Geelong   12 Jul 2024
 
GOING: S

Sports Underwriting Australia Pty Ltd Handicap 2447m

Track: SOFT 6   Rain (Max: 14)   Rail: Out 6m 1700m - 800m. Out 7m Remainder.  

Solid pace from Chevalier Du Fau and Matthew Mark fending off pressure from other on-pacers engaged. A VOTRE SANTE (10) is knocking on the door with three consecutive placings, getting within a head of the winner last start at Sale over 2226m. She looks nicely placed here and will be very hard to hold out. FREEDOM ESCAPE (7) has run second in every start bar one this campaign, putting a poor run two back at Swan Hill behind him with another solid effort here last time out. Right in this. EDZEL (4) should appreciate the step up in trip now and will be harder to hold out. MATTHEW MARK (6) can measure up. SUGGESTED PLAY: A Votre Sante to win.
1 x0130 BAZINI
SYMON WILDE
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 62.0KG
Wilde Racing, Halo Racing Services Pty Ltd (Mgr: C Mckenna), P F Blain, Mrs A M Bonjer, K E Brown, A J Hussey, Mrs K M McKinnon, J J McKinnon, K Heffernan, C Jackson, B J Dillon, R H Montague, Mrs S M Montague, Mrs A M Lynch, P M Lynch, B L Shannon, J K Hutson, Mrs M M Mugavin & D W Lilley
Comes off a 40 day let-up. Last start didn't finish the race at Sandown-Lakeside Aust Hdle June 2 over 3900m. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Casterton Hdle on May 19 over 3500m, slow going 4 len behind Out And Dreaming carrying 66.5kg at $2.60. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
8
TATUM BULL
Royal Blue, Lime Hoops, cap, Royal Blue Hoops Cap
2 00023 WUDDZZ
HENRY DWYER
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
I Rutherford, M Symons, G Illingworth, D Foley, J Scholten, C Smith, T Eddy, J Armstrong, R Grosso, D Rothstadt, A Day, Mrs J Hamilton, G Ingram, A Birch, W Kratzmann, Mrs E Kratzmann, P McCarthy, Simanna Racing (S Jennings), The King No.3 Syndicate (D Foley) & Erica Bloodstock (Mrs S Dwyer)
Useful type. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track Bm64 on June 21 over 2418m, 4 len behind Preferential carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Swan Hill Bm78 on June 9 over 2400m, 0.8 len behind Dashing Duchess with 54.5kg at $7. Ideally placed to play a significant role.
3
ALYSHA WARREN
NAVY, WHITE STAR, GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS AND CAP, GREEN STAR
3 28x07 CHEVALIER DU FAU
LUCINDA BOYD
5YO  GR/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
A Boyd, Mrs C Doodt, Mrs L Desmond, Mrs N K Geyer, P Desmond, R L Balchin, S Miller, Ms P Foulds, Talinga Girls (Mgr: Mrs C M Hay) & J Durston
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 13 at Swan Hill Sw H Cup on June 9 over 1600m, 11 len behind Munhamek with 54kg at $67. Second-up 7th of 9 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm64 on June 28 over 2200m, 6 len behind Look Sharpish with 62kg at $6. Could improve.
7
C NEWITT
WHITE, NAVY BLUE STAR AND SLEEVES, CERISE SEAMS, NAVY BLUE POM POM
4 0x555 EDZEL
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
O T I Racing, Montly Pty Ld, D Egan, East Melb Racing, Mrs T Joel, Webbmck Racing, J Spence, Sparks Flying, Dycer Racing, S M L S Racing, E Giacobone, M Blakiston, Mrs A Alexander, Miss A Batsiokis, W Parker, Vaguely Noble 2, D Ramus, Dogs Quad, G Garrett & J Mahony
Last start 5th of 9 at Cranbourne Bm64 on June 23 over 2025m, slow going 6 len behind Speranzoso carrying 60.5kg at $4.50. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track Bm64 on June 6 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Shultzy carrying 61kg at $8.50. Can bounce back after a modest effort last time.
