PAKENHAM   28 Mar 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

Australian Racing Tours BM64 Handicap 1600m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 21)   Rail: Out 6m Entire Circuit.  

Moderate tempo anticipated without a noted leader to run them along. MAGARTEN (1) was a strong winner at this track and trip two starts back before a rock-solid effort when wide in a stronger race last start behind Marble Arch. Back to BM64 grade and drawn well in the middle, he can bounce back. ARTZINO (2) was just fair first-up but will have derived plenty of benefit from that. He's a promising horse who raced in some strong races last time in and if he brings his best he'll go close. TO BE FRANK (4) resumes. He took on some strong races last campaign and looks suited at the mile first-up. THE BRILL BUILDING (3) was good last start at Bendigo over this trip and should get every chance from a soft draw here. SMOKIN' PRINCESS (9) was good first-up at Terang. Stays at the mile but strips fitter and can figure. SUGGESTED PLAY: Magarten to win.
1 22214 MAGARTEN
JEROME HUNTER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Graebar Park Pty Ltd (Mgr: G A Gathercole)
Racing well. At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track Bm70 on February 29 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Marble Arch carrying 59kg at $3.80. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at this track Bm64 February 15 over 1600m defeating Fine Rebel with 60kg at $2.80. Rates highly. Top pick.
5
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
GREEN YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE CHECKS, GREEN YELLOW SLEEVES AND CAP
2 350x5 ARTZINO
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L Murrell), Mrs M Dignam, Dr C Lawler, J Bergin, Wilawl Go Racing (Mgr: Mrs P Wilson), J Jurie, Mrs M Jurie, D Hollyman, R Russ, Occupation (Mgr: G Davison), D O'Reilly, A Alam, G Felstead, A Dart, C Newman, J Collinson, L Mawson, I De Bono, A Woods & G Gagliardi
Second-up. First-up after eight months 5th of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 on March 6 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Fire Of Etna with 60.5kg at $5. Previously second-up 5th of 15 at Flemington 3yo Qlty on June 17 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind First Immortal with 54kg at $3. Ready for improvement with that run under the belt.
4
L CURRIE
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE HORSESHOE, BLACK AND WHITE CHECKED SLEEVES AND CAP
3 7x742 THE BRILL BUILDING
PHILLIP STOKES
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Hope Eden Racing Australia (Mgr: G S Elliot), Mrs C Crawford, P A Crawford, A C Elliot, Mrs N Dyer, R M Dyer, H Fenn, J Grant, C Whyte, Lenlaw Racing (Mgr: J F F Leonard), S C Nankervis, G L Robertson, The Four Macs (Mgr: C M McDermott), S P Gallagher & P J Beshara
Going well. At the latest run 2nd of 13 at Bendigo 0 - 64 on March 14 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Future Monarch with 60kg at $6. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Bendigo Bm64 on February 27 over 1300m, 5 len behind Clavadatsch with 60kg at $5. Nice alley and worth including.
2
THOMAS STOCKDALE
DARK GREEN, WHITE STRIPES, RED BRACES, DARK GREEN BAND, DARK GREEN SLEEVES, DARK GREEN CAP
4 4170x TO BE FRANK
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing, N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, Grand Parkview Stud, S W Bruhn, Mrs L J Bruhn, A M Kerr, W J Molloy, Mrs S M Ridgway, G A Buchanan, C M Terreri, C S Adams, J R Clabault, S A Crawford & Ms B P Crawford
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 14th of 16 at Flemington in the G1 Vic Derby November 4 over 2500m, 19 len behind Riff Rocket with 57kg at $81. On debut fourth of 10 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Mdn-Sw September 20 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Gates with 58kg at $19. Promising type suited at this trip first-up.
1
THEODORE LADD
Green Yellow, Dark Green Shamrock, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
5 520x0 AUF WEIDERSEHEN
SHEA EDEN
9YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
K H Eden, P C Eden, G P Heffernan, S J O'Rourke, T J Werner, R Gazzard, J Fordham, K Gilliland, Miss S J Douglas, G Hennequin, Mrs C N Hennequin, B J Fisher & Rebeie (Mgr: S H Eden)
Second run back. First-up after eight months second last of 12 at this track Cg&E Bm64 on March 15 over 1400m, 9 len behind Gallant Prince with 56.5kg at $101. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Mornington Bm64 on June 21 over 2050m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Bors carrying 60.5kg at $8.50. Fitter but must improve sharply.
10
SHERIDAN CLARKE
LIME, ROYAL BLUE QUARTERS, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, LIME ARMBAND, QUARTERED CAP
6 x7x47 OUR TURN NOW
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
K J Payne, Balmoral Lodge (Mgr: Mrs K E Thomas), B K Hill, Mrs J L Hill, G W Fielding, M Neale, O P Egan, Miss J E Egan, M J Egan, Mrs A Egan, S E Bristow, Mrs S H Bristow, J Bristow & Ms A Bristow
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 10 at this track Bm64 on February 29 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind North Channel carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Last start 7th of 11 at Bendigo Bm58 on March 21 over 1600m, 7 len behind Miletus with 61.5kg at $4. Place hope.
7
BEAU MERTENS
GOLD, EMERALD GREEN STAR, STARS SLEEVES, GOLD CAP, EMERALD GREEN STAR CAP
7 54x08 RED ON RED
JOHN PASCOE
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
J A Pascoe, P J Morgan, Mrs S L Morgan, Mrs K Witt, D Witt, J S Tulloch, Miss J B Schmidt, G Hill, Mrs M A Hill, J Hill, S L Briggs, J Hall & DJ Pascoe
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran last of 10 at this track Vgold Bullion on February 29 over 1400m, 7 len behind Bel Air with 57kg at $151. Second-up 8th of 12 at this track Cg&E Bm64 on March 15 over 1400m, 6 len behind Gallant Prince with 59kg at $101. Genuine chance this time around.
3
J MASKIELL
BURGUNDY AND WHITE STRIPES, HOOPED SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
8 08x70 RAKAU WHERO
DIANNE CLOVER
9YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
J W P Gillies, Mrs D M Erceg-Logan, R W O'Riley & Mrs L M O'Riley
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up got back early 7th of 10 at this track Bm64 on February 29 over 1400m, 6 len behind North Channel carrying 59kg at $151. Last start 10th of 12 at this track Cg&E Bm58 on March 7 over 1400m, 13 len behind Rock The Bar carrying 62kg at $81. Has failed to show enough.
9
ARRON LYNCH
BLACK, HOT PINK four leaf clover, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE SLEEVES, HOT PINK CAP
9 556x3 SMOKIN' PRINCESS
MICHELLE PAYNE
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
M Lanteri, F Cua & J Lanteri
Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 9 at Terang Bm64 on March 5 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Sir Atlas with 58kg at $6. Previously second-up 13th of 16 at Flemington 3yo Hcp on July 15 over 1700m, 7 len behind Albanian I Am with 53.5kg at $8. Strips fitter and is right in this.
8
BILLY EGAN
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE STRIPE, WHITE CROSS, EMERALD GREEN BAND, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE CROSSES, EMERALD CAP
10 06970 TOSCANA RISING
PETER KRIKAS
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Dr J A Heath
Last start ran last of 10 at Woolamai Pic-Trpy on March 17 over 2008m, 10 len behind Whiskey Jack with 65.5kg at $12. Before that 7th of 10 at Benalla Bm58 on February 20 over 2100m, 4 len behind Mrs Murphy carrying 55kg at $17. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
6
CAITLIN HOLLOWOOD
LIME, RED SLEEVES, PURPLE CAP