GLOUCESTER PARK   09 May 2025
 
GOING: G

INSURE WITH GRANGE BLOODSTOCK INSURANCE MS PACE 2536m

Track: GOOD      

VEGAS STRIP (2) didn't fire in his only outing of last campaign but usually goes very well fresh with three wins and a placing from his other four attempts. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw so can be right there at the business end. HOPPYS WAY (6) enjoys a big class drop after tackling Group 1 company in his last two outings. Was racing well prior so can measure up in this more suitable assignment. MIGHTY CONQUEROR (7) is another coming back in grade and placed here the last two times he raced outside of Group company. OUR VINNIE (1) raced wide last time but placed from the second row two back and can feature from the ace draw.
1 46538 OUR VINNIE
CHRIS VOAK
5YO  BAY  GELDING
D Zavitsanos, A H Foster, M A R Kirkwood, S L Kirkwood
Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr4) over 2536m at this track, beaten 25 m by Longreach Bay (3:06.30) in NR 70 to 90 on May 2 at $10. At his previous start good run when 3rd (Sr2) over 2130m at this track, at the bell was 6th-10.7m on the pegs beaten 3.5 m by Longreach Bay (2:33.30) in No NR on April 25 at $23. Go well from this draw.
Fr1
C D VOAK
GREY, PINK YOKE, HALF STRIPES, COLLAR & CUFFS, 4 WHITE MALTESE CROSSES ON YOKE & SLEEVES
2 72x7x VEGAS STRIP
G BOND & S BOND
4YO  BAY  GELDING
Team Bond Pty Ltd (Mgr: G F J Bond), L D Pettifer, B M Pettifer, G J Williams, E A Williams
Resuming after nine weeks off the scene. Ran only once last campaign running when well beaten into seventh after a quick start, behind Insta Gator at this track over 2130m in a 2-4W/15 0K stake on March 7 at $2.35. Has a strong first-up record with three wins to his name and is a top chance to take this out.
Fr2
D M ROBERTS
BLUE, PINK CIRCLE
3 55x78 LIL HAPPY FELLA
DEBBIE PADBERG
7YO  BAY  GELDING
J A Padberg, D M Padberg
Didn't do much last time out, was well back in the run when 8th (Fr8) over 2936m at this track beaten 14 m by Tiger Royal (3:34.40) in No NR on May 2 at $61. Before that 7th (Sr2) over 2130m at this track, at the bell was 10th-12.1m on the pegs beaten 11 m by Gully Gum (2:32.70) in NR up to 100 on April 25 at $91. This looks a far sterner task.
Fr3
LINDSAY HARPER
WHITE, BLACK & BLUE STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES
4 04307 MONTANA D J
MICHAEL YOUNG
6YO  BAY  HORSE
Burchill Bloodstock (Mgr: E Burchill), M D Leppard, D D Leppard, W Leppard, O Cownie, W Willesee, J A Padberg
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr9) over 2936m at this track beaten 13 m by Tiger Royal (3:34.40) in No NR on May 2 at $51. Before that, 11th (10m Fr4) over 2503m after racing wide at this track, beaten 45 m by Ideal Muscle (3:08.90) in G3 NR 70 or better on April 18 at $8.50. Has claims.
Fr4
E J SUVALJKO
RED, BLACK QUARTERS WITH WHITE CARD SUIT SHAPES, WHITE COLLAR & SLEEVES WITH CARD SUIT SHAPES
5 78506 BLITZEMBYE
MIKE REED
7YO  BAY  GELDING
Swandoo Harness Racing Pty Ltd Syndicate (Mgr: W Giumelli)
Didn't do much last start, 6th (Sr3) over 2936m at this track beaten 12 m by Tiger Royal (3:34.40) in No NR on May 2 at $41. Before that 11th (Fr4) over 2536m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 20 m by Prince Of Pleasure (3:03.60) in No NR on April 25 at $23. Unlikely to threaten.
Fr5
K A SYMINGTON
BLUE, WHITE SASH, RED SLEEVES
6 14379 HOPPYS WAY
MIKE REED
6YO  BROWN  HORSE
Swandoo Harness Racing Pty Ltd Syndicate (Mgr: W Giumelli)
Drops in grade. Last start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr3) over 2936m at this track, beaten 22 m by Mister Smartee (3:32.40) in G1 No NR on May 2 at $91. The start before was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 2536m at this track was 8th-11.3m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 10 m by Mister Smartee (3:00.30) in G1 No NR on April 25 at $151. Better placed.
Fr6
S J SUVALJKO
RED, WHITE SASH, BLUE SLEEVES
7 33490 MIGHTY CONQUEROR
G BOND & S BOND
10YO  BAY  GELDING
G F J Bond, S A Bond
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start was driven from back in the field when 11th (Fr4) over 2936m at this track, beaten 40 m by Mister Smartee (3:32.40) in G1 No NR on May 2 at $61. The run before 9th (Fr2) over 2130m at this track beaten 25 m by Mister Smartee (2:30.90) in G3 No NR on April 11 at $8.50. Will enjoy a class drop.
Fr7
S A MCDONALD
BLUE, PINK DIAMONDS, ARMBAND AND CUFFS
8 4x309 JAWSOFLINCOLN
JUSTIN PRENTICE
6YO  BAY  HORSE
M R Lamond, S R Coote, M Von Stanke, J J Little, A Sneath, J Cook, T L Von Stanke, A R Telford, J W Lamond
Last start 9th (Fr6) over 1684m at Pinjarra beaten 55 m by Sangue Reale (1:55.00) in G3 No NR on March 17 at $34. At the start before 11th (Fr1) over 2692m after showing early pace at Pinjarra was leading by 1.3m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 50 m by Minstrel (3:13.70) in G3 No NR on March 3 at $10. Can show more.
Fr8
T C WHEELER
BLUE, 5 GOLD STARS, 3 GOLD STARS ON SLEEVES