Murtoa   05 Oct 2024
 
GOING: G

Foodworks Murtoa 0-58 Handicap 2050m

Track: GOOD 4   Rain (Max: 18)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.23).  

Ten Downing Street or Maggie's Son to take the lead and attempt to control things. SAVATOFF (7) made an encouraging return when second over 1400m but then disappointed last time out. Will relish the step up in distance here third-up and in a stable that should have him ready to strike here. IRVING AGAIN (1) was a huge run last start when beaten in a photo finish and is another who will appreciate getting to 2050m with the benefit of three runs back from a spell. MAGGIE'S SON (2) conversely, drops back in trip and was a winner at 2000m the start prior. That was maiden grade, so this is tougher than that, but looks to be going well. WISE LEGEND (3) does not know how to run a poor race but finds it tough to win, so much go in exotics. TEN DOWNING STREET (8) is another who is rarely far away and will find this easier than some other recent outings. SUGGESTED PLAY: Savatoff each-way.
1 1x072 IRVING AGAIN
JODY THOMPSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms J L Thompson, G J Taylor, J L Doggett, L P Randles, P J Randles, D J Sexton, D Sowersby, W P Caven, K W Doggett & K L Bausch
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Donald 0 - 58 on September 14 over 1628m, head behind Sheer Lunacy with 60kg at $10. Before that 7th of 10 at Bendigo Bm64 on August 18 over 1500m, slow going 8 len behind Heywood carrying 58kg at $61. Capable enough on his day and is a key runner.
6
MITCHELL AITKEN
Black And White Stripes, Pink Sleeves, White Cap
2 02415 MAGGIE'S SON
MICHAEL HUGLIN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
E A Huglin & Mrs W M Huglin
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 5th of 7 at Swan Hill Bm58 on September 24 over 2400m, 5.5 len behind Luna Chara carrying 60kg at $9. The start before that won by 1.75 len at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw September 12 over 2000m in heavy going defeating Dempsey Girl carrying 59.5kg at $3.80. Capable of more – worth another chance.
3
EMILY POZMAN
GOLD, BLACK SEAMS SLEEVES
3 33342 WISE LEGEND
DAN O'SULLIVAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs W L Daniels
Recent form sound. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Warrnambool Bm64 on September 12 over 2000m, in the wet; 3 len behind Off His Roca carrying 55.5kg at $6.50. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Seymour Bm58 on August 27 over 2015m, on a slow track; 4 len behind I Could Do Better carrying 60.5kg at $3.30. Working up to a win. Doesn't know how to run a poor race and well-placed to take this out.
8
LINDA MEECH
Gold, Silver Horseshoe And Whip, Purple Sleeves And Cap
4 09608 YULARA
AMY & ASH YARGI
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs P A Hawkes & Mrs A L Saville
Dual acceptor. Comes off a 39 day let-up. Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Seymour Bm58 on August 27 over 2015m, on a slow track; 6 len behind I Could Do Better carrying 58kg at $21. The run before that 11th of 13 at Warrnambool Bm58 on July 23 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Privileged Son carrying 59kg at $26. Can't tip off the last start performance.
15
JACK HILL
LIGHT BLUE AND BLACK STRIPES, MAROON SLEEVES AND CAP
5 41208 OSTILE
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
O T I Racing (Mgrs: T Henderson & S Driscoll), R Menchise, A Clark, J & Mrs J Spence, L Deacon, G Medved, M Pollard, Dr B Boan, M Dwyer, Miss C Bambry, Benmac Racing, Famous Ten, T Y R F Club, Wickham Racing, Raging Roy, B C K Racing & O G P I C
Dual acceptor. Last start got back early 8th of 12 at Coleraine 0 - 58 on September 27 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Lilidan with 60kg at $11. The start before that ran last of 14 at Hamilton Bm58 on September 16 over 1600m, in the wet; 16 len behind Following Sea carrying 61kg at $26. Hard to have on present form.
4
RYAN HOUSTON
Navy Blue And Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
6 89052 MAJORITY INTEREST
MARK STEPHENSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J Stephenson
Dual acceptor. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Bairnsdale 0 - 58 on September 22 over 2200m, 3.5 len behind Warchime carrying 57kg at $17. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Warracknabeal 0 - 58 on August 31 over 1610m, 3 len behind Fiorensact carrying 59kg at $9. Will need further improvement to trouble these.
7
TIANNI CHAPMAN
EMERALD GREEN, PINK FLOWERS, EMERALD GREEN SLEEVES, PINK FLOWERS, EMERALD GREEN CAP, WHITE SPOTS
7 57x29 SAVATOFF
DANNY O'BRIEN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P Baker, Mrs K Baker, Ms K Woodhead, Mrs A Dwyer, S Wright, O P A Racing No 1 (W O'Neil), D Willis, S Workman, Montly Pty Ld (P Galwey), B Christian, Lunch Bunch No 1 (B Christian), Lunch Bunch (B Christian), B Moloney, A Lynch, CCB 97 (M Harrington), M Harrington, D Skaer, J Hicks & L Currie
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 10 at Casterton 0 - 58 on September 1 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind Moon Yanco carrying 60kg at $14. Second run from a spell second last of 10 at Echuca 0 - 58 on 2September 1 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Bunjil with 60kg at $7. Key chance expected to feature.
