Belmont 18 May 2024
GOING: G(4)
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MRS MAC'S HANDICAP 2100m Track: GOOD 4 Clear (Max: 26) Rail: True. (Pent: 7.3). |
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Tallangatta and Here For Cheques should roll forward and dictate. A wide-open start to the Quaddie. HERE FOR CHEQUES (2) stuck on strongly last start when beaten 1.2L at Ascot and steps out in trip for the first time. He has the pace to get across from the wide draw and he's shown plenty of strength throughout his career. Ready to peak now and can get back to winning ways. STOP DREAMING (15) is hard to knock on recent form, winning well in easier company at Ascot last time out as favourite. While he is likely to get back, a solid tempo is expected with a big field engaged. Can be running over the top of them late. FAT ROY SLIM (5) has won narrowly his past couple, doing so impressively and running fast late splits. Pike remains in the saddle and although he rises in weight, he's one of the highest rated in the race. Can bring up the hat-trick. BEATS OF WAR (3) Is racing in fine form and will stay the trip. Wouldn't surprise to see him get the job done. TALLANGATTA (7) has form around Fat Roy Slim and won't be far away. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Here For Cheques in a wide open race.
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LET'SDEAL
STEVE WOLFE 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG S J Wolfe, M J Scott, Ms F Mawana & R W Halligan Most recently 7th of 9 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on May 4 over 2200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Fat Roy Slim with 59.5kg at $10. The start before that 4th of 9 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on April 13 over 2400m, 6 len behind Flower In The Wind with 60.5kg at $6. Has the ability to be in the finish. |
9 S MCGRUDDY |
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HERE FOR CHEQUES
BERNIE MILLER 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG J Abreu, A P Jardim, A P Jardim, G Celesti, A Grandile, N Abreu, A Abreu & J De Abreu Last start 3rd of 11 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on May 11 over 1800m, 1.2 len behind Allez Allez with 58.5kg at $4.50. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.1 len at Ascot 0Mwly May 1 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Super Romani with 59.5kg at $3.50. Can take beating up in trip today. |
11 P CARBERY |
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| 3 | 01205 |
BEATS OF WAR
DARREN MCAULIFFE 4YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Impressive Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K S Berry), A C McGrath, GR Walker, R S Humphries, G McLearie, J F Hayes, N J Magro, A L Rowland, L G Rowland, C S Spiccia, C Baroni, A Spiccia, B W Graham, F Hough, M Jarvey, C M Perkins, S Fear, M S Griffiths & J McGill Useful type. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on May 4 over 2200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Fat Roy Slim with 58kg at $9. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 14 at Ascot Diggers Cup on April 25 over 1800m, 6 len behind Currimundi with 54kg at $17. Another bold run is expected. |
12 JORDAN TURNER |
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| 4 | 22154 |
SOWAR
MITCHELL PATEMAN 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG K Johnson & Ms H Lawrance Most recently 4th of 11 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on May 11 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Allez Allez with 57.5kg at $7.50. Before that 5th of 9 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on April 27 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Allez Allez with 57kg at $7.50. Genuine hope on latest effort. |
2 HOLLY WATSON |
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| 5 | 46611 |
FAT ROY SLIM
BROCK LEWTHWAITE 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG J B Foley & Miss G McCloskey Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently favourite; won by a nose at Ascot Rtg 66+ May 4 over 2200m on a rain affected track defeating Tallangatta carrying 54.5kg at $3. The start before that favourite; won by a nose at Pinjarra Rtg 54+ April 24 over 2300m defeating Big Swoop carrying 59kg at $4.50. Plenty to like about his prospects. |
6 WILLIAM PIKE |
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MISTER POPCORN
B W OWEN 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Fox Farm (Mgr: Mrs M J Mcallister) Last start scored a big 4.5 len win at Albany Jericho Cup Qlf April 28 over 3100m defeating The Roan Ranger carrying 55.5kg at $19. Before that 6th of 9 at York on April 1 over 1920m, 5 len behind Money For Old Rope carrying 61kg at $7.50. Still likely to struggle after 2kg claim. |
16 BRAYDEN GAERTH |
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TALLANGATTA
C G WILLIS 6YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG B P Graham Form hard to fault. Most recently gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 9 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on May 4 over 2200m, on a slow track; nose behind Fat Roy Slim carrying 52.5kg at $6.50. The run before that won by a nose at Pinjarra Rtg 50+ April 10 over 2000m defeating Fioreyes with 60.5kg at $4. Solid prospects with a similar effort to last time. |
14 MADI DERRICK |
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FIOREYES
ASHLEY MALEY 4YO BR/BL GELDING 55.0KG A W Maley, M A Harris, C P Pearce, T W Churstain, S P Burchell, R M Croucher, W Ellis, V Tarzia, J F Wovodich & J G Wilkins Useful gelding. Last start ran last of 11 at Northam Rtg 54+ on May 5 over 2200m, 10 len behind Flash Ducati with 58.5kg at $3.50. The race before that 6th of 9 at Albany Jericho Cup Qlf on April 28 over 3100m, 9 len behind Mister Popcorn carrying 56.5kg at $4. Mediocre effort last time out but this suits. |
