Albury   24 Jun 2024
 
GOING: S(6)

MIKE GARDINER CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1000m

Track: SOFT 6   Clouds (Max: 11)   Rail: Out 3.5m 1600m-W/Post.  

Sizzling pace from the outset from Hi Poppy and Starlight Girl locking horns ahead of Captain Corelli and Troubled Times. STARLIGHT GIRL (3) racing in career best form this time in and chasing her third straight win today. Taken to the front and never headed when scoring in BM66 company over 1000m at Goulburn on June 3. Will prove hard to catch again. SUPER SUNNY SEEYA (4) trained on the track and not a bad effort when resumed with the 60.5kg when fifth over 900m at this track on June 7. Drop in weight suits and can add value to the exotics. LITTLE MISS GRACE (6) and CAPTAIN CORELLI (8) can both play a role in the finish fresh-up. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 3,4,6,8.
1 65x11 SPINOSAURUS
MATTHEW KELLEY
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
M Schofield
Second run back. First-up after eight months raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at Wagga Ctry Bm58 May 31 over 1000m in the wet defeating Hulm carrying 60kg at $15. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Sapphire Coast Bm58 Cl2+ on June 11 2023 over 1000m, slow going 1.1 len behind King Charles with 61.5kg at $3.50. Sure to run well.
2
WHITE, RED SLEEVES AND CAP
2 87x60 COUNT NICHOLAS
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Y M Choi & W K Choi
Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 9 at Seymour Bm64 on May 31 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Tori's Dee with 57.5kg at $13. Previously second-up won by a nose at Ballarat Bm58 November 6 over 1000m defeating Rotokura carrying 61.5kg at $3. Sure to run well.
7
JAKE DUFFY
White, Green Sash, Black Sleeves ,Black Cap
3 0x211 STARLIGHT GIRL
MATTHEW KELLEY
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
J K Hillman
Racing well. Last start won by 0.8 len at Goulburn Bm66 June 3 over 1000m in soft going defeating Septime carrying 55kg at $5.50. The start before that won by 2.5 len at Queanbeyan Mdn-Sw May 19 over 900m defeating Back In A Tik with 57kg at $1.30. Major player on recent form.
6
QUAYDE KROGH
White, Red Sleeves And Cap
4 245x5 SUPER SUNNY SEEYA
ROBERT WELLINGTON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
J B Wellington, G P A M Racing (Mgr: M A Meehan), Mrs A Fordham, L B Meehan, D Crowther, S A Meehan, L Crowther, Mrs E Wellington, D R Ryan, T Mullane Grant, Mrs N Mullane Grant & Mrs S A Wellington
Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 12 at this track Bm58 on June 7 over 900m, slow going 3.5 len behind Warui with 60.5kg at $3.50. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Gundagai Cl1 on September 10 over 1180m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Dynamic One with 55kg at $7. Worth consideration.
7
JACK MARTIN
WHITE, PURPLE AND LIME BAND, ARMBANDS AND QUARTERED CAP
5 30180 ZUURBERG
KEVIN HANLEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
B R Cousins & K F Hanley
Comes here off a 52-day let-up. Last start ran last of 14 at Wagga Cl3 on May 3 over 1000m, 24 len behind Best Intent carrying 55kg at $26. The race before that failed to make an impression; 8th of 11 at this track Bm58 on March 22 over 1175m, 9 len behind Prophet's Daughter carrying 59.5kg at $12. Can bounce back.
4
SARAH MCDONOUGH
WHITE, RED STRIPES AND CAP
6 56x0x LITTLE MISS GRACE
BRYAN MAHER
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
B E Maher & M Maher
Resuming. Finished off last preparation ran last of 10 at Benalla Bm58 on April 5 over 1112m, 7 len behind She's Xtravagant with 59kg at $26. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 11 at Bendigo F&M Bm64 on July 13 over 1100m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Enamour carrying 57.5kg at $16. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs.
