GOLD COAST POLY   18 May 2024
 
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TAB BETS FRIENDS GCTC OPEN Handicap 1100m

Track: SYNTHETIC     Rail: True.  

Expecting Jamaican Rumba to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sprint course. JAMAICAN RUMBA (3) raced on speed and blitzed the Open graders here by 4.3L as a short-priced favourite. Has to carry 5.5kg more but is good enough to manage. Edmonds-trained stablemate BURNING BELL (8) is the threat. Peaked winning at Eagle Farm before the spell and has prepared for this with two trial win. Has Wiggins and a low gate and the ploy surface won't be an issue. GEMELON BOLT (1) was good here two back and then just a run at Ipswich. Has a handy 2kg claim today and the rails gate advantages around here. THE BILLIONAIRE (5) resumes for the Freedman yard and can perform fresh. Has the outside barrier but should be around the mark. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Jamaican Rumba over the stablemate Burning Bell.
1 x8754 GEMELON BOLT
CHRIS ANDERSON
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms D M Anderson, Mrs N E Davison, W B Davison & LJ Boulus, Syndicates: Showtime Breeding (Mgr: Mrs J M Cutts)
Useful gelding. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Ipswich Cl6 on May 6 over 1100m, 4 len behind Xpresso with 60kg at $12. The race before that 5th of 8 at Sunshine Coast Poly Hcp on April 7 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind You'll Be Mist carrying 54kg at $2.50. Gets the inside draw so deserves respect.
1
CASEY WADDELL
Yellow, Cerise five Stars, Royal Blue Sleeves, Cerise Cap
2 78x04 EASY SINGLE
MARCUS WILSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
K W Moulton, A W Cameron, A J Young, Creatures Of Love (Mgr: J W McIntyre), Ms D M Andrew, D W Geany, D W Guthberg, G Blackstock, G J Schouten, J J Worrell, K J Mccormick, M J L Beretta, M C McKeiver, M B Roger, Mackmurtoo, P J Evans, P G O'toole, S M Mahoney, T Anderson & MMPC
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 10 at Doomben Bm78 on April 13 over 1110m, 8 len behind Xtravagant Star with 60kg at $81. Second run from a spell 4th of 7 at this track Hcp on April 27 over 1200m, 7 len behind Jamaican Rumba with 56kg at $21. Better off looking to others.
3
BRENDAN WARD
BODY WHITE, YELLOW GREEN, BLACK, WHITE, YELLOW GREEN, BLACK RAYS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK AND YELLOW GREEN DIAGONAL STRIPES , BLACK CAP, YELLOW GREEN QUARTERS
3 01301 JAMAICAN RUMBA
TOBY EDMONDS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
C M Casey, Mrs V M Anderson, S A Cadzow, D Davidson, Felgate Holdings , P I Sweeney, Salt Air Racing No2 , Fumakeco Racing , The Coffee Club , Fortensity Equine Management , S A Whitaker, A J Edmonds, M J Hymet, D R Rigney, M Krauser & Mrs J N Krauser
At the latest run favourite; scored a big 4.5 len win at this track Hcp April 27 over 1200m defeating Circularity carrying 54kg at $2.10. Before that raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 11 at Eagle Farm Cg&E Bm78 on March 23 over 1200m, 8 len behind Ovidius with 57.5kg at $13. Great chance to win again.
3
Jag Guthmann-Chester
ORANGE, NAVY BLUE STRIPES AND SLEEVES, STRIPED CAP
4 07240 ROLLINWITHTHEFLOW
RYAN TYRELL
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
A B Bauman, A L Grimshaw, E L Waters, Ms M Bobeldyk & K J Schamburg
Most recently 10th of 13 at Sunshine Coast Bm85 on May 11 over 1200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Pereille carrying 55.5kg at $61. Before that 4th of 8 at Sunshine Coast Poly Hcp on April 7 over 1000m, 0.9 len behind You'll Be Mist with 55kg at $21. Hard to have on recent performances.
5
D R SMITH
Silver, Black Epaulettes And Cap, Silver Star
5 2164x THE BILLIONAIRE
LEE FREEDMAN
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
D P Azzopardi, P C Barnett, Dr O K Chan, Mrs L J Chan, Rastas Racing (Mrs R Izzard), Dream Thoroughbreds Dream (D P Azzopardi), J J O'Keefe, S Hull, M Galbraith, J Kanellos, Mrs P M Mulady, P Nedelkovski, W Pace, Mrs T Gogos-Wilson, Dream Thoroughbreds, WJP Racing 1 (W Pace) & Miss M F Simmons
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Gatton Hcp February 8 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Gaius carrying 54kg at $8.50. When resuming last campaign seventh of 10 at Ipswich Bm70 July 19 over 800m, soft track; 4 len behind Ditmas with 60kg at $13. Solid top-three proposition.
7
JAI WILLIAMS
BLACK, HOT PINK AND WHITE RIBBONS, WHITE STARS SLEEVES, HOT PINK CAP
6 x059x MORT DOYLE
LAUREN ABBOTT
8YO  GREY  GELDING 57.0KG
D Abbott, Mrs S Abbott, Miss J B Abbott, Mrs K L McCaskill, L A Williams, K Bowerman & P V O'Leary
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Grafton Jaca Cup Bm85 November 8 over 1100m, soft track; 10 len behind Sir Ravanelli carrying 56.5kg at $41. When resuming last campaign ran last of 11 at Ipswich Bm75 September 15 over 800m, soft track; 8 len behind Flaming Conquest with 58.5kg at $41. This looks too tough.
8
Pink, White Stars On Sleeves, White Cap, Pink STAR
7 07x6x TANKER
INDIANA TURNER
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
I Turner, Dr C M Sewgoolam, Dr H Sewgoolam, J Marshall, S Sewgoolam, T O'Brien, A Clorley, Ms J Waller, H J Kernaghan, Mrs L M Sewgoolam, Miss C Wynne & Mrs K A Velge, Kedaco Group Racing (Mgr: D P Coe)
Dual acceptor. Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 6th of 11 at Doomben Bm70 on December 30 over 1110m, slow going 2.5 len behind Inasec carrying 60kg at $101. When resuming last campaign ran last of 8 at Gold Coast Bm70 on November 12 2022 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Cossie carrying 61kg at $5.50. Was runner-up in a trial at Gold Coast Poly on April 23 over 1050m. Others make more appeal.
7
MATTHEW PALMER
Navy Blue, Aqua Checks, navy sleeves, aqua armbands, navy cap, aqua quarters
8 5461x BURNING BELL
TOBY EDMONDS
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
OnTrack Flamenco (Mgr: G J Morgan) & Average Joe Racing (Mgr: T Rowe) L Borger, N L Fowles, J L C Lelay, C J Watts, Mrs J Watts, C Scott, Ms A M Wade, D L Turner, C G Goddard, D K Chown, A S Wilson, D J Frew, Mrs M A Frew, T Purdon, Mrs L M Lelay
Dual acceptor. Resumes after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation by nose Eagle Farm Nmw February 3 over 1200m defeating Magnus Bellagio with 50.5kg at $6.50. When resuming last campaign third of 8 at Eagle Farm Bm70 November 7 over 1000m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Deep Rouge carrying 57kg at $5. Has been trialling well leading into this first up run.
2
R WIGGINS
Gold
9 1195x GET WHAT YOU GIVE
ADAM CAMPTON
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Who Run The World, Miss V H Y Cheng, Mrs A M Flynn, Ms T Campton, Mrs S M Bouchier, Miss M Rouessart, Mrs N M Santalucia, Mrs E Angland, Mrs R Loh, Mrs A Haywood & Ms S K T Man
Dual acceptor. Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation with blinkers first time; second last in a small field at Beaudesert Cl4 December 30 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Destiny's Republic with 57.5kg at $2.80. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by long-neck this track Bm55 November 18 over 1150m defeating Ghost Hunter with 60kg at $2.30. Returns in a winnable race.
4
GIRISH GOOMANY
Black, White Epaulettes With Royal Blue Outline, White And Royal Blue Striped Cap
10 59x47 KRAKARIB
ADAM CAMPTON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), M J Holme, J Bottomley, M Reed, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: G Diamond), J Ballard, S W Bartels, M J Batterham, M J Ey, S N Horgan, D N Gillies, D Harrigan, Mrs D Kruger, J Marshall, B Spicer, Mrs C Thom, M Trussell, B Wheatley & Donalds Racing Ribchester 1 & 2
Group 3 winner. Third-up today. First-up 4th of 10 at Gatton Bm58 on April 19 over 860m, 0.7 len behind Writtle with 60kg at $1.90. Second-up second last of 8 at Toowoomba Bm62 on May 4 over 870m, 8 len behind On Hold with 61kg at $3.50. Definite winning chance.
6
ANTHONY ALLEN
Black, White DW RACING LOGO, Black And white Halved Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Black Stars
11 x7x00 DEEP FIRE
PAULA BARRON
4YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
A List Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: S Y Lee) & H W Tang
Third-up today. First-up second last of 11 at Warwick Bm60 on March 12 over 1200m, 8 len behind Masterplan with 60kg at $4. Second run from a spell raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 at Ipswich Cl3-Sw on May 1 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Pizarro carrying 56.5kg at $101. On her best form has excellent prospects.
5
LILLI BARR
Pink, Navy Blue Seams