Bunbury   30 Jun 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

WITTENS IRRIGATION & DESIGN SOUTH WEST CUP 2200m

Track: SOFT 5   Clear (Max: 16)   Rail: True. (Pent: 7.1).  

Marocchino is the probable leader in the small field. The feature of the day and LET'S GALAHVANT (2) goes on top. He saluted impressively at his first time over 2000m last start and the rise to 2200m doesn't appear to be an issue. He may be back in the run, but he won't be too far off the leader with a small field. Just needs to hold his form to be winning again. MAROCCHINO (1) will lead the field and looks to get his own way out in front being the only notable leader. He's as tough as old boots and was tough to get past in the Strickland last time out. Can dictate the speed and get back to winning ways. ADMIRATION EXPRESS (4) showed that she may be back in form last start following a few niggling issues over the past year. Out to this trip now looks ideal and she brings some different form into the mix. She can race her way into the money. BE OPTIMISTIC (5) will appreciate the extra furlong and is not to be discounted. SUGGESTED PLAY: Let's Galahvant can go back-to-back.
1 7x064 MAROCCHINO
LOU LUCIANI
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms T D Roberts, M R Luzi & P R Luzi
Group 2 winner. Useful type. At the latest run 4th of 7 at Belmont Park in the G3 Strickland on June 15 over 2000m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Let's Galahvant carrying 59kg at $6. Before that led to the turn then faded 6th of 15 at Belmont Park in the G3 Hyperion on June 1 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Magnificent Andy carrying 59kg at $21. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time and will take plenty of catching from out in front.
2
T TURNER
Orange, Black Star, Orange Cap With Black Peak
2 00921 LET'S GALAHVANT
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), Mrs D L Pearce, Mrs C R Niall, B M Niall, M White, M C Desa, P A Gatti, Ms C E Adams, R A Adams, C J Edwards & A P Radonich
Group 3 winner. Recent form sound. At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Belmont Park G3 Strickland June 15 over 2000m on a rain affected track defeating Western Empire carrying 59kg at $10. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 15 at Belmont Park in the G3 Hyperion on June 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; head behind Magnificent Andy with 59kg at $51. The trip doesn't seem an issue from what we saw last start. Can go back-to-back.
6
CHRIS PARNHAM
RED, WHITE PEARCE RACING LOGO, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, RED QUARTERED CAP
3 8x089 COME RIGHT BACK
ADAM DURRANT
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
A J Phelan
Useful gelding. At the latest run 9th of 11 at Belmont Park Rtg 71+ on June 22 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Sentimental Hero with 58kg at $61. The race before that 8th of 11 at Belmont Park Rtg 72+ on June 8 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Rope Them In carrying 58kg at $81. Needs to improve on what we've seen recently.
1
LUKE CAMPBELL
RED, GOLD STAR SLEEVES, GOLD CAP, RED STAR
4 0x973 ADMIRATION EXPRESS
JASON MILLER
4YO  GREY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs S Miller, R Bright, T Cowcher, C George, D & R Done, Mrs N Hall, L Chapman, J Miller, R O'dea, Freo Racing (Mgr: P Paino), Bean & Cone (Mgr: Ms M Adams), Nautical Drive (Mgr: G Trigg), D & S Trimboli, Ms T Jeffreys, Smartnet Investments (Mgr: P Cooke), Miss G Copland & Magpie Rangers (G Nottle)
Group 3 winner. Useful type. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Belmont Park Rtg 78+ on June 15 over 1650m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Oly's Choice carrying 57.5kg at $19. The run before that second last of 8 at Belmont Park Rtg 78+ on June 1 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Demolish with 58kg at $26. Getting out to a more suitable trip for her now and that can see her improve sharply.
5
LUCY FIORE
Black, Pink Quarters, Quartered Cap
5 02x55 BE OPTIMISTIC
LUKE FERNIE
5YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
L K Fernie, T Flematti, T K Leighton, L Stewart, Z Stewart, Mrs S Stewart, M R Bayliss, P Fleay, B I Royle & Bayliss Family Racing (Mgr: R G Bayliss)
Group 2 placegetter. Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 15 at Morphettville in the G3 Cummings on May 11 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind En Francais with 54.5kg at $21. Second-up from last on the turn 5th of 7 at Belmont Park in the G3 Strickland on June 15 over 2000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Let's Galahvant carrying 57kg at $13. Not without a chance but needs a couple things to go his way.
4
CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER
DK. BLUE, GOLD NUGGET, COLLAR AND CUFFS, RED SLEEVES, RED CAP WITH GOLD NUGGETS
6 06x35 RED DWARF
DOM CELISANO
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
D Celisano
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 11 at Northam Cl3 on June 13 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Linden's Gold with 59kg at $19. Second-up 5th of 13 at Belmont Park Cl3 on June 26 over 1650m, slow going 3 len behind Stylish Lord with 59kg at $6. Looking to the others.
3
J AZZOPARDI
Yellow, Red Diamonds, Diagonal Striped Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Red Diamond