11
J ALLEN
NAVY BLUE, GOLD HOOPS, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP
5 327x6 SUNDAY BUZZ
SYMON WILDE
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
S W Wilde, H Barlow, S J Mirenda, H G Barlow, D Barlow, P L Smits, R G Whale, S G Barlow, Mrs V A Hughes, A J Hughes, B D Salmon, P G Daffy & D Barlow
Second-up. First-up after seven months 6th of 14 at Ballarat Bm64 on June 30 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind African Pioneer with 60.5kg at $51. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at Flemington Bm70 on September 24 over 2550m, 6 len behind Fearentless with 59kg at $26. Improver with definite claims.
10
J MOTT
GREY, light pink BAND, ARMBANDS AND CAP
6 x0911 MATTHEW MARK
CHARLOTTE GRAESSER
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Dr N Berry, Mrs M E Berry, Illowra Stud (Mgr: Dr N Berry), Mrs C A Graesser, N J Graesser, T R Graesser, Miss E R Ferrier, E A Wale, Ms M K Dernelley, Mrs R L Macaulay, Ms C L Graesser, B Graesser, J J Murphy, Miss M M Reilly, S G Gleeson, Mrs M Gleeson, R W Walsh & Mrs P Walsh
Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by 0.8 len at Warracknabeal Bm58 June 28 over 2000m in soft going defeating Four Outlaws with 61kg at $6. The run before that won by a head at Edenhope 0 - 58 June 9 over 2000m defeating Mangione carrying 59kg at $8.50. Won last start and is well-placed again.
12
L WILLIAMS
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE CROSS SASHES AND DARK BLUE CAP
7 22272 FREEDOM ESCAPE
PAUL PREUSKER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J R Burke, R S Murrihy, Mrs G M Wyatt, Mrs D G Rinaldi, M J Rinaldi, P Brooke, J Brooke, C J Graham, L K Williams, R P P Brown, G P Brown, Mrs R J Sexton, T P Sexton, Mrs M T Maher, K J Maher, B E Jordon, R Jordon, Miss A Jordon, A F O'Sullivan & G J Baldwin
Most recently 2nd of 11 at this track Bm64 on June 21 over 2418m, 4 len behind Preferential carrying 59.5kg at $9. The race before that 7th of 13 at Swan Hill Bm64 on June 7 over 2400m, 5.5 len behind King's Crossing carrying 60kg at $6. Racing well and will take beating.
5
JYE MCNEIL
Light Pink, Aqua Quarters, Collar And Hooped Sleeves
8 07926 ZEGALO
AMY MCDONALD
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms A McDonald, B J Nally, D R Lawrence, M Byrnes, H McDonald, Where's Ugle (Mgr: A J Brown), J Williams, Mannerim Park 2 (Mgr: Ms A McDonald), Silver Toes Racing (Mgr: J G Wagner), H Darzi, D K Hardacre, J M White, D Thompson, Miss S P Paul, M R Williams & Anycupowilldo 3 (Mgr: D M Dempsey)
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Bendigo Bm64 on June 15 over 3600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Joffrey carrying 60kg at $6.50. The race before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Mornington Bm70 on May 27 over 3080m, 2.5 len behind Sambucus carrying 57kg at $5.50. Has the ability to take this out.
13
MELISSA JULIUS
Royal Blue, Orange five Stars, Orange sleeves, royal blue stars, orange cap, royal blue STARS
9 551x0 BULBUK
LINDSEY SMITH
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
B J Spicer, Gurners Bloodstock Co (Mgr: M Ramsden), W W Guest, M F Clemenger, P H C Racing (Mgr: P W Edwards), R D Partington, P McRedmond, M J Donegan, G Kaparos, C R Fisher, C Carter, J M Casey, S C Hussey, J Scott, G P Scott, I C Fletcher, D Boxshall & P A Barnard
Second-up. First-up after five months 10th of 13 at this track Bm64 on June 21 over 1715m, 4 len behind Jackand with 59kg at $26. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on January 7 over 1700m, slow going 6 len behind Kimmorley carrying 59.5kg at $10. Fitter and worth including.
