Newcastle   11 May 2024
 
GOING: H(9)

DE BORTOLI WINES TAKEOVER TARGET STAKES 1200m

Track: HEAVY 9   Rain (Max: 17)   Rail: True.  

Grand Impact and Semillion to apply plenty of early pressure over the sprint journey. Victorian entire GRAND IMPACT (7) gets the right conditions to bounce back to form today. Had mixed fortunes in two runs back and go on his dominant victory in the G3 Blue Sapphire in the heavy (10) going last October when assessing his chances. SEMILLION (16) unlucky gelding holding his form well. Came out hard from the wide draw when a fighting second at Caulfield over 1200m in the VGold Sprint on April 27. Gets his chance from the inside draw. Go close. WATEGOS (14) underrated gelding who returned from a lengthy break with a sound fifth over 1100m at Rosehill on April 27. Has a solid second-up record and has the ability to take this out. The race doesn't end there! SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 7,16,14.
1 5x85x SPECIAL REWARD
KRIS LEES
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L Murrell), P R Caporn, K J Caporn, Power Thoroughbreds (Mgr: W Power), Coastline Racing (Mgr: A J Parker), B A Brogan, E C Throsby, J P Hunter & J Lovett
Multiple Group 3 winner. Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation began awkwardly; fifth of 9 at Randwick in the G3 Show County August 20 2022 over 1200m, soft track; 3 len behind Showmanship carrying 59kg at $10. First up last campaign eighth of 12 at Randwick in the G2 Missile August 6 2022 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Hard Empire carrying 56kg at $26. Not at this stage.
12
AARON BULLOCK
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
2 x0x9x BACCHANALIA
RICHARD LITT
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Monarch Bloodstock (Mgr: J D Micallef), Lanewood Racing (Mgr: Mrs J M Devlin), M E Spanos & C Spanos
Group 3 winner. Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation ran last of 9 at Kembla Grange Warra on November 25 over 1000m, in the wet; 12 len behind Insurrection carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. First up last campaign 11th of 15 at Caulfield Bm100 on September 23 over 1100m, 6 len behind Viviane carrying 59kg at $11. Won trial at Warwick Farm over 801m on April 26. Others make more appeal.
19
J PARR
White, Navy Blue Monarch Racing Logo, Epaulettes And Armbands, Striped Cap
3 34x04 SINAWANN
JOSEPH PRIDE
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
Glentree Racing (Mgr: B Wilson), R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R Legh), Gurners Bloodstock Co (Mgr: M Ramsden), B & C Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: B Dorman), P Jens, C Hosie, R Clements, G Delany, J Wilson, Ms S Freeman-Matthews, C Matthews, R McClure, N Wilson, P Barnett & P McClure
Multiple Group 3 winner. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran last of 10 at Warwick Farm Bm100 on April 1 over 1000m, 9 len behind Renosu with 59kg at $21. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Randwick in the G3 Hall Mark on April 20 over 1200m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Mazu with 56kg at $67. Swooper to watch for late in the piece.
7
CHAD SCHOFIELD
LIGHT BLUE, PACIFIC BLUE DIAMOND CHECK, PACIFIC BLUE SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE DIAMOND ARMBANDS, PACIFIC BLUE CAP
4 28x49 UMGAWA
Leon & Troy Corstens
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Flemington Bloodstock, C I Smith, P J Diblasi, M Fisher, Mrs K A Bickley, S Bickley, Mrs C Bresnan, R J Bresnan, P Cahill, B Willox, B J Nash, B O'Flaherty, A T Biacsi, S K Linke, W Blenman, Dr S De Graaff, R J Ferris, Big M Racing (Mgr: G Hudson) & A L B Racing (Mgr: A Boyd)
Group 3 placegetter. Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resumes off a 56 day letup. Resuming 4th of 12 at Moonee Valley in the LR Abell Stks on March 1 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Indian Pacific carrying 56kg at $6.50. Second-up second last of 10 at Caulfield in the LR Bel Esprit on March 16 over 1200m, 4 len behind Brudenell carrying 56kg at $11. Others going much better heading into this one.
18
Black, White M Horse, White Sleeves, Pink Stripe, Pink Cap, White Pom Pom
5 6x658 QUICK TEMPO
MARK MINERVINI
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
M S & Mrs M J Minervini, J Morris, P J Moore, M W & P A O'Brien, Mrs R Waterman, D F Sullivan, K S H Chan, Wungali Racing (Mgr: R D Dailey), R D & Mrs K A Dailey, From The Track Tempo (Mgr: A J Hardes), Mrs J A Kollmorgan, J F & Mrs K Dennis
Group 3 placegetter. Useful type. Comes off a 40 day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 10 at Warwick Farm Bm100 on April 1 over 1000m, 3 len behind Renosu with 56kg at $6. The start before that 5th of 9 at Rosehill in the G3 M Mccarten on March 16 over 1100m, slow going 1.75 len behind Red Card with 54kg at $21. Should go well.
14
YELLOW, BLACK VEE, CAP
6 0x128 ASTERO
MATTHEW SMITH
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
Bitcoyne (Mgr: D Coyne), A Grant, Philzio (Mgr: H Phillips), S Lynch, Mrs K Stevenson, E Garcia, Ms D Hudson, S Reid, Ms J Berry, M May, Mrs S Taylor, J Payne, G Brown, Feelz (Mgr: J Cunningham), Oz Racing P/L (Mgr: B Saxild), Ms S Sproats, H Tsigaras, Ms J Aldous & T Urwin
Useful gelding. At the latest run got back early 8th of 12 at Rosehill Bm94 on April 27 over 1100m, 5 len behind Hard To Say carrying 57kg at $21. The start before that came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Doomben Hcp on April 3 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind At Witz End with 57.5kg at $3.50. Worth another chance.
1
JADEN LLOYD
WHITE, GREEN CHECKS, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES ,WHITE CAP,BLUE CHECKED
7 10x59 GRAND IMPACT
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
4YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG
B Lyons, R Lago, N Iannunzio, Mrs C Kearney, R Kearney, C Watts & M J Skarparis
Group 3 winner. Third-up today. Resuming faded in the straight 5th of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm84 on March 23 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Extratwo carrying 61kg at $6.50. Second-up didn't do much in the run home; 9th of 12 at Mornington in the LR Hareeba Stks on April 20 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Maharba carrying 54kg at $5.50. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
8
REGAN BAYLISS
Red, White Sash, Striped Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
8 0768x FIFTEEN ROUNDS
WAYNE BROWN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Retreat Farm Racing (Mgr: M W Brown) & TCB Bloodstock (Mgr: A T Brown)
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Randwick Bm88 February 17 over 1300m, soft track; 11 len behind Whinchat with 60.5kg at $81. Previously first up; tenth of 12 at Eagle Farm in the LR Falvelon December 23 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Zarastro with 55kg at $41. Happy to risk.
11
JETT STANLEY
GOLD, BLACK SEAMS AND SLEEVES
9 1x691 DIAMOND DIESEL
ADAM DUGGAN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
TCR (Mgr: P Coffey)
Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Rosehill Cg&E Bm78 April 27 over 1300m defeating Silent Impact with 60kg at $10. The start before that 9th of 16 at Wyong Provmid Champ on March 30 over 1350m, 5.5 len behind Ausbred Flirt with 59kg at $17. Last-start winner worth including
6
RACHEL KING
Dark Green, Brown Crossed Sashes
10 2342x STEFI MAGNETICA
BJORN BAKER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG
Cunningham Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: M Cunningham), K Salagic, Currie & Young Family Racing (Mgr: J D E Currie) & J Vitek
Group 1 placegetter. Dual acceptor. Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign second of 12 at Randwick in the G1 Surround March 2 over 1400m, soft track; a nose behind Tropical Squall with 56kg at $17. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len Orange Bm58 December 28 over 1010m slow track defeating Fameux carrying 61kg at $2.50. Solid return wouldn't surprise.
13
DYLAN GIBBONS
NAVY, GOLD SASH, SLEEVES AND CAP, WHITE POM POM
11 12126 TASHI
PETER & PAUL SNOWDEN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 53.0KG
Corumbene Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: G Altomonte), G Altomonte, A G Altomonte, G Severino, T Altomonte, Ms L N Smith & Mrs J Altomonte
Group 3 placegetter. Useful mare. Last start 6th of 14 at Randwick in the G2 Sapphire on April 13 over 1200m, 4 len behind Wee Nessy carrying 54kg at $4.50. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 15 at Rosehill in the G3 B/Day Card on March 23 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Chain Of Lightning with 53kg at $6.50. Can do much better.
10
R JONES
Orange, Brown Five Spots, White Sleeves And Cap
12 x4332 BALLROOM BELLA
G RYAN & S ALEXIOU
3YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG
Throsby Racing (Mgr: Ms E Throsby), K G Robertson, D Le Brocque, Mrs R L Le Brocque, M H Wood, Belsin Thoroughbreds, J Conroy, Abode Group (Mgr: T Juric), MTJG (Mgr: M Whiteman), P Riccobon, Mrs K Rice, Mrs E Rice, A Rastall, T Clarke, P Clarke, R Clarke, B Jordan, M Newby, T Dutton & Mrs L Fleeting
Group 2 placegetter. Recent form sound. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at Randwick in the G2 Sapphire on April 13 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Wee Nessy with 53kg at $21. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on March 27 over 1150m, 1.5 len behind Gold Revolver with 58.5kg at $4. Further improvement is anticipated.
6
TYLER SCHILLER
RED, GREEN HOOPS AND CAP
13 1x20x CHRYSAOR
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 53.0KG
Star Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd, Paramount Racing, O Enriquez, M I Ive, Mrs R A Ive, Bell View Park Stud, V Y K Ip, M A Rolfe, Mrs R A Glasgow, Mrs M F Rusk, G Dakin, CGO Racing, Mrs A M Howlett, G J Rigby & S L Williams
Group 2 winner. Dual acceptor. Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign 13th of 16 at Gold Coast in the LR Mm 3yo Guineas January 13 over 1400m, 4 len behind Abounding carrying 58kg at $4. Previously first up; second of 10 at Doomben in the G3 Vo Rogue 3yo SW December 30 over 1350m, soft track; 0.6 len behind Cifrado with 57kg at $3.30. Not good enough for these.
15
RACHEL KING
PURPLE, WHITE FIVE STARS, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, WHITE CAP
14 286x5 WATEGOS
BJORN BAKER
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 53.0KG
B J Baker, Dr J Corcoran, Mrs A C Baker, M J Davidson, P McGreal, Mrs M C McGreal, N D R Hay, C Cambey, C B Malkovic, A M Dragicevich, M W Scholten, J A Coleman & L S Brill
Second run back. First-up after six months 5th of 12 at Rosehill Bm94 on April 27 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Hard To Say carrying 56.5kg at $6. Previously second-up won by a nose at Rosehill Bm78 July 22 over 1200m defeating Brudenell carrying 55.5kg at $5. Expect a forward showing.
9
BEN LOOKER
Navy Blue, Black Lion Head, White Sleeves, Navy Cap, White Stars
15 4212x ESTADIO MESTALLA
JOSEPH PRIDE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
NSW Tycoons (Mgr: S K Brown), Barraband Racing & Breeding (Mgr: M W Livsey), Pride Racing (Mgr: J J W Pride), M Galanos & P Binet
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second of 14 at Randwick Bm88 February 17 over 1600m, soft track; a long neck behind Redstone Well carrying 58kg at $4.50. Previously first up; fourth of 8 at Rosehill Bm100 January 13 over 1300m, a head behind Rubamos carrying 52kg at $6. A big run will not surprise.
3
J FORD
LIGHT BLUE, NAVY HALVES, NSW TYCOONS LOGO, DIAMOND CHECKS SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE CAP, NAVY DIAMONDS
16 3x542 SEMILLION
M, W & J HAWKES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
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. Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Caulfield Vgold Sprint on April 27 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Who Dares carrying 57kg at $7. The run before that raced 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. Not far away last time. Worth plenty of thought.
2
ZAC LLOYD
GREEN, YELLOW STAR, ARMBANDS
17 4x0x0 DEVIL'S THROAT
PETER & PAUL SNOWDEN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
G P I Racing (Mgr: G P Ingham)
Second-up today. Last outing ran last of 12 at Mornington in the LR Hareeba Stks on April 20 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Maharba carrying 54kg at $17. At only start last preparation ran last of 11 at Randwick Bm88 on December 9 over 1100m, 7 len behind Brudenell carrying 57kg at $15. Fitter but must improve sharply.
5
TOM SHERRY
Black, White Star And Cap
18 46574 POWERFUL PEG
KRIS LEES
4YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
R Power & Mrs A Power
Dual acceptor. Most recently 4th of 10 at Rosehill F&M Bm78 on April 27 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Southern Chilli with 58.5kg at $10. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at Warwick Farm Bm78 on April 1 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Green Shadows with 58.5kg at $4. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. In the mix again.
15
MS MOLLY BOURKE
Bottle Green, Black Lightning Bolt, Emerald Green Sleeves, Bottle Green Cap, Black Lightning Bolt
19 570x7 FOX FIGHTER
DAVID PAYNE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
W M Shelton, Mrs S E Shelton, M H Shelton, S R Evans, Mrs L D Evans, A J Mitchell, A P Gesell, C W Burrows, W K Franklin, P R Barton, M G Turner, Miss A R Shelton, Mrs C Burrows, Mrs S J Mitchell, S P Loane, D & M Payne Racing (Mgr: D L Payne) & G W Aldridge
Second run back. First-up after four months got back early 7th of 12 at Rosehill Bm94 on April 27 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Hard To Say carrying 52kg at $9. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Rosehill in the LR Starlight on December 2 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Dragonstone carrying 54kg at $12. Fitter but must improve sharply.
4
ALYSHA COLLETT
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, ROYAL BLUE AND WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES, RED CAP, ROYAL BLUE QUARTERS
20 34x32 SIR RAVANELLI
TERRY EVANS
6YO  GREY  GELDING 54.0KG
T Evans, J D Champion, L V Muccillo, Miss J Khoury, Ms J M Ahlstrom, M Bradley, S J Hart, A W Reichard, F Partridge, Mrs S M Partridge, H Schollbach, S K W Hong, Mrs S K Hong, C G Roth & A G Long
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Wyong Bm78 on March 20 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind No Statement carrying 58kg at $16. Second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Canterbury Bm78 on April 17 over 1100m, nose behind Curtis Island with 58kg at $4.50. Won't be beating too many of these home.
16
GREEN, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, YELLOW SLEEVES AND CAP