Geraldton   03 Oct 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

PATRICK CRIPPS - A NORTHAMPTON LEGEND HANDICAP 1113m

Track: GOOD 4   Rain (Max: 17)   Rail: Out 5m Entire.  

Slick tempo assured from Compak and Arabian Riches leading the charge. SIMPLE LOGIC (6) was out-classed at Belmont in his last run prior to a break, though his form before that stood up nicely. He is 0/5 fresh, but he's been racing in much stronger company and he's well placed in this event. Drawn well and can return to the winners stall. ARABIAN RICHES (2) has won 2/6 first-up and resumes without a trial. He jumped 5-1 in a similar race to end last campaign and he should be prominent from the outset from a nice barrier. Carbery rides now and he can build on his handy fresh record. ISOLA BAY (4) Is ticking along nicely without winning and has claims. COMPAK (7) won't be far away. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Simple Logic on top.
1 0x577 HARMIKA
ADAM DURRANT
6YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
D K Elsegood, Mrs S M Elsegood & B K Elsegood
Useful mare. Comes off a 40 day let-up. At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 9 at Belmont Park Rtg 68+ on August 24 over 1200m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Russian Sniper carrying 57.5kg at $21. The run before that got back early 7th of 10 at Belmont Park Rtg 72+ on August 10 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Ice Pick Nick carrying 55.5kg at $15. Should be at peak fitness now and is capable of taking this out.
8
ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER
DARK BLUE, GOLD five DIAMONDS, DIAMOND STRIPE SLEEVES, DIAMONDS CAP
2 4342x ARABIAN RICHES
MR WILLIE PARKER
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs P M Parker & R Pochroj
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at this track Rtg 70+ May 10 over 1220m, a head behind Galaxy Affair carrying 57.5kg at $6. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len this track Rtg 70+ October 5 over 1113m defeating Bombay Style with 57kg at $10. Strong first-up record and looks very well placed.
5
P CARBERY
LT. BLUE, BLACK HOOPED SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
3 8888x MINUS LOOKS
G B DELANE
11YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
G B Delane
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at this track Rtg 69+ February 22 over 1113m, 5.5 len behind Bombay Style carrying 59.5kg at $10. When resuming last campaign 11th of 13 at this track Rtg 70+ October 15 over 1200m, 6 len behind Chix Chatter carrying 62kg at $26. Looks very hard to beat.
1
AUSTIN GALATI
MAROON, GREY BAND AND CAP
4 52943 ISOLA BAY
PETER J DALY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
G F Durrant
Racing well. Last start 3rd of 11 at Carnarvon Carn Sprint on September 14 over 1200m, 3 len behind Red Rebel with 56.5kg at $16. The race before that 4th of 11 at Broome Pearl Classic on August 24 over 1300m, 5 len behind Jackemjames with 59.5kg at $6.50. Has claims coming back onto the turf.
6
CHANEL COOPER
DARK GREEN, GOLD STRIPES, QUARTERED CAP
5 2863x PATCHWORK
MR WILLIE PARKER
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs P M Parker, Mrs M J Walton, I J Maclarty, Miss M V Parker, Ms Lisa Norris, Mrs B May, P G Giudice, M C McAullay & Mrs A L Giudice
First-up. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at this track Rtg 70+ April 27 over 1400m, 4 len behind Galaxy Affair with 56.5kg at $7.50. When resuming last campaign sixth of 10 at this track Rtg 70+ February 12 over 1413m, 5 len behind What A Prince carrying 57kg at $6.50. May need more time.
7
JADE MC NAUGHT
LT. BLUE, BLACK HOOPED SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
6 6240x SIMPLE LOGIC
MERYL HAYLEY
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
J L Davies
Resuming after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second last of 15 at Belmont Park Sky Final May 25 over 1400m, soft track; 9 len behind Sacred Oath with 58.5kg at $81. First up last campaign fifth of 11 at Bunbury Cl5 January 26 over 1208m, 1.4 len behind Eevalina with 57kg at $17. This is an ideal race to kick off. Winning hope in a suitable contest.
3
LAQDAR RAMOLY
Maroon, Black and White Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
7 52214 COMPAK
MALCOLM MACKENZIE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
M T Mackenzie
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 11 at Carnarvon Carn Sprint on September 14 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Red Rebel carrying 56kg at $11. The race before that won by a nose at Carnarvon Rtg 56+ September 1 over 1200m defeating Moorumbine carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. Racing well and has to be included.
2
C NICOLL
TURQUOISE, WHITE HORSESHOE ,WHITE HORSE HEAD, TURQUOISE SLEEVES,WHITE HORSESHOEs,TURQUOISE CAP,WHITE HORSESHOEs
8 59x0x PINK CARATS
GRAHAM COX
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
L C J Cox, J A Hoskins, R J Hoskins, G R G Cox & A T Swift
Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 13 at this track Rtg 70+ on October 15 over 1200m, 6 len behind Chix Chatter with 54kg at $9. First up last campaign 5th of 7 at Pinjarra Cl5 on April 26 2023 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind My Baby Blue Jean carrying 58kg at $3.50. Prefer to see.
4
NATASHA FAITHFULL
GREEN
9 504x7 STARTTHEFRIAR
KYLIE CRAIG
10YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
I M Purvis
Second run back. Comes off a 46-day let-up. First-up after seven months got back early 7th of 10 at Carnarvon Rtg 55+ on August 18 over 1200m, 6 len behind Go Go Gracie with 60kg at $21. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at this track Rtg 70+ on October 5 over 1113m, 7 len behind Arabian Riches with 54.5kg at $81. Doubt he will be troubling these off that run.
8
LISA STAPLES
Grey And Orange Checkers, Orange Sleeves And Cap