Gundagai   15 Nov 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

BELLETTE'S BULK BINS THE TUCKERBOX 1000m

Track: SOFT 5   Clouds (Max: 31)   True  

Plenty of speed runners engaged, with Major Time, Rumours Abound and Kattegat prominent. PROPHET'S PRIDE (5) was two months between runs when a close fourth over this distance at Wagga last start. Handy sprinter who will be better for that outing and with luck from the awkward draw will play a major role. MAJOR TIME (2) led and gave a kick but found one marginally better when resuming over this journey at Canberra recently. Good second-up performer with an outstanding 1000m record over many seasons. Sure to be thereabouts from the ideal gate. AKAKA FALLS (1) will appreciate the step up in trip after a couple of sound efforts this prep over 900m at Newcastle. Honest sprinter with each-way claims. MR MOPPETT (4) has won three from six when fresh so he must be included coming off a five-month lay-off. RUMOURS ABOUND (11) has won 3/6 at this trip and will find this a lot easier than the first-up run at Moonee Valley. SUGGESTED PLAY: Prophet's Pride each-way in a tough race.
1 35x26 AKAKA FALLS
BRAD WIDDUP
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
A M Britt
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 11 at Newcastle Prov Bm64 on September 21 over 900m, long-neck behind Reigning King carrying 60kg at $5. Second-up 6th of 10 at Newcastle Prov Bm64 on October 19 over 900m, on a slow track; 4 len behind One Kind with 60.5kg at $5. Profiles nicely. Hard to beat if he brings his A-game.
7
NICK HEYWOOD
BLACK, GREEN CHECKS, GREEN SLEEVES, BLACK CAP
2 629x2 MAJOR TIME
GRATZ VELLA
9YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
T A Corkhill, B T Corkhill, P B Corkhill, P E Corkhill, D B Maxwell & P J Morrissey
Second-up. First-up after seven months set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 at Canberra Open on October 18 over 1000m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Iron Will carrying 60.5kg at $15. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at this track Tuckerbox Bm85 on November 17 over 1000m, long-neck behind Mr Moppett with 60.5kg at $7.50. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat.
2
DAMON BUDLER
Orange, Grey Stripes
3 8124x KATTEGAT
NATALIE JARVIS
8YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Thorotek (Mgr: Mrs N K Jarvis), Emanem (Mgr: Miss M H A Briet), D R Quirk, Mrs T L Quirk, Mrs A L Barwick, R A Barwick, D Lowes, D A Lowes, A Redman, Mrs S M Tier, P R Tier, J G Cartwright, K J Dunstan & A P Tier
Gelding back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 13 at Parkes Satellite Bm87 May 19 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Blitzar carrying 60kg at $3.50. Previously first up; fifth of 10 at Kembla Grange Bm64 July 20 2023 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Dancing Alone with 61.5kg at $51. Top four contender.
6
BILLY OWEN
BOTTLE GREEN, ELECTRIC LIME THOROTEK RACING LOGO, WHITE SLEEVES, ELECTRIC LIME CAP
4 6197x MR MOPPETT
ROSS PURCELL
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M Gibson
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Wagga Winter Bm82 June 17 over 1000m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Lipstick Swing carrying 62.5kg at $6. Previous preparation first-up won by nose this track Tuckerbox Bm85 November 17 over 1000m defeating Lipstick Swing carrying 57.5kg at $3.80. Capable of a big run.
5
J PENZA
BLUE, YELLOW EPAULETTES, CAP
5 81204 PROPHET'S PRIDE
MATTHEW KELLEY
6YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
M R Chidgey, T Smith, G R Stadler, C Smith, Mrs E M Walker, M D Walker, Mrs M C Chidgey, B Franklin, Mrs K Smith, J Giorgio, K Costello, J C Braun & K L Kawaleva
Useful mare. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Wagga Bm82 on November 1 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Iron Will carrying 58.5kg at $9.50. The race before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 11th of 13 at Moree Moree Cup Bm90 on September 1 over 1400m, 8 len behind Macleay carrying 57kg at $5. Encouraging effort last start. Capable of sharp improvement.
11
CORIAH KEATINGS
WHITE, RED SLEEVES AND CAP
6 76x5x DUBBO WANDERER
M R MULHOLLAND
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
I J Trapman
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Moree Town Plate Bm87 on September 1 over 950m, 5.5 len behind Outishka carrying 55kg at $15. First up last campaign 4th of 8 at Tamworth Bm66 on April 4 2023 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Rylan's Pick with 61kg at $4. Doesn't appeal.
12
A LAYT
Orange, Black Diamond, Green Armbands And Cap
7 6328x EXTRAVAGENT LAD
SCOTT COLLINGS
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
J W Kelly Suffolk Vale & Co (Mgr: T W Kelly) & B E Smith
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at Canberra Acton Tab Fed Open 85 June 14 over 1280m, 3.5 len behind Craving Magic with 55kg at $11. First up last campaign second last of 11 at Rosehill Highway-C3 January 13 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Smart And Dapper with 59kg at $10. One of the chances.
9
M A CAHILL
White, Black Band, Red Cap
8 106x8 OFF SHAW
JOHN ROLFE
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs J L Rolfe, J Rolfe, Miss S A Rolfe, B W Rolfe, J A Rolfe, C J Waters, W F Bridges, K JH Hunt, Miss P Foley & W Eccleston
Second-up. Comes off a 40-day let-up. First-up after seven months didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 8 at Cootamundra Bm66 on October 6 over 1100m, 9 len behind Just One Look carrying 62.5kg at $61. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Canberra Fed Open Bm84 on January 12 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Tap 'N' Run carrying 56kg at $51. Others are going much better.
8
ELLEN HENNESSY
HOT PINK, LIGHT BLUE HORSESHOE AND HORSEHEAD, LIGHT BLUE STARS SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
9 2230x OH NO MIKKI
CRAIG WIDDISON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
P J Reardon, Amlarob Mikki (Mgr: D M Diffey), C D Stuart, Mrs A M Weiss, B M Weiss, One Ship Nine Captains (Mgr: G P Cooper), G B Burrett & Miss K L Widdison
Dual acceptor. Resuming. Finished off last preparation 13th of 15 at Albury City Hcp Bm90 March 21 over 1175m, 6 len behind Flying Sultan carrying 55kg at $19. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Wagga Bm58 October 23 2023 over 1000m defeating Danceenuff with 63.5kg at $5. See how he returns.
3
BRENDAN WARD
BROWN, WHITE five STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES AND CAP
10 28x02 PROJETO
PETER MAHER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
M J Duffy, B J Donohoe, M Patterson, Mrs C M Patterson, T J Maher, Mrs G M Maher, P L Duffy, P F Maher, R Boyer, Ms C Platt, Ms A M Duffy & Mrs S M Saundry
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming second last of 11 at Bendigo Bm64 on October 6 over 1100m, 8 len behind Pondalowie carrying 60.5kg at $17. Second-up 2nd of 7 at Wagga Bm82 on November 1 over 1000m, neck behind Iron Will carrying 55kg at $3. SCRATCHED.
13
EMERALD GREEN, RED SLEEVES ,CAP
11 115x0 RUMOURS ABOUND
RON STUBBS
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
S J Hetherton, B D Clarke, M Coates, R F Goddard, P J Stubbs, P C Vella, T L Burns, C L Campbell, P A Dempsey, M Dyordyevic, D R Luhrs, D Martin, B Tyrell, G H Habermann, The Big Show Punting (Mgr: B Barber) & Robust Punters Club (Mgr: P A Dempsey)
Second run back. First-up after four months raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Moonee Valley Bm74 on October 25 over 955m, 7 len behind Port Albert with 56kg at $4.50. Previously second-up won by 4.5 len at Albury Bm58 May 20 over 900m defeating Mr Time carrying 61kg at $1.80. Will take a lot from that run and is in the mix.
4
J LYON
WHITE,GRAY,BLUE,BLACK HORIZONTAL RAYS,WHITE SLEEVES,BLUE BLACK ARMBANDS
12 377x7 SMUGGLER'S BAY
CRAIG WEEDING
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
M F T Racing (Mgr: A J Mair)
Second-up. First-up after six months ran last of 7 at Wagga Bm82 on November 1 over 1000m, 8 len behind Iron Will carrying 57kg at $15. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm72 on July 12 2023 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Miss Kojiki carrying 61kg at $4.50. SCRATCHED.
13
JAKE DUFFY
Light Blue, Red Stripe And Cap
13 2022x BATTLE ABBEY
TOM WILSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
T Wilson, A M Green & G D Lynn
First-up. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at Canberra Acton Bm70 July 10 over 1080m, a neck behind Love Shuck with 53.5kg at $6. First up last campaign fifth of 14 at Wagga Cl3 May 3 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Best Intent with 55.5kg at $51. Betting watch advised.
10
KIM SHOARD
White, Royal Blue Epaulettes, Striped Cap
14 4213x BRITISH STATESMAN
KEITH DRYDEN
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs E M F Ovenstone
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Mudgee Bm66 July 7 over 1200m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Lipstick Lil carrying 59.5kg at $3.50. First up last campaign 13th of 17 at Randwick Highway-C3 February 10 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Atmospheric Rock carrying 55.5kg at $81. Hard to leave out.
1
REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
RED, BLACK DIAMONDS, BLACK AND WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES AND CAP
15 2228x STUPENDO
MATTHEW KELLEY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
E J Kelly, K O'rourke, G B Burke, A Nowland, K Trevanion, G Zanakis, L Moult, M Becke, P L Morrissey, J G Metcalf, J F Hegarty, Mrs R Dawson, L Miners & Mrs A Miners
Dual acceptor. Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Rosehill 3&4yo Bm72 June 15 over 1100m, on heavy track; 12 len behind In Flight with 52kg at $19. When resuming last campaign sixth of 10 at Murray Bridge Bm82 October 7 2023 over 1200m, 5 len behind Bubble Over with 54kg at $9.50. SCRATCHED.
2
WHITE, RED SLEEVES, CAP