EWAN   20 Sep 2024
 
GOING: G

SIR RUPERT CLARK & CO COUNTRY STAMPEDE QUALIFIER OPEN Handicap 1000m

Track: GOOD     Rail: True.  

No place for the faint-hearted with Gamboa and Red Boomshakalaka getting along early. YES DREAM (1) just missed at Cairns and then delivered the Open win there. He keeps improving and can go on with the job. AHWAHNEECHEE (2) has been racing in stronger and go on the 2L defeat at Townsville prior. Has been freshened at finally draws a low gate. Can't be ruled out. COCHRANE (3) missed the hat-trick at Cairns but wasn't beaten far. He's worth another chance. Stablemate EYEWITNESS (5) rates similarly off the 1L defeat at Mackay. Maps well and is also in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Yes Dream.
1 81131 YES DREAM
RICKY LUDWIG
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 63.0KG
R C Ludwig
Form hard to fault. At the latest run won by a neck at Cairns Hcp September 13 over 950m on a soft track defeating The Hanger Cat carrying 63kg at $8. The run before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Cairns Lightning Open on August 24 over 950m, slow going 0.9 len behind Missile Thunder with 63kg at $4.50. Draws a nice barrier and will be very competitive again.
5
F EDWARDS
Royal Blue, Red FIVE Stars And Cap
2 51309 AHWAHNEECHEE
R B WILLIAMS
10YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
G A Calvert
Useful gelding. Comes off a 54 day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 11 at Townsville Lightning Hcp on July 28 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Queen Assassin carrying 56kg at $26. The start before that 14th of 16 at Eagle Farm Botb Final on June 29 over 1200m, 7 len behind Tiger Legend carrying 58kg at $21. Well placed and can return to form.
1
GABRIELLE SEMMENS
White, brown Indian Headdress, Black, Emerald Green And Gold Checked Sleeves And Cap
3 53114 COCHRANE
JOHN MANZELMANN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
J H Manzelmann, J D Manzelmann, Mrs D Zarb & I E Black
Form hard to fault. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Cairns Hcp on September 13 over 950m, slow going 1.75 len behind Yes Dream with 57.5kg at $6. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.1 len at Mackay Hcp September 5 over 1100m defeating Eyewitness carrying 56kg at $3. Can get back on track.
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MS C JOKIC
DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE STAR AND CAP
4 11011 LILY ALLEZ
R B WILLIAMS
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms T A Leake & R B Williams
Useful mare. Most recently came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Home Hill Bm70 August 27 over 1000m defeating Red Boomshakalaka carrying 61kg at $7.50. The race before that won by a long-neck at Dingo Sw August 24 over 900m defeating Haralben with 58kg at $3.50. One of the hopes.
9
TYLER LESLIGHT
Red, White Sash, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 28152 EYEWITNESS
JOHN MANZELMANN
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
J H Manzelmann & R A Luck
Useful type. Most recently 2nd of 9 at Mackay Hcp on September 5 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind Cochrane carrying 54kg at $19. Before that 5th of 9 at Mackay Hcp on August 22 over 1050m, 3 len behind Cochrane with 54kg at $4.50. No surprise if she was in the finish.
4
S SHEARGOLD
Dark Blue, Light Blue Star And Cap
6 18116 GAMBOA
NATHAN COVES
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
W K Grace, R M Adair, Mrs T A Adair, M Radley, J Neilson, Mrs K A Neilson, Miss B D Mengham, Miss P Mordue, N J Coves, J L King, J Harper & F H A Van Oyen
Useful type. Returns from a 34-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 7 at Richmond Qld Sw on August 17 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Ready For Magic carrying 59.5kg at $1.80. The start before that favourite; scored a big 6 len win at Julia Creek Hcp July 27 over 1100m defeating Last Descend with 58kg at $3.50. Not the worst.
8
AMANDA THOMSON
LIME GREEN,BLACK HALVED VERTICAL,PINK STAR,LIME GREEN SLEEVES,black SLEEVES,PINK STARS,BLACK CAP,LIME GREEN STRIPE,BLACK COLLAR
7 1197x KISS ME LATER
BEN WILLIAMS
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs S Hammer
Resuming after a break of nine months. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Home Hill Hcp December 28 over 1180m, soft track; 3 len behind Under The Limit with 56kg at $14. Previously first up; second last of 11 at Cairns Bm70 August 19 2023 over 950m, 5.5 len behind Ali's Jab carrying 56.5kg at $21. Others make more appeal.
7
G KLIESE
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, CERISE STRIPE ,CERISE SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE CAP, CERISE STRIPE
8 x6724 RED BOOMSHAKALAKA
BEN WILLIAMS
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
T Bus, D Humphries, D Davison, D J Grevsmuhl & D A Place
Most recently crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 11 at Cairns Cl6-Sw on September 14 over 950m, on a slow track; 3 len behind All Time Legend carrying 56.5kg at $8. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Home Hill Bm70 on August 27 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Lily Allez with 59.5kg at $7. Not keen on her chances.
7
BLACK, WHITE FIVE SPOTS, WHITE SLEEVES, PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, CAP
9 1964x HALLSIDE HAMMER
LESLIE GORDY
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss A Payne, M J Moore, T D Peters, D Earp, T R Pfeiler & J Gilbert
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at Townsville Cl6 July 7 over 1200m, soft track; 1.1 len behind Chickerartie carrying 55.5kg at $21. When resuming last campaign third in a small field at Home Hill Sw April 6 over 1000m, soft track; 5 len behind Lily Allez with 56kg at $2.10. The betting will be key.
3
ADAM SEWELL
BLACK, EMERALD GREEN SASH AND ARMBANDS
10 39657 LOUD NOISE
TREVOR & PETER ROWE
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
C A A Little
Last start second last of 8 at Cairns Hcp on September 13 over 950m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Yes Dream carrying 54kg at $61. The run before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 8 at Cairns Lightning Open on August 24 over 950m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Missile Thunder with 52kg at $51. Passing.
10
ISABELLA TEH
WHITE, RED LIGHTNING BOLT, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, WHITE CAP, RED LIGHTNING BOLT
11 30392 SILENT ANGEL
TREVOR WILLIAMS
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Miss B I Grant, R P Grant, T G Williams & Mrs J R Williams
Dual acceptor. Most recently 2nd of 7 at Springsure Bm55 on August 31 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Inreadyness with 55kg at $9. Before that ran last of 9 at Rockhampton 0 - 55 on August 15 over 1500m, on a wet track; 23 len behind Brain Fog carrying 54.5kg at $26. This hard.
2
ISABELLA TEH
Cerise, Purple Sleeves, Silver Cap