Townsville 23 Apr 2024
GOING: S(5)
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Ladbrokes Mates Mode BM60 Handicap 1400m Track: SOFT 5 Rain (Max: 26) Rail: Out 6m 1000m-W/Post; Out 1.5m Remainder. (Pent: 5.38). |
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Strong pace with Breakwater Boy pushing forward along with Flaming Torch from an outside gate. VANCOUVER BAY (7) found his best first-up winning this grade at Cairns as favourite. The longer sprint suits and he is well-placed with the 3kg claim. Fitter and rates to repeat the dose. TALONS (5) is an ex-NSW galloper and quickly found form for the new barn winning the 55. That reads well and he will be better for it. A chance. ROCK IN THE PARK (3) switched from a Victorian barn and was beaten a lip at Cairns first-up. He'd been off the scene for 565 days so it was a big effort. Is sure to have come on and Wiggins is a key jockey booking. BREAKWATER BOY (2) led and just missed in stronger grade. He is likely to control the race from an inside gate. Peaks and the 2kg claim brings him right into it. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Vancouver Bay.
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| 1 | 058x6 |
CIAO BICKY
D K AMOS 5YO BAY GELDING 64.0KG D Amos & Mrs J J Felix Second run back. First-up after three months ran last in a small field at Home Hill Sw on April 6 over 1000m, slow going 8 len behind Lily Allez with 60kg at $7. Previously second-up from last on the turn 8th of 10 at Ewan Cl6-Sw on September 22 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Tycoon Beau with 60kg at $26. Needs more time. |
5 ASHLEY BUTLER |
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| 2 | 1x993 |
BREAKWATER BOY
LINDSAY HATCH 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG J A Davis-Rice, G I Wood, I A Jones, J Freeman, J R O'Keefe, A J Black, B J Harvey, M Newman, J K Hardisty, A Donegan, M R Thompson, J A Danaher and Miss A M Pascoe, Ares Racing Australia (Mgr: J T Horan) & H H M M Racing (Mgr: P J Mckaig) Useful type. Last start led but faded 3rd of 13 at this track Bm65 on April 4 over 1300m, slow going 1.2 len behind Bringyaticket with 59kg at $16. The run before that didn't do much in the run home; 9th of 12 at this track Cl6-Sw on February 20 over 1200m, 8 len behind Ocean Emperor with 57kg at $26. Close to a win. |
2 LACHLAN OVERALL |
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| 3 | 400x2 |
ROCK IN THE PARK
STEPHEN MASSINGHAM 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald Second run back. First-up after about 18 months 2nd of 7 at Cairns Bm55 on April 9 over 1250m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Vancouver Bay carrying 62.5kg at $6. Previously second-up keen and raced wide without cover; 7th of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on June 1 2022 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Chief Altony carrying 60kg at $10. Among the chances. |
9 R WIGGINS |
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| 4 | 356x4 |
AWE
MICHAEL GEANEY 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mrs K T Geaney, J P Harding, J C Schroder & D M Hethorn Second run back. First-up after three months ran last in a small field at Cairns Bm65 on April 9 over 1500m, slow going 12 len behind Nebaraz carrying 57.5kg at $4.50. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at this track Bm70 on October 6 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Speed Legend with 57.5kg at $61. Needs more time. |
7 ISABELLA TEH |
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| 5 | 89x71 |
TALONS
GRAHAM HUGHES 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG G R Hughes,Mrs D R Hughes,R J Nash & Mrs S P Nash Third-up today. Resuming got back early 7th of 10 at this track Cl3-Sw on March 22 over 1200m, 4 len behind Castile with 58.5kg at $17. Last start won by 0.9 len at this track Bm55 April 13 over 1400m defeating Strathcona with 60.5kg at $14. Rates highly. |
4 C SPRY |
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| 6 | 72082 |
AIDENABET
JOSHUA MANZELMANN 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG J J Manzelmann Most recently 8th of 11 at Thangool Sw on April 13 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Ahwahneechee with 56kg at $15. The race before that 10th of 13 at this track Bm65 on April 4 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Bringyaticket with 57kg at $9.50. Favour others today. |
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| 7 | 664x1 |
VANCOUVER BAY
STEVEN ROYES 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald Second-up. First-up after eight months favourite; won by a long-neck at Cairns Bm55 April 9 over 1250m on a rain affected track defeating Rock In The Park carrying 58kg at $3. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Mackay 0 - 55 on June 22 over 1560m, 5.5 len behind Campione carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Strong winning chance. |
6 GABRIELLE SEMMENS |
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| 8 | 53522 |
STRATHCONA
MEGAN PURVIS 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Miss M L Purvis Racing well. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track Bm55 on April 13 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Talons carrying 57.5kg at $4.50. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Bm58 on March 5 over 1400m, slow going head behind Sacred Legacy with 58.5kg at $7.50. Drawn well and has claims. |
1 JASON TAYLOR |
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| 9 | 6x821 |
FLAMING TORCH
STEVEN ROYES 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG C N Hermann At the latest run favourite; won by 1.5 len at Home Hill Bm55 April 6 over 1460m on a soft track defeating Ginger Mick carrying 59.5kg at $2. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track 0 - 55 on March 22 over 1400m, nose behind Scapini with 58kg at $5.Keep onside. |
11 MS L MORRISON |
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| 10 | x4146 |
BORLOTTI BEANS
LOUISE TERZI 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Mrs L M Terzi & J J Hodges Useful gelding. At the latest run second last of 7 at Cairns Bm55 on April 9 over 1250m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Vancouver Bay carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track 0 - 55 on March 22 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Scapini carrying 59.5kg at $6. In the mix. |
10 G KLIESE |
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| 11 | 86700 |
DENSITY
JOSHUA MANZELMANN 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG J J Manzelmann Last start second last of 13 at Mackay Cl3-Sw on April 12 over 1300m, 7 len behind Stick To Your Guns carrying 57kg at $151. The run before that second last of 11 at Mackay Bm55 on March 19 over 1560m, 12 len behind Roy's Road with 60kg at $101. Nice draw but others preferred. |
3 MS C JOKIC |
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| 12 | 73323 |
FANCIFUL MR FOX
MICHAEL GEANEY 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG KT Geaney, JC Schroder, and BA Locke Recent form sound. At the latest run raced on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Mackay 0 - 55 on April 12 over 1560m, 1.0 len behind Jenni Swenesee with 58.5kg at $8. Before that 3rd of 10 at this track 0 - 55 on March 22 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Scapini with 57.5kg at $9. Hope on latest effort. |
11 A LAYT |
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| 13 | 822x7 |
FROM THIS MOMENT
MICHAEL GEANEY 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Mrs K T Geaney, J P Harding, J C Schroder, Ms M M McMallum Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 13 at Mackay Cl3-Sw on April 12 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Stick To Your Guns with 58kg at $26. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at this track 3yo Hcp on March 9 2023 over 1300m, slow going 4 len behind Just Let It Out with 57kg at $19. Worth a look. |
9 C WHITELEY |
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| 14 | 8x865 |
EMATHION
ROY CHILLEMI 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), J R McDonald, B J McDonald & T W Hedley Most recently 5th of 9 at this track Bm55 on April 13 over 1400m, 3 len behind Talons carrying 57kg at $8.50. The race before that 6th of 13 at this track Cl1 on April 4 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Aolani with 56kg at $19. Tough assignment. |
8 N THOMAS |
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