bold run.
19
BLAKE SPRIGGS
Pink, White Quarters
14 769x8 CHESTERAY
CARLOS ANTONIO
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms N Hall-Antonio
Second-up. First-up after seven months failed to make an impression; 8th of 10 at Scone Ctry Cl1 on June 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Clear Thinking carrying 53.5kg at $101. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Nowra Bm58 on October 15 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ballistic Therapy carrying 60kg at $7. Needs more time.
2
JULIA PRESITS
DEEP SKY BLUE, SILVER DIAMOND, DIAMOND CHECKS SLEEVES
15 x779x TOP END MIKKI
JOSEPH BURGES
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs F M Palmer, G M Beard, T R Perram & B P Goodman
Resuming after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Kempsey Bm58 December 18 over 1450m, 6 len behind Cassia Lane carrying 55kg at $17. Previously first up; seventh of 13 at Scone Ctry Bm58 November 20 over 1100m, soft track; 5.5 len behind King Rupert with 55kg at $19. Marginal chance.
5
D MCLELLAN
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE QUARTERS, WHITE SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE HALVED
16 1284x BEAR'S BEST
MELANIE O'GORMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
D N McRae & Ms M J O'Gorman
Resuming after a break of 13 months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 7 at Walgett Cl1 June 17 2023 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Outback Cod carrying 56kg at $2.60. First up last campaign eighth of 11 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw February 26 2023 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Rematch with 58.5kg at $7. Prefer to see how he returns.
4
SIENA GRIMA
Green, Red Diagonal Stripes, Black Cap
17 77x08 WORKING CAPITAL
PETER GRAHAM
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
S D Boukaram, S P Boukaram, A J Boukaram, J Ryan, D A Paterson, Miss V Micallef, A Hamade, W Wakim, C L Wilson, T Argyrou, P Lombardo, P G Suriano, C J Coorey & N Burton
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming second last of 13 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on May 27 over 1000m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Wanjina Rose carrying 57.5kg at $21. Second run from a spell 8th of 12 at Grafton Bm50 on June 8 over 1205m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Star Emblem carrying 61kg at $26. Likely to struggle.
8
P GRAHAM
Royal Blue, Red Five Stars, Red Sleeves, Royal Blue Stars Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap With White Stars
18 60338 SMART JAZZ
JEREMY SYLVESTER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
D P Jackson
At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 11 at Taree Cl1 on June 25 over 1262m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Miss Cartel carrying 55kg at $11. The race before that 3rd of 11 at Muswellbrook Ctry Cl1 on June 17 over 1280m, slow going 1.1 len behind Fiorsum Fred with 55.5kg at $19. Can improve on recent efforts.
7
White, Red Four Leaf Clover, Red And Yellow Checked Sleeves, Navy Blue Cap
19 7x70x ISLAND ROCK
M R MULHOLLAND
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs M S Mulholland & M R Mulholland
Gelding back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation tenth of 13 at Moree Cl1 April 2 over 1200m, 9 len behind Figment with 53.5kg at $8.50. First up last campaign seventh of 12 at Orange Bm58 March 24 over 1290m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Tiger Town carrying 55kg at $13. Likely to make his presence felt.
3
RED, GOLD DIAMOND, CAP
20 x6099 SAVVY STATEMENT
STEPHEN DIXON
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
S J Dixon
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track Ctry Bm58 on June 28 over 1000m, 7 len behind Indian Thunder with 54kg at $151. The run before that raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 10 at this track Cl1 on June 21 over 1000m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Lonhro's Queen carrying 51kg at $151. Others offer greater appeal.
2
RED, BLACK FIVE STARS, HOOPED SLEEVES, BLACK CAP