Belmont 21 Sep 2024
GOING: G(4)
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TABTOUCH STAKES 1600m Track: GOOD 4 Clear (Max: 20) True |
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The lack of early speed may see Rokanori find the lead. The feature of the day and VAST ART (4) looks to have found his race. He's been racing consistently this time in work, closing off well to be just 0.5L off the winner in the Listed Farnley Stakes last start. Up to this trip suits and he should be at peak fitness now. Can sit handy and prove far too good in the run to the line. CRESCENT CITY (6) disappointed last start when fading backward over 1650m in this grade. A firmer surface may suit him today, with Pike remaining in the saddle from an inside alley. His first-up run suggests he was on-song this campaign, so expect him to bounce back in a big way. RIVER RUBICON (1) kept up well first-up over 1400m and boasts a strong record second-up. He came into that without a trial, so suspect he's taken plenty of improvement out of it. He maps nicely again today and if he can improve as expected, he'll go close. ROKANORI (5) blew the cobwebs out first-up and looks well placed here. Expect sharp improvement. SUGGESTED PLAY: Vast Art is the one to beat in the feature.
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| 1 | 739x6 |
RIVER RUBICON
STEVE WOLFE 6YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG S J Wolfe, Miss K A Bloomfield, G T Evans, A Boodhna, V R Jury, P Smith, Mrs J E Smith, J Connolly, Ms R Maynard, S P Bargiev, K Johnson, C D Salt & River Rubicon (Mgr: D Pearce) Second-up. First-up after four months 6th of 9 at this track in the LR Farnley on September 7 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Saloon Bar carrying 56kg at $16. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at Bunbury in the LR Bunbury Stakes on March 9 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Aztec Ruler with 57kg at $14. Goes well second-up and he ticks plenty of boxes. |
4 S MCGRUDDY |
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| 2 | 7831x |
HOLY ENCHANTMENT
STEPHEN MILLER 7YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG S J Miller, G L Montague, R V Wilson, T K Sanders, A W Barrett, Ms D E Barrett & G B Hall Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign won by 2 len Pinjarra Scarpside LR Pinjarra Cup March 24 over 2300m defeating No Apology with 54kg at $3.50. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by long-neck Ascot Rtg 72+ November 18 over 1600m defeating Mountain Ash carrying 54kg at $9.50. Will be fitter for three trials and can be thereabouts first-up. |
2 B PARNHAM |
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| 3 | 69x67 |
KAPTAIN KAOS
P J GIADRESCO 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P J Giadresco, Mrs F Giadresco, M D Giadresco & Q P Giadresco Group 3 winner. Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 6th of 9 at this track in the LR Idyllic Prince on August 24 over 1300m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Searchin' Roc's carrying 59kg at $21. Last start 7th of 9 at this track in the LR Farnley on September 7 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Saloon Bar with 55kg at $61. Out to the mile suits but he'll have to improve on recent efforts. |
6 P CARBERY |
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| 4 | 2x534 |
VAST ART
DARREN MCAULIFFE 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Impressive Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K S Berry), C M Perkins, K A Sheppard, BM Green, Mrs S L Walker, S J Artemis, Mrs S Clark, D Gibson, M S Griffiths, A Lucev, G McLearie, G Meckenstock, H A Money, B M Wood, Mrs B Putland, D Putland, C W Blackwell, G F Comben, J Dowen & Mrs D N Pratt Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 9 at this track in the LR Farnley on September 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Saloon Bar carrying 54.5kg at $4. The run before that 3rd of 9 at this track in the LR Idyllic Prince on August 24 over 1300m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Searchin' Roc's with 59kg at $7.50. Close last start and looks to have found his race now. |
5 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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| 5 | 164x0 |
ROKANORI
STEPHEN MILLER 6YO BR/BL GELDING 57.0KG N J Pinner, Ungar Family (Mgr: T M Ungar), A J F Buhagiar, T H McLernon, H McLernon, J L McLernon, G B Ralston, A J Davidson, C W Chalwell, R W Fitzgerald, C S Sherry, B J Starkie, T J Nisbett, A D Young, N F Warburton, M Banks, Mrs A D Williams & L D Trevanion Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 12 at this track Nicopolis on September 14 over 1200m, 9 len behind Man Crush with 56kg at $41. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Bunbury Rtg 72+ on March 9 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Sisu Warrior with 58kg at $21. Blew the cobwebs out last start and looks a sharp improver. |
3 CHRIS PARNHAM |
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| 6 | 94x37 |
CRESCENT CITY
G & A WILLIAMS 7YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG E A Galante, Mrs J A Galante, B J Greenwood, R V Wilson, P D Morris, R T Ferguson, Mrs H I Ferguson, J J Lawrence, R Buswell, P J Richards, Mrs W J Richards, R J Williams, Mrs D A Williams, F Arto, Mrs C C Galante, M A R Turlo, Mrs J M Howkins & Miss J L Farac Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 8 at this track Jockey Celeb on August 3 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Triple Jay with 57kg at $7.50. Last start 7th of 9 at this track Blue Spec on August 21 over 1650m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Triple Jay carrying 54kg at $4. Disappointed last start but can bounce back with the aid of an inside draw. |
1 WILLIAM PIKE |
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| 7 | 55555 |
EEYORE WAYZ
RAQUEL REID 8YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs R Reid & J R Reid Most recently 5th of 9 at this track in the LR Farnley on September 7 over 1400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Saloon Bar carrying 54kg at $81. The race before that from last on the turn 5th of 8 at this track Rtg 65+ on August 24 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Wango Award with 58kg at $21. Hasn't been too far away of late but others are preferred. |
7 S PARNHAM |
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