1
BEAU MERTENS
YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE DRAGON, ROYAL BLUE AND YELLOW STRIPE SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP,ROYAL BLUE STAR
10 x4332 A VOTRE SANTE
PATRICK PAYNE
7YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Farmhouse Holdings Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Payne), J P Clapham, A N Sherlock, B Danaher, T Danaher, J Danaher, M L Rossi & B Miles
Useful type. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Sale Bm64 on July 4 over 2226m, on a wet track; neck behind The Devil In Her with 58.5kg at $8.50. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Sale Bm64 on June 11 over 2244m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Dictionary with 58.5kg at $4. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
4
ETHAN BROWN
Black, Red FOUR LEAF CLOVER, Hooped Sleeves, Red Cap
11 170x9 MOGADISHU
JARROD ROBINSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Wyadup Valley Farm (Mgr: T J Delroy)
Second-up. First-up after seven months got back early 9th of 14 at Seymour Bm58 on June 16 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Makalu carrying 60kg at $21. Previously second-up came from midfield and scored a big 6 len win at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw October 13 over 2520m in soft going defeating Poorme Ashot with 59.5kg at $2.50. Unlikely to threaten.
3
C J PARISH
Light Blue, Green Hoops, Cap
12 x428l CRUX
PAUL PREUSKER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
A Grant, R Foster, S Saint-John, B O'Connor, R Henriksen, B Hoffmann, Q Basser, B Basser, G Oleksinski, R McIntosh, P B F F Racing, Moirai, Snow Road Thoroughbreds, RTD Racing, The Pivotal Crew, LMR Racing, SITT Racing, Great Philomena Racing Johnny The Horse & X-Cats
Most recently didn't finish the race at Warrnambool Mdn Hdle-Sw June 23 over 3200m. The start before that 8th of 12 at Bendigo Bm64 on June 15 over 3600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Joffrey with 57kg at $8. Prefer others.
2
T P MADDEN
Royal Blue, Red Dice ,Seams,Seams SLEEVES,Seams CAP
13 24x07 REDDIVO
JAMIE EDWARDS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs J M Edwards, N J Carter, Mrs V Carter, M P Palmer, D D Files, R A O'Callaghan, Mrs M L O'Callaghan, Mrs G D Schmidt, P A Schmidt, M A Bathie, Mrs M A O'Callaghan, D V Ryder, Dad's Get Away & Cool Drinks Racing
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 13 at this track Bm64 on June 6 over 1500m, 7 len behind Gin O'clock with 57.5kg at $67. Second-up got back early 7th of 11 at Warracknabeal Bm58 on June 28 over 2000m, slow going 6 len behind Matthew Mark carrying 60.5kg at $8.50. Doesn't rate well enough.
12
BLAIKE MCDOUGALL
PINK, BLACK DIAMONDS ,STRIPE SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
14 x9956 HIGHLAND GLORY
DAN O'SULLIVAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Miscellany Syndicate (Mgr: J D Brown), Mrs A J Burgess, P Lennox, P J Bruce, M D Burt, A B Ford, Mrs K Ford, N E Heaslip, S F Scally, Ms K M Jeffs, Ms S Jeffs, P F Sinnott, T O Allen, D O'Sullivan, Juanita Racing (Mgr: B Wearmouth) & Kick'n'Win (Mgr: S Curtain)
Most recently 6th of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm58 on June 24 over 2200m, 3 len behind Sunset Missile with 55.5kg at $12. Before that eased back early on 5th of 10 at Ballarat Bm64 on June 12 over 2000m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Parvati Party carrying 54kg at $41. Others make more appeal.
6
JAYLAH KENNEDY
ORANGE, BLACK FIVE STARS AND SLEEVES, ORANGE CAP, BLACK STAR
15 0x664 TURFIE
PATRICK KEANE
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
A Ottobre, Mrs L Ottobre, M Ottobre, A Bufalino, M Caligiuri, D McGrath, D A Mcintyre, D McMahon, R.M.C.B Sayvon Racing (Mgr: M Phillips), D Veitch, M Ottobre & Mrs J Keane
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 4th of 13 at Swan Hill Bm64 on June 7 over 2400m, 2.75 len behind King's Crossing carrying 54kg at $26. The run before that 6th of 9 at Sale Bm64 on May 19 over 1744m, slow going 6 len behind Godzilla carrying 54kg at $16. Happy enough to avoid.
9
ALANA KELLY
SKY BLUE ,PURPLE DIAMONDS,SKY BLUE SLEEVES ,PURPLE DIAMONDS,SKY BLUE CAP,PURPLE DIAMONDS