Flemington 05 Oct 2024
GOING: S(6)
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Cirka Danehill Stakes 1100m Track: SOFT6 Rain (Max: 17) Rail: Out 9m Entire Circuit. |
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Plenty of pace with Lofty Arch and Savagery Vibe leading from Reserve Bank. FIRST SETTLER (4) won his first two starts in solid fashion before resuming off a short break and giving Growing Empire a race. Ultimately that horse proved too classy and has since gone within half a head of winning a G1 Manikato Stakes. Should go close. RESERVE BANK (7) has done nothing wrong in two wins to date. He'll need to improve again but looks capable of doing so. BODYGUARD (2) resumes off a 6.3 length trial win. He was good against some of the best 2yos last season and must be respected. TARPAULIN (5) was poor in the Rosebud last time behind Gatsby's but has ability and can bounce back. BITTERCREEK (1) is a very nice colt who brings the Broadsiding form. Fancy 1100m is on the sharp side, but he's plenty talented. SUGGESTED PLAY: First Settler on top.
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| 1 | 2142x |
BITTERCREEK
Leon & Troy Corstens 3YO BAY COLT 58.0KG Flemington Bloodstock (Mgr: J G Sawford), Harvey Racing & Breeding (Mgr: D M Harvey), S P Morrissy, Mrs R J Morrissy, Dick & Morrissy Racing (Mgr: S P Morrissy), R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), R A Ford, Tabby Racing (Mgr: T A Smith) & N Frangoulis Group 2 winner. Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign second of 13 at Eagle Farm in the G1 J J Atkins June 15 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Broadsiding with 57kg at $9. On debut third of 10 at this track in the LR Talindert February 17 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Aardvark carrying 57kg at $19. Smart type who will be strong late. |
3 BEN ALLEN |
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| 2 | x140x |
BODYGUARD
PETER SNOWDEN 3YO BAY COLT 58.0KG James Harron Bloodstock Colts, Mrs B C Bateman, Love Racing, Doyles Breeding & Racing, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, P Mehrten, J-D Huynh, M A De Stoop, D Saab, Rockingham Thoroughbreds & Emirates Park Group 3 winner. Colt returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation 14th of 16 at Rosehill in the G1 G Slipper March 23 over 1200m, 6 len behind Lady Of Camelot carrying 56.5kg at $19. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Caulfield G3 Bd/Prel Cg February 10 over 1100m defeating Stay Focused carrying 57kg at $4. Resumes after a recent trial win. Talented colt who will give this a shake. |
9 M J ZAHRA |
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| 3 | x17x8 |
AARDVARK
Leon & Troy Corstens 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 58.0KG James Harron Bloodstock Colts, Flemington Bloodstock, Harvey Racing & Breeding, Mrs B C Bateman, Bundarra Breeding and Racing, Highgrove Stud, G1G Colts & Breeding, P Mehrten, J-D Huynh, M A De Stoop, D Saab, Mrs M L Lang, P T McMahon, Love Racing, The Northerly, S Langdon & Mrs M R Blair Second-up. First-up after seven months 8th of 12 at this track Bm70 on September 22 over 1100m, 4 len behind Isthmus with 57.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at this track in the G2 Vrc Sires' on March 9 over 1400m, 6 len behind Traffic Warden carrying 57kg at $4. Looks tested in this field. |
5 DAMIAN LANE |
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| 4 | 112 |
FIRST SETTLER
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 57.0KG Yu Long Investments, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd, R Smith, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, N A Greenhalgh, G Harvey, R G Mulcaster, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd & M Digby Going well. Last start 2nd of 10 at this track in the LR Poseidon Stakes on September 14 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Growing Empire with 57kg at $6. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by a neck at this track 2yo Hcp July 20 over 1000m in soft going defeating Landmark carrying 58kg at $1.90. Brings the coveted Growing Empire form and that will take a power of beating. |
1 MICHAEL DEE |
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| 5 | x2117 |
TARPAULIN
JAMES CUMMINGS 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 57.0KG Godolphin Returns from a 49-day let-up. At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at Rosehill in the LR Rosebud on August 17 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Gatsby's carrying 55kg at $3. Before that favourite; won by 2.5 len at Randwick 2yo Hcp July 27 over 1100m in the wet defeating Sakima carrying 58kg at $1.80. Expecting the Sydney form to hold up. |
7 JOAO MOREIRA |
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| 6 | 7x16 |
ENRICHED
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 3YO B/BR COLT 57.0KG Gandharvi (Mgr: K Rajput), T M Board, Mrs M Board, P B Board, D W Wallace, M J Davidson, G M Funnell, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Diamond), A S Williams, B M Allen & Jomara Bloodstock Ltd (Mgr: M P Carter) Third-up today. First-up ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck at Warwick Farm 3yo Mdn August 21 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Couples Retreat with 57.5kg at $4. Last start 6th of 9 at Rosehill in the G3 Up&Coming on August 31 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Autumn Glow with 53.5kg at $13. Would have to improve. |
8 JYE MCNEIL |
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| 7 | 1x1 |
RESERVE BANK
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 57.0KG S Tsalikidis, C Cortese, N S Psaltis, Mrs G C Psaltis, Peake Racing, Dr B A Boan, S Dougan, Yu Long Investments, J M MacLean, Mrs A J MacLean, D J Maclean, T Clark, Synergy Racing & G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd Puts an unbeaten record on the line. Returned last time out favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.75 len at Ballarat Bm64 September 20 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Geminga carrying 57.5kg at $1.50. Has done nothing wrong so far and he should give a sight. |
10 L CURRIE |
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| 8 | 1 |
LOFTY ARCH
ALEXANDER RAE 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG Lofty Thoroughbred Group Pty Ltd, T A Wilson & C M Hurley Claiming his maiden victory on debut; won by 0.5 len at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw September 19 over 1200m defeating Certain Rise carrying 58kg at $4.50. Looks a nice type but this will test. |
4 ETHAN BROWN |
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| 9 | 4717x |
ENEEZA
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Kia Ora Stud (Mgr: A Krishnan) & TFI (Mgr: Miss S Williams) Group 2 winner. Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Doomben Mm Classic 2Ysw May 25 over 1050m, soft track; 6 len behind Arabian Summer carrying 55kg at $2.40. First up last campaign second in a small field at Caulfield in the G3 Chairman's Stk February 3 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Coleman carrying 57kg at $2.40. Talented filly who should run well. |
6 L NOLEN |
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| 10 | 1 |
SAVAGERY VIBE
NICK RYAN 3YO B/BR FILLY 55.0KG C J Cooke, J B Cooke, L Cooke, J D Lanyon, H H Wee, J Mouchacca, G A Crispe, S L Crispe, A J Munce, D J Case, E S Micallef, A Micallef, F J Micallef, L A Potter, R Vilkaitis, Mrs W J Bellamy, Ms H Shea, Miss R M J Shea, Mrs J C Shea & M D Shea Freshened since getting off the mark on debut; favourite; scored a big 3.5 len win at Bendigo 3yo F Mdn-Sw August 18 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Heat Of The Night carrying 57kg at $2.50. Hard to knock but this will test her. |
2 B MELHAM |
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