Murwillumbah   24 May 2024
 
GOING: H(10)

JUST BRAKES & EXHAUST CLASS 3 SHOWCASE HANDICAP 1500m

Track: HEAVY 10   Rain (Max: 21)   Rail: True.  

Introvert to take charge at a good tempo. DAEDALUS (8) tough gelding with solid third-up figures. Has come back even stronger this time in after returning good sectional splits when third over 1400m at Beaudesert on May 4. Should get the right tempo to finish over the top of these. SPILL THE SECRET (2) holding his form well and ready for this distance now. Strong through the line when fifth over 1350m at Ipswich on May 11. Expected to run well. INTROVERT (5) trained on the track and drop in weight suits. Third-up today when a plugging ninth with the 61kg over 1410m at Grafton at the latest. Has top three claims. OCEAN SHORES (3) first-up with a handy record over this trip. Well drawn today and look for him charging late. SUGGESTED PLAY: Daedalus to win.
1 95047 NICKELBACK
STEPHEN LEE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
C J Smith, Crays Racing (Mgr: M P Pyne), G W Schippers, A K Torrens, E A Land, Pinehurst Racing (Mgr: G G Affleck), J J J Reimann & S B Lee
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 15 at Eagle Farm Bm70 on April 20 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Ocean Zar carrying 56.5kg at $81. Before that 4th of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm75 on April 6 over 1300m, slow going 4 len behind En Pointe with 54kg at $26. Genuine chance this time around.
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ORANGE, BLACK MALTESE CROSS, BLACK CAP
2 5x165 SPILL THE SECRET
MICHAEL LAKEY
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Viva Racing (Mgr: M S Lowe), R D Bradshaw, Mrs J L Bradshaw, D Long, Viva Racing (Mgr: M S Lowe) Club, J P Stockham, J Stewart, D Clark, Miss K A Mercer & S Brown
Last start 5th of 10 at Ipswich Cl4 on May 11 over 1350m, slow going 1.3 len behind Invahir with 56.5kg at $19. The start before that 6th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on April 25 over 1400m, in the wet; 3 len behind Colleagues with 60.5kg at $19. Can improve again. Top chance.
6
MATTHEW MCGUREN
DARK GREEN, OLD GOLD HORSE SYMBOL, STRIPED SLEEVES AND CAP
3 6414x OCEAN SHORES
L J CLAPHAM
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
C J Herne, S Clapham, B Shedden, M Innes & J M J Innes
First-up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Ballina Bm66 January 5 over 1910m, 1.0 len behind Electric Miss carrying 57kg at $9. When resuming last campaign ran last of 14 at Casino Casino Cup Bm87 August 12 over 1400m, 7 len behind Look A'like with 55kg at $41. Marginal prospect.
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D PEISLEY
Red, Yellow Diamond And Cap
4 59512 SARSEN
MARYANN BROSNAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms M D Brosnan
Racing well. Comes off a 41 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Gold Coast Poly Bm55 on April 13 over 1540m, head behind Takunai with 59.5kg at $2.30. The start before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Gold Coast Poly Bm55 March 23 over 1540m defeating Young Pip with 59.5kg at $4.50. Near miss last start. Right in the mix.
6
WHITE WITH BLACK SEAMS
5 66x69 INTROVERT
MATTHEW DUNN
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
D Honiss, J Boyd, A Boyd, D Costa, J Gleeson, C Hall, L Webb, Ms D McKeown, R Koch, P McPherson, J Williams, T Wilson, J Gurrieri, OTI Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson & S Driscoll), Maverick Racing, Sibling Rivalry & Sparks Flying
Third-up today. First-up 6th of 11 at Grafton Cl2 on April 1 over 1430m, 4 len behind Wonderland Star carrying 57.5kg at $21. Second-up 9th of 13 at Grafton Bm58 on April 30 over 1410m, slow going 6 len behind Fun Enuff carrying 61kg at $26. Can do a lot better than that last run.
5
JAKE BAYLISS
NAVY BLUE, GOLD HOOPS, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP
6 16x00 MY GIRL ZARLIE
SHARON PEPPER
5YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
Ms S L Pepper, M I Pepper, K J F Byrnes, R Braham, M A Williams, Mrs S J Williams, Ms S A Wilson & A K Boyce
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 10 at Grafton Bm66 on April 1 over 1200m, 12 len behind Cabsav with 57.5kg at $41. Second-up ran last of 13 at Grafton Bm58 on April 30 over 1410m, slow going 10 len behind Fun Enuff with 59kg at $67. Happy to risk.
3
L P ROLLS
blue,pink crossed sash,pink sleeves,blue halved,blue cap,pink QUARTERS
7 16609 YUKANUMA
STEPHEN LEE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
P C Levick & A N Lester
Last start ran last of 9 at Eagle Farm Cl5 on May 8 over 1500m, slow going 14 len behind Porky with 54.5kg at $151. The race before that ran last of 12 at Grafton Ctry Bm66 on April 14 over 1410m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Fun Enuff with 58kg at $13. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
8
JAI WILLIAMS
WHITE, RED AND ORANGE CIRCLE, RED SLEEVES AND CAP
8 60x13 DAEDALUS
MATTHEW DUNN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
M C Herrmann, Mrs S A Herrmann, A R Herrmann & J A Herrmann
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.8 len at Ipswich Cg&E Bm62 March 21 over 1350m defeating Flying Birds with 55.5kg at $16. Second run from a spell 3rd of 13 at Beaudesert Bm65 on May 4 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Drialle carrying 56kg at $21. Genuine contender under these conditions.
2
BEN LOOKER
GOLD, LIME GREEN DIAMONDS AND SLEEVES
9 690x2 CHAMPAGNES ON ME
GAYE MARCHANT
5YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs J Fenwick, R Manning, Mrs A Palazzolo & A Palazzolo
Second run back. First-up after six months came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Warwick 0 - 58 on May 9 over 1350m, long-neck behind Stormtrooper with 54.5kg at $15. Previously second-up 10th of 14 at Hawera on August 6 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Half Of Nothing with 54.5kg at $6.10. Solid top-three hope.
4
BRENDAN WARD
HOT PINK, RED SASH, HOT PINK CAP
10 32533 JIMMY NEUTRON
JEFF DUNN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
J M Dunn, Mrs J M Dunn, J F Dunn & J A Wilson
Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 10 at Beaudesert Cl3 on May 4 over 1650m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Kerchak carrying 54kg at $13. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Gatton 0 - 58 on April 19 over 1400m, neck behind Sock'emsid carrying 59kg at $5. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
2
EMERALD GREEN, WHITE INVERTED VEE AND COLLAR, STRIPED SLEEVES, WHITE CUFFS, PEAK AND POM POM
11 49x28 FORTIVACI
ETHAN ENSBY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
E Ensby, D M Beavis, Mrs L M Burnett, P B Datson, Ms L J Parkinson, J Northam, Miss C Ikin, S J Ollard & J Lees
Third-up today. Not raced for 53 days. Resuming 2nd of 12 at Ballina Bm50 on March 9 over 1310m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Stoinka with 60.5kg at $19. Second-up 8th of 11 at Grafton Cl2 on April 1 over 1430m, 5.5 len behind Wonderland Star carrying 55kg at $26. Wide draw too testing.
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NORIYUKI MASUDA
YELLOW, RED LIGHTNING BOLT, RED sleeves,WHITE CHECKED, YELLOW CAP ,RED diamonds