Penola   18 Oct 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

Friday 17th January 25, Coonawarra Vignerons Cup Rating 0 - 54 Handicap 1270m

Track: Soft 6   Rain (Max: 16)   Rail: True.  

Genuine pace with Game Cove taking up the running ahead of North Rocks and In The Sun. TESTA DEXTA (4) bounced back to better form at the latest when narrowly missing the frame in town. Strikes an easier assignment on the short turnaround and is a leading contender. LION'S INSTINCT (1) has found it tough to notch up his second win but was improved last start when closing off solidly into fourth. Draws well again and is one of the main threats. ALASKAN STORM (6) was a barnstorming winner two back at Halidon. Failed to follow it up last start when always well back. Gets in well at the weights with the 3kg claimer engaged and is worth another chance. IN THE SUN (8) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Testa Dexta to win.
1 47784 LION'S INSTINCT
JUSTIN PICKERING
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs T C Shepperd, L Kotz, Mrs S L Kotz, E J Kotz, Mrs K F Kotz, Mrs M Buttery, C Buttery, B Kawau, Mrs R L Bray, Mrs V Horne, B T Shepperd, L W Freeman, Miss T Freeman, K T Castley, B K Byass, A Byass, Mrs S N Freeman, T C Freeman, D W Shelton & B P Clarke
Most recently 4th of 12 at Gawler 0-56 on October 7 over 1516m, 4.5 len behind Eventually carrying 59kg at $8.50. The run before that 8th of 12 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on September 25 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Real Valentia with 59.5kg at $8. Key runner.
2
SAIRYN FAWKE
Blue, Yellow Star, White Sleeves, Blue Cap, Yellow Star
2 6624x NORTH ROCKS
LEIGHTON COLGRAVE
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
L.A Colgrave & Ms H.M Taylor
Resuming after a break of 18 months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 14 at Bairnsdale Bm58 May 1 2023 over 2200m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Flying Basil carrying 55.5kg at $4. When resuming last campaign second last in a small field at Woolamai Pic-Trpy January 28 2023 over 1008m, 4 len behind Copthorne with 66kg at $10. May need the run.
5
CAITLYN MUNRO
HOT PINK, BLACK BAND
3 80x00 FIRST RANK
DAVID PAGE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
D V Page, B P Henry, Mrs R A Page, Mrs P A Browning, B Hart & Ms M A Mewett
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran last of 11 at Pooncarie Bm58 on September 21 over 1000m, 11 len behind Riched carrying 57kg at $17. Second-up ran last of 13 at Balaklava 0-58 on October 2 over 1200m, 12 len behind Run On carrying 58kg at $81. Can't have off that run.
11
ROCHELLE MILNES
RED, ROYAL BLUE QUARTERS, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP
4 x1504 TESTA DEXTA
J HICKMOTT & C RIGGS
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
J E Hickmott & Mrs N M How
Most recently 4th of 12 at Morphettville Parks Bm58 on October 11 over 1250m, 1.4 len behind Willaston carrying 57kg at $10. The run before that ran last of 12 at Morphettville Parks Cl2 on September 21 over 1250m, slow going 9 len behind Nurys with 52.5kg at $26. Made headway last time. Capable enough on his day and is a key runner.
7
SAMUEL PAYNE
Royal Blue, Cream Diagonal Stripes, Purple Cap
5 20299 GAME COVE
SCOTT WHITTLE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs E Whittle & B Clark
Last start second last of 10 at Manangatang Bm58 on October 12 over 1175m, 3.5 len behind Lescot carrying 56.5kg at $13. The start before that 9th of 11 at Mildura Bm58 on October 7 over 1000m, 6 len behind Kova with 57kg at $19. Last start finished ninth over 1175m at Manangatang, beaten 3.5 lengths.
4
J POTTER
Light Blue, Red Circles, Sleeves And CAP
6 76418 ALASKAN STORM
RAHARNA MCDONALD
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M A Cornelius & A S Tietz
At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 12 at Gawler 0-56 on October 7 over 1516m, 8 len behind Eventually with 57.5kg at $9.50. The run before that settled well back; won by 0.8 len at Halidon 0-52 September 15 over 1380m defeating Pinchbeck with 54.5kg at $8. Capable of more – worth another chance.
6
ZOE LLOYD
Pink, Black five spots , Black Sleeves, Pink Cap
7 19678 FROSTED GLASS
SUE MURPHY
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
R W Brighton, Mrs M C Brighton & Ms S T Murphy
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 8th of 10 at Bordertown Cl1 on September 13 over 1550m, 11 len behind Impact A Lot with 56kg at $41. The run before that got back early 7th of 11 at Naracoorte Cl1 on August 30 over 1430m, slow going 9 len behind Divine Fire carrying 56.5kg at $19. Hard to have.
1
MS S METCALFE
LIME, BLACK BAND AND ARMBANDS
8 74100 IN THE SUN
JAMIE BARRY
8YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
B L Justin, G L Justin & Mrs G J Justin
Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at Coleraine 0 - 58 on September 27 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Mishare carrying 53kg at $21. Before that 10th of 12 at Bordertown 0-54 on September 13 over 1200m, 6 len behind Lynda's Legacy carrying 55.5kg at $10. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.
8
JADE DOYLE
BLACK, TEAL ZIGZAG CHEVRON, TEAL SLEEVES AND CAP
9 59047 LADY ANNABEL
WAYNE WALTERS
12YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs F R Walters
Most recently 7th of 11 at Mt Gambier 0-56 on October 9 over 1213m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Dan's Echo carrying 54kg at $26. The run before that 4th of 13 at Mt Gambier 0-54 on September 22 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Loose Lip Lloyd with 54kg at $61. Looking elsewhere.
3
MS K WALTERS
LIGHT BLUE, FIVE WHITE STARS, SLEEVES AND CAP
10 55990 OUR ELLIE ROSE
WAYNE WALTERS
8YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
J Morell & Mrs M A Morell
Most recently second last of 11 at Mt Gambier 0-56 on October 9 over 1213m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Dan's Echo with 54kg at $26. Before that 9th of 13 at Mt Gambier 0-54 on September 22 over 1400m, on a wet track; 15 len behind Loose Lip Lloyd with 54kg at $12. Not keen at all.
10
ALANA LIVESEY
LIGHT BLUE, FIVE WHITE STARS, SLEEVES AND CAP
11 04950 ARACHNATTACK
STEPHEN LENEHAN
9YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
S Lenehan, Mrs V Lenehan & Ms C A Grieger
Last start ran last of 10 at Warrnambool Bm58 on October 4 over 1000m, 8 len behind Fileeta carrying 54kg at $101. The start before that 5th of 8 at Pooncarie Bm50 on September 21 over 1200m, 5 len behind Smart Alick with 54.5kg at $8. Looks out of his depth.
9
MS C PULS
Purple, Silver Star And Sleeves, Purple Seams, Silver Cap