Geelong 24 May 2024
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The Valley Inn Handicap 1343m Track: SOFT 5 Clouds (Max: 13) Rail: Out 8m 1700m - 800m. Out 10m Remainder. |
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Moderate tempo with Statesmanship leading the way. BIRDIES GALORE (1) resumed with a near miss in better grade. Brought a string of threatening efforts to that and is proven second up. In good hands and gets in well with the 3kg claim. The awkward barrier is a slight niggle. SIGN FROM ABOVE (4) raced on speed at Ballaratv and delivered a 3L Maiden win heavily bet. Fitter again and he looks capable of taking the next step. REFRESHING (6) deserved her win this grade at Benalla and is heading in the right direction. Has a handy 2kg claim and maps for the run of the race. THE REAL THING (5) mixes the form but is good enough and has the first-time blinkers applied. The outside barrier needs managing. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Birdies Galore.
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| 1 | 223x3 |
BIRDIES GALORE
PATRICK PAYNE 4YO BAY MARE 61.0KG J V O'Neill, A T Hullick, C Perry, M J Curtain, Mrs N Visic, D A Garlick, M R Coxsedge, R G Coxsedge, B K Parker, M J Hullick, N J Hullick, Mrs K Coopersmith, B Coopersmith, R A Smith, D W B Cassidy, P D Robinson, V A Tassone, Beat The Clock Racing (Mgr: M Barron) & The Cockerals (Mgr: S Rayson) Second-up. First-up after three months ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Horsham Bm64 on May 4 over 1100m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Bubble Palace with 58kg at $4. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Wangaratta Bm64 on January 25 over 1170m, slow going nose behind Northernero carrying 54.5kg at $2.50. Sure to run well. |
9 JORDYN WEATHERLEY |
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| 2 | 95x79 |
FOURHOMETWO
PAUL BANKS 6YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG L Catalano, M Catalano, P D Sidwell, M Etinger, G Nguyen, P A G Banks, J Whitford & P J Prendergast Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up sat on the pace before fading 7th of 9 at Ararat Bm58 on April 26 over 1306m, 4.5 len behind Alice Downs with 59kg at $21. Last start second last of 10 at Kyneton Bm58 on May 9 over 1454m, 10 len behind Confessed with 62kg at $21. Nice draw but others preferred. |
2 ALANA KELLY |
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KEW PLAYER
D & C FEEK 6YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Ms T J McDonald, J A Dunlop, Mrs B E Laughton, R J Capuano, R Danieli, S A Miller, J L Gay, P J Sweeney, D J Diss, G Tosswill, Mrs B C Sexton, M J Sexton, L A Hick, Dr F H Hawker, R B Dunlop, G S Parker, Miller Dietrich Yerfayze, Team Tootgarook & Feek Racing Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up got back early 5th of 7 at this track Bm64 on April 12 over 1100m, 3 len behind Moor Mumm carrying 58kg at $14. Second-up 8th of 12 at Pakenham Bm58 on May 9 over 1200m, 2 len behind Justdoit with 61kg at $21. Has a low draw and is in the mix. |
3 NEIL FARLEY |
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| 4 | 22x51 |
SIGN FROM ABOVE
Leon & Troy Corstens 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Bennett Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: N P Bennett), R Menchise, B J Britten, M Hay, SJB (Mgr: L J Powell), Crank Racing (Mgr: W S Gardner), S S Roth, M V Broadhead, G Sandford, G E Barker, Mrs M Adams, H Noujaim, A D Stanley & Bennett Racing Storm (Mgr: N P Bennett) Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up got back early 5th of 8 at Caulfield Heath Mdn on April 17 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Here The Crowd with 59.5kg at $10. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 3 len at Ballarat Mdn-Sw May 12 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating I'm Exonerated with 59.5kg at $1.80. Profiles nicely. |
6 JORDAN CHILDS |
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| 5 | 37350 |
THE REAL THING
GREG EURELL 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG G J Nicol, Ms N L Hoolihan, Mrs J Lucchesi, Dr M J Maiden, S O Mckay, G Colangeli, Ms C H Nash, D C Fyffe, Miss C M Wargent, M J Wilson, T Morris-Thomas, T Mitsopoulos, Fore Runners (Mgr: Mrs M F Grigoriou), G Papageorgiou, T Christoforou & R Falcone Last start ran last of 11 at Ballarat 0 - 64 on April 28 over 1200m, 8 len behind Outta Compton with 59kg at $16. The run before that got back early 5th of 8 at Pakenham Bm64 on April 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Grid Girl carrying 59.5kg at $11. A better showing is expected. |
