Caulfield   29 Jun 2024
 
GOING: S(6)

Lamaro's Hotel Handicap 1200m

Track: SOFT7   Rain (Max: 13)   Rail: Out 12m Entire Circuit.  

Why Worry and Baraqiel should lock horns early at a strong gallop. Good race. THE OPEN (11) has done nothing wrong in three runs this time in, winning all of them and beating some handy horses in the process. He'll have to do that again at his first foray into Saturday grade but maps well and can measure up. BARAQIEL (15) is very progressive, winning all three starts to date, far too good at $1.70 at Swan Hill last start. He looks very smart and will be very hard to catch. JEWELLERY (14) showed a very good turn of foot here last start off a pedestrian tempo to win very well. Drawn to get back again but drops 2kg in weight and will be very hard to hold out again. MARS MISSION (9) is racing well and should prove a strong each way hope again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing The Open and Jewellery.
1 49x40 CAVALIER CHARLES
MATTHEW DALE
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
M W Thomas
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 10 at Scone in the LR Ortensia on May 18 over 1100m, slow going 0.9 len behind Opal Ridge with 53kg at $26. Second run from a spell second last of 14 at Randwick Bm94 on June 8 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Excelladus with 56kg at $19. No threat last time out but this suits.
4
L NOLEN
DENIM BLUE, BLACK SEAMS BODY, SLEEVES
2 429x1 WHY WORRY
LIAM HOWLEY
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
L Chan
Second-up. First-up after eight months won by 0.5 len at this track Bm78 June 1 over 1200m defeating Prancing Spirit carrying 60kg at $9. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Sha Tin Rating 80 on October 1 over 1200m, nose behind Moduleconstruction with 61kg at $2.20. Should progress from that first-up run.
7
ETHAN BROWN
Gold, Maroon Seams, Navy Blue Sleeves, Maroon Seams, Red Cap, Gold hoops
3 16x10 EXTREME FLIGHT
A & S FREEDMAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
N J Young, M I Hansky, P R Lewis, B R Butler, A J Chambers, R E Clements, N P De Young, I C Edney, J M C Emmerig, Mrs B J Hammon, M A Karam, M P Linehan, R L J Lyle, F Parry, J W S Peters, Mrs S M Rush, The Triumph T R 6 R Syndicate (Mgr: C J Fox), G B Ward & Lord G Winnett
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Warrnambool Bm78 May 2 over 1100m in soft going defeating Home Rule with 60kg at $10. Second run from a spell second last of 11 at this track Hcp on June 1 over 1100m, 6 len behind La Danseuse Rouge carrying 54kg at $26. Fitter and should appreciate the step up to 1200m.
13
RYAN HOUSTON
ROYAL BLUE, GREEN AND GOLD NORDIC CROSS, GOLD CAP
4 12167 EXTRATWO
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing, W A Bourne, Qatar Bloodstock Ltd, N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, A R E Investments, M Belford, L Caminiti, B Sellenger, M Sellenger, J Garvey, Mrs A N Raffoul, M Johnston, N A Johnston, B T Redmond, B Thomas,& M W Luttick
At the latest run 7th of 13 at Flemington Bm84 on June 8 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Georgie Get Mad carrying 58kg at $12. The run before that 6th of 17 at Morphettville in the G3 Proud Miss on May 11 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Boognish carrying 55.5kg at $4.50. Be tough to make an impression in this line-up.
10
TATUM BULL
CLARET WITH GOLD BRAID, CLARET SLEEVES AND CAP WITH GOLD TASSEL
5 x97x5 SANDPAPER
JAMES CUMMINGS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Godolphin
Second run back. First-up after eight months eased back early on 5th of 10 at Rosehill Cg&E Bm78 on June 15 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Elson Boy carrying 60.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Geelong Dual Choice Plt on October 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Lafargue with 58kg at $4. Needs to lift.
9
L CURRIE
Royal Blue
6 40x09 CAPO STRADA
REECE GOODWIN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
R Goodwin, P Caligiore, 2 Reds & Peds, S Anderson, B F McCartney, G P McCartney, Thunder Road Racing, T Needham, B S Dare, R J Steyger, Rockcity Racing, Grupetto Racing, C A Butler, D Melbourne, R D Maynard & Helga's Hopefuls, Mr Stefanov, Mr Geoffrey R Maddigan, Lazy Moes & G Wright
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 14th of 16 at this track Bm84 on May 11 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Red Hot Nicc with 55kg at $26. Second run from a spell eased back early on 9th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on June 15 over 1000m, slow going 5 len behind Mrs Chrissie with 57.5kg at $81. Take on trust.
12
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Emerald Green, Purple Vee, White Sleeves And Cap
7 11744 BIG WATCH
MICHAEL MORONEY
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
J R Hoban
Useful gelding. Most recently 4th of 16 at Flemington Bm84 on June 8 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Veloce Carro carrying 56.5kg at $19. The race before that 4th of 12 at Mornington Bm78 on April 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Talbragar carrying 59.5kg at $19. No surprise if he was in the finish.
5
J MOTT
SKY BLUE, BLACK SLEEVES AND RED CAP
8 65x70 LEGIO TEN
JAMES CUMMINGS
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Godolphin
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 7th of 16 at Scone Bm78 on May 18 over 1100m, slow going 2.25 len behind Dollar Magic carrying 60kg at $4.50. Second-up 10th of 16 at Flemington Bm84 on June 8 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Veloce Carro with 57kg at $7.50. Likely to be attacking the line strongly.
10
DAMIAN LANE
Royal Blue
9 4x423 MARS MISSION
