Mount Gambier   09 Oct 2024
 
GOING: H(8)

Koonara Wines Rating 0 - 58 Handicap 1563m

Track: HEAVY   Clear (Max: 20)   Rail: Out 3m 1800m-1600m. Out 4m Remainder.  

No recognised leader so Salsbury Hill could find herself in front. LORD PORCHESTER (2) hasn't won for a long time but is knocking on the door. Will appreciate the added trips and is well-placed to break a long run of outs. SALSBURY HILL (9) is another that has spent extended time out of the winner's circle but does shoulder a solid record over this trip. Gets in low at the weights and is among the main hopes. WHISKEY HANGOVER (1) is yet to strike through this prep but has turned in some nice efforts. Can threaten if he brings his A-game. NANKEEN (3) likes to drift back early and charge hard late. Watch for him climbing over their backs at the business end. SUGGESTED PLAY: Slight lean to Lord Porchester.
1 36049 WHISKEY HANGOVER
JEFFREY SEARLE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
N R Shaw, R J Dycer, Livin' Large (Mgr: J R Searle) & Plunge & Run (Mgr: Mrs M F Searle)
Most recently 9th of 12 at Coleraine 0 - 58 on September 27 over 1300m, 4 len behind Mishare carrying 60kg at $3.80. Before that 4th of 11 at Hamilton Bm58 on September 16 over 1400m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind State Of Maine carrying 60kg at $10. Can improve on the latest effort and is expected to be in the finish.
3
JACOB OPPERMAN
PURPLE, GREY HOOPS, BLACK SLEEVES, CAP
2 35235 LORD PORCHESTER
WILLIAM MORRISSEY
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
J E Callinan
Most recently 5th of 11 at Warrnambool Bm58 on September 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Exabanoise carrying 59kg at $13. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Casterton 0 - 58 on September 1 over 1400m, on a wet track; 0.8 len behind Moon Yanco carrying 59kg at $16. Well-placed to play a major role.
10
T P MADDEN
ROYAL BLUE, TURQUOISE STRIPE AND SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE CAP, TURQUOISE STAR CAP
3 29466 NANKEEN
BELINDA O'LOUGHLIN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R J Lintern
Most recently from last on the turn 6th of 12 at Coleraine 0 - 58 on September 27 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Mishare carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. Before that 6th of 9 at Murray Bridge Cl1 on September 18 over 1200m, 5 len behind Solar Mist carrying 60kg at $10. Capable of testing this field on his best efforts.
9
D TOURNEUR
LIME GREEN, PURPLE STAR, HOOPED SLEEVES, LIME GREEN CAP
4 75861 ALITTLEBITAPOLLY
YASMIN BLACK
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Miss Y Black, Mrs J S Black & M A Black
Most recently settled well back; won by 0.5 len at this track 3yo+ Mdn Hcp September 22 over 1400m in the wet defeating Yiasou with 54kg at $8.50. Before that 6th of 12 at Bordertown 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on September 13 over 1550m, 5.5 len behind Thinkingnintynine carrying 56kg at $26. Shapes as a chance again.
6
SAIRYN FAWKE
GREY, TURQUOISE BAND, SLEEVES AND CAP
5 33198 DANGEROUS SECRET
BOB & KANE POST
6YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs P Post, K Post, J T Post, A W Cox, H J Howlett & Mrs V Howlett
Last start got back early 8th of 11 at this track Cl1 on September 22 over 1200m, in the wet; 5 len behind Free Beer carrying 57.5kg at $11. The race before that 9th of 12 at Warracknabeal 0 - 58 on August 31 over 1610m, 8 len behind Fiorensact carrying 57.5kg at $17. Doesn't look likely to bring up her second win today.
1
SAMUEL PAYNE
White, Gold And Black Sash, Black Cap
6 040x0 EL AMIGOS
MARK GREIG
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms H M McDowall & M W Greig
Second-up. First-up after three months second last of 11 at Warrnambool Bm58 on October 4 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Feargal carrying 57kg at $101. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Terang Bm64 on March 5 over 1600m, 6 len behind Sir Atlas with 55kg at $101. Looking to others.
7
RYAN HOUSTON
LIGHT BLUE YELLOW CHEVRONS ,LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES ,YELLOW CAP
7 260x5 INTERFERING
RICHARD NICHOLSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
R V J Nicholson
Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 11 at this track Cl1 on September 22 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Free Beer carrying 54.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 3 over 1315m, 2.5 len behind Ovabent carrying 55kg at $26. Each-way player with a run under his belt.
8
CAITLIN TOOTELL
BLACK, GREEN CROSSED SASHES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, RED AND WHITE HOOPED CAP
8 10x07 ROSE OF SEBRING
M & L COOPER
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
M W R Cooper, F Collett, L B Cooper & C B Ferguson
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 14 at Hamilton 0 - 58 on August 3 over 1400m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Adrett with 56.5kg at $61. Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 12 at Coleraine 0 - 58 on September 27 over 1600m, 3 len behind Vampire Miss carrying 56kg at $101. Fitter but others are better placed.
5
ALANA LIVESEY
PURPLE, GOLD HOOPED SLEEVES, GOLD CAP
9 77427 SALSBURY HILL
WAYNE WALTERS
8YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Miss J L Walters & Ms M Baster
Last start 7th of 11 at Warrnambool Bm58 on September 23 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Exabanoise carrying 55kg at $26. The start before that came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Bordertown Cl1 on September 13 over 1550m, long-neck behind Impact A Lot carrying 55kg at $12. Rates highly on her best performances and can bounce back.
4
MS K WALTERS
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, BLACK SLEEVES
10 x5207 AEROETTE
WAYNE WALTERS
8YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs F R Walters
Last start 7th of 15 at this track Bm62 on September 22 over 1550m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Unamerican with 54kg at $101. The run before that ran last of 12 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on August 28 over 1600m, slow going 11 len behind Eight On The Dot with 54kg at $7.50. Hard to make a case.
2
MARGARET COLLETT
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES AND CAP