Oakbank   30 Mar 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

Coopers Brewery Onkaparinga Cup 2150m

Track: GOOD4   Clouds (Max: 31)   Rail: True.  

Pace a scorcher, headed by I Need A Drink, Sandastan and Thrill Kill, closely followed by Yuri Royale and Chosen Miss. SANDASTAN (5) has really found his groove this time in. Was no threat for them last start in the Adelaide Cup but still managed to beat eight other runners home. Was a gutsy winner two back when holding off a progressive one and the form from the race has stuck up superbly. Much better placed this time and is a leading chance. YURI ROYALE (2) dug deep to fend off a hot-pot favourite last time out. Comes in on the fresh side and drops back in trip. Leading hoop in Toeroek reunites and shoulders a handy record aboard. Every chance to make it two on the bounce. OATH OF OMERTA (8) performed above market expectation last start when chasing strongly into a narrow second. Hasn't won for quite a while but looks cherry-ripe to play a major role on the quick back-up. I NEED A DRINK (4) was denied by 1.6L of winning his third country cup in as many starts at the latest, in a brave effort. This is tougher but his form is hard to knock. Don't underestimate. THRILL KILL (3) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with Sandastan to give a bold sight and hold on.
1 63246 CLEVER MAN
TREVOR WHITE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
T R L White, Mrs M E White, T R Little, Mrs C M Little, Mrs H M Jones, Mrs A M Farley, P J Herrmann, N Boase, L A Thompson, Mrs F G Smith, R W Smith, I Kerr & G S Matthews
Useful type. Last start 6th of 11 at Mt Gambier Mt G Cup on March 22 over 2050m, slow going 4.5 len behind Thrill Kill with 59.5kg at $3.50. The start before that 4th of 9 at Naracoorte Nara Cup Bm78 on February 11 over 2000m, 4 len behind Farooq with 59.5kg at $4. Has been racing well without winning and is in the mix.
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SAMUEL PAYNE
Red, Light Blue FIVE Spots, Light Blue Cap
2 35121 YURI ROYALE
R & C JOLLY
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
H Schmied & Mrs H Schmied
Racing well. Last start came from midfield and won by a nose at Morphettville Parks Bm78 March 2 over 2250m defeating Dual Fuel with 57kg at $7. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Morphettville Parks Bm78 on February 17 over 2250m, 3.5 len behind Dual Fuel with 58.5kg at $2.10. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
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JAKE TOEROEK
White, Red Chevrons, Quartered Cap
3 12221 THRILL KILL
PETER HARDACRE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M V Thompson, Mrs C R Thompson, D Edwards, R B Ransom, K R Ransom, B G Abbot, J F Coltman, P J Hardacre, Miss S Thompson, Ms J Didwell, H Calderwood & G Fix
Racing well. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.7 len at Mt Gambier Mt G Cup March 22 over 2050m on a rain affected track defeating Khoekhoe carrying 53.5kg at $7. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at Port Lincoln Pt L Cup on March 1 over 1960m, 3 len behind I Need A Drink carrying 57.5kg at $7. Holds winning claims.
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MARGARET COLLETT
BLACK, TEAL LIGHTNING BOLT, WHITE AND TEAL STARS SLEEVES, TEAL AND BLACK STARS CAP
4 81112 I NEED A DRINK
J DUNN & K BISHOP
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
T Black, J Jessup, K Haines, J D & K B Racing
Recent form sound. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Port Lincoln Kimb Cup on March 17 over 1960m, 1.5 len behind The Art Of Flying carrying 62.5kg at $2.30. The run before that favourite; won by 3 len at Port Lincoln Pt L Cup March 1 over 1960m defeating Thrill Kill carrying 58kg at $5. This will test but he is up to it.
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ROCHELLE MILNES
GREY, RED BAND, SLEEVES AND CAP
5 11518 SANDASTAN
GARRET LYNCH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
T Sparks
Useful type. Last start failed to make an impression; 8th of 16 at Morphettville in the G2 Adl Cup on March 11 over 3200m, 10 len behind Excelleration with 53kg at $41. The race before that won by a nose at Gawler Bm58 February 28 over 2100m defeating Crimson Vine with 61kg at $2.30. Easily accounted for last time out but this suits.