11 DECLAN BATES |
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| 6 | x8721 |
REFRESHING
MICHAEL MORONEY 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 60.0KG Ballymore Stables (Aust) Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Moroney), G Devonport, Kariba Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: C Dziedzic), Mrs B Gardiner, Ms M Caliste, J Douglas, D Curran, S Vorwerg, K Finn, K Watson, C Barlow, Miss A Sabo, M Craitem & Mrs Y Kawakami Form hard to fault. Most recently won by a nose at Benalla F&M Bm58 May 7 over 1206m defeating Judge Kellie with 60.5kg at $4. The race before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Pakenham Bm58 on April 18 over 1200m, slow going neck behind Sirius Statement carrying 60.5kg at $9.50. Nice alley and worth including. |
4 TAYLA CHILDS |
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| 7 | 186x3 |
STATESMANSHIP
TONY PARKER 5YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Mrs H F Tilley Second run back. First-up after eight months held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Werribee Bm58 on May 6 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Brave Miss with 59kg at $11. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 2 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Jayzeal with 59.5kg at $3.80. Should progress. |
5 R MCLEOD |
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TREASURY PLACE
ANDREW R CAMPBELL 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs E A Windmeyer, A S Campbell, N P Windmeyer, G J Mckinnis, Miss K E Seabert, T L Wood, P F Foley & Mrs J Christie Syndicates: D I G (Mgr: K D Campbell) Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Terang Bm58 December 19 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Deeling Aces carrying 59kg at $16. When resuming last campaign fourth of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic 0 - 58 July 8 over 1200m, 4 len behind Luv A Duck carrying 59.5kg at $21. Others are preferred. |
10 B RAWILLER |
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IMPERIAL GREY
AMY MCDONALD 6YO GREY GELDING 58.0KG Ms A McDonald, Mrs J M Deland, M Byrnes, Mrs L Desmond, P Desmond, C G Kettle, J D Quinn, Miss K A Simpson, M Slade, Mrs L J Wells, Ms E K Guthrie Davies Family (Mgr: Ms H Guthrie) Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Muswellbrook Cl3 July 3 over 1450m, soft track; 9 len behind Rockbarton Roman carrying 55kg at $151. First up last campaign second last of 11 at Taree Bm66 March 7 2023 over 1308m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Korubela Miss carrying 58kg at $81. Not keen on his chances. |
8 R J HURDLE |
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| 10 | 35095 |
ROBERT THE PUSS
PAT CAREY & HARRIS WALKER 5YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG Ms L E Beckman, N J Phillips & Ms S Burke Last start 5th of 10 at Mornington Cg&E Bm58 on May 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Reprisal with 57.5kg at $9.50. The start before that second last of 10 at Kyneton 0 - 58 on April 27 over 1474m, 6 len behind American Liaison with 58.5kg at $5. Draws the inside but looks tested. |
1 J NOONAN |
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SUPER STING
SONNY COOMBES 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG B W Synnott At the latest run second last of 14 at this track Bm58 on May 10 over 1525m, on heavy track; 35 len behind Turn It Up Tommy with 58.5kg at $26. Before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Kyneton 0 - 58 on April 27 over 1474m, 6 len behind Almighty Will carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. Form has gone off the boil. |
7 D YENDALL |
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HOSTILE TAKEOVER
JOHN EADY 10YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG J Eady Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at this track Bm58 June 16 over 1435m, soft track; 6 len behind Boyfromwye carrying 57kg at $81. When resuming last campaign seventh of 12 at Bendigo Cl1 November 9 2022 over 1400m, 8 len behind No Drama carrying 58.5kg at $26. Major upset if he won. |
11 LAURA LAFFERTY |
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