M, W & J HAWKES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), Vinery Stud (Mgr: P C Orton), L P Maxsted, G E Walsh, S J Tuxen, D V Russo, C Sita, KFC Racing (Mgr: T Goldsack), Arro R B (Mgr: S G Reid) & D C Iles
Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Most recently made ground from midfield; 3rd of 16 at Flemington Bm84 on June 8 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Veloce Carro with 56.5kg at $16. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Randwick Kensington 5yo+ Bm72 on May 15 over 1250m, on a wet track; 0.5 len behind Oakfield Duke carrying 63kg at $3.50. Strong effort last time and looks a leading hope.
8
MICHAEL DEE
GREEN, YELLOW STAR ,ARMBANDS
10 35x62 PIONEER RIVER
CIARON MAHER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs L Joyce, Mrs M Macmichael & D Boxall
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 11 at Hawkesbury Bm78 on May 4 over 1100m, slow going 4.5 len behind Contemporary carrying 59.5kg at $15. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 16 at Flemington Bm84 on June 8 over 1200m, nose behind Veloce Carro carrying 56kg at $21. In the mix again.
3
CELINE GAUDRAY
RED, WHITE DIAMOND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE HALVED , WHITE CAP, RED STRIPE, POM POM
11 3x111 THE OPEN
PATRICK PAYNE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: Ms J G Chapman)
Going well. At the latest run favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at Sandown-Lakeside 2yo+ Bm70 June 2 over 1300m defeating Gronkowski carrying 61kg at $2.30. The run before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a head at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 May 15 over 1300m defeating Elouyou with 58.5kg at $2.90. Flying and can win again.
2
JYE MCNEIL
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE AND RED BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE AND RED ARMBANDS, QUARTERED CAP
12 273x6 ROGUE ROCKER
SHANE JACKSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
A C Maley, O Guilarte, J B Biasin, S J Batchelor & D J Simmons
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after six months eased back early on 6th of 11 at this track Bm78 on June 1 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Why Worry with 58.5kg at $19. Previously second-up 3rd of 14 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm78 on August 6 over 1400m, slow going 0.5 len behind Ima Shelby with 58.5kg at $12. Needs to lift.
3
LIGHT BLUE, BLACK LIGHTNING BOLT, SLEEVES AND CAP
13 x407x COUNT DA BEANS
SYMON WILDE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
M C R Postponement (M Costa), Wessel Tbreds (C Wessel), M McLean, R Heritage, T McPherson, I Weigh, G Sullivan, P Cashman, Daniel Livestock (P Daniel), B MacDonald, T Carmichael, S Crews, Mrs K Parker, M Rugers, B Stubbs, J Middleton, Ms S Goldie, J Seebohm, Love The Punt Racing (C Lowe) & P Lampard
Group 3 placegetter. Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Doomben Bm75 December 30 over 1350m, soft track; 4 len behind Midnight In Tokyo carrying 59.5kg at $12. When resuming last campaign fourth of 10 at Sunshine Coast Cl6-Sw November 18 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind The Face carrying 55.5kg at $17. Looking to others for the winner.
4
BEAU MERTENS
WHITE, BLUE FIVE STARS, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, BLUE CAP, WHITE STARS
14 3x231 JEWELLERY
JAMES CUMMINGS
4YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Godolphin
Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; won by 1.75 len at this track F&M Bm78 June 1 over 1100m defeating Hearcomesthestar with 57kg at $3.30. Before that came from midfield; 3rd of 16 at Scone 3&4yo Bm72 on May 18 over 1300m, slow going 1.3 len behind Elson Boy carrying 58kg at $5. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
11
D W STACKHOUSE
ROYAL BLUE
15 111 BARAQIEL
Leon & Troy Corstens
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
N P Bennett, J Falcke, W Freeman, A Patten, S McKenna, A Stanley, Bennett Angel Of Mercy (Mgr: N Bennett), Against the Bias (Mgr: D Slattery), Trowel (Mgr: J Wicks), Brat Racing (Mgr: B Porters), Bakerland (Mgr: A Downard), Barwon Boys (Mgr: W Handley), D K M Alliance (Mgr: A Debeen) & Mad Mates
Recent form sound. Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 3.5 len at Swan Hill Bm78 June 7 over 1200m defeating Brung King with 55.5kg at $1.70. The run before that favourite; won by 1.75 len at Pakenham Cl1 May 23 over 1200m in soft going defeating Matawai with 60kg at $1.50. Progressive type who will be hard to beat again.
6
BEN ALLEN
Black, Orange Checks, Bennett Racing Logo, White Checked Sleeves,BLACK CAP,ORANGE Checked Cap
16 74586 ROCKET TIGER
BEN BRISBOURNE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
N T Penfold, S Penfold & Murray Cod Thoroughbred (Mgr: N T Penfold)
Group 2 placegetter. Most recently 6th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on June 15 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind Mrs Chrissie with 54.5kg at $41. The race before that 8th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on May 15 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind The Open with 59.5kg at $26. Nice draw but others preferred.
1
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
MAROON, COD LOGO, MAROON AND WHITE CHECKED SLEEVES AND CAP
17 79000 SESSIONS ROAD
M, W & J HAWKES
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
C H & Mrs J G Madden
Last start 10th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on June 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Name Dropper carrying 62kg at $21. The run before that 10th of 16 at this track Bm84 on May 11 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Red Hot Nicc carrying 56kg at $19. Fully tested on his recent run.
1
LIGHT PINK, GREEN CHECKS, PURPLE HALVES, PURPLE SLEEVES, PURPLE AND LIGHT PINK HALVED, LIGHT PINK AND GREEN HALVED CHECKED, GREEN CAP