4 JADE MC NAUGHT |
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GOLD FRIARS
D R HARRISON 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG P R Humberston & R L & G P Humberston Racing (Mgr: R L Humberston) At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on May 4 over 2200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Fat Roy Slim carrying 54.5kg at $17. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at Pinjarra Rtg 54+ on April 24 over 2300m, neck behind Fat Roy Slim carrying 59kg at $3.50. Can improve on recent efforts. |
1 J AZZOPARDI |
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MAGIC WHISTLE
DEANE SKIPWORTH 5YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG D E Skipworth & Mrs M D Skipworth Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on May 4 over 2200m, slow going 1.1 len behind Fat Roy Slim carrying 54kg at $81. The race before that second last of 11 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on April 20 over 1800m, 8 len behind Sowar carrying 54kg at $41. Good effort last start and can build on that performance. |
10 J WHITING |
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MYSTERY MOMENT
SUE OLIVE 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Gold Front Thoroughbred Breeding & Racing (Mgr: A J Olive) Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 13 at Pinjarra Cl5 on April 18 over 1600m, 2 len behind My Fury carrying 56kg at $5. Second run from a spell 5th of 8 at Ascot Grad Hcp 57+ on May 4 over 1800m, slow going 4 len behind Bandalera Beau carrying 56kg at $5.50. Racing okay but look elsewhere. |
8 NATASHA FAITHFULL |
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PAIGEY'S TURN
SHARON MILLER 5YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG B N Randall, D N Randall, Mrs L Randall, S D Randall, J H Randall, B A Walker & G C Dickie At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 8 at Ascot Grad Hcp 57+ on May 4 over 1800m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Bandalera Beau with 57.5kg at $8. Before that 7th of 11 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on April 20 over 1800m, 5 len behind Sowar with 54kg at $13. Has the ability to be in the finish. |
6 B PARNHAM |
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QUEEN OF JERUSALEM
GREG CAVE 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Mrs R M Roberts & J C Roberts Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 9 at Ascot 0Mwly on April 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind Jay Dee with 55kg at $26. Second run from a spell ran last of 11 at Ascot Cl3 on May 8 over 1800m, 4 len behind Stop Dreaming with 56.5kg at $41. Capable of more than she showed last time. |
7 LAQDAR RAMOLY |
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SLUICE BOX
ASHLEY MALEY 8YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG A W Maley, M A Harris, C P Pearce, T W Churstain, C Woodcock, J M Rouacsek, G Jones, L K Stubberfield, N J Blechynden, A J Bedford, L C Haynes, J A Sammut, K A Bayley, M J Hawkins, Mrs L P Boulton, N J Griffin, M R P Philps & R L Mitchell Most recently eased back early on 6th of 9 at Ascot Eurythmic on May 11 over 2100m, 3 len behind Ghobella carrying 54kg at $21. The race before that 4th of 9 at Albany Jericho Cup Qlf on April 28 over 3100m, 7 len behind Mister Popcorn carrying 58kg at $6.50. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred. |
15 S PARNHAM |
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STOP DREAMING
LUKE FERNIE 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG S A Preen, P K Huckle & T L Myers Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Ascot Cl3 May 8 over 1800m defeating Black For Cash with 59kg at $2.50. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Ascot Cl3 on April 25 over 1800m, 0.9 len behind Beermullah with 59kg at $3.50. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot. |
13 CHRIS PARNHAM |
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TRULY RELIABLE
RAYMOND VINCENT 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG J A McBain, R J Vincent, C Pallentine, G Harding, S Banks & D F Jenkin At the latest run 6th of 8 at Ascot 0Mwly on May 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Here For Cheques carrying 55.5kg at $21. The run before that got back early 4th of 8 at this track 0Mwly on March 13 over 1600m, 4 len behind Tin Chooks with 58kg at $19. Will need plenty of improvement to feature. |
3 LUKE CAMPBELL |
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MR BLING
DONNA BAILLIE 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Miss D L Baillie & Ms H M Rossiter Most recently eased back early on 5th of 8 at Northam Cl1 on May 5 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Lord Randolph with 60kg at $10. The start before that from last on the turn 5th of 8 at Pinjarra Cl1 on April 24 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind President Sam carrying 60kg at $16. Others favoured. |
5 T TURNER |
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| 18 | 70213 |
FLASH DUCATI
M L LANE 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Canal Enterprises (Mgr: P Z Capararo), K J Matthews, Falsify (Mgr: G B Ralston), J L Pusey, J D Screaigh, B M Spencer, G D Grover & E Michalczyk Last start won by a nose at Northam Rtg 54+ May 5 over 2200m defeating Mystical Man with 57.5kg at $3.50. Before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at Pinjarra Cl3 on April 21 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Profit Pocket with 57kg at $12. This is going to test him. |
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