Wyong   30 Mar 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

$150,000 POLYTRACK PROVINCIAL-MIDWAY CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFIER (PROV ONLY) 1350m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 24)   Rail: True.  

Fast tempo assured with Angara, True Crime and Take The Jackpot going at each other early in the piece. DREAM HOUR (3) did plenty right first up in similar company and runs his best races at this type of trip. From an all options draw must take seriously. AUSBRED FLIRT (8) wasn’t beaten far in group two company first up and has a handy strike rate. Two-time winner second up well placed at this level. Can figure. STRAIT ACER (1) was disappointing last start but does have a cracking record at this trip. Despite a plain draw gets another chance. TRUE CRIME (5) gave a bold sight last time out here, only to be captured late. Sure to be giving himself every chance again up on the pace. Don't dismiss. SUGGESTED PLAY: Dream Hour win.
1 43x56 STRAIT ACER
EDWARD CUMMINGS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R Wade
Group 1 placegetter. Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up got back early 5th of 7 at Randwick in the G2 Expressway on February 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind King Of Sparta carrying 56kg at $17. Second-up 6th of 10 at Kembla Grange Provmid Champ on February 29 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Territory Express with 59kg at $2.80. This race is well within his grasp.
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K JENNINGS
dark green , GOLD BRAID, CREAM SLEEVES, CREAM CAP
2 x11x6 DIAMOND DIESEL
ADAM DUGGAN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
TCR (Mgr: P Coffey)
Second-up. First-up after three months 6th of 16 at Gosford Provmid Champ on March 16 over 1200m, 3 len behind Shadows Of Love with 59kg at $7. Previously second-up won by 1.75 len at Gosford Cusick - Cl4 December 28 over 1200m defeating Growl carrying 58kg at $2. Likely improver.
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LOUISE DAY
Dark Green, Brown Crossed Sashes
3 171x4 DREAM HOUR
KRIS LEES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L Murrell), Schooner Racing, B.J & A.K Paterson, Dream Hour (Mgr: J Lovett), G & M Barnett Racing, J Woodbridge, C J Woodbridge, C J Woodbridge, S Roth, J Noblett, N Noblett, B Phyland, W O'Shea, M Cant, B Brogan, J P Hunter, S A Baker, R Chilov, J Mlikota & T Needham
Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 14 at Hawkesbury Provmid Champ on March 9 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Short Shorts carrying 57.5kg at $2.30. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Rosehill 3&4yo Bm78 on November 4 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind I'mintowin carrying 58kg at $7.50. Should progress from that first-up run.
3
J PENZA
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE HORSESHOE, BLACK AND WHITE CHECK SLEEVES AND CAP
4 312x3 WILLINGA FREEFALL
KRIS LEES
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L G Murrell), Willinga Park (Mgr: T M Snow), G D Innes, Dr O K Chan, R I Darrah, Martin Thoroughbred Racing (Mgr: J R D Martin), K N Peddie, A I Grant-Taylor, D J Searle, J Lovett & T M Palmer
Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 16 at Gosford Provmid Champ on March 16 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Shadows Of Love carrying 57.5kg at $10. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Randwick Kensington Bm72 on November 1 over 1400m, neck behind Furious carrying 60.5kg at $8. Improver who is an excellent winning chance.
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ROYAL BLUE, WHITE HORSESHOE, BLACK AND WHITE CHECK SLEEVES AND CAP
5 0x802 TRUE CRIME
KIM WAUGH
4YO  BLACK  GELDING 57.0KG
Darby Racing, T Di Bucchianico, A Frazer, BA Hollis, P Langley, A Tran, Chisholm Condron Racing, Grubzillas, Jimlee Racing, Ramm Racing, Redhandedjill, Ms A E Perry & ConTrim Racing
Useful type. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at this track Bm78 on March 20 over 1350m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Mchale carrying 59kg at $11. Before that 11th of 14 at Hawkesbury Provmid Champ on March 9 over 1400m, 7 len behind Short Shorts with 57.5kg at $10. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
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KEAGAN LATHAM
WHITE, NAVY BLUE DARBY RACING LOGOS, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS AND CAP WITH LOGO
6 0x1x8 KAREDADA
ANGELA DAVIES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
R J Wilson, B M Stephens & M Henry
Second-up today. Last outing 8th of 16 at Gosford Provmid Champ on March 16 over 1200m, 4 len behind Shadows Of Love carrying 57.5kg at $12. At only start last preparation ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Canterbury Bm72 December 8 over 1250m defeating Master Showman with 59.5kg at $3.50. Don't underestimate.
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A GIBBONS
BLACK, CERISE HORSESHOE, CHECKED SLEEVES AND CAP
7 5249x OAKFIELD WARATAH
KRISTEN BUCHANAN
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
B Mackenzie
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Rosehill Bm78 December 2 over 1800m, soft track; 7 len behind Toesonthenose carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Previously first up; ninth of 13 at Rosehill Bm78 October 7 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Super Helpful with 58kg at $26. Expect a forward showing.
4
LEE MAGORRIAN
Yellow Green, Yellow Maltese Cross
8 250x6 AUSBRED FLIRT
BRAD WIDDUP
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
C J Lawlor, Mrs L C Lawlor & YES Bloodstock (Mgr: B F Sokolski)
Group 3 placegetter. Second run back. First-up after four months eased back early on 6th of 8 at Randwick in the G2 Guy Walter on March 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Hell Hath No Fury carrying 54kg at $3.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 15 at Randwick in the G3 Angst on October 14 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Renaissance Woman carrying 54kg at $4.50. Improver who is an excellent winning chance.
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ALYSHA COLLETT
GREEN, YELLOW AUSBRED LOGO, SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, YELLOW CAP
9 249x0 CACOFONIX
KRIS LEES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L G Murrell), J W Woodbridge, J Lee, G J P Van Amyden, D I Hollyman, J Wilson, S J Novak, T A Allen, Mrs E A Wicks, Stereofonix, Mrs J Fedoruk, ESC Racing, N Collin, Dr M H Armitage, Murphy Syndicate, P T Van Der Meer, Cacofonix No. 1 & Caconfix No. 2
Second-up. First-up after three months got back early 12th of 16 at Gosford Provmid Champ on March 16 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Shadows Of Love carrying 56kg at $67. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Eagle Farm Bm68 on October 21 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Corfe Castle with 60kg at $9. Don't underestimate.
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C REITH
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Check Sleeves And Cap
10 6123x THE GREAT HOUDINI
GREGORY MCFARLANE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
M D Shaw, Mrs J Shaw & S Colosimo
Dual acceptor. Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at Hawkesbury Mid Bm68 September 2 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Oh Golly Gosh with 60kg at $3.50. Previously first up; sixth of 10 at Gosford Cg&E Bm64 July 13 over 1100m, 3 len behind Roussillon with 59.5kg at $7.50. May need this run.
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MS JESS TAYLOR
DARK GREEN, TWO GOLD CHEVRONS, COLLAR AND CUFFS, DARK green sleeves,gold STARS , DARK green cap,gold stars
11 55210 ANGARA
PAUL PERRY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
P Perry, A M Murdocca, M A Davis, Mrs T A Davis, F W Cook & Mrs C M Cook
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 10th of 16 at Gosford Provmid Champ on March 16 over 1200m, 5 len behind Shadows Of Love with 56kg at $41. The start before that won by 3.5 len at this track Bm64 February 22 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Lohnraki carrying 58.5kg at $4. Fully tested on his recent run.
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ANNA ROPER
MAROON, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, YELLOW ARMBANDS AND CAP
12 3x825 STARS AND BARS
J ATTARD & L KEEGAN-ATTARD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs L K Keegan-Attard, Mrs S P Keegan, Mrs J Willis, Ms M Arane, Mrs G Bartolo, Mrs A McKeough, Mrs D Abram, Mrs R Christie, Mrs T Modde & Mrs R Norton
Dual acceptor. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Kembla Grange Cond Bm68 on March 5 over 1300m, 3 len behind Starmae with 58.5kg at $4. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Hawkesbury Prov Bm64 on February 13 over 1100m, nose behind Troika carrying 60kg at $4. Tempted to look elsewhere on recent form.
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RORY HUTCHINGS
WHITE, PURPLE SEAMS, WHITE sleeves, PURPLE SEAMS,WHITE cap, PURPLE Quartered
13 9x60x SWEET RUBY
KIM WAUGH
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Ralph Johns Family (Mgr: G R Johns), R H Johns, Mrs B G Johns, Mrs S L Hooper, G R Johns, T P Johns, Mrs K A Smith, Mrs J Blake & C T Blake
Dual acceptor. Resuming after a break of ten months. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Rosehill F&M Bm78 June 3 over 1200m, 4 len behind Winning Verse with 59kg at $15. Previously first up; sixth of 14 at Warwick Farm Bm72 May 17 over 1100m, soft track; 3 len behind Lavish Empire carrying 58kg at $21. Marginal prospects.
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ASHLEY MORGAN
Purple, Cerise Diamond Sash,Purple sleeves,Cerise Diamonds Sleeves, Quartered Cap
14 00x90 MOONLIGHT GRACE
ALLAN KEHOE
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Miss K J Clarke, P A Saville & Ms S C Clarke
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 9th of 13 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on March 2 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Mad Darcey carrying 57kg at $19. Second run from a spell 13th of 16 at Gosford Provmid Champ on March 16 over 1200m, 6 len behind Shadows Of Love carrying 54kg at $101. Can't recommend.
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GRANT BUCKLEY
Orange And Black Stripes, White Sleeves And Black Cap
15 88640 LEANDRA
J ATTARD & L KEEGAN-ATTARD
4YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Etak Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Miss K Nivison)
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start second last of 16 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on February 24 over 1500m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Dr Evil carrying 54.5kg at $7.50. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on February 10 over 1600m, slow going long-neck behind Invincible Legend with 54kg at $9. Can do a lot better than that last run.
9
MIKAYLA WEIR
Hot Pink, White And Orange Checked Armbands, Orange And Hot Pink Quartered Cap
16 124x1 JAEX
STEPHEN O'HALLORAN
4YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
C T Hay, Wazza Macca (Mgr: C T Hay), S E Green, D L Edwards, J S Woods, R M Cohen, Mrs C M Cohen, D C Bonner, J L Mulligan, G R Walsh, J D Hughes, Mrs J Thompson, Ms A C Bonnici, G Rocchio, S W Verschelden, T G Mamo, A Lyons, M J Lyons, L Thompson & A Henry
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after three months settled well back; won by a nose at this track Bm64 March 14 over 1000m defeating Dreaming Of Vegas carrying 56kg at $7.50. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn-Sw on September 2 over 1000m, nose behind Smashing Dancer carrying 57kg at $21. Facing a tougher assignment.
6
ZAC WADICK
Deep Sky Blue, Red Pulse Horse Racing Logo, Deep Sky Blue sleeves , Red Pulse
17 0x215 TAKE THE JACKPOT
B G LAWRENCE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
B G Lawrence & Mrs S A Lawrence
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track Prov Bm64 on March 14 over 1350m, 2.5 len behind Navios with 59kg at $9.50. Before that won by 0.5 len at this track Cond Bm68 February 22 over 1350m on a soft track defeating Mickey's Medal with 55kg at $11. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
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KACIE ADAMS
GREEN, PINK STRIPES, STRIPED CAP
18 42105 RAPID OUTLAW
KERRY PARKER
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
A D Bennett, J A McPhee & L J Cowell
At the latest run 5th of 8 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on March 5 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Allhallowtide with 53.5kg at $7.50. The start before that ran last of 10 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on February 10 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Invincible Legend carrying 52kg at $19. Hard to make a case on recent form.
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Teal, Maroon Hoops, Hooped Sleeves, Teal Seams Cap