10
LIAM RIORDAN
Navy Blue, White Checked Sleeves And Cap
8 55447 TEN DOWNING STREET
MATTHEW SMITH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
North Pole Pastoral (Mgr: N J Sheehan), Mrs M A Smith, C Jory, A L Boyd, J A Boyd, I H Atkins, C J Grady, K Stuart & C W Wyatt
Last start did the work up front then tired 7th of 14 at Sale 0 - 62 on September 11 over 1732m, 5.5 len behind Nearing Liberty carrying 57.5kg at $17. The start before that 4th of 11 at Moe 0 - 58 on August 18 over 1628m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Boys Night Out with 59.5kg at $6.50. Key chance this line-up and should run well.
2
Fred W Kersley
Navy Blue, White BIB, COLLAR And Cap
9 12x0x VINO CORONA
THOMAS CARBERRY
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs M A Carberry, Just a couple of Lads (Mgr: M Dahan), Ms Z Wilkinson, J Featherston, M Dahan, R D McIver, Mrs M Miller, K W Miller, Ms T Ferguson, D Cornelius, R Sprackman & M J Reinheimer
Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation ran last of 13 at Bendigo Bm58 on February 27 over 1500m, 8 len behind Peel The Stickers with 59kg at $26. Won previous preparation first up won by a nose at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw August 4 2023 over 1500m defeating Maxims carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Not keen.
1
EOIN WALSH
Light Blue, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Quartered Cap
10 5x066 LEFKADA
PATRICK KEARNEY
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
P Kearney, N C Duncan, R Hinkley, R Dayal, Ravenswood Park Racing (Mgr: A P Langdon), Langdon Thoroughbred Racing (Mgr: P C Langdon), G P Wicking, J Panayi, Miss A Panayi, Mrs R Morgan-Elliott, J P Elliott, Ms J A Langdon, K D Ward, Maltese Skippy (Mgr: B Johnston), M Medici, N Delves & P Gajanovic
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 6th of 10 at Echuca 0 - 58 on September 21 over 1600m, 4 len behind Bunjil carrying 58kg at $26. The start before that failed to make an impression; 6th of 8 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm58 on August 20 over 1500m, 10 len behind Bannockburn with 59kg at $10. Needs to lift on recent efforts.
5
J FRY
ROYAL BLUE, LIME BIB, COLLAR, DIAMOND CHECK SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE CAP, LIME DIAMOND CAP
11 x4030 SCANDALOUS SCARLET
PAUL PREUSKER
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
P Preusker, D Singh, C J Cowan, G L Cowan, G Hales, R Paddon, Mrs J A Paddon, S T Gillespie, S D McCallum, Miss N J Gillespie & The Crew Syndicate (Mgr: P L Fox)
Last start 10th of 12 at Hamilton Bm58 on September 16 over 2200m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Hoodys Horse carrying 58.5kg at $14. Before that 3rd of 9 at Naracoorte Bm62 on August 30 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Hot Flush carrying 56.5kg at $10. Has shown glimpses this time in and rates highly on best form so she can turn things around.
11
J BOWDITCH
EMERALD GREEN, GOLD VEE, RED SLEEVES, EMERALD GREEN CAP, GOLD QUARTERS
12 0x070 SALASSI
MATTHEW ENRIGHT
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J A Barnao, TG Heptinstall, A R Campbell, T M Pivac, C V Barnao, D R Platt, Ms N J Cruickshank, D L Monnery, Ms H M Herd & M W Cummings
Last start ran last of 12 at Tatura Bm58 on September 10 over 1600m, 13 len behind Frankie Two Angels carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. The start before that 7th of 10 at this track 0 - 58 on July 27 over 2050m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Fiftysevenyears with 60kg at $26. Disappointing of late and others rate better.
9
P GATT
WHITE, BLACK HORSEHEAD,BLACK FERN, BLACK COLLAR, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK DOUBLE ARMBAND,WHITE CAP,BLACK POM POM
13 02406 KISS MY MILLO
ANDREW HOMANN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A W Homann
Most recently 6th of 15 at Mt Gambier Bm62 on September 22 over 1550m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Unamerican with 57kg at $13. The run before that 11th of 14 at Seymour Bm58 on August 27 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Barrington Manor carrying 60kg at $5. Hard to have on present form.
1
T P MADDEN
Black, White FIVE Spots, Red Sleeves And Cap
14 53431 LUNA CHARA
R G SYMONS
7YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs J M Symons, D C Miles, Mrs S Miles, J A J Hicks, Miss M A Hicks, B J Maher & Mrs D M Maher
Most recently favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at Swan Hill Bm58 September 24 over 2400m defeating Peaky Ridge with 52kg at $2.50. Before that 3rd of 9 at Donald 0 - 58 on September 14 over 2218m, 1.5 len behind Indreamsyou'remine carrying 52kg at $17. In form but looks safely held this time.
9
TATUM BULL
Gold, Black Yoke, Collar
15 69x70 SHARMA PRINCESS
LINDSAY CADZOW
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
L J Cadzow & Mrs K E Cadzow
Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 12 at Morphettville 0-62 on September 14 over 1536m, 8 len behind Longer Route with 54kg at $101. Second-up ran last of 13 at Strathalbyn Bm56 on September 25 over 2050m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Scamster carrying 57.5kg at $26. Drawn well but this looks a bit rich.
2
ALANA KELLY
GREEN ,GOLD DIAMOND CHECKS, RED SLEEVES, GOLD CAP