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SAIRYN FAWKE
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, STRIPED SLEEVES, QUARTERS CAP
6 6x760 DISAGREEABLE MISS
MICK HUXTABLE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs SE Huxtable, A T Verco, Mrs J M Verco, Mrs A M Downer, J F Downer, R Warden, Mrs A J Warden, J E Tansley, Mrs S A Tansley & MM Grande
Useful mare. Last start second last of 11 at Morphettville in the LR C S Hayes on March 11 over 1600m, 9 len behind Meridius with 54kg at $61. The start before that 6th of 8 at Morphettville Parks Bm86 on March 2 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Tapinforpar carrying 54kg at $81. No threat last time out but can't be forgotten.
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TEAGAN VOORHAM
yellow, BLACK YOKE, CUFFS AND CAP, COLLAR
7 33616 CONFRONTATIONAL
JASON WARREN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
J D Warren, G Harvey, D J Searle, Cranky Pants (Mgr: Ms G Dacakis), P J Graf, Mrs A M Hilet, D J Hilet, T Prodromou, B S Wilson, Mounting Hard Racing (Mgr: B S Wilson), Mrs A Graf, B W Myers, M B Felgate, S S Roth, D Padwick, S R Leoni & Dad Bodz Racing (Mgr: B K Semmens)
At the latest run 6th of 8 at Morphettville Bm76 on March 23 over 2500m, 10 len behind Crimson Vine carrying 60kg at $11. Before that won by a nose at Stony Creek S Ck Cup March 10 over 2100m defeating Fam Gorman with 54kg at $7.50. Safely held last time out deserves safe keeping.
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ZAC SPAIN
YELLOW AND NAVY STRIPES, NAVY STRIPES SLEEVES,NAVY STARS CAP
8 73662 OATH OF OMERTA
MICHAEL HICKMOTT
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Michael Hickmott Bloodstock
Useful gelding. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Morphettville Bm76 on March 23 over 2500m, head behind Crimson Vine with 57kg at $17. The start before that 6th of 8 at Morphettville Parks Bm68 on March 16 over 2250m, 3.5 len behind Master Of Zerprise carrying 59kg at $17. Can give this a shake.
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JESSICA EATON
White, Navy Blue Star, Armbands And Cap
9 47445 WOLF PRINCE
GRANT YOUNG
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
T Jacquier & Mrs T J Jacquier
Last start 5th of 8 at Morphettville Bm76 on March 23 over 2500m, 2.25 len behind Crimson Vine carrying 54kg at $17. Before that 4th of 8 at Morphettville Parks Bm68 on March 16 over 2250m, 1.0 len behind Master Of Zerprise with 55.5kg at $4.50. This looks too tough.
1
BEN PRICE
CERISE ,LIGHT PINK QUARTERS, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, CERISE CAP
10 17304 EIGHT ON THE DOT
SCOTT WHITTLE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
M P Connell, C Connell, J Connell, J Price, Ms E Whittle & M Nitschke
Most recently 4th of 9 at Strathalbyn Bm56 on March 27 over 2050m, 2.75 len behind Chosen Miss with 60.5kg at $11. The run before that 11th of 16 at Morphettville in the G2 Adl Cup on March 11 over 3200m, 18 len behind Excelleration with 53kg at $201. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
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BEN PRICE
RED, BLACK HALVES, WHITE SAINT MOTIF, GREEN AND WHITE HOOPED SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
11 55580 TULLAGHAN
TREVOR DAY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
T L & J A Day
Most recently 13th of 16 at Morphettville in the G2 Adl Cup on March 11 over 3200m, 20 len behind Excelleration carrying 53kg at $201. The start before that 8th of 14 at Morphettville in the G3 Lord Reims on February 24 over 2600m, 7 len behind Yellowbrick Road with 56kg at $101. Not among the main chances.
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J MAUND
Black, Red Sash, White Sleeves, Red Cap
12 52441 CHOSEN MISS
GARRET LYNCH
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Racing Sales (Mgr: E C Watt)
Most recently won by 1.5 len at Strathalbyn Bm56 March 27 over 2050m defeating Plaisir carrying 56kg at $5.50. The start before that 4th of 12 at Murray Bridge Cl1-Sw on March 20 over 2000m, slow going 2 len behind Tembu Boy carrying 57kg at $7.50. Fully tested under these conditions.
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MS S METCALFE
TEAL, TURQUOISE ANGLED QUARTERS AND SLEEVES, TEAL CAP