3
BRITTANY BUTTON
ROYAL BLUE, RED STAR, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES,RED STARS,ROYAL BLUE CAP,RED STAR
7 05770 PARADISE ISLAND
S G NOBLE
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
S G Noble
Last start eased back early on 11th of 14 at Bendigo 0 - 58 on June 15 over 1100m, slow going 7 len behind I Am Geronimo carrying 58kg at $51. Before that 7th of 12 at Wangaratta Bm58 on June 2 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Stubbyholler with 58.5kg at $41. Capable of a big finish so don’t write her off.
12
SAMANTHA NOBLE
LIME GREEN, NAVY DIAMOND, BLACK HOOPED SLEEVES AND WHITE CAP
8 1443x CAPTAIN CORELLI
JOHN ROLFE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs J L Rolfe, J Rolfe, Miss S A Rolfe, B W Rolfe, J A Rolfe & W F Bridges
Gelding back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation third in a small field at Yass Picnic Cup February 24 over 1350m, 2.25 len behind Rock 'N' Tori with 68.5kg at $2.40. When resuming last campaign fourth of 10 at Nowra Ctry Bm58 July 23 over 1000m, 0.6 len behind I Iz Brilliant carrying 58kg at $26. Has solid claims.
2
B VALE
YELLOW, AQUA CHECKS, RED CHECKS SLEEVES, AQUA, RED CHECKS CAP
9 34931 DESTINY'S PROPHET
C J DAVIS
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
B R Knight, R Montebruno & Mrs K J Davis
At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Swan Hill 0 - 58 on June 8 over 975m, 1.1 len behind Da Nang Star with 55kg at $21. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 9th of 12 at Wodonga 0 - 58 on May 25 over 1100m, 5 len behind Zoulon with 55.5kg at $7. Hard to have on recent performances.
4
WINONA COSTIN
ORANGE, BLACK FIVE STARS, BLACK SLEEVES ,BLACK CAP, ORANGE STARS
10 54323 MR TIME
MARCUS O'CONNOR
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
M J O'Connor, Mrs L O'connor, W J Methven & Miss LR O'Connor
At the latest run 3rd of 12 at this track Bm58 on June 7 over 900m, slow going 2 len behind Warui carrying 55kg at $5.50. The start before that 2nd of 12 at this track Bm58 on May 20 over 900m, 4.5 len behind Rumours Abound with 55kg at $14. Needs to improve to trouble the top handful.
5
C J PARISH
Purple, Light Blue Hoops ,purple sleeves,light blue Armbands, purple cap,light blue Hooped
11 64147 HI POPPY
ROSS PURCELL
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
C A Moloney & Mrs A N Moloney
At the latest run did the work up front then tired 7th of 12 at Narrandera Bm50 on June 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Smart Poppy with 53.5kg at $5. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track Bm58 on June 7 over 900m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Warui carrying 52kg at $14. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
8
AMY O'DRISCOLL
WHITE, RED AND BLACK CHECKED BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, RED AND BLACK CHECKED ARMBANDS
12 80060 CHELSEA AMANDA
C J DAVIS
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs K J Davis
Last start ran last of 10 at Wangaratta Bm58 on June 2 over 1300m, on a slow track; 17 len behind Impending Shadow with 54.5kg at $101. The start before that 6th of 11 at Wagga Riverside Bm50 on May 25 over 1065m, 5.5 len behind Hi Poppy with 56.5kg at $41. Fully tested on her recent run.
13
Royal blue, white horseshoes, red and white starred sleeves,red cap,WHITE STAR
13 45090 TROUBLED TIMES
GRANT WHITE
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs H White
Last start ran last of 12 at Wangaratta Bm58 on June 2 over 1100m, slow going 13 len behind Stubbyholler with 52kg at $201. The run before that second last of 10 at Tatura Bm58 on May 23 over 1000m, 6 len behind Precast with 51kg at $151. Tricky assignment.
1
JOSH RICHARDS
Purple,White Quarters, Purple Sleeves, White Spots, Purple Cap, White Spots