Caulfield   27 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G

Yulong VOBIS Gold Sprint 1200m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 16)   Rail: Out 4m Entire Circuit.  

Abundant early pace expected with Jigsaw, Semillion and Who Dares vying for the lead and Prancing Spirit on their backs. Multiple Group 1 placegetter THE ASTROLOGIST (5) is going to find this a far better assignment than last three outings at Group 1 level. Has a good record at this track and won't be too far from the money. GENERAL BEAU (3) has a solid record and two runs this campaign have been strong. Races well here as a rule and won't be too far off them at the business end. JIGSAW (1) has had two runs this campaign which have been strong and he should be ready to fire third-up. Won't be far away despite the weight. REY MAGNERIO (4) has a good record winning six of his 11 starts and effort here at most recent outing was full of merit. Has been freshened and a forward showing is expected. SUGGESTED PLAY: Back The Astrologist to win and take in a quinella with numbers 1,3 & 4.
1 59x65 JIGSAW
CINDY ALDERSON
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
Ms C M Alderson & M C Price
Group 2 winner that is third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at this track Vgold Comet on March 16 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Lempicka carrying 61kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell 5th of 12 at Yarra Valley Discovery on March 29 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Savannah Cloud carrying 57.5kg at $12. Races well here as a rule. Should make a bold bid.
8
ETHAN BROWN
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE AND GOLD BAND, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES AND CAP
2 2325x CURRAN
LYN TOLSON & LEONIE PROCTOR
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Miss L G Proctor, R Cartwright & Mrs L Tolson
Group 2 placegetter that is back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Aust Stks January 27 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Veight carrying 58.5kg at $21. First up last campaign fifth of 8 at this track in the G2 Schillaci October 14 over 1100m, 4 len behind Asfoora with 58.5kg at $67. Marginal chance.
2
MATTHEW CARTWRIGHT
ROYAL BLUE, GOLD DIAMOND BAND, GOLD SLEEVES AND CAP
3 10x42 GENERAL BEAU
MATHEW ELLERTON
5YO  BAY  HORSE 59.0KG
Contract Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs J S Moodie), N S Psaltis, Mrs G C Psaltis, Fern Vale Farm (Mgr: A J Hardwick) & Ellerton Zahra Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: S Zahra)
Group 1 placegetter that is third-up today and has won third-up in the past. Resuming got back early 4th of 7 at this track Vgold Comet on March 16 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Lempicka carrying 59kg at $3.50. Second-up made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 12 at Yarra Valley Discovery on March 29 over 1200m, nose behind Savannah Cloud carrying 56.5kg at $17. Has to be given respect.
2
J BOWDITCH
YELLOW GREEN, PURPLE STRIPES, GOLD BRACES, YELLOW GREEN SLEEVES, PURPLE AND GOLD ARMBANDS
4 12193 REY MAGNERIO
R GRIFFITHS & M DE KOCK
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
R D Griffiths, D P Goss, G Russo, S G Apperley, Mrs P N Curran, G D Malloch, S Vasiljevic, Ms N Whyte, Miss S Vasiljevic, Miss P Vasiljevic, S McRobert, Irish Rovers, S F Racing, CVT Racing Club, Eugene Berry Racing, The Perfect Martini & M B S Racing No. 2
Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start ran on from midfield when 3rd of 10 at this track in the LR Bel Esprit on March 16 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Brudenell with 54.5kg at $3.50. The run before that 9th of 15 at this track in the G1 Oakleigh Plt on February 24 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Queman with 52kg at $12. Looks suited in this type of race. Has to be respected.
7
J MOTT
PINK AND NAVY DIAGONAL STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP, PINK POM POM
5 95739 THE ASTROLOGIST
Leon & Troy Corstens
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Bennett Racing (Mgr: N Bennett), Southstar 1 (Mgr: A Downard), Zoustar Five (Mgr: A Stanley), Ginza Racing (Mgr: D Sullivan), S Roth, L Thomas, D Higginbotham, D & Mrs A Newton, P Camilleri, D Bolch, L Pearson, Mrs S Smallwood, S Mchenry, M Ramsey, Mrs A Hare, M Bone, D Mullen & Mrs L Bliss
Multiple Group 1 placegetter that is coming off a 35 day let-up. Most recently second last of 10 at Moonee Valley in the G1 William Reid on March 23 over 1200m, 6 len behind Imperatriz with 58.5kg at $51. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at Flemington in the G1 Newmarket on March 9 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Cylinder carrying 52.5kg at $101. Is going to find this a far easier assignment. Should go close.
5
DECLAN BATES
BLACK, ORANGE CHECKS, BENNETT RACING LOGO, WHITE SLEEVES,BLACK CHECKED SLEEVES, CAP,ORANGE CHECKED CAP
6 4456x REGARDSMAREE
NICK RYAN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
M A Schiavello, D M Schiavello, J De Luca, T J Nation, P B Graham, D A Smith, J Brewster, P A S Breden, D M C Willis, B I Poynter, D Josselsohn, K M Dagg, S P Cunliffe, B W Bayot & Clanbrooke Racing (Mgr: D P Humphries)
Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Moonee Valley Vobis Gold Star October 27 over 1500m, 6 len behind Tobaysure carrying 59kg at $3.80. First up last campaign eighth of 12 at this track in the G3 J Monash July 8 over 1100m, soft track; 6 len behind Sigh carrying 58.5kg at $51. Unlikely to threaten.
4
R MCLEOD
Maroon, Yellow Epaulettes And Sleeves, Maroon Armbands And Cap, Yellow Star
7 73x54 SEMILLION
M, W & J HAWKES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), C H Madden, Mrs J G Madden, Mrs J V Allan, A D Allan, W W Allan, L R Allan, Dr A L Attebo, Arlington Park Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: B P Bradley), Mrs A L Bradley & P B J Marshall
Group 3 winner that is third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 7 at this track Vgold Comet on March 16 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Lempicka carrying 54.5kg at $6. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 at Bendigo Bm84 on April 13 over 1100m, 2 len behind Senegalia carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. Two runs this campaign have been solid. Looks one of the hopes.
9
L CURRIE
GREEN, YELLOW STAR, ARMBANDS
8 x5216 DEEKAY
ANTHONY CHIBNALL
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
A B Chibnall, Ms N M Wertz, Ovens River Racing (Mgr: M McCormack), Ms A Chibnall, J C Croxford, C Pakel, Miss J M Chibnall, Mrs W M Jernigan, D M Beatty & Bodycoats Racing Syndicate (Mgr: M A Marshall)
At the latest run 6th of 15 at Flemington Bm84 on March 30 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind He's Our Bonneval with 57kg at $17. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Echuca Vgold Eldorado March 10 over 1200m defeating Belle Et Riche carrying 58kg at $3.80. Wasn't far away last time and is worthy of respect.
6
TEODORE NUGENT
PURPLE,NAVY BLUE HALVES, YELLOW LIGHTNING BOLT, NAVY SLEEVES, PURPLE HALVES, YELLOW CAP, NAVY QUARTERS
9 1226x WHO DARES
PAT CAREY & HARRIS WALKER
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
F S Watkins
Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Flemington Bm84 February 17 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Rumbled Again with 58kg at $4. First up last campaign eighth of 11 at Seymour Bm70 October 22 over 1100m, soft track; 4 len behind Bews with 58.5kg at $3. Has the ability but prefer to see how he returns.
3
PATRICK MOLONEY
ROYAL BLUE, GOLD TRIDENT AND CAP
10 213x8 PRANCING SPIRIT
PHILLIP STOKES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Aqua Trained Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: T F Curnow)
Second run back. First-up after four months raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at Terang Bm78 on April 14 over 1206m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Beour Bay carrying 59kg at $2.30. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Sandown-Hillside 4yo+ Bm64 on September 20 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Luna Cat carrying 61.5kg at $3. Fitter but must improve sharply.
1
THOMAS STOCKDALE
GREEN, BLACK BIB, COLLAR, GREEN SLEEVES, BLACK DIAMOND STRIPE, WHITE CAP