Doomben   27 Nov 2024
 
GOING: S(6)

EMPIRE OF JAPAN Class 2 Plate 1200m

Track: SOFT 5   Rain (Max: 27)   Rail: True. (Pent: 6.30)  

Fast pace assured with Taltarni Fields and Runwiththetide leading the charge. TALTARNI FIELDS (9) hasn't done much wrong with two wins and five placings from just seven career outings with Graham being in the saddle for all seven runs. Strips fitter second-up from the spell and drawn perfectly in gate one. Should be very competitive in a race like this. The well-related SHAKO (8) (half to G2 winner Arcaded) is a consistent conveyance who is yet to miss the top-four in nine starts and gets 2kg weight relief with the claim. Top-three credentials. BOOM SHOT (2) has won over this track and trip and must be respected with the Gollan/Orman combination. In the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Taltarni Fields to win.
1 3x615 BONDED AFFAIR
STUART KENDRICK
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs T Kendrick, B Heffernan, K J Kiely, D Mcgregor, J W Martin, K J Caldwell, P M Laming, C Casbolt, S G Christopher, P A Maggio, S Robson, Ms W M Robson, W B Fallas, D C Casey, M F Casey, G L Wilson, B Anderson, J M Rogan & Panch Co (Mgr: D J Cashin)
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm62 on October 25 over 1000m, slow going 2.5 len behind The Fixer with 59.5kg at $3.30. Second-up won by 0.8 len at Sunshine Coast Cl3 November 5 over 1000m defeating Shako carrying 56kg at $3.80. Won't find this easy.
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BLUE, YELLOW CHECKS, GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, CAP
2 02x34 BOOM SHOT
TONY GOLLAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Eureka Stud (Mgr: S C Mcalpine), Faust Family Racing (Mgr: Mrs K Faust), Fast Lane Farrugias (Mgr: P S Farrugia), J V D'Addona, R W Raff, B Sheahan, P W Smeaton, Mrs J Windsor, M W Kavanagh, S L Cox, M T Pembroke, Mrs K E Perrins, J J Dwyer, S C Mcalpine, Ms J L Farrugia & C D Mcalpine
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 8 at this track Bm68 on October 9 over 1110m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Beautantes carrying 60kg at $3.50. Second-up 4th of 9 at this track Cg&E Bm68 on October 30 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Hydroelectric with 60kg at $5. Fitter and is right in this.
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JAMES ORMAN
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, RED SLEEVES
3 x2433 END ASSEMBLY
MARK CURRIE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
J W Price, J W Longworth, P D Grills, C J Grills, B W Grills, B P Grills, N C Price & Bacon Racing (Mgr: M Munro)
At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at this track Nmw on November 9 over 1350m, 2 len behind Torabella with 60kg at $3.50. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Eagle Farm Cl2 on October 19 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Deferential with 58.5kg at $2.90. Major player.
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BLACK, YELLOW SQUARE, EMERALD SLEEVES ,PURPLE CAP
4 36x32 LIBERTY STEPS
NATALIE MCCALL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Telemon Stud (Mgr: D J Fletcher), QLD Cup Colts (Mgr: D J Fletcher), E L Dick, Deer Park Racing (Mgr: M Casey), M R Powell, Y Atmaca, D Francis, J McGowan, B Harvey & S McGowan
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 7 at Sunshine Coast Cl2 on October 20 over 1000m, 0.6 len behind Arisphere carrying 59kg at $7. Second-up 2nd of 8 at Gold Coast Bm65 on November 2 over 1200m, slow going head behind Kemi Zabi carrying 59.5kg at $2.30. Not far away of late. Worth plenty of thought.
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CODY COLLIS
Old Gold, Grey Diagonal Stripes, Quartered Cap
5 1x1 NO NAME FRANK
LINDSAY GOUGH
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
P J Gallagher, Miss V Paolino & I Schaumberg
Puts an unbeaten record on the line. Had his first run for this campaign last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Sunshine Coast Cl1 October 25 over 1200m in soft going defeating Scribble with 60kg at $2.30. Can't knock that form so stick with him.
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GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Black, Red Stripe, Armbands ,Cap
6 x1143 PORT ERIN
BEN HULL
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
R N Manson, Mrs J A Manson, A J Hill, M Woodhouse, A Hill, S Buchanan, L Hill, G L Hill, W Crooks & G B Pepper
Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Gold Coast Bm65 on November 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Kemi Zabi with 59.5kg at $3.50. The start before that 4th of 8 at Sunshine Coast Bm70 on September 27 over 1000m, 2 len behind Acres Away carrying 57kg at $1.90. This looks a stern test.
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BORIS THORNTON
WHITE,DARK GREEN TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, PURPLE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,WHITE SLEEVES, PURPLE Chevron , GREEN Chevron , PURPLE CAP
7 38x71 RUNWITHTHETIDE
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
P M O'Shea
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up couldn't go on with it; 7th of 10 at Eagle Farm Cl2 on October 19 over 1200m, 7 len behind Deferential with 56.5kg at $4. Second-up won by 0.9 len at Eagle Farm Cl1 November 5 over 1200m defeating Jungle Law with 58.5kg at $4. Won last start and is well-placed again.
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BAILEY WHEELER
WHITE ,RED CROSS SASHES ,RED CAP
8 3x122 SHAKO
JACK BRUCE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Jack Bruce Racing, Mrs C Allen, N Candy, Check Ya Later (D Mangold), R Darrah, J Drew, Deroness Racing (N Titcume), P Fuhrmann, S Fuhrmann, L Maltam, T Mcdade, Montier Racing Qld (B Monaghan), B Mooney, D Simpson, Mrs H Slaughter, J Storck, Tiger Tales Racing (Z Radel), L Timms & M Veal
Half-brother to Group 2 winner Arcaded. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at Sunshine Coast Cl3 on November 5 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Bonded Affair carrying 59kg at $2.10. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Sunshine Coast Cl2 on October 20 over 1000m, long-neck behind Arisphere with 60kg at $2.50. Winning chance.
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EMILY LANG
MAROON, NAVY SEAMS , seams sleeves, navy cap
9 123x1 TALTARNI FIELDS
KELLY SCHWEIDA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
A J Meads, J D McDonald, B V Woolford, Z N Wilson, K M Schweida, Mrs A J Jankovic, Mrs C M Mayne, S P Flanigan, A J Havig, J D H Maclean, M J Halle, M J Webb, G W Bosse, R J O'keefe & A K Voller
Second-up. First-up after five months came from midfield and won by 1.2 len at this track Bm68 October 26 over 1110m defeating Acres Away carrying 58kg at $4.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at this track 3yo Mdn on April 17 over 1110m, long-neck behind Adranos with 58.5kg at $1.70. No reason why he cannot keep the ball rolling.
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CEJAY GRAHAM
Red, Black Maltese Cross ,Cap
10 24x31 GOSPEL GIRL
TONY GOLLAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
C McGuire, B McMahon, G Carey, D Byron, J Clark, I Gabriel, S Macmillan, G Hempenstall, T Brown, D Mullaly, R Chapman, L Haig, T Davis, P Collins, S Lefebvre, V Cahill, A K Racing (K Solomon), Yappy Daze (G Hynes), Strong Bloodstock STW (B Armstrong) & Strong Bloodstock (B Armstrong)
Third-up today. Resuming sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Eagle Farm Cl1-Sw on October 2 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Flying Aurelius with 58kg at $6. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 0.8 len at Sunshine Coast Bm58 November 10 over 1200m defeating Pink Cashmere with 60kg at $2.40. Nicely placed and should be in the finish.
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ANGELA JONES
Navy Blue, Gold Strong Bloodstock Logo, Navy Blue Sleeves, Old Gold Chevrons, White Chevron, Old Gold Cap
11 15x5x INVINSIBLE TEARS
GILLIAN HEINRICH
6YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
Heinrich Bloodstock (Mgr: Miss T C Heinrich)
Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign 5th of 8 at Sunshine Coast Cl3 on January 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Bauhinia Rock carrying 57kg at $4.50. First up last campaign 2nd of 9 at Ipswich Cl2 on May 27 2023 over 1200m, long-neck behind Billy's Bro with 56.5kg at $5.50. Trialled on October 21 at Beaudesert over 1050m and finished fourth. This race is tougher than what she was up against last time in and hard to imagine she'll play a role in this.
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JAKE BAYLISS
Black, Pink Horseshoes, Pink Sleeves, Black Cap, Pink Horseshoes
12 x1521 SULTRY SIREN
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Aussie Horse Club (Mgr: Mrs M Trivett), P A Willetts, G J Johnson, N W Nicholson, Mrs C A Aspinall, J Capo, P J Liston & Epona Park (Mgr: J S Allis)
Half-sister to dual-Group 1 winner Shadow Hero. Last start came from midfield and won by 1.1 len at this track Bm65 November 13 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Flywheel carrying 55.5kg at $6.50. The run before that 2nd of 11 at this track F&M Bm68 on October 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Lunar Eight with 55.5kg at $5. Well placed and sure to be in the finish.
4
RYAN MALONEY
Black, White Spots, Black Sleeves, White Spots, Black Cap, White Spots
13 3122x SAVOUR THE DREAM
S B LAMING
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
S B Laming & Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P D Felgate)
Resuming after a four month break. Finished off last campaign second of 8 at this track 2yo Hcp July 27 over 1350m, soft track; 0.8 len behind Bella Khadijah with 58.5kg at $2.40. On debut third of 12 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw June 12 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind The Hamo carrying 58kg at $3.30. Has ability and worth following.
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M HARLEY
White, Emerald Green Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
14 16x50 THE HAMO
P & W HULBERT
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
R J Zuttion, C D Wenck, M S Templeton, Mrs K Sukker, Ms M Porter, B Molan, Mrs N Leembruggen, G Leembruggen, S E King, T M Hanley, A I Grant-Taylor, M J Dwyer, M D Brodie, G Billingshurst & W J P Allam
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 9 at this track 3yo Hcp on October 26 over 1110m, 4 len behind Boomtown Boss with 55kg at $6.50. Second run from a spell led to the turn then faded ran last of 11 at this track 3yo Hcp on November 9 over 1200m, 10 len behind Give Me Space carrying 55kg at $26. Needs to turn form around sharply to be competitive.
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ADIN THOMPSON
Black, Gold Shield, Quartered Cap
15 83x12 ELLRO
DAVID MCCOLM
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs J L McColm, D F Bourke, Mrs D Kneebone, Ms K J Parkes, M A Mcleod, Miss T McLeod, P G Sinclair, Miss J T McDonald, L Bowne, Mrs N D Ruhland, C Madden, Mrs J Madden & T A Madden
Second-up. First-up after four months came from midfield and won by a head at Grafton Super Mdn-Sw November 6 over 1200m defeating Cantankerous carrying 57kg at $2.30. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Moree Mdn on June 4 over 950m, slow going 1.4 len behind Powerstone carrying 55.5kg at $21. Obviously a lot harder here and the ratings say she won't be competitive.
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KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
DARK GREEN, BLACK HORSESHOE
16 4x317 LUCKY LENI
JACK BRUCE
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Ridgmont (Mgr: M Cunningham) & Currie & Young Family Racing (Mgr: J D E Currie)
Third-up today. First-up sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on October 16 over 1110m, on a slow track; 6 len behind King Potter with 56.5kg at $5.50. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at Sunshine Coast Mdn November 5 over 1200m defeating Kiwi Spirit with 58kg at $6.50. May find this a bit rich.
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DAMIEN THORNTON
NAVY, GOLD SASH, SLEEVES ,CAP, WHITE POM POM
17 25467 SPIRIT OF STORM
S & A BARLING
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
J Farrell
At the latest run got back early 7th of 12 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on November 5 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Super Zamboni with 60kg at $26. The race before that 6th of 9 at Newcastle F&M Bm64 on October 1 over 1250m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Titanium Miss carrying 59.5kg at $16. Needs to find lengths to test these.
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YELLOW, GREEN FIVE STARS, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP
18 9x445 FLYING SHELLY
DAVID VANDYKE
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
P L Jelfs, Mrs P M Jelfs, L Foy & Mrs S Foy
Returns from a 49-day let-up. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Newcastle Bm64 on October 5 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Restonica with 57.5kg at $8. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Kembla Grange F&M Bm64 on September 14 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Opito Ballerina carrying 60kg at $3. Prefer others in this contest.
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Lime Green, Gold Disc, Black Outline ,Harp Inside, Gold Cap
19 3x790 SELOUS
RENITA BEATON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms E L Jelfs, Alpe Du Huez Bloodstock (Mgr: N S Wyman), J Grainger, Mrs M J Macaron, J Ginns, B Creighton, P Campbell, M F Campbell, Get In The Cue (Mgr: Ms K Harris) & T L Schmetzer
Returns from a 49-day let-up. Last start ran last of 10 at Newcastle Bm64 on October 5 over 1200m, 9 len behind Restonica carrying 60kg at $19. Before that second last of 10 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Bm64 on September 14 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind After Match carrying 61kg at $8. Needs to do more.
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NAVY,RED SEAMS,WHITE SLEEVES,
20 54978 MIXED SPICE
HELEN PAGE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs H L Page, Mrs I L Legg, Mrs C M Cook, Ms B A Chugg, Ms M J Willoughby, Mrs A Izatt, Miss L P M Stephens, Mrs M Powell, Ms J C Hooper, Mrs M McKay, Mrs J A Stebbins & Mrs N A Marsen
At the latest run second last of 9 at Ipswich 0 - 62 on November 7 over 1200m, 6 len behind Milton Road carrying 55kg at $7. Before that second last of 8 at this track Bm65 on September 11 over 1110m, 5.5 len behind Rich Minx carrying 57.5kg at $12. Disappointing of late and others rate better.
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BLACK, CREAM CHECKS, CREAM SLEEVES, CHECKED CAP
21 x2222 HIDDEN MELODY
ADAM CAMPTON
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), L T Ho, R K Hallard, S R Flannery, A Higgins, D Higgins, C Lee, B C Watego, T Baltas, P A Hooper, R D Loffler, M Murfet, Dr E Ryan, Mrs G Collins, Mrs J Hyndes, Bammis Racing (Mgr: K S Anthonisz), F J Morgan & The AJ And S (Mgr: S M Hutchings)
Last start 2nd in a small field at Gold Coast Poly Bm62 on November 9 over 1050m, head behind Rustic Boom with 54.5kg at $2.50. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Gold Coast Poly Bm55 on November 5 over 1050m, head behind I Am Voodoo carrying 58kg at $2.60. Has ability but finds a more difficult assignment here.
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BLACK, WHITE DW RACING LOGO, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE HALVES, YELLOW CAP, BLACK STARS