Albany   28 Nov 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

THE BOTTLE-O NORTH ROAD HANDICAP 1240m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 21)   Rail: +6m Entire.  

Anticipate Agent Jay, Does He Know and I Dreamed A Dream to set a strong tempo. HOW PRETTY (6) went around at Belmont last start but didn't feature when always well back in the run. Her fresh run at Northam was superb and returning to that level can see her get back to winning ways. I DREAMED A DREAM (3) disappointed at the end of last campaign but he looks back in order judging by his recent trial. He maps for a lovely run from a good barrier and Faithfull has ridden him to victory before. Form out of his last start was strong and he'll find this much easier. AGENT JAY (5) hits this third-up now and is building nicely into the campaign. Out in trip now can see him improve and he won't be far away. BLUE LINE (1) disappointed last campaign in much tougher company. Nicely placed here and can bounce back. SUGGESTED PLAY: How Pretty gets the nod.
1 51x27 BLUE LINE
SAMANTHA FAITHFULL
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
R M Potter
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 10 at Narrogin Rtg 58+ on November 3 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Vonsnip with 57kg at $9.50. Last start eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track Rtg 70+ on November 16 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Avoidance with 52kg at $6.50. Ready to peak after two runs back and worth including.
9
CHANEL COOPER
PINK, BLACK DIAGONAL STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, CAP
2 151x9 YARDSTICK
ROY ROGERS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
T C Pike
Second-up. First-up after three months ran last of 9 at this track Reg Champ Heat on November 16 over 1240m, 14 len behind Invincible Power carrying 57kg at $26. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by a nose at Port Hedland Rtg 56+ May 11 over 1200m defeating Justhandy with 56.5kg at $6.50. Looks tested on the first up effort.
5
KRISTO SARDELIC
WHITE, RED HEART, WHITE SLEEVES WITH RED HEARTS,WHITE CAP,RED HEARTS
3 3710x I DREAMED A DREAM
STEVE WOLFE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
S J Wolfe, R W Duggan, W H Gardiner, Pink Diamond Racing (Mgr: C J Holt), Pink Pyranha Racing (Mgr: C J Holt), C R Olsen, M Farmer, Ms M Warland, M Hallas, L Bussell, C L Lawson & The One One Pod 1 (Mgr: B J Ryan)
Gelding back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign tenth of 14 at Belmont Park Grad Hcp 60+ July 20 over 1600m, soft track; 5 len behind Sensessional with 55kg at $9. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at this track Skyracing.Tv P April 19 over 1230m, 1.5 len behind Sacred Oath carrying 55kg at $8.50. Can get the job done.
3
NATASHA FAITHFULL
LIGHT BLUE, RED MALTESE CROSS
4 4320x MAGNABURMA
P B HUNTER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
M W Wilson, O C Kiddie & A W Mckenzie
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at Pinjarra Cl5 June 6 over 2000m, soft track; 7 len behind Beermullah with 56kg at $21. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.1 len this track Mdn November 5 2023 over 1230m defeating Crombie carrying 58kg at $9. Must be included.
7
J WHITING
WHITE, BLACK FIVE SPOTS, CAP
5 86x44 AGENT JAY
STEPHEN SHEEHY
8YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
J B Foley & Miss G McCloskey
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Narrogin Rtg 58+ on November 3 over 1100m, 3 len behind Vonsnip carrying 53.5kg at $11. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track Rtg 70+ on November 16 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Avoidance with 52.5kg at $8. Has ability and is one of the leading chances.
8
AMY JO HAYES
Light Blue, Yellow Checks, Dark Blue, Yellow Stars Sleeves
6 14x20 HOW PRETTY
ADAM DURRANT
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs V Durrant & G F Durrant
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 2nd in a small field at Northam Cl3 on October 31 over 1000m, long-neck behind Gold Vancouver with 57kg at $5. Last start second last of 11 at Belmont Park Cl3 on November 13 over 1000m, 7 len behind Shooting Spirit carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Better than that latest effort and can improve sharply.
1
LUCY FIORE
DARK GREEN, GOLD STRIPES, QUARTERED CAP
7 419x9 COATACHINO
RICKY MOSS
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
W Moss
Second-up. First-up after four months 9th of 11 at Bunbury Cl3 on November 5 over 1200m, 5 len behind Zangief with 56.5kg at $61. Previously second-up second last of 7 at this track Mdn on March 10 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Why Me carrying 56kg at $26. Looks tested on the first up effort.
6
KESHAW DHURUN
RED, NAVY DIAGONAL HALVES,WHITE SASH,NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE STARS ,NAVY CAP,WHITE STARS CAP, NAVY COLLAR
8 x77x9 DOES HE KNOW
SAMANTHA SHIRLEY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
D L Westthorp, Mrs S P Fielder, Mrs S A Shirley, Mrs L K Westthorp, M Westthorp & Mrs Z J Westthorp
Second-up. First-up after seven months second last of 10 at this track Rtg 70+ on November 16 over 1100m, 8 len behind Avoidance with 54kg at $101. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at this track Rtg 54+ on April 28 over 1100m, 7 len behind Demito carrying 54kg at $9.50. No easier this time and is likely to struggle.
2
LISA STAPLES
GOLD, BLACK PITCHFORK, HORSESHOE, GOLD SLEEVES, BLACK DIAMOND CHECKS , BLACK CAP, GOLD DIAMONDS
9 214x0 WIN TO RETIRE
PAUL ROBERTS
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
S J Spiller, J P Olsthoorn, P E Roberts, T Woolley, R S Fitzsimmons & S R Coombes
Second-up. First-up after eight months 10th of 12 at Ascot Cl1 on November 5 over 1200m, 7 len behind Mai Aloha with 58kg at $61. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Northam Mdn on November 9 2023 over 1300m, 0.9 len behind Crunchy Nut carrying 56kg at $15. Fitter and worth including.
4
A HEARN
BLACK ,YELLOW CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, RED CAP