ALINTA ENERGY HANDICAP 1200m Track: Good 4 Clouds (Max: 26) Rail: +7m Entire. (Pent: 5.25) |
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Just a modest pace in store without noted speed runners engaged. MIDNIGHT DYNAMITE (1) settled well back then let down impressively to be beaten under a length when resuming over 1100m at Canterbury last start. Has won two out of two when second-up. Perfectly placed to add to that record over an extra 100m today on a roomier track. THEBLADE (6) resumed last time out in Saturday company in Brisbane and did a fair job to finish fourth to the handy Spywire over this distance at Doomben. Kept fresh since that appearance 46 days ago. Should go on to bigger things this prep. GOLDEN STRAAND (8) had a seven-week let-up prior to his eye-catching fourth last start over 1100m at Canterbury. Will find this more to his liking so another big run is on the cards. Last start Gosford winner BARTOLF (2) has been kept fresh since that success at BM64 level on 29 August. Looks one of the leading contenders again. JACOB'S LADDER (7) comfortably accounted for his Class 1 rivals at Kembla recently. Tougher this time but there is room to improve at the third run back. SUGGESTED PLAY: Midnight Dynamite just gets the nod in a race of many chances.
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1 | 027x2 |
MIDNIGHT DYNAMITE
BJORN BAKER 4YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG S G Darby, D Foote, Jimlee Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), M A Johnson, G R Lambert, M Munro, G D Prouten, D T Ristuccia, B Sarris, W R Schwaam, Steelies Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), Darby Racing Talented Miss (Mgr: S G Darby), Danakiki Racing (Mgr: L Proutsos), G E Norris & S Lambert Second run back. First-up after five months 2nd of 8 at Canterbury Cg&E Bm72 on September 17 over 1100m, 0.9 len behind Shalaa Gold carrying 60.5kg at $10. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by a head at Canterbury 3&4yo Bm68 November 20 over 1100m defeating Tartaglia carrying 57kg at $9. Rates highly and is in the right race to go one better. |
6 J PARR |
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2 | 7x481 |
BARTOLF
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Segenhoe Thoroughbreds Australia (Mgr: K W Maloney) Returns from a 33-day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Gosford Cg&E Bm64 August 29 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Agenda Setter carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. The run before that ran last of 8 at Randwick 3yo Bm72 on July 26 over 1300m, slow going 18 len behind Glorious Moments carrying 57kg at $12. Back in form and can make further progress. |
2 WILLIAM STANLEY |
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3 | 61672 |
CROP DUSTER
JEREMY GASK 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG M J Benson, R Wheaton, B C Ferguson, M D Shepherdson, Mrs K J Gask, L Seivl, Carry The Boats (Mgr: P Lawrence), D J Read, G Howie & M J West Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Randwick Kensington Cg&E Bm72 on August 13 over 1300m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Axius carrying 59kg at $6.50. The race before that eased back early on 7th of 11 at Randwick 4yo+ Bm78 on July 26 over 1300m, slow going 3 len behind Lugh carrying 55.5kg at $41. SCRATCHED. |
10 BRAITH NOCK |
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4 | 2421x |
PUERTO BANUS
PAUL PERRY 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ms C G Collis Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign by 0.6 len Wyong Cg&E Bm64 April 17 over 1200m slow track defeating Annulus with 59.5kg at $8.50. First up last campaign second of 7 at Muswellbrook 3yo Mdn-Sw November 5 over 1000m, 0.7 len behind Nights Inferno carrying 57kg at $3.30. SCRATCHED. |
11 ANNA ROPER |
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5 | 18x88 |
PRESIDENT
JASON COYLE 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG B J Gunn, P Criniti, MB Woodham, M W Grew, S Ngo, G E Wright, M A Mansour, Mrs J A Mansour, U Dimitriou, D Medz, P A Nelson, B W Protheroe, Mrs A J Protheroe, Lanewood Racing (Mgr: Mrs J M Devlin) & Lucky 88 Racing (Mgr: P Blackmore) Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 8 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on August 20 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 19 len behind Bev's Nine with 60kg at $18. Second-up raced on the pace before fading to run last of 8 at Canterbury Cg&E Bm72 on September 17 over 1100m, 5 len behind Shalaa Gold with 59.5kg at $41. Looks safely held. |
5 ADAM HYERONIMUS |
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6 | 4x4x4 |
THEBLADE
M, W & J HAWKES 4YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), Exset Racing (Mgr: J Bartolo), R Smith, Gilgai Farm (Mgr: R R Jamieson), Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), Murray Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: P A S Murray) & Wright Racing (Mgr: P J Wright) Having second run back today. Freshened for 46 days. Last start 4th of 10 at Doomben Cg&E Cl3-Sw on August 16 over 1200m, 2 len behind Spywire carrying 57kg at $2.20. At only start last preparation 4th of 7 at this track 3&4yo Bm78 on February 22 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Boston Rocks carrying 52.5kg at $2.50. Lightly raced four-year-old who can improve sharply off that run. |
4 ZAC LLOYD |
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7 | 17x41 |
JACOB'S LADDER
JOHN P THOMPSON 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Neville Begg OAM & Partners (Mgr: N C Begg OAM) Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 12 at Wyong Bm64 on August 31 over 1100m, long-neck behind Norton Road with 59.5kg at $1.80. Second run from a spell came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Kembla Grange Mid Cl1 September 18 over 1200m defeating Tong Ho carrying 59.5kg at $2.80. Fitter and looks a solid chance with the help of a soft run from the inside alley. |
1 ANDREW ADKINS |
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8 | 21264 |
GOLDEN STRAAND
MATTHEW SMITH 4YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG G Harvey At the latest run eased back early on 4th of 8 at Canterbury Cg&E Bm72 on September 17 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Shalaa Gold with 57kg at $12. Before that second last of 7 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on July 30 over 1300m, on heavy track; 3 len behind The Replicant with 57kg at $2.45. Getting deep into the prep but should run well again. |
3 J FORD |
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9 | 44x21 |
BURMA STAR
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BAY COLT 55.0KG Godolphin Third-up today. Freshened for 42 days. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Canterbury Super Mdn on August 6 over 1200m, on a wet track; head behind Tyreek with 57kg at $4. Second run from a spell favourite; ran on from midfield and scored a big 3.5 len win at Warwick Farm 3yo Mdn August 20 over 1100m in heavy going defeating Hush Hush carrying 58kg at $1.95. Capable of taking the next step now with McDonald retaining the mount. |
8 JAMES MCDONALD |
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10 | 69700 |
NOSEY PARKER
PAUL PERRY 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Ms C G Collis At the latest run ran last of 11 at Newcastle Hurricane on September 19 over 900m, 9 len behind Durova with 55.5kg at $51. The run before that 12th of 14 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on July 26 over 1600m, slow going 17 len behind Glad You Think So with 53.5kg at $20. SCRATCHED. |
4 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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11 | 149x4 |
MAZ KANATA
JASON COYLE 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Miss A M Double & J Treffery Second run back. First-up after a year 4th of 14 at this track Midway Bm72 on September 13 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind African Daisy with 52kg at $13. Previously second-up 4th of 14 at Newcastle Bm64 on June 29 2024 over 1200m, slow going 0.9 len behind Metallic Ruler carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. Not hopeless with the light weight from a handy draw. |
7 RACHEL KING |
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