GLOUCESTER PARK   28 Apr 2026
 
GOING: N

BOOK INTO CHRISTMAS IN JULY MS PACE 1730m

Track: GOOD      

CRUNCH THE NUMBERS (7) resumes from a spell of three-and-a-half months after closing off last campaign in good form, the last run being a solid second over 1730m at this track. Must overcome a very wide draw. Sure to prove hard to beat on his return. VISITING HOURS (5) drew a wide gate last start and was never a genuine threat, beaten 7 metres into sixth at this track over 1730m. Meets a comparable field and he can turn in a much better performance. SMOKEYS SHADOW (10) disappointed last time when ninth over 1609m at Bunbury. In this line-up can atone. AMARETTO ANGEL (2) is the best of the rest after finishing fourth over 1730m at this track last time out.
1 00660 BONSTAR
PETER MARSH
7YO  BAY  MARE
P J Marsh
Last start 10th (Fr5) over 1730m at this track beaten 13 m by Money Well Spent (2:06.20) in 4yo+ NR up to 49 on April 21 at $71. Before that, 6th (Fr1) over 1730m at this track, beaten 19 m by True Grit (2:04.90) in 4yo+ NR 45 to 55 on April 14 at $26. Certainly worth another chance.
Fr1
S J SUVALJKO
GOLD, WHITE CROSSED SASH
2 07084 AMARETTO ANGEL
BRAD LYNN
5YO  BR/BL  MARE
B A Lynn, P M O'Sullivan
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1730m at this track, beaten 5 m by Money Well Spent (2:06.20) in 4yo+ NR up to 49 on April 21 at $101. At the start before 8th (Fr1) over 2130m at this track beaten 15 m by Heavy Metal Hammer (2:37.70) in 4yo+ NR up to 59 on April 7 at $34. Has ability and can do much better.
Fr2
T LYNN
BLACK, WHITE JOINED LIGHTNING BOLTS, TEAL SLEEVES
3 58476 EASTON QUALITY
ASHLEIGH MARKHAM
7YO  BROWN  MARE
A C Markham, T R Markham
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 2100m at Bunbury, beaten 40 m by Gelsomino Amal (2:34.90) in 4yo+ 2-4 WINs M on April 25 at $41. At her previous start 7th (Fr3) over 1823m at Narrogin, beaten 15 m by Head Office (2:15.80) in 4yo+ NR up to 49 on April 18 at $4.60. Among the leading chances on best form.
Fr3
A C MARKHAM
BLACK, WHITE CIRCLE WITH WHITE "M", COLLAR, CUFFS & STRIPES ON SLEEVES
4 97523 SLOANIE BEL
JOE RIGOLI
4YO  BLACK  MARE
J J Rigoli, S S Rigoli
Racing consistently with minor placings at her last two starts. Placed last start 3rd (Sr1) over 2190m at Northam beaten 11 m by Bold Jackie (2:44.20) in 4yo+ 1-3 WINs M on April 24 at $12. Before that 2nd (Fr1) over 1730m at Central Wheatbelt, beaten 13 m by Nowuseemegrin (2:11.70) in 4yo+ 2-4 WINs on April 19 at $11. Might find this a bit tough.
Fr4
J J RIGOLI
PINK, PURPLE ARMBANDS
5 56636 VISITING HOURS
BRETT SMITH
7YO  BR/BL  GELDING
J A Smith, E M Simeon, M C Smith
Last start 6th (Sr3) over 1730m at this track beaten 7 m by Karaoke Star (2:07.50) in 4yo+ NR up to 49 on April 21 at $3.70. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Sr4) over 1780m at Northam beaten a neck by Save This Dance (2:14.30) in 4yo+ NR up to 49 on April 11 at $9. Rates highly and can do much better.
Fr5
P J SCHRADER
BLACK, WHITE CROSSED DIAMOND SASHES & DIAMOND ON SLEEVES
6 2590x NUCLEAR CRUISER
P J TREFORT
5YO  BAY  HORSE
M J Midgley, P J Trefort
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 2nd (Sr2) over 1823m after being wide early at Narrogin, beaten 3.5 m by Internal Waves (2:16.90) in 4yo+ 0-2 WINs on December 5 at $4. Might need some time.
Fr6
T C WHEELER
BLUE, GOLD BRACES, GOLD HOOPED SLEEVES
7 7752x CRUNCH THE NUMBERS
MIKE HOWIE
4YO  BROWN  HORSE
M J Howie, S L Howie, G Craik
First up. At the last run he solid effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1730m at this track beaten 7 m by Stirup Iron Jack (2:06.40) in 4yo+ NR 40 to 50 on January 20 at $3.70. Solid claims.
Fr7
A MARKHAM
WHITE, GREEN HOOPS
8 29255 IDEAL WHITBY
SARAH SUVALJKO
8YO  BAY  GELDING
S L Suvaljko
Last start 5th (Sr4) over 2190m at Northam beaten 16 m by Tiger Lou (2:47.60) in 4yo+ NR up to 45 on April 24 at $11. At his previous start 5th (Fr5) over 2130m after showing early speed at Central Wheatbelt beaten 12 m by Rising Spirit (2:41.00) in 4yo+ NR up to 45 on April 19 at $4.60. Big chance to atone.
Fr8
J D SUVALJKO
PURPLE, WHITE CHEVRONS, COLLAR, WAISTBAND & HOOPED SLEEVES
9 24060 NINETY MILE BEACH
W JUSTINS
5YO  BROWN  HORSE
C M Fagg
Didn't do much last start, was well beaten after breaking at Bunbury on March 28. Before that surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr3) over 2265m after showing early pace at Albany beaten 12 m by Blind Edition (2:49.90) in 4yo+ 1-2 WINs on February 6 at $12. Tested again.
Fr9
R WARWICK
BLUE, GREY STARS & SLEEVES
10 66659 SMOKEYS SHADOW
ASHLEIGH MARKHAM
7YO  BAY  GELDING
M A Callegari
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Backing up quickly after 9th (Sr3) over 1609m at Bunbury, beaten 30 m by Switch Blade (1:56.00) in 4yo+ NR up to 55 on April 25 at $26. The start before 5th (Fr7) over 1730m at this track, beaten 6 m by Karaoke Star (2:07.50) in 4yo+ NR up to 49 on April 21 at $5.50. This looks a suitable assignment.
Sr1
D EGERTON-GREEN
BLACK, WHITE CIRCLE WITH WHITE "M", COLLAR, CUFFS & STRIPES ON SLEEVES