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Fantasy Cocktails BM64 Handicap 1511m

Track: Soft 5   Clouds (Max: 22)   Rail: Out 3m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.73)  

Pace strong with Delightful Journey and Anything But leading with Show Of Gold nearby. HOWDY (7) is racing in good form at the moment. Two back he won a Class 1 at Cranbourne with a big run from the back before another sound effort when running into third at Pakenham. Slight rise in trip here should suit and the big track also looks suitable. BIDEN TIME (6) couldn't have been much more impressive first up at Benalla, racing clear to score by five lengths in BM58 grade with 61kg. Harder here but has to be respected off that effort. BELCONY (13) won narrowly fresh at Pakenham, struggling in a stronger race in town last time out. Can bounce back. SUGGESTED PLAY: Howdy to win.
1 2638x NANA'S WISH
CIARON MAHER
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 61.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing (Mgr: C Maher), MyRacehorse No. 1 (Mgr: B K Willis), D J Lardner & D P Heffernan
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm78 February 1 over 1800m, 9 len behind Revelare carrying 52.5kg at $6. Previously first up; second of 7 at Warrnambool Bm64 December 1 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind Loose On Gin with 59kg at $2.50. Prefer to see how she returns.
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ZOE WALLER
Red, Black MyRacehorse Logo, Two Chevrons And Black Cap With Red MyRacehorse Logo
2 90x77 QUITE THE LASS
REECE GOODWIN
6YO  B/BR  MARE 61.0KG
R J Goodwin, D W Ash, Mrs M A Ash, C M Mazzeo, M A Sidiropoulos, A T Mazzeo, J Mazzeo, S C Howlett, P Tatnell, Simanna Racing (Mgr: S D Jennings), J A Irvine, R M Holt, P Olsson, J J Paisley, B D Sharp, C A Butler, D R Hall, M Beckenham & Deadly Ten (Mgr: L Tarrant)
Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on April 21 over 1200m, 6 len behind Tango Jewel carrying 59kg at $51. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Mornington Bm64 on December 6 over 1500m, 7 len behind Estrapaz carrying 58.5kg at $17. Second up record is sound but looks tested in this line-up.
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HANNAH EDGLEY
Emerald Green, Purple Vee, White Sleeves And Cap
3 9x617 DELIGHTFUL JOURNEY
CHRISTINE SEXTON
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs C M Sexton, A C De Grandi & R J Jones
Useful gelding. Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Last start ran last of 7 at Bairnsdale Bairnsdale Cup on March 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Le Zebra carrying 54kg at $19. The start before that won by 1.5 len at this track Bm64 February 25 over 1423m defeating Superset carrying 59kg at $9. Best would be competitive.
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TEODORE NUGENT
Fluorescent Green, Orange Diamond Stripe Sleeves, Orange Cap
4 16723 GRAND SAGE
R C MANNING
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
R & Mrs L G Manning
Going well. Most recently 3rd of 9 at Echuca Bm70 on April 18 over 1400m, head behind She's Pretty Rich carrying 58kg at $31. The run before that 2nd of 10 at this track Bm64 on April 8 over 1419m, 0.8 len behind She's Pretty Rich carrying 59.5kg at $7. Near miss last start. Among the better chances.
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J BOWDITCH
Black, Pink Sleeves And Cap
5 x03x2 STARCHIENNE
DOMINIC SUTTON
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
Electra Bloodstock (Mgr: J R Christie), B R Grant, J J Lawrence, W Andreoli, J Delavale, K M Doyle, T Starkey, Ms L A Ho, G Scimone, T F Percy K C, S J Delmenico, D S Martin & S D Martin
Second run back. First-up after six months 2nd in a small field at Seymour Bm64 on April 15 over 1200m, nose behind Posh I'm Not carrying 60.5kg at $4.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Geraldton Rtg 70+ on October 13 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Snippy Which carrying 55kg at $4.50. Will find this tough; prefer others.
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BILLY EGAN
White, Black Checked Sash, Red sleeves And Cap
6 600x1 BIDEN TIME
STEVE RICHARDS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
S J Richards, W F J Lee, W T Threadgold, P E Miall, Plenty Valley No9 (Mgr: F Dintinosante), JWB Thoroughbreds (Mgr: B R Broomhead), C L Mcdonald, Telaviro (Mgr: Mrs R Hemsworth), M J Moran, A S Jones, S Greaves, Ms K A Fawcus, J R Broomhead & J M Antico
Second-up. First-up after five months scored a big 5 len win at Benalla Bm58 April 14 over 1406m defeating Torn carrying 61kg at $3.40. Previously second-up eased back early on 10th of 14 at Geelong Bm64 on October 23 over 1400m, 6 len behind Fire Wheel carrying 60kg at $26. Can go on with it. Hard to knock, go close.
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WILL GORDON
Grey, Black Stars, Black Striped Sleeves, Cerise Cap
7 x0213 HOWDY
MICHAEL TROTTER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
J W Price & Mrs C L Barker
Racing well. Last start 3rd of 7 at Pakenham Cg&E Bm64 on April 17 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Legend Of Dubai with 60kg at $1.80. The run before that favourite; was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.0 len at Cranbourne Cl1 April 4 over 1400m defeating Cocobill with 58.5kg at $3.30. Capable of big final splits.
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BEN ALLEN
White, Yellow, Black And Green Sash And Armbands, Green Pom Pom
8 52x1 FEELING DUSTY
CHARLOTTE LITTLEFIELD
4YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
J Hay, I D Riley, R Tofts, P F Carmody, Mrs J Riley, M L Nitschke, Whiskywill (Mgr: D G Williams), S K McNamara, Mrs M M Longmuir, G J Andrews, K J Longmuir, A W Shore, Mrs L Andrews & T J Bird
Second-up. First-up after four months settled well back; won by 0.5 len at Pakenham Mdn-Sw April 10 over 1400m defeating Vianarra with 59.5kg at $11. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on December 3 over 1300m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Lochlorian carrying 59.5kg at $12. Back in great order and is a genuine hope.
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R MCLEOD
Dark Sea Blue And Pink Stripes, Dark Sea Blue Sleeves, Striped Cap
9 6x314 ON THE MOVE
DANNY O'BRIEN
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs J O'Brien, Ms N A Devitt, Ms E A Dimery, Mrs B D Macdonald, Mrs D M Vawdrey, Mrs J S Devitt, Mrs R Scanlon, Mrs S Wilson, Ms P Lucas, Mrs S L Heffernan & BNB Escapes (Mgr: Ms D Hamer)
Most recently 4th in a small field at Seymour Bm64 on April 15 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Half Yours carrying 58.5kg at $6. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at Ballarat Mdn-Sw March 25 over 1500m defeating Extinguish with 59kg at $4.40. Others rate better.
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ZAC SPAIN
Royal Blue, Pink Diagonal Stripes And Striped Sleeves, Pink And Royal Blue Seams Cap
10 34221 SHOW OF GOLD
JULIUS SANDHU
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
J Sandhu, N Gopaul, L J Anderson, D Goodall-Wilson, Ms A Quero, G Meade & C J Bullen
Last start won by 1.0 len at Caulfield Heath Mdn April 16 over 1600m defeating Written Story with 59.5kg at $4.80. The start before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 8 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1500m, long-neck behind Understudy with 59.5kg at $2.70. Has found form but looking to others.
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CELINE GAUDRAY
Green, Orange Star, Orange And Green Stars Sleeves And Cap
11 x6x11 THATS ARCHIES GIRL
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 59.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), A A Salek, Mrs L Causer, L Caminiti, J Molinaro, Ms A Molinaro, R H Montague, Mrs S M Montague, Tycheros (Mgr: P D Jenkins), D W Lilley, Mrs S Lilley, Mrs N E Ross, Ms V Seaborne & Grigg Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S C Grigg)
Third-up today. First-up favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a long-neck at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw March 31 over 1209m on a rain affected track defeating Linkvue with 57kg at $2.90. Second-up favourite; won by a long-neck at this track Bm58 April 20 over 1400m defeating One Sided Love carrying 59.5kg at $3. Hard to fault and should be in the finish again.
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K JENNINGS
Red, Red Apple, Green Leaf Inside White Band
12 15 LADY BRIGHTSIDE
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
First Light Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: T S Wilson), S J Bartlett, S A Bingley, T Poznachowski, Mrs A M Willson, A Ross, D Le Leu, D I Hollyman, L Condon, L Robb, P J Crabb, I S Oakenfull, P Wilson, Mrs J M Hunter, Mrs W G Rechter, R Kerr, D K I, D N M Punting, One Stubby Short & STELF Racing
Freshened since claiming her maiden victory on debut; favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at Cranbourne F&M Mdn-Sw March 21 over 1400m in soft going defeating Rapido River carrying 57.5kg at $3.10. Has upside and may pay to follow.
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LIAM RIORDAN
Navy Blue, Gold And White Crescent, Gold Cap
13 42x17 BELCONY
REECE GOODWIN
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 56.0KG
D W Burgoyne, R J Goodwin, A J Bagnall, M Stefanov, P L McLean, R J Steyger, Mrs F F Flynn, J Ficorilli & Apophenia Racing (Mgr: D Brostek)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up won by a head at Pakenham Mdn-Sw March 27 over 1400m defeating Demiquaver carrying 57kg at $3.30. Second run from a spell ran last of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo F Bm64 on April 9 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Sirena with 59kg at $10. Useful type and can bounce back.
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BEAU MERTENS
Red And White Diagonal Stripes, Lime Green Sleeves And Cap
14 7908x ROSABEEL
ANGELA BENCE
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
L B Bence & Ms A M Bence
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Pakenham Bm64 November 8 over 2000m, 14 len behind Infinity Imperial with 55kg at $81. Previously first up; second last of 11 at this track Bm64 July 4 over 1415m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Rackemann carrying 54kg at $151. Cannot enthuse.
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NATHAN PUNCH
Brown, Yellow Spots, Black And Orange Hooped Sleeves, Lime Green Cap
15 47214 ANYTHING BUT
R C MANNING
9YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
R C Manning
Last start 4th of 7 at Swift's Creek Pic-Trpy on April 20 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Cent To War carrying 68kg at $2.70. The start before that favourite; won by a long-neck at Balnarring Trpy April 12 over 1600m defeating Pine Valley with 66kg at $9. Looks tested again.
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MS ROSE HAMMOND
Black, Pink Sleeves And Cap