Newcastle   27 Jun 2017
 
GOING: G

Hunter Jaguar L/Rover Hcp (C1) 1250m

Track: SOFT 5   Partly Cloudy   Rail: True.  

ALASSIO should burn across to find the front. Broke maiden status at on debut at Kembla Grange over 1000m. Will have taken good improvement from the outing. Finds a race in which she can continue progressing through the grades. AUNT LIBERTY ran second on resuming at Muswellbrook. This is tougher however she will be fitter second up and is drawn to go one better. A keenly contested sprint is on the cards with Alassio and Aunt Liberty going hard early on. ALASSIO was an impressive debutant for Tulloch Lodge last start over 1000m at Kembla, parking outside the leader but wide then finding plenty in the run home to score with 1.3L to spare. Sure to progress following that run. AUNT LIBERTY returned from a 19-week spell in pleasing fashion last start, leading until the shadow of the post over 1000m at Muswellbrook. Had to do all the donkey work on a heavy track that day so will be a lot fitter for the run. Beaten just 4.1L at Group 3 level when second up last prep which is good form for this. WRITE THIS DOWN struggled on a very heavy track last start in a run worth forgiving. Scored a maiden win on the main track here over 1200m three runs back on a soft surface. In the mix. DEER MOUNTAIN is ready to run a race third start back from a break. SUGGESTED PLAY: Alassio for the win. Showing good promise.
1 54x1x PIPING HOT
G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT
10YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
Highclere Stud (Mgr: J F R Warren)
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only had one start last preparation won by a long-neck Canterbury 2yo Mdn in Jun 2016 over 1200m on rain affected going defeating Cellarman with 54kg. When resuming last campaign came from midfield; with blinkers first time; 5th of 11 runners at Canterbury 2yo Mdn in Feb 2016 over 1100m, on slow going 5-1/4 len behind In The Vanguard carrying 55kg. Rosehill trial over 900m on Jun 13. Place appears best in this fresh.
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TIM CLARK
Pale Blue, Dark Blue Armbands And Cap
2 1 ALASSIO
G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT
10YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
F S Steen, K H J Wilen, B W Adams, Mrs S D Adams, Hour Of Power No 2 (Mgr: J D Richards), J D Richards, M Spackman, J W Brien, P E Kritakis, T Georgis, Powaboss (Mgr: Mrs S Flentjar), Ms S J Marshall, D Vidovic, R Weiss, Ms L R Moulton & R H J Murray
Encouraging debut raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 1-1/4 len (laid out near 100m) Kembla Grange 3yo Mdn Jun 3 over 1000m defeating Herreshoff with 57kg. Chance to go for two from two. Rates well here.
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J PARR
Pale Blue And Yellow Stripes, Yellow Cap
3 26x94 DEER MOUNTAIN
PETER ROBL
10YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
Segenhoe Thoroughbreds Australia (Mgr: K W Maloney)
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming slowly away; 9th of 14 runners at Scone Hcp (C1) May 12 over 1100m, 3-3/4 len behind Cadogan with 56.5kg. Second run from a spell hampered near 200m; 4th of 8 starters at Kembla Grange Hcp (C1) Jun 3 over 1200m, 4 len behind Love Las Vegas with 57.5kg. Has the ability to take this out.
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T ANGLAND
Red, Yellow Seams And Black Cap
4 51 FILOMENA'S GRACE
JOSEPH PRIDE
10YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
N Moraitis A M, C Smith, A Coluccio & Mrs L Reilly
Raced twice to date. At debut, hampered concluding stages; ran on from midfield; 5th of 7 runners at Gosford Mdn May 25 over 1000m, 1-3/4 len behind Cliveden carrying 56.5kg. Second-up raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 1/2 len (jumped awkwardly) Kembla Grange Mdn Jun 10 over 1200m on heavy going defeating Metallic Moon with 56kg. Continues to improve. Looks suited.
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M BELL
White, Grey Sash, Pink Striped Sleeves, Grey Cap
5 62136 WRITE THIS DOWN
CRAIG CARMODY
10YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
G L Grimish, C Carmody & Mrs K S Carmody
Last outing 6th of 7 starters at Hawkesbury (Bm60) Jun 11 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 7-1/2 len behind Lady Chalfont with 60kg. The run before wide throughout and lacerations; held ground to the line 3rd of 11 starters at Newcastle Hcp (C1) May 27 over 1200m, 2-1/2 len behind Paris For Me carrying 57kg. Forward showing expected. Go close.
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K MCEVOY
Black, Grey Diagonal Stripes
6 10x2 AUNT LIBERTY
PAUL PERRY
9YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: JM Messara) & Belford Productions Pty Ltd (Mgr: AB Jones)
Having second run back today. Fresh up after four months rolled along in front and was edged out late 2nd of 13 starters at Muswellbrook 2yo Swp Jun 9 over 1000m, on rain affected going; a long-neck behind Deneeky carrying 57kg. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 10th of 13 runners at Rosehill in the G3 Widden Stakes in Jan over 1100m, 4-1/4 len behind Teaspoon carrying 54.5kg. Can improve on first up performance. Excellent winning chance.
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P KING
Gold And Black Diamonds, Gold Cap
7 264x8 TRADES HALL
JAN BOWEN
11YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Ms J L Bowen, S M Watts & J J Watts
Second-up today. Fresh up after four months raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 11 starters at Newcastle Hcp (C2) Jun 17 over 900m, on slow going 4-1/2 len behind Billabong Cindy carrying 54kg. Previously second-up laid out in straight and hampered near 100m; set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 starters at this track Hcp (C1) in Dec last year over 1150m, a nose behind Otter with 53.5kg. First up effort suggests unlikely to be winning.
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J PENZA
Pink And Black Halves, Black Cap
8 77x41 NICCI'S GOLD
GARY PORTELLI
9YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Gold Edge (Mgr: C R Purcell), Horns Racing (Mgr: R G Rowan), Eee Bee Racing (Mgr: C J Burnell), G J Noonan, Mrs V J Noonan, W A Lee, S J Coffey, P A Hammon, C L Hammon, B P Jessop, Mrs J A Stewart, K Garvey & Mrs F L Wrigley
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 10 runners at Bathurst Mdn Plate Jun 6 over 1100m, 2-1/2 len behind Ready Fire Aim with 52.5kg. Second run from a spell won by a neck Newcastle 2yo Mdn Jun 17 over 900m on rain affected going defeating Crackneck carrying 54kg. Got up for brave win last time out but this is harder. Tricky assignment today.
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JOSH ADAMS
Black, Gold Edge Syndication Logo, Epaulettes, Seams Sleeves And Pom Pom
9 448x4 AJEETA
KYLIE GAVENLOCK
11YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
G G Kolivos & Mrs D Kolivos
Second-up today. Fresh up after four months 4th of 8 runners at Cessnock Hcp (C1) Jun 13 over 1150m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Yarrapower with 55kg. Previously second-up inquiry into performance; 5th of 9 starters at Wyong Hcp (C1) in Nov last year over 1200m, 4-1/4 len behind Anisha carrying 54.5kg. Improving with racing but others have greater appeal.
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RACHEL KING
Royal Blue, Red Lightning Bolt And Hooped Sleeves, Red Cap, Royal Blue Lightning Bolt
10 1 ESSPRESSO NICCONI
MS M MOSES
10YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
F J Moses & Mrs M A Moses
Scratched.
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White, Yellow Sleeves, Black Cap
11 5x672 MON BEL AMI
L W CURTIS
11YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Ms C Durnberger-Smith, A Haining, A Lyons, A Brooks, R Henson, J Sharp, A Nocera, A Nunan, P Buggy, P Verrell, Napod Syndicate (Mgr: B Marks), G Watts & A Davison
Last start 2nd of 7 runners at Hawkesbury (Bm60) Jun 11 over 1300m, on heavy track; 1 len behind Lady Chalfont with 54kg. The run before 7th of 11 starters at Bathurst Hcp (C1) Jun 6 over 1300m, 4-3/4 len behind King Lear with 54kg. Promising galloper. Go well here.
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B AVDULLA
Black, Pale Blue Checks, Yellow Sleeves And Cap