Murtoa   27 Jun 2017
 
GOING: S

Murtoa Cup 7th Oct (Bm58) 2050m

Track: SOFT 5   Showers Early   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.22).  

Bean Trac and Primostrat look the early-pace. THE HARROVIAN has been racing in much stronger and just missed at Flemington 3U. He can be winning this if he takes his place. SUPERVELOCE has won his last two heavily-backed and has trialled since. Is ready for the middle distance and gets the kind draw and the 2kg claim. BEAN TRAC won this grade 2U at the mile and is well in the mix. Bean Trac may get the lead on his own, Authenticated, The Harrovian and Holly Holy won't be far away while Justice Honor and Primostrat may look to be forward from wide gates. SUPERVELOCE is a promising type coming through the grades quickly and trialled nicely since his last win a month ago. Sure to take holding out. THE HARROVIAN was big odds but fought on strongly at Flemington last time and will find this a lot easier. If he can repeat that effort here he will go close. HOLLY HOLY is a very consistent mare who should be around the placings once again. Justice Honor disappointed last time but on his Seymour win he has to be respected. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing The Harrovian to win or Superveloce is scratched.
1 4x211 SUPERVELOCE
PATRICK PAYNE
11YO  B/BR  GELDING 62.0KG
A Nulty, Ms K A Barnes & Macbattams K I Racing (Mgr: R D Battams)
Freshened for 31 days. Last run even money favourite; won by a nose Warracknabeal Hcp (58) May 27 over 1600m slow track defeating Queentonette carrying 60kg. Before that even money favourite; won by 1-3/4 len Donald 2yo+ Mdn May 13 over 1350m on rain affected going defeating Invinski carrying 58.5kg. Promising and should take beating.
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STEPHEN BROWN JNR
White And Royal Blue Halves, Gold Band, Black Cap
2 52617 JUSTICE HONOR
MATT LAURIE
11YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
P J Sturm & Ms L Reberger
Last run jumped awkwardly and failed due to track condition; 7th of 13 runners at Mornington (Bm64) Jun 12 over 2000m, on heavy track; 7-1/4 len behind Street Spun carrying 58.5kg. Race before won by 3/4 len Seymour 3yo+ Mdn May 23 over 1600m on rain affected going defeating Arohata carrying 58.5kg. Needs a bit of luck but nice winner two starts ago.
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D W STACKHOUSE
Black, Red Star, Striped Sleeves And Cap
3 50x71 BEAN TRAC
SYMON WILDE
13YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
L J Baillie, D J Finn, D T Roberts, W N McNeil,b F Callaghan, The Bool (Mgr: D J Walsh), East Ballarat Racing (Mgr: G F Delaney) & Four D Racing (Mgr: C Baillie)
Third-up and placed third-up previously. Resuming 7th of 10 starters at Warrnambool (Bm58) Jun 5 over 1700m, on heavy track; 10-3/4 len behind Rubme with 58.5kg. Last start won by 3/4 len Donald (Bm58) Jun 19 over 1620m defeating Marin County with 58.5kg. On the up this time in and is one of the chances.
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LINDA MEECH
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap
4 42032 HOLLY HOLY
WAYNE WALTERS
14YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Est Late P A Smithies
Freshened for 31 days. Last outing ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 runners at Warracknabeal (Bm64) May 27 over 2000m, slow track; 1-1/4 len behind Choysa carrying 55.5kg. Before that 3rd of 13 starters at Mt Gambier (Bm56) May 11 over 1800m, on slow going 3-1/2 len behind One For Later carrying 58.5kg. Racing consistently. In the mix.
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STEPHANIE THORNTON
Light Blue, White Stars, Sleeves And Cap
5 32636 PRIMOSTRAT
TERRY & KARINA O'SULLIVAN
11YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P J Murphy, Mrs J F Murphy, J F Kennelly, Mrs C A Darby, M P F Donohoe, Mrs H J Rivett, A Campbell, Ms D J Jackson, B Fowler, Ms K L Stapleton, T O'Sullivan & Mrs R S O'Sullivan
Freshened for 29 days. Last outing vetted - no abnormalities; made some head-way from midfield; 6th of 10 starters at Casterton Hwt (Bm58) May 29 over 2000m, slow track; 5-1/2 len behind Hello My Dear carrying 69kg. The run before held ground to the line 3rd of 11 runners at Donald Hcp (58) May 13 over 2000m, slow track; 3-1/4 len behind Supreme Renegade carrying 59kg. Finds it hard to win but place contender.
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DECLAN BATES
Royal Blue, Green Shamrock, White Sleeves, Green Armbands, White Cap
6 7x820 RUBY ROAD
KATHRYN DURDEN
14YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
J Nairn
Last run 10th of 11 starters at Pakenham Park Synthetic (Bm58) Jun 13 over 1600m, 8-1/4 len behind Robbo The Bold carrying 59kg. Start before blocked for run near turn; raced on speed throughout then 2nd of 12 runners at Geelong (Bm58) May 26 over 1700m, 2-3/4 len behind Supreme Renegade carrying 59kg. Mixing form and is a minor hope.
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J FRY
Black, Yellow Hoops, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
7 67215 BRAEVIEW MISS
PETER HARDACRE
12YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
C D Bowman & Miss V L Morutto
SCRATCHED.
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MR ANTHONY BOYD
Black, Teal Lightning Bolt, White And Teal Stars Sleeves, Teal And Black Stars Cap
8 x0740 AUTHENTICATED
TONY NOONAN
13YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs A M Taylor, J M Taylor & C R Taylor
Last outing 10th of 11 runners at Sandown-Hillside (Bm64) Jun 14 over 1800m, on slow going 11-3/4 len behind Penryn Pearl with 55kg. Run before lost a plate; made ground from midfield; 4th of 11 runners at Bendigo Hcp (58) Jun 3 over 1600m, on slow going 4 len behind Sadia carrying 58.5kg. Find this easier than last time.
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D SCHMIDT
Gold, Red Maltese Cross, Hooped Sleeves
9 69650 AFFECTATION
SEAN MOTT
11YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
A Curtis
Last start ran wide during race; 12th of 14 starters at Swan Hill Hcp (58) Jun 10 over 1600m, slow track; 9-1/2 len behind Toffatin carrying 57.5kg. The run before 5th of 7 starters at Geelong (Bm58) May 26 over 1700m, 5-1/4 len behind Harvard with 57.5kg. Others have his measure.
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JACK HILL
Gold, Black Star
10 76x82 HERMAN
WAYNE WALTERS
15YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Est Late P A Smithies
Third-up and won third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 13 runners at Casterton (Bm58) May 29 over 1400m, on slow going 3-3/4 len behind Bassons carrying 56.5kg. Last start 2nd of 9 runners at Hamilton (Bm58) Jun 11 over 2200m, on a wet track; a nose behind Maitre Du Jeu carrying 56.5kg. Could be placed again.
3
MS K WALTERS
Light Blue, White Stars, Sleeves And Black Cap
11 08937 TOP OF THE BUNCH
AUSTY COFFEY
11YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs M M Coffey, R J Flynn, J Flynn-French, Ms A M O'Donnell, Ms N J Hanrahan, G O'Donnell, C P Hufer, L Makepeace, M C Reed, M A Fletcher, One For The Road (Mgr: P E Pickering), Bus Trips R Us (Mgr: D Ryan) & Boatmans Call (Mgr: M J Liston)
Last run blocked for run near 200m; 7th of 11 starters at Swan Hill (Bm78) Jun 11 over 2100m, 3-3/4 len behind Savannah Moon with 54kg. Run before slowly away and blocked for run near 400m; came from midfield; 3rd of 11 starters at Swan Hill (Bm64) Jun 9 over 2100m, on slow going 1-1/4 len behind House Of Stars carrying 54kg. Could sneak a place.
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HARRY COFFEY
Orange, White Armbands
12 8x674 LETSGETSIDEWAYS
AARON PURCELL
13YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
S J Cooper, Miss J Cooper, Mrs R Cooper, J Perry, Miss J M Cooper, Mrs A Cooper, J A Gilligan, D Shaw, J Lythgo, L Taylor & M J Taylor
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start jumped awkwardly; ran on from midfield; 4th of 10 runners at Casterton Hwt (Bm58) May 29 over 2000m, on slow going 3 len behind Hello My Dear carrying 65kg. Race before 7th of 11 runners at Donald Hcp (58) May 13 over 2000m, slow track; 6 len behind Supreme Renegade with 55.5kg. Rough place hope.
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HARRY GRACE
Blue, Red Demon And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
13 6x00x GOTTA CELLARBRATE
GRAEME SMITH
13YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
G C Smith & Mrs C C Smith
Finished off last preparation 10th of 11 runners at Penola (Bm56) in Apr over 1700m, 11-3/4 len behind Wicked Promise with 55kg. Previously first up; ran last at Mt Gambier (Bm64) in Apr over 1550m, 18-3/4 len behind Gav's Gift with 54kg. Safely held here.
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MS C PULS
White, Purple Diamonds, Quartered Cap
14 00075 GHOST RIDER
BRYCE STANAWAY
11YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
J Seddon
Last run hit rail near 800m and became unbalanced; 7th of 9 runners at Hamilton (Bm58) Jun 11 over 2200m, on a wet track; 14-1/2 len behind Maitre Du Jeu carrying 54kg. The run before always near the tail 11th of 12 starters at Ballarat Hcp (C1) Jun 4 over 1400m, slow track; 12-1/4 len behind Carak carrying 54kg. Not going well enough.
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MICHAEL CARSON
Black And Gold Stripes, Black Cap, Gold Spots And Pom Pom
15 x3048 THE HARROVIAN
J T CONLAN
10YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
T W Hedley, Ms J Hedley, W G Massingham, S C Massingham, Miss T L Clark, T J Braund, I G Johnson, Miss D P Massingham & C R Massingham
Last outing ran on from midfield; 4th of 15 starters (fractious in barriers; passed fit at barrier; checked concluding stages) at Flemington 3yo (Bm78) Jun 10 over 2000m, 1-3/4 len behind Royal Order carrying 55kg. Run before sat on the speed throughout before fading 11th of 12 runners at Randwick 3yo (Bm78) May 27 over 2000m, slow track; 11-3/4 len behind Monasterio carrying 51kg. Top effort in town last time. Must respect.
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Orange, Yellow